Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

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BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO - LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN

American musical legend Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr.--along with his band, Buckwheat Zydeco--is the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana zydeco music. 2009 marks Buckwheat Zydeco's 30th anniversary, and Buckwheat is celebrating with the release of his new CD (and Alligator debut), Lay Your Burden Down.

Produced by Stev! ! e Berlin of Los Lobos, Lay Your Burden Down is the most ambitious, deepest and varied recording of Buckwheat Zydeco's career. Fusing zydeco's rhythmic energy with rock, R&B and funk, Lay Your Burden Down features five new Buckwheat originals and six complete reinventions of songs by Memphis Minnie/Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Gov't Mule, Captain Beefheart, Jimmy Cliff, and JJ Grey & Mofro. Guests on the album include Sonny Landreth, Warren Haynes, Steve Berlin, JJ Grey, and Trombone Shorty. Lay Your Burden Down is sure to move your feet, your head, and your heart.

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Country of Origin: United States

Members
Earl Sally - Washboard
Randy Ellis - Guitars
Dave (Papa Puff) Nezat - Drums
Mark M. Metoyer - Bass

Website
http://www.chubbycarrier.com/

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Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band Biography

Chubby began his musical career at the age of 12 by playing drums with his father's band. He began playing the accordion at the age of 15. By age 17, Chubby had begun to play with Terrance Siemien and toured the world for 2 1/2 years, before forming his own band in 1989.

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band have recorded ten CDs over the past 22 years of Chubby's professional career. His band has traveled all over the world, performing to audiences in all parts of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada. North Africa and Europe. Chubby and the band travel 150-175 days a year, taking his act to big festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz Fest, the Chicago Blues Fest. Summerfest (Milwaukee), Memphis in May, and several festivals in Europe. Chubby has also done guest appearances on recordings for Tab Benoit, 6Was9, and Jimmy Thackery. Ann Wilson of the group Heart encourages Chubby to "continue the great sound that you have. This sound will take you places."

Source: Official Website

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band Discography

Zydeco Junkie (2010)

1. Zydeco Junkie    4:22
2. Let's Make It Funky Tonight    3:59
3. Touch Me Touch Me Baby    4:33
4. Swampadellic    3:25
5. Stop Wastin My Time    4:12
6. Movin On Up    4:11
7. Call Me    4:18
8. Feel Like Making Love    4:19
9. Jalapeno Lena    4:46
10. My Zydeco Shoes    3:35