Issue Articles
Three Sides to Every Story
To the casual observer, the triangle plays a simple and repetitive role in Cajun music, but for the initiated, its high-pitched cry is known to invoke strong emotional reactions. According […]
Obituary: Luderin Darbone (1913-2008)
[The Lost Bayou Ramblers performed a number of tributes to the Hackberry Ramblers including one at this year’s Jazz Fest. These turned out to be the last gigs for the […]
Travis Matte, Hip Hop Zyde-Rock (Mhat)
Paul Marx, owner founder of KBON-FM out of Eunice Louisiana, said it best when he said, “Travis Matte’s music is the gateway drug to traditional Cajun music.” In keeping with […]
Better Living Through Science
When two long-time contributors, accordionist Ade Huval and bassist Cal Stevenson decided they couldn’t tour anymore due to budding families, the three remaining Bluerunners found themselves in a difficult position. […]
Cedric Watson, Cedric Watson (Valcour)
Only a few years after moving to Lafayette from Sealy, Texas, Cedric Watson has become one of the most prolific contributors to Acadiana’s recent outpouring of roots music. Through recent […]
Red Stick Ramblers, Made in the Shade (Sugar Hill)
Made in the Shade is the Red Stick Ramblers’ first release on Sugar Hill Records, and the title track kicks it all off with hot rhythms and a bouncing beat […]
Ramblers Get a Sweet Deal
The Red Stick Ramblers started recording their upcoming album in 2005 at Dirk Powell’s Cypress House Studios in Breaux Bridge. It was mostly finished by the time they reached the […]
Mario Matteoli, Hard Luck Hittin (Independent)
Roots music aficionados might recognize Mario Matteoli from his role as the guitarist and singer in the high-energy Austin, Texas band the Weary Boys, where he’s one of the main […]
Drinking on the Job
A house filled with folks, great music, and free-flowing alcohol would only seem like a hard day at the office if you count the recovery time involved, but it’s a […]
