Date recorded: February , 1985
Contributor(s): Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Breaux, Pat; Performer: Alesi, Tommy; Performer: Alesi, Tommy; Performer: Comeaux, Tommy; Performer: Verret, Errol; Performer: Ware, Billy; Performer: Landreth, Sonny; Performer: Doucet, David; Performer: Doucet, Michael
Description: Michael Doucet, vocal and fiddle; David Doucet, guitar; Sonny Landreth, electric guitar; Billy Ware, washboard; Errol Verret, accordion; Tommy Comeaux, mandolin; Tommy Alesi, drums and percussion; Pat Breaux, saxophone. Shot at Mulates, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, by Alan Lomax and crew during Mardi Gras 1985.
Subject(s):
Instruments: guitar (electric), guitar, voice, fiddle, washboard, accordion, mandolin, drum(s), saxophone
Setting: Mulates
Location: Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Archive ID: 3Bo3Vs8-N4Y
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Belongs to: Cajun Louisiana (1982–1983)
About the session: Cajun cowboys; string bands; zydeco groups; fiddlers, and scenes from the Cajun and creole Mardi Gras celebrations. Performers include Dennis McGhee; Dewey Balfa; Canray Fontenot; Michael Doucet; and Boozoo Chavis.
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