Louisiana/Texas Cajun and Zydeco Bands

Important - If you don't find the band or artist on this page, try these other sources:

• Cajun French Music Association Biographies
• Contemporary Cajun, Creole and Zydeco Musicians
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
• Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture
• Entertainers Page from Central Acadian's Tourism
    Many short bio's for lesser known artist from the area
  
• Louisiana Music Directory
    Listing of music businesses, services, bands, and musicians in Louisiana.
  

Note - I know one DJ the has Cajun / Zydeco music and will travel:

• Tony C - The Ultimate DJ

• Leo Abshire
  
  
• Nathan Abshire
    From Wikipedia
  
  
• Ray Abshire
  
  
• Les Acadiens
    Cajun French band with members ages 8-18
  
  
• Milton Adams
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Les Amies Louisianaises
  
  
• Donna Angelle
    from Jo-Z Talent
  
  
• Donna Angelle
    from Crazy Gator
  
  
• Corey Arceneaux & The Zydeco Hot Peppers
  
  
• Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Fernest Arceneaux
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Amédé Ardoin
  
  
• Bois Sec Ardoin
    From Wikipedia
  
  
• Bois Sec Ardoin
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Chris Ardoin and NuStep
    
  
• Chris Ardoin and Double Clutchin'
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Lawrence Ardoin and Tradition Creole
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Morris and Dexter Ardoin
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Ardoin Family Band
  
  
• Sean Ardoin -n- ZydeKool
  
  
• Sean Ardoin
    From Intrepid Artists
  
  
• Lynn August
  
  

  B

• Dewey Balfa and the Balfa Brothers
  
  
• Balfa Toujours
  
  
• Balfa Toujours
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Cedryl Ballou
    From CCW Productions
  
  
• La Bande Feufollet
  
  
• La Bande Feufollet
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
  
  
• Basile Cajun Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jerome Batiste and the Zyde Ko Playerz
  
  
• Bayeaux
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Bayou Jacque
  
  
• Bayou Roux
    Cajun from the Houston area
  
  
• Bayou Soul Kings
  
  
• BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
    From Rosebud
  
  
• Michael Doucet and BeauSoleil
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Beau Jocque and the Zydeco High Rollers
  
  • from Rounder Records
  • from Addict.com
  • Tribute Page from Ruben
  • Tribute Page from Darlene
  • Tribute Page from Fuller Up - The Dead Musician Directory
    
    
• Chris Belleau's Zydeco Hounds
  
  
• The Lee Benoit Cajun Band
  
  
• The Lee Benoit Cajun Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns
  
  
• Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Al Berard & The Basin Brothers
  
  
• Berard Family Band
  
  
• Gary Bertrand and Touch of Cajun
    traditional Cajun from the Southeast Texas area
  
  
• Big Red and the Zydeco Playmakers
  
  
• The Bluerunners
    Multicultural music with Cajun/Zydeco/Louisiana influence
  
  
• The Bluerunners
    From Ritmo Music
  
  
• Le Bon Ton Cajun Band
  
  
• Boozoo Chavis (1930-2001)
  • BooZoo Chavis and the Magic Sounds
      from Lupos.com
    
  • BooZoo Chavis and the Magic Sounds
      from Rounder Records
    
  • BooZoo Chavis and the Magic Sounds
      from Antones
    
  • BooZoo Chavis and the Magic Sounds
      from Artist Direct
    
  • Boozoo Chavis (1930-2001)
      From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
    

  
  

• La Bottine Souriante
  
  
• The Boudin Cajun Band
  
  
• Hélène Boudreaux Singer/Songwriter
  
  
• Karlo Broussard and Standard Time
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Vin Bruce
  
  
• Buckwheat Zydeco
  
  
• Buckwheat Zydeco
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Buckwheat Zydeco
     on Concerted Efforts
  
  

  C

• Cajun Five Band
  
  
• Cajun Pickin'
  
  
• J.J. Caillier & the Zydeco Knockouts
  
  
• Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• J.C. Carriere and Hot Step
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
  
  
• Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
    From Intrepid Artists
  
  
• Roy Carrier & Zydeco Nite Rockers
    Official website
  
  
• Roy Carrier & Zydeco Nite Rockers
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Roy Carrier & Zydeco Nite Rockers
    From Right on Rhythm
  
  
• Hadley J. Castille
    Official website
  
• Hadley Castille & The Sharecroppers Cajun Band
  
  
• Hadley Castille and the Sharecropper Cajun Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Charivari
  
  
• Charivari
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Fred Charlie/Jason Babineaux and the Acadiana Cajuns
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames
  
  
• C.J. Chenier
    on Concerted Efforts
  
  
• C.J. Chenier
    on Alligator Records
  
  
• C.J. Chenier
  
  
• C.J Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Clifton Chenier
  
  
• Clifton Chenier
    unoffical site
  
  
• Choupique
    Cajun French music based out of Baton Rouge
  
  
• Danny Collet and Louisiana Tremor
  
  
• Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Sheryl Cormier and Cajun Sounds
  
  
• Cou`che Cou`che
    traditional Cajun band from Houma
  
  
• Matthew Courville
    young Cajun musician with a bright future
  
  
• Matthew Courville
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Creole Connection
    From CCW Productions
  
  
• Creole Junction
  
  
• Creole Cowboys
  
  
• Creole Zydeco Farmers
    from Jo-Z Talent
  
  
• Creole Zydeco Farmers
  
  
• Creole Zydeco Farmers
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Cypress City
    The original "Cajun Party Band" mixes diverse influences
    such as as Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop
  
  

  D

• Paul Daigle
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• The Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
  
  
• Bruce Daigrepont
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
  
  
• Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• John Delafose
    From Answers.com
  
  
• The Deuce of Hearts
    combination of rock, soul, and roots Louisiana
  
  
• Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew
  
  
• Dora and the Zydeco Badboyz
  
  
• Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
  
  

  F

• Joe Falcon
  
  
• Thomas "Big Hat" Fields
  
  
• Filé
     Cajun Dance Band
  
  
• Filé
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Don Fontenot et Les Amis De La Louisiane
  
  
• Gina Forsyth
    Singer, Songwriter, Fiddler (often with Bruce Daigrepont)
  
  
• Keith Frank
    Official Website
  
  
• Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
    From CCW Productions
  
  
• Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Les Frères Michot
    Cajun Band
  
  
• Canray Fontenot
    From Wikipedia
  
  
• Don Fontenot and Les Amis de la Louisiane
  
  
• Don Fontenot and Les Amis de la Louisiane
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Fricassée Cajun Band
    Tradtitional Cajun Music from Lafayette, LA
  
  
• Blackie Fruge and the Hicks Wagon Wheel Ramblers
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  

  G

• Russell Gordon & the Creole Untouchables
     foot stomping, mama slapping zydeco for your soul
  
  
• Courtney Granger
     a Young Traditional Cajun Fiddler
  
  

  H

• The Hackberry Ramblers
  
  
• The Hackberry Ramblers
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Joseph Hall, Creole Musician / Jody & the All Stars
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Hippie Gumbo
  
  
• Hunter Hayes
    official website
  
  Hunter Hayes Fans Site
    fan website
  
  
• Hunter Hayes
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Hunter Logan
    Swamp pop - official website
  
  

  J

• J. Paul Jr. & the Zydeco NuBreedz
    new wave zydeco from Houston
  
  
• Jambalaya Cajun Band
  
  
• Jambalaya Cajun Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers
    playing zydeco in Houston and Southeast
  
  
• Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers
    from CCW Productions
  
  
• Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jean-Pierre and The Zydeco Angels
  
  
• Jeremy and the Zydeco Hot Boyz
  
  
• Les Jeunes Cajun
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  

  K

• Doug Kershaw
     The Ragin Cajun
  
  
• Kickin' Cajuns
  
  
• Kou Kou an da ZydeBeaT
     A Rockin Cajun Zydeco Experience!!!
  
  

  L

• La Touché
    Cajun band from New Orleans
  
  
• Milton Landry (Nonc Helaire)
  
  
• Marce Lacouture
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Lafayette Rhythm Devils
    Official Website
  
  
• Lafayette Rhythm Devils
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Steve LaFleur and Mark de Basile
    
  
• Richard LeBouef & Two Step
  
  
• Richard LeBouef and Two Step
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Corey "Lil' Pop" Ledet and his Zydeco Band
  
  
• Corey "Lil' Pop" Ledet and his Zydeco Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Rosie Ledet
    The Zydeco Sweetheart
  
  
• Rosie Ledet
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jesse Lége
    Official website
  
  
• Jesse Lége
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Eddie LeJeune (1951-2001)
  • Eddie LeJeune
      From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
    
  • Tribute page by Phil Underwood
  • Interview in Root's World
    

  
  

• Felton LeJeune and the Cajun Cowboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Lil' Band O'Gold
    a classic, vintage Gulf Coast Swamp-Pop, Rock 'n' Roll band
  
  
• Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travellers
    
  
• Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travellers
    From Intrepid Artists
  
  
• Lil' Fallay
     Contemporary R&B and Zydeco
  
  
• Lil' Malcolm & Zydeco House Rockers
    From Intrepid Artists
  
  
• Lil' Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers
  
  
• Lil' Pookie & the Zydeco Heartbreakers
  
  
• Little Bob & The Lollipops
    tHE kINGS oF bAYOU sOUL
  
  
• Little Porter & the Zydeco Hustlers
  
  
• Louisiana Kingfish
     Louisiana's Hot Cajun / Rock Band
  
  
• Lost Bayou Ramblers
     Great young band with members from the Michot family
  
  
• Lucky Playboys
  
  

  M

• Magnolia Sisters
  
  
• The Magnolia Sisters
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Gurvais Matte and the Branch Playboys
  
  
• Mamou
  
  
• Cory McCauley and the Evangeline Aces
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jr. Melancon and the Come Down Playboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Nancy Tabb Marcantel
    A Beautiful Female Cajun Singer
  
  
• Gervais Matte & the Branch Play Boys
     Cajun Band
  
  
• Travis Matte & the Zydeco Kingpins
  
  
• D.L. Menard
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• D.L. Menard
    From Acadian Museum
  
  
• D.L. Menard & The Louisiana Aces
  
  
• D.L. Menard & The Louisiana Aces
  
  
• Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• The MOE-D Band
    Cajun, Zydeco, Country, Swamp Pop, and New Orleans R & B
  
  
• Mudbug
    Cajun and SWLA-inspired Country
  

  N

• Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys
  
  
• Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Old Tymers Cajun Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Cha's
    on Concerted Efforts
  
  
• Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Cha's
    from CrazyGator
  
  
• Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Native Sons
    (from 2stepproductions.com)
  
  
• Jimmy C. Newman
  
  
• Nooney and the Floaters
  
  
• Nouveau Coeur
    Cajun Band
  
  

  O

• Holly Ortego
    Born in Mamou - Cajun country and zydeco influence
  
  

  P

• Papillion
    Cajun for Kids! - tape and CD
  
  
• Tina Pilione
  
  
• Scotty Pousson and the Pointe aux Loups Playboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express
    From CCW Productions
  
  

  R

• Brad Randell and the Zydeco Ballers
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• JoJo Reed and the Happy Hill Playboys
    From CCW Productions
  
  
• JoJo Reed and the Happy Hill Zydeco Band
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jo Jo Reed & The Happy Hill Zydeco Band
    From Crazy Gator
  
  
• Red Stick Ramblers
    Play a mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz
  
  
• Renaissance Acadienne
  
  
• Belton Richard
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Murphy Richard
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Kenny Richards
  
  
• Zachary Richard
  
  
• Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
  
  
• Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Rue Bourbon
    New Orleans Style Zydeco Blues
  
  

  S

• Hiram Sampy
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Marc and Ann Savoy Cajun Band
  
  
• Marc Savoy
  
  
• Marc & Ann Savoy
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Amanda Shaw
  
  
• Jo-El Sonnier
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Jo-El Sonnier
  
  
• Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage
  
  
• Terrance Simien
    Home Page
  
  
• Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws
  
  
• Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws
    From CCW Productions
  
  
• Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws at St. Ann's in Mallet
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Dennis Stroughmatt
    Traditional Upper and Lower Louisiana French Creole Fiddling and Chansons
  
  
• Swamp Angels
    Cajun Band based in San Antonio, TX
  
  

  T

• T-Mamou Band
    with Bod Reed and Al Berard
  
  
• T. Broussard & Zydeco Steppers
  
  
• Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
  
  
• Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys
  
  
• Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic
  
  
• Goldman Thibodeaux and Calvin Carrière
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Kenneth Thibodeaux and Cajun Dance
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Rodney Thibodeaux & Tout Les Soir Cajun Band
    Cajun band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  
  
• Waylon Thibodeaux
  
  
• Leo Thomas
  
  
• Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• La Touché
    Cajun band from New Orleans
  
  
• Wayne Toups & Zydecajun
  
  
• Tout a' Fait
     Houston, Texas area Zydeco band
  
  
• Tout Les Soir
  
  
• Tout Les Soir
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Kaleb Trahan
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
  
• Horace Trahan and the New Ossun Express
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Horace Trahan
  
  
• Damon Troy and Louisiana Beat
    Official website
  
  
• Damon Troy and Louisiana Beat
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  

  V

• Kira Viator and Liquid Lace
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Moïse and Alida Viator
    playing the Cajun and Creole music of Louisiana
  
  
• Moïse and Alida Viator
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Sean Vidrine and Swamp Fyre
  
  

  Y

• Corey Young and the Zydeco Embrace
  
  

  Z

• Zydeco Boneshakers
  
  
• Zydeco Brothers
  
  
• Zydeco Force
  
  
• Zydeco Force
    From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway
  
  
• Zydeco Force
    from BN.com
  
  
• Zydeco Joe
    From CCW Productions
  
  
• Zydepunks
    N.O.-based Cajun/Irish/Jewish Punk
  
  
• Zydamax
    Traditional Zydeco Cajun Music Mixed with Texas Southern Rock & Roll