A comprehensive guide to all things Cajun and Zydeco and the premier site for booking UK and US bands

 

 

Latest update 12 May 2007

Chris Hall of Swampmusic

 

 

Swampmusic was founded by Chris Hall, a leading authority on the Cajun & Zydeco music of the Louisiana Bayous. Since he started playing the music in the late 1970’s with R Cajun & the Zydeco Brothers, he has become involved in a whole range of activities which have led to him being widely regarded as the major catalyst and driving force behind the development of this music in the UK. He also plays with Zydecomotion, The Bearcats, Bluejuleps, Breaux (which also features Randy Vidrine and Mitchell Reed from Louisiana), and The Cajun Roosters.

 

He runs the successful Gloucester Cajun and Zydeco Festival and is called upon as a session player having recorded on albums with people like Mike Harding, Bill Wyman, Paul McCartney and Kate Bush.

 

 

 

Representing the finest Cajun and Zydeco bands from the UK and abroad, Swampmusic have arranged gigs for just about every UK band,and organised tours for leading US acts including Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Sean Ardoin N Zydekool, The Michot Brothers,

John and Geno Delafose, Mouton Noir, Sean Vidrine and Charivari.

 

Swampmusic also applied their organisational skills to the founding of the Derby Swamp Club and Festival - booking such Louisiana legends as Beau Jocque, Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys, John Delafose, Eddie Le Jeune, Balfa Toujours, Canray Fontenot, Roy Carriere, Filé, The Michot Brothers, D L Menard and many many more.

 

Swampmusic is also the title of the agency which is regularly consulted by clubs, festivals, companies and private individuals who want the best bands and the best advice for a great show. With over 25 years experience Swampmusic have established a reputation as the premier agency for booking Cajun and Zydeco Bands. We know about the music from the inside track!

 

Why not stay a while and check out all our pages for details of bands, tours, gigs, merchandise, and much more! Welcome to our website and happy browsing.