Buckwheat Zydeco

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"Buckwheat leads one of the best party bands in America; he can pump out zydeco two-beats or shift into rolling 12-bar blues, steaming all the way."
- The New York Times -

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BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO'S BAYOU BOOGIE
Buck’s back with his first new kids’ album in 15 years!
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Buckwheat Zydeco’s Bayou Boogie is out now on the Music For Little People label. This family dance party collection from the bayous of Southwest Louisiana also features children’s music superstars Laurie Berkner and Dan Zanes. Buckwheat Zydeco’s Bayou Boogie is the long-awaited follow up to Buck’s 1994 beloved children’s album, Choo Choo Boogaloo. That recording won an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award and received a Parents’ Choice “Approval” rating as well as 5 Stars (Top rating) on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, and Epinions.com.

Offbeat says: “Like it’s predecessor, Bayou Boogie is a joyous blast of zydeco, funk and R&B that teaches kids about the heritage and instruments of zydeco while inspiring the whole family to get up and dance.”

Just as Buck is so well known for in his legendary live shows: smoking accordion, rocking Hammond B3 organ, rollicking rub board and sizzling guitar licks join together on this recording to create a musical gumbo of Creole culture that can almost be smelled and tasted. Buck guides children and parents through a rollicking mix of some of the most family-friendly classic rock 'n' roll tunes and great original songs performed in a Zydeco style as only Buckwheat Zydeco can. The result is a rich tribute to this unique melting pot of American culture.

Buckwheat Zydeco’s Bayou Boogie is designed to introduce children to a fun time at Buck’s place on the bayou, and it kicks into high gear with the joyous “We’re Having a Party.” Buck and friends get kids into a festive mood with good-time boogie classics like “Barefootin’” and “Walking the Dog,” and Buck and guests all put their right feet in on “Hokey Pokey.” Buck’s own “The Mice Ate My Rice” and “Ripsy Dipsy” prove that nothing stops him from having a good time, even when “Everything Hurts.” The celebration ends as happily as it started with “The Party’s Over.”

“Children are our future and our treasure,” says Buck. “Nothing makes me happier than seeing kids have a good time, and I’m so proud to be able to introduce them to my musical roots and get them boogying to the sounds of Zydeco music.”

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Please check our itinerary page for tour dates that will bring Buckwheat Zydeco to stages all over the place. Come on out and see us.

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layyourburdendown

We are pleased to announce Buckwheat Zydeco won the Grammy for Best Cajun and Zydeco album for Lay Your Burden Down! Thanks so much to all our fans who were rooting for us and everyone who has congratulated us. After 5 nominations in 3 different categories, we really appreciate winning it. If you haven't heard the album yet, give it a spin!

Order now from us OR Amazon.com.

Review Highlights for Buckwheat Zydeco’s LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN:

"The results are stunning…The entire work is a vibrant testament to Buckwheat Zydeco’s spirit, reminding us that Louisiana’s musical heritage has taken all the hurricanes could give. This is an album that can introduce a new generation of music fans to the world of Zydeco music and serve as a wonderful reminder about what a great Zydeco band can do." – Living Blues

"Lay Your Burden Down ends up being Dural's most accomplished and mature album yet, moving from start to finish like everything belongs together. Nothing misses its mark, and several tracks do so much more than that… He has given us something else again, an album that works both at the dance party and still rings clear the next day when maybe it's time to dig deeper and do a little thinking. It's the best kind of musical synthesis." – Allmusic.com

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jackpot

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO HITS THE JACKPOT!

"Buck has never sounded better, a brilliantly dexterous musician belting it out with a terrific set of pipes while exuding consummate showmanship. From beginning to end, Buck throws it down and slams it sideways, delivering the ultimate nonstop party ride..."
- OFFBEAT MAGAZINE (NEW ORLEANS) -

HERE and in Stores NOW!

Jackpot!, on Buck’s own label, Tomorrow Recordings, combines soulful original tunes, inspired playing and singing, and the trademark exuberance that’s made him the world’s best-loved zydeco artist, and has earned Buckwheat Zydeco the sobriquet “the world’s greatest party band.” There’s plenty of Buckwheat’s signature accordion, and for the first time ever Buck specifically features his soulful mastery of the horizontal keyboard on a fantastic three-song Hammond B3 “Encore featuring Organic Buckwheat.”

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DOWNHOME

THE ONLY LIVE ALBUM FROM THE WORLD'S GREATEST PARTY BAND IS HERE! "Buckwheat Zydeco: Down Home Live!" captures Buckwheat Zydeco's phenomenal live set played at home in the heart of Creole Country during his annual Thanksgiving show at El Sid O's in Lafayette, La. Featuring a full 73 minutes of Buckwheat favorites, this house-rocking disc captures one of the greatest aggregations in the history of zydeco churning out tune after tune on home turf.
AVAILABLE NOW directly from us.
Read the complete liner notes here.

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TROUBLE

Here's what PEOPLE magazine had to say about our first Tomorrow Recordings release, TROUBLE:
"10 tracks of propulsive, rollicking dance party music. Bottom Line: Swamp-boogie joy ride."
You can order TROUBLE directly from us along with other Buckwheat Zydeco Goods. All our discs are also available through any retailer or 'net retailer such as Amazon.com.
READ WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT TROUBLE.

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	If you've seen a Buckwheat show, you know what to expect: rocking, stomping, good time Creole party music. If you haven't seen Buckwheat Zydeco live, you're missing one of the music world's most exciting and fun performers. Don't just take our word for it, read what dozens of critics have said. This road warrior is constantly touring all over the country and the world. The itinerary page will find a show near you. Chances are very good that we'll be close soon. Buck's music is for everybody! It brings people together -- if you've been to one of our shows you know it's true. This web site is our family album, full of news and information , music samples and great photos. If you have pictures from a show, comments, or a story about Buck -- please tweet or post on Facebook.
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Last Updated 6/21/2012