At the confluence of bayous Teche and Fuselier stands Nunu’s, the highly unusual cultural center where visual arts, an indigenous cuisine café, poetry readings, music classes and performance all converge under one roof. Many a dance has been played in the grand salon that doubles as an art gallery of sorts. But surprisingly, after many moons of incredible ambience, Nunu’s had never witnessed the birth of a live recording. Until now. From the opening bell to the final round, the old-time, Creole-centric Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters with guest fiddler Mitch Reed blast through a set of amped-up Creole chestnuts, Cajun staples and a few zydeco and blues tunes. With the big guy leading the charge and the rhythm section slamming it down, energy is released here in epic proportions. “Mardi Gras Jig” is particularly interesting, a onechord vamp that steadily builds up suspense and intensity, but never quite hurdles over the top. In the middle of “Nunu’s Breakdown,” the rest of the Cutters drop out, allowing Hall, Reed and second fiddler Blake Miller to play a wild interlude before everyone comes roaring back for the disc’s last hurrah. Yet, it’s not all the Hall renewable energy show. Occasionally he reveals the beautiful expression (“La Valse Criminelle,” “Jolie Blonde”) that the delicate little box can have, even when played by super-sized hands.