Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Award-winning Cajun music comes to Ames
From the Ames Tribune (Iowa)
The Cajun music will be provided by the Grammy award-winning BeauSoleil with Michael Doucet and the original New Orleans jazz sound of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
The show, "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler," is led by talented Michael Doucet. Joining Doucet is his brother David, one of roots music's most innovative guitarists; Jimmy Breauxand his traditional Cajun accordion (he's the grandson of Cajun accordion pioneer Amedee Breaux); Tommy Alesi on drums; Billy Ware on percussion; and Al Tharp, on everything from banjo to bass to second fiddle.
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Ames Tribune
Louisiana band tries to remain true to its roots
Iowa State Daily
The Cajun music will be provided by the Grammy award-winning BeauSoleil with Michael Doucet and the original New Orleans jazz sound of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
The show, "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler," is led by talented Michael Doucet. Joining Doucet is his brother David, one of roots music's most innovative guitarists; Jimmy Breauxand his traditional Cajun accordion (he's the grandson of Cajun accordion pioneer Amedee Breaux); Tommy Alesi on drums; Billy Ware on percussion; and Al Tharp, on everything from banjo to bass to second fiddle.
Read the article
Ames Tribune
Louisiana band tries to remain true to its roots
Iowa State Daily