On Rockin With Roy, Chubby Carrier pays homage to the man responsible for his very zydeco existence, pops Roy Carrier (1947-2010) who weaned his son in his bands. The first few tracks (“I Found My Woman Doing the Zydeco,” “Whisky Drinkin’ Man”) are signature Roy originals with Carrier interpreting ’em in his own beefy way—opening [...]
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Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Rockin With Roy (Swampadellic Records)
December 1, 2012 – 12:56 am
Peter Novelli, Louisiana Roots and Blues (Chalet Music)
September 1, 2012 – 12:55 am
There are times on Louisiana Roots & Blues that you’d wish Peter Novelli would just burn a fast one for a change of pace, but, nonetheless, he’s the master of searing tones and crunchy, mid-tempo grooves. He’s not one to rush a guitar solo, instead taking the time to deliver something meaningful. He uses guests [...]
Former Landmark Houses Zydeco Hall of Fame
August 1, 2012 – 12:05 am
Careers have begun and ended at Richard’s Club, a zydeco roadhouse built in 1947 in the St. Landry parish hamlet of Lawtell. Grammy winners Clifton Chenier, Rockin’ Sidney, Terrance Simien and Chubby Carrier all cut their musical teeth at Richard’s. Early blues and R&B stars, such as B. B. King and John Lee Hooker, played [...]
Various Artists, The Rough Guide to Cajun and Zydeco (World Music Network)
February 1, 2012 – 12:46 am
Though there aren’t as many various artist Cajun-zydeco compilations being released these days, The Rough Guide to Cajun & Zydeco is one of the few that actually makes sense. Instead of featuring randomly selected tracks or historically based selections showing where the genre has been, music journalist/OffBeat contributor Herman Fuselier selected 15 tracks showing where [...]
Grammy Come, Grammy Go
April 7, 2011 – 9:55 am
I have a hard time feeling a sense of great injustice for the Recording Academy’s decision to consolidate categories, in the process wiping the Best Cajun/Zydeco Album category. I’d prefer that they still have it, but the reasons are largely selfish for the region. It has helped drive local membership in NARAS (a good thing) [...]
Cajun/Zydeco and Other Grammy Awards Eliminated
April 6, 2011 – 1:24 pm
The Grammy Award categories for the upcoming year have been pared down to 78 categories from 109, and one of those that lost out was the Best Zydeco or Cajun Album award. was part of the now heavily reorganized American Roots Music field. That field will now feature a Best Regional Roots Music Album award, [...]
Chubby Carrier: French Quarter Fest Focus
April 1, 2011 – 12:22 am
A Grammy Award has unexpected perks. Just ask Chubby Carrier, winner of this year’s Grammy for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album for his CD, Zydeco Junkie. Carrier, who lives just outside of Lafayette, will soon get a key to the city. He’s already received a certificate of recognition from the Louisiana House of Representatives. [...]
Chubby Carrier, Buddy Guy Bring Grammys to Louisiana
February 14, 2011 – 12:27 pm
Hours before Lady Gaga emerged from her egg and Lady Antebellum was celebrated for the neo-soft rock “Need You Now,” Louisiana picked up two Grammy awards, one to Chubby Carrier and one to Buddy Guy. At the “pre-tel” ceremony that takes place before the Grammy telecast, most of the awards are given, and it was [...]
