The Western Swing/Country band, Washboard Rodeo, has a release party tonight at 10 p.m. at Maison on Frenchmen St. for their new self-titled debut album. Washboard Rodeo is one of several projects led by Washboard Chaz, best known for his Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and his role in the Tin Men, along with Alex McMurray and Matt Perrine.

Washboard Rodeo plays the songs of classic Western Swing artists such as Bob Wills and Spade Cooley, and includes Neti Vaan and Matt Rhody on fiddles, Matt Johnson on guitar, James Walsh on acoustic bass, and of course Chaz on washboard and occasionally a snare drum.

For more information visit Washboard Chaz’ website or preview the songs here.