Making up for a bit of a drought in zydeco music offerings from Louisiana in the Twin Cities of late, the long-reigning heir to the king of zydeco, Clifton Chenier, returns for a two-night stand. CJ got his start playing with his dad at age 21, and he eventually took over as bandleader for Clifton’s well-traveled band upon his death in 1987. He’s made his own mark since then, blending blues and soul into the “happy feet” music tradition he so proudly carries. (STAR TRIBUNE)
CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
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