Come enjoy and dance to the music of UL Lafayette’s very own Cajun bands and zydeco band! Most of the musicians in these groups are full-time university students getting college credit to play this music, but they are ready to deliver some prime-time entertainment for you. Cajun and zydeco music for your dancing pleasure! FREE and open to the public!

The McKinley Street Merrymakers play traditional Cajun music with a lineup of accordion (Gracie Babineaux, of the Babineaux Sisters), fiddle (Lucy Rhymes), and guitar (Julie Babineaux), and plenty of French vocals. Their guru is Dr. Chad Huval, who also teaches accordion at the university and plays for BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet.

The Angelle Aces are a traditional Cajun trio featuring Luke Huval (Huval-Fuselier Cajun Trio) on accordion and fiddle, Ailee Pardi on fiddle, and Renee Reed (Shrugs) on guitar. Their teacher and sage is Kristi Guillory, accordionist and co-founder of Bonsoir Catin.

The Zydeco Ragin’ Steppers play a range of traditional and contemporary zydeco with a dash of swamp pop. They include graduate students Marie-Laure Boudreau on accordion and vocals, Jesse DelGizzi on electric bass and Kylie Veazey on rubboard. Undergraduates Jeremy Domangue (guitar), and Travis Leblanc (drums) round out the band. Their capable guiding hand is provided by Nathan Williams Jr, leader of Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers.

Cajun and zydeco music for your dancing pleasure! Free and open to the public

In case you are traveling, have loved ones traveling, or would just like to have a stay-cation then please consider staying with us over at the Blue Moon. We have many rooms and even a private bungalow.
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