Even longtime fans of beausoleil, whod be aware of the bands penchant for putting a twist on cajun, may be surprised by its 25th album in 40 years. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Michael doucet february 14, 1951 is an american cajun fiddler, singer and songwriter. Beausoleil avec michael doucet musical instrument museum. Doucet has been a member of a more traditional cajun band, the savoy doucet cajun band with ann savoy and marc savoy, and fiddlers 4 with darol anger, rushad eggleston, and bruce molsky. Award for best zydeco or cajun music album 53rd grammy pretelecast on youtube. Feb 14, 1951 is a cajun fiddler, singer and songwriter who founded the cajun band beausoleil from lafayette, louisiana. And doucet s songwriting has, if anything, grown more complex and universal with the benefit of decades on the road. Get concert tickets, news and rsvp to shows with bandsintown. Beausoleil avec michael doucet to appear on final season of hbos treme dec 1, 20 beausoleil avec michael doucet will be featured in an onscreen performance on the first episode of the final season of hbos hit series treme, set in new orleans. Concert schedules for all beausoleil avec michael doucet concerts are updated on a regular basis. Beausoleil and michael doucet take rich cajun traditions and artfully stir elements of zydeco, new orleans jazz, texmex, country, and blues.
The result is a lively, exciting romp through doucet s past that entertains while it illuminates. Recorded live at space, evanston il, on the 3rd of march 2016. In 1998, they were the first cajun band to win a grammy award, and added a second in 2008. Going for my associates in arts then planning to transfer to columbia to major in film and minor in theater.
According to yep roc records, which released beausoleil s twentynineth cd titled alligator purse in early 2009, the project has its origins in a 2005 hurricane katrinarita benefit organized by michael pillot and held at bard college in upstate new york. Beausoleil avec michael doucet philadelphia folksong society. Born out of the rich acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader michael doucets spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, beausoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Taped 333feet below ground, deep inside tennessees cumberland caverns, this 12part musical adventure series features both. Allen toussaint beausoleil is the biggest brand in cajun music, 2time grammy winners and 11time grammy nominees. Live from the throckmorton theatre, mill valley, ca, november 2, 2015. Apr 01, 20 beausoleil avec michael doucet, from bamako to carencro compass records april 1, 20 by. Doucet s dedication to the cajun and creole songbooks helped push these sounds into the popularly acknowledged american folk songbook but he also broadened the music by incorporating elements of blues, rock, and country. Beausoleil avec michael doucet, they play music thats honest to the. Beausoleil french, beautiful sun is a cajun band from louisiana, united states. On tour beausoleil avec michael doucet season 2 episode. Beausoleil avec michael doucet zydeco gris gris duration. Concert schedule for beausoleil avec michael doucet is available for viewing above.
Beausoleil, coteau, les amis cadjins, michael beausoleil doucet with family and friends, michael doucet and cajun brew, savoy doucet cajun band. Jai ete au bal i wen jai ete au bal i went to the dance. Once you find the perfect date and show time, click on the button on the right hand side of the event to see all available tickets for that show. With his band, beausoleil, he has given a new sound to cajun music and has become one of the bestknown cajun musicians in the world. Cajun music is rooted in the songs and fiddle tunes of the acadiansfrench speakers who migrated from france to canada in the seventeenth century, and from canada to louisiana in the eighteenth century. For the past 37 years, beausoleil avec michael doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular cajun music on the planet. From bamako to carencro beausoleil, michael doucet. Tickets for this event will go on sale monday, june 12 at 10 a. In the episode, the band will clarify a few things with the main characters about their classic album bayou cadillac. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from michael doucet at the discogs marketplace.
B1 percussion billy ware vocals david doucet tracks. Beausoleil avec michael doucet comes to the criterion. Amanda shaw is a famous cajun fiddler from covington. As the leader of beausoleil, michael doucet was a pivotal figure in the cajun music revival of the last quarter of the 20th century.
Michael doucet february 14, 1951 is an american cajun fiddler, singer and songwriter from lafayette, louisiana. From bamako to carencro beausoleil, michael doucet songs. Beausoleil avec michael doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular cajun music on the planet for the past 37 years. The quartet includes michael doucet on fiddle, accordion and vocals, david doucet on guitar and vocals, mitchell reed on fiddle and bass, and billy ware on. Browse the above listings of beausoleil avec michael doucet tickets to find a show you would like to attend. The acclaimed cajun band beausoleil led by michael doucet has been captivating listeners with their spirited and soulful sound for more than four decades. Listen to michael doucet 3 soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 17 tracks. Cajun music has been, by design, a reflection of very literal motion. Tickets for the upcoming beausoleil avec michael doucet concert can be found here. Beausoleil avec michael doucet concert tickets and tour. Beausoleil avec michael doucet, from bamako to carencro compass records april 1, 20 by. For the past 40 years, beausoleil avec michael doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular cajun music on the planet. Born near lafayette in 1951, michael doucet grew up with a variety of musical influences. Bar harbor beausoleil avec michael doucet, an american cajun band from louisiana, will take the criterion stage on sunday, august 27 at 8 p.
The presentday beausoleil avec michael doucet is a band of seasoned virtuosos firmly adhering to their cajun folk roots, most often acoustically expressed, though this does not rule out experimentation and innovation. Allen toussaint for the past 37 years, beausoleil avec michael doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular cajun music on the planet. Find other beausoleil avec michael doucet dates and see why seatgeek. Valentines day, 1951, and grew up on his fathers farm in scott, about five miles west of lafayette, louisiana. Beausoleil plays an eclectic combination of traditional cajun music, blues, country, jazz, and zydeco. Born out of the rich acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader michael doucet s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, beausoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Founded in 1975, beausoleil often billed as beausoleil avec michael doucet released its first album in 1977 and became one of the most wellknown bands performing traditional and original music rooted in the folk tunes. Jan 24, 2009 alligator purse, 2009 cd from beausoleil avec michael doucet. Alligator purse, 2009 cd from beausoleil avec michael doucet. Apr 11, 2010 beausoleil avec michael doucet zydeco gris gris duration. The best cajun band in the world garrison keillor, prairie home companion. Your home for beausoleil avec michael doucet tickets. For the past fortytwo years, beausoleil avec michael doucet have been making some of the most potent and popular cajun music on the planet. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.
Born out of the rich acadian ancestry of its members, and. Includes translations and transcriptions of the songs. Beausoleil avec michael doucet is currently on tour. Michael doucet violin vocals david doucet guitar voc jimmy breaux accordeon billy ware perc tommy alesi drums al tharp bass. According to yep roc records, which released beausoleils twentynineth cd titled alligator purse in early 2009, the project has its origins in a 2005 hurricane katrinarita benefit organized by michael pillot and held at bard college in upstate new york. Born out of the rich acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader michael doucets spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, beausoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid. In 2005 doucet was one of 12 recipients of the national heritage fellowship by the national endowment for the arts. Full time student at harold washington college chicago. Born out of the rich acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader michael doucets spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, beausoleil is notorious for bringing. Beausoleils particular flavor of cajun music reflects the vision of bandleader michael doucet, a lifelong student of cajun culture.
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Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. For more than two decades, cajun fiddler michael doucet has been a leader in the renaissance of cajun music. Grammy award for best zydeco or cajun music album wikipedia. Michael doucet and the band beausoleil are one of louisianas most wellknown cajun bands. Beausoleil avec michael doucet zydeco gris gris youtube. Lacher prise, cajun fandango, from now on, the mad reel, hot chili mama, singles. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. From bamako to carencro by beausoleil avec michael doucet. Wisely, the collection is sequenced as a live set would be, instead of being a slave to chronological order. Famous louisiana cajun musician biographies louisiana travel.
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Zydeco folk band, beausoleil, is known for making some of the most popular cajun music. Beausoleil avec michael doucet freemans zydeco baton rouge fest for all 2010 duration. Big sandy and his flyrite boys are the openers for. Parleznous a boire from the 20 cambridge folk festival.
Beausoleil avec michael doucet live at the cajun zydeco music hall of fame. Beausoleil avec michael doucet, they play music thats honest to the bone. Michael doucet biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Beausoleil avec michael doucet recently announced a concert schedule visiting select locations in north america. As one of the popular festival tour live performers to date, beausoleil avec michael doucet will eventually make appearances live again for fans to enjoy.
Michael louis doucet is an american singersongwriter and musician best known as the founder of the cajun band beausoleil. To me, cajun music really is the heart of our culture. The younger brother of cajun fiddler michael doucet, doucet has used his distinctive hybrid of folkstyle finger read more. This band is an excellent representation of music from a unique culture within the us.
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