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Buckwheat Zydeco

Down Home Live

Thanksgiving At El Sid O's

2001

Tracks:

01 - Soul Serenade (Bucks Intro) - 6:14
02 - What You Gonna Do? - 10:57
03 - Hard To Stop - 7:33
04 - Walking To New Orleans - 8:40
05 - Trouble - 6:59
06 - Make A Change - 5:45
07 - Put It In The Pocket - 5:29
08 - Out On The Town - 8:12
09 - Beast Of Burden - 13:00

Personnel:

Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr. (accordion, Hammond B-3, electric keyboard, lead vocals)
Lee Allen Zeno (bass, master of ceremonies)
Michael Melchione (guitar)
Sir Reginald Master Dural (rubboard)
Kevin Menard (drums)
Curtis Watson (trumpet)
Gray Mayfield (sax)
Paul "Lil' Buck" Sinegal (guitar)
Melvin Veazie (guitar)
Calvin Landry (trumpet)
Paul Wiltz (Sax)

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 Live from Louisiana's Creole Country comes Buckwheat Zydeco’s "Down Home Live!," the first-ever live album of zydeco's best-loved ambassador, Buckwheat Zydeco. "Down Home Live!," is a record of rollicking good times tracked in the intimate confines of El Sid O's Zydeco & Blues Club during a hometown break for the barnstorming bandleader's annual Thanksgiving show in Lafayette, La.

Blues Access, in a cover story and lead review, said: "The good-natured energy that literally pops off of this disc immediately makes you wish you had been at El Sid O’s to witness the show in person. But you’ll be glad to have this document of the event that catches not only every feel-good note but the essential ‘vibe’ of the evening as well ... it’s impossible to resist being caught up in the sheer sense of fun and release (it) draws you into."

From the powerhouse dance floor boogie of "What You Gonna Do?" to the majestic soul of Dural's brilliant reading of "Beast of Burden," the band does it all. The group even revisits their inventive reworking of Fats Domino's "Walking to New Orleans" and Dural's reggae-tinged zyde-soul anthem "Make A Change."

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and others have called Buckwheat Zydeco "one of the best party bands in America," and now music fans need venture no farther than their CD players to find out what all the fuss is about.

" Down Home Live!" showcases the show-stopping dynamics that've turned countless curious listeners and concert-goers into full-fledged zydeco fanatics. This is also the disc the converted have been waiting for, as it captures Buck’s irresistible personality, bottling the between-song patter, soaring solos and horn-driven workouts that are this legendary live act's trademarks.

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... The selection of music is comprised of old standards and new originals that illustrate the scope of Buckwheat Zydeco’s capabilities. While technical bravado is substantial, the group’s delivery allows us to play distant witness to a rare party. Down Home Live is incredibly fun, and will make you want to catch the first plane to Louisiana for some first-person interaction with one of the greatest performing units of the past thirty years ...

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You can't go wrong if you play it right...

 

Octa Clark & Hector Duhon
Old Time Cajun Music

1992

Tracks:

A1. Bosco Stomp    
A2. Valse A Deux Temps    
A3. J'ai Ete Au Bal Hier Au Soir    
A4. La Valse Soleil Couche    
A5. Polka A Ma Vielle Tante
    Written-By – Octa Clark
A6. La Vielle Valse De Musicien
    Written-By – Octa Clark
A7. Les Cocombres Sont Pas Sales
    Written-By – Octa Clark

B1. Jolie Blonde    
B2. Creole Twist
    Written-By – Octa Clark
B3. Ton Petite Bec Est Doux    
B4. Le Reve Du Soulard    
B5. Freight Train Blues    
B6. La Valse Criminelle

Bonus:

14. Çajun Hot Shoe
15. Vals Laçatin
16. Cher Alice
17. Tite Fille Two Step

Personnel:

 Accordion, Vocals – Octa Clark
Fiddle – Hector Duhon
Guitar – Michael Doucet

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 For most of their lives, the musical souls of Cajun musicians Octa Clark, accordion, and Hector Duhon, fiddle, were inseparable. In 1928, the two formed a friendship that would last a lifetime, beginning with house dances and resuming again with a later incarnation of the Dixie Ramblers with Duhon's son Bessyl in the 50's. Later, after Bessyl left, the two older gents still played regularly, mainly at Mulate's and occasional festivals. In 1981, Arhoolie's Chris Strachwitz was the first to record the two legends accompanied by Michael Doucet on guitar at Doucet's home. The beauty of this recording is that it's an accurate representation of what a trio playing informally indoors sounds like. The sound is flat, no extra embellishments, which explains why Clark's accordion playing is much more audible than Duhon and Doucet combined.

It's also apparent why Duhon considered his friend one of the best accordion players he had played with. Even at the ripe young age of then 77, Clark's straight-on playing never wavers, maintaining a clean, flowing consistency while each note exudes a tremendous air of confidence. When he belts out an 'a-I-e-e-e,' it's a powerful release of cutting, joyful emotion. A couple of other tunes ("Creole Twist," "Cajun Hot Shoe") showcase his amazing ability to not only play quickly but maintain masterful control of the accordion's funky, offsetting bass notes old-time Cajun music is known for. Of the 17 tracks here, 13 are from the original LP recording including Clark's old world-style polka, "Polka a Ma Vielle Tante." The last four tracks were also recorded that day but are released here for the first time. Throughout his life, Clark was known for saying, "You can't go wrong if you play it right." - Dan Willging

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Artist Biography by Richie Unterberger

Singer/accordionist Octa Clark (b. 1904) and fiddler Hector Duhon (b. 1915) began playing together in the late 1920s. Duhon recorded for a while as part of the Dixie Ramblers, and after the group disbanded, remained active playing neighborhood dances with Clark. Both were senior citizens by the time they made their debut album as a duo for Arhoolie in 1981, with Michael Doucet playing guitar and writing the liner notes. Playing typical waltzes and dance tunes of the Cajun region, they also recorded an album for Rounder. Clark died in 1998.

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By Melody Sokolow

I consider myself quite an avid listener (and dancer) of Cajun music, for years now....This CD is hard to beat for the purest example of this gorgeous art form. I picked it up yesterday, for the first time, and it brought me to tears. These men work together in a way that just brings the house down. Skilled artists, performing a time-honored tradition. Sensitive, poignant music - every song is a pleasure.....

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By R. Webb

Old time Cajun music is right, and these two old pros Octa Clark & Hector Duhon knew exactly how to play it right, as Octa always said it "you can't go wrong if you play it right", Clark rocks on accordion & vocals, Duhon is sure-fire on fiddle, also filling in the gaps on guitar is Michael Doucet. The traditional sound of this genre is the best and without hesitation I'd rank this recording on top with the likes of The Balfa Brothers, Iry LeJeune, Nathan Abshire etc...Clark and Duhon recorded this album, their first in 1981, the original recording is thirteen tracks, the last four on this disc were added and recorded in the same time frame at Doucet's home in Lafayette,La...The Arhoolie co. seems to be fairly consistent in releasing rare and "old timey" recordings, similar to Smithsonian Folkways, the audio is excellent including a few liner notes by guitarist Michael Doucet. Take my advice, don't miss this one baby, you're liable to miss the train.

  

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By Tacitus Bond
Having been raised in Cajun country with many of my childhood friends speaking Cajun French this music is in my blood. I do not like much of the modern "Cajun" music, so this album is a trip back to my child hood. These two are some of the greatest accordion and fiddle players of all time.

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 Best Of Louisiana Cajun Classics 

Vol. 2

  

Tracks:

 

 01. Doug Kershaw & Hank Williams, Jr - Cajun Baby
02. Boozoo Chavis - Zydeco Hee Haw
03. Burkwhaet Zydeco - I Need Your Lovin Everyday
04. Rockin' Dopsie - I'm In The Mood Baby
05. Doug Kershaw & Fats Domino - Toot-Toot
06. Boozoo Chavis - Zydeco Homebrew
07. Clifton Chenier - Je Me Fu Pas Mal
08. Rockin' Sidney - Zydeco Til The Rooster Crow
09. Rockin' Dopsie - Why You Do The Things You Do
10. Rockin' Sidney - King Zydeco
11. Zachary Richard - Ma Louisiane
12. Zachary Richard - Travailler C'est Trop Dur

  

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...just wanted to tell you...

otherwise have fun in the sun...

in case you need more

you can say hello 

to this

one

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Johnny Can't Dance

  

Aldus Roger
A Cajun Legend

Tracks:

1.  Lafayette Two-Step (2:14)
2.  Steppin' Fast (2:31)
3.  Flames d'enfer (2:44)
4.  Fi Fi Poncho (2:47)
5.  Over The Waves (3:47)
6.  Jambalaya (2:48)
7.  Johnny Can't Dance (2:48)
8.  Lafayette Playboy Waltz (2:46)
9.  Hicks Wagon Wheel (2:42)
10.  Love Sick Waltz (2:51)
11.  Zydeco Sont Pas Sale (2:34)
12.  Un Autre Chance (3:21)
13.  Diga Ding Ding Dong (2:46)
14.  Louisiana Waltz (2:37)
15.  Mamou Two-Step (2:28)
16.  The Last Waltz (2:33)
17.  Wafus Two-Step (2:10)
18.  KLFY Waltz (2:41)
19.  Perrodin Two-Step (2:10)
20.  Jolie Blonde (2:44)
21.  Petite Au La Grosse (3:31)
22.  Creole Stomp (1:50)

  

Musicians:

Aldus Roger and the Lafayetter Playboys
Aldus Roger - vocal, accordion
Doc Guidry - fiddle
Fernice "Man" Abshire
Johnny Credeur
Phillip Alleman
Tunice Abshire
David Abshire
Harry Lee Mott
Louis Foreman
Tony Thibodeaux
Clarence Alleman
Vernon Bergeron
Gerald Touchet

 

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It may seem a bit presumptuous for an artist's debut album to refer to him as a legend, but Aldus Roger's "A Cajun Legend" is justifiably titled. The Lafayette, Louisiana, native has been a local fixture for decades, appearing at festivals throughout the region and even starring in his own local television show for a spell. This compilation is taken from live performances and occasional studio dates, and covers a broad range, both in time and in the makeup of Roger's ever-shifting band, the Lafayette Playboys. Fiddler Doc Guidry is Roger's foil on most of it, and the album's most exciting moments come when Guidry and Roger trade off solos in good-natured cutting contests. The music and sound quality are extraordinary.

Cajun Legend plays the French Music of South Louisiana is a mid-'60s album from Aldus Roger, one of the most popular Cajun accordionists of the '50s and '60s. Featuring contributions form steel guitarist Phillip Alleman and fiddler Doc Guidry, the record accurately captures the exciting, eclectic atmosphere of Roger's dancehall concerts and features a fine version of his signature song, "Johnny Can't Dance." ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide

Aldus Roger was best known for his television music program during the late 1950s and 1960s. He also recorded a Cajun French version of Hank Williams' hit "Jambalaya" (originally this was a Cajun song titled "Grand Texas").

Aldus Roger

Legendary accordionist who influenced a generation of Cajun music artists

The accordionist and bandleader Aldus Roger, who has died aged 83, was one of the most popular figures in Louisiana Cajun music in the 1950s. While his contemporary and fellow accordionist Lawrence Walker favoured a smooth sound, "Aldus's music was loud. More into full force," as singer/historian Johnnie Allan remembered.

Typical recordings from Roger, like Lafayette Two Step (1964) and Diga Ding Ding Dong (1966), spiced the standard Cajun stew of accordion, fiddle and steel guitar with thudding bass guitar and drums. In the case of Lafayette Two Step this might have amounted in traditionalists' eyes to heresy, since it was the first Cajun song to be put on a record, in 1928, by the accordionist Joseph Falcon. Roger's version of the deeply traditional Mardi Gras Dance went even further, being pepped up to a frenzy by rock'n'roll drumming.

Roger was born in the small town of Carencro, near Lafayette, a musician's son who began playing the one-row diatonic accordion the locally preferred type of the instrument aged eight. By his mid-teens he was playing in public, but during the 1930s popular taste in rench-speaking south Louisiana swung away from the accordion to a string-band sound, closer to Anglo-American country music. It was not until the instrument enjoyed a revival in the 1950s, thanks to players like Iry LeJune, Nathan Abshire and Roger himself, that he made his mark with his band the Lafayette Playboys.

For 15 years Roger had a television show on KLFY in Lafayette, and he made records for all the south Louisiana labels specialising in Cajun music, such as Goldband, Cajun Classics and, especially, La Louisianne, for whom he recorded numerous singles and three albums.

While Roger was probably most at ease with the native Cajun repertoire of two-steps and waltzes, he was not too hidebound to hire young musicians who could sing rhythm and blues numbers.

"So far as music to dance by," commented the Cajun music historian Pierre Daigle, "there can be no better, but I find that he plays a cool music, and in my opinion it does not stir the heart." Yet, despite this, Roger had a devoted following among both dancers and musicians.

Although he had been inactive since the 1980s, Roger's playing had already influenced a generation of younger accordionists like Reggie Matte, Pat Savant and Wayne Toups, who carry on maintaining this unique music's remarkable survival in the teeth of assimilation.

Aldus Roger, Louisiana French musician, born February 10, 1916; died April 4, 1999.

Tony Russell, The Guardian, Wednesday 2 June 1999

Aldus Roger at the Liberty Theatre in Eunice

 

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 "About Aldus, his recordings are *the* reference point for both fans of the dance hall sound and accordionists alike. His style is not as highly embellished or frou-frou as Savoy's or Riley's: it's to the point, clean, concise and driving."

 

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¡Baila!

   

Cajun Dance Hall
 
Tracks:
 
1. Bruce Daigrepont - Coeur des Cajuns (Heart of the Cajuns)
2. Jo-El Sonnier - Les Grands Bois
3. Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys - La Pointe aux Pins
4. Jimmy C. Newman - J'Aurais du T'Aimer (I Should Have Loved You)
5. Beausoleil - Rolling Pin
6. David Doucet - Balfa Waltz
7. Eddie LeJeune - Grande Bosco
8. Mamou - La Danse de Mardi Gras
9. D.L. Menard - Lafayette Two-Step
10. Michael Doucet & Cajun Brew - Bayou Pon Pon

    

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 Both Cajun music and the Creole music that evolved into Zydeco are the products of a combination of influences found only in Southwest Louisiana. According to Alan Lomax in his notes to a CD collection of field recordings in Louisiana that he and his father, John Lomax, completed in the 1930s, "the Cajun and Creole traditions of Southwest Louisiana are unique in the blending of European, African, and Amerindian qualities."

  

   

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