January 29, 2013 Zydeco music has come a long way in the last century, and who knows where it will go in the next 100 years. But one thing will always remain the same, according to Grammy winner Chubby Carrier -- if you want to make a mark on music, you can't copy other people. You have to remain true to yourself.
January 28, 2013 Before Zydeco artists were getting feet moving in clubs worldwide, it was largely an in-home phenomenon. For a young Chubby Carrier, it was nothing for his family to empty a room and turn it into a dance floor.
January 25, 2013 The word "Zydeco" only goes back 50 years or so, but the roots of the music are ancient. How can one style of music have roots in Germany, France, Italy, the Caribbean and America all at the same time? Chubby Carrier explains.
January 24, 2013 For Chubby Carrier, winning a Grammy Award was the culmination of a life-long dream -- not only for himself, but for the generations of musicians that preceded him. But it was bittersweet, because his Grammy win also came the same year his parents passed away.
January 22, 2013 Welcome to our web series, "Zydeco Storytellers!" All this week, Chubby Carrier is going to talk about the roots of his music, his relationship with the family members that introduced him to Creole and Zydeco music, and what it's like to win a Grammy Award. But first, let's talk about snakes!
December 15, 2011 Leroy Thomas came to the Cajun Radio studios this morning to visit with me, and he rocked our studio! Leroy played the "Amedee Two Step" for us live in the studio with the assistance of his drummer, Gerard St. Julien Jr. playing the scrub boards.
Wanna see what went on this morning? Here is your Cajun Radio Backstage Pass!
November 9, 2011 We were honored to welcome Grammy-award winner Chubby Carrier to the Cajun Radio studios this morning. He not only shared his stories about what it was like to win music's highest award, but he shared some of his favorite music with us -- including this Clifton Chenier classic:
October 21, 2011 Everybody will be dancing all night long, to quote a Geno song when he takes the stage tonight at Yesterdays night club in Lake Charles.
Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie will be rocking the roof off of Yesterdays night club on Common Street tonight.
October 17, 2011 Get ready, because this fall's biggest concert event is heading your way! The Louisiana Throwdown is set for Saturday night, Nov. 19 with the biggest names in Cajun and Zydeco music all on one stage --and joining them will be two stars of the hit reality show "Swamp People."
Damon Troy, Horace Trahan & Keith Frank are all set to perform live and R.J. & Jay Paul from the show "Swamp People" will be on hand for you to meet at the Isle of Capri Event Center! Doors will open at 5 p.m.
June 21, 2011 Big time Cajun & Zydeco artist Horace Trahan will be Live in the Cajun Radio Studio's this Thursday with me, Mike Soileau in the Morning. I will be talking to Horace about his old school stuff as well as his new CD called "Keep Walking".
June 16, 2011 Keith Frank dropped by the Cajun Radio Studio's yesterday for a interview with me. Keith Frank is such a nice guy and all the success that he has had over his career is well deserved.
June 15, 2011 Listen up today at 9am when Keith Frank will be in the Cajun Radio Studios. I will be interviewing Keith about his upcoming new CD.
