C.J. CHENIER, KING OF ZYDECO AND THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND WITH THE JOINT ROCKERS – A GIANT NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS PARTY!!
Creole-born C.J. Chenier was raised in an indigenous American culture with its distinctive language, cuisine and music. He delivers soulful vocals along with masterful accordion-driven Zydeco and Blues.
Chenier, a GRAMMY®-nominated, world-renowned musician and recording artist, has performed alongside many internationally recognized artists including his GRAMMY® awarded father, Clifton Chenier (“The King of Zydeco”), Paul Simon, Joe Sample and Ray Parker, Jr.
He appeared on the Daily Show, CNN and was featured on VH1 and Entertainment Weekly. He has exhibited his musicianship at many large festivals and venues such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival and Austin’s SXSW Music Conference
In addition to his GRAMMY® award nomination in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category, C.J. has received many major awards including the Living Blues Critics’ Poll Award, Indie Award (from AFIM) for Best Zydeco Album, Coups de Coeur (Blows of Heart), Blues Category Award from l’Académie Charles Cros (France) and Best of the Beat Best Zydeco Album (Offbeat Magazine).
CJ and the Red Hot Louisiana Band are a ready-made party with deep roots in Americana music.
Do not miss this special evening of New Orleans Zydeco with special guests The Joint Rockers, featuring Blues Hall of Famer Rick Collura. The Joint Rockers have ripped it up in every tavern or event that would even have a blues band from 1981 to the present. They performed regularly on numerous City of Columbus events, and opened for Charles Brown, Gatemouth Brown, Charlie Musselwhite, Duke Robillard and more.
Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show.
Wed, Feb 18 • 7:30 pm
Italian
Deli-Sandwiches
Pizza
Cafe-Coffee
Burgers
American