October 1, 2011 – 12:09 am
Just because a musician was born in 1929 doesn’t mean he’s ready for the nursing home. Cajun fiddler Ellis Vanicor, 81, broadcasts that message loud and clear on the title song of his debut CD, Don’t Bury Me. Vanicor started playing fiddle in the 1940s and began his own band, the Lacassine Playboys. Through the [...]
August 1, 2010 – 12:36 am
Multi-CFMA award winner Kevin Naquin has consistently fielded good line-ups and delivered quality recordings, but this slamming disc is the dancehall fireball’s best yet. A few personnel changes provide a renewed sense of vigor, and newest member Seth Guidry leads a relentless attack with a monster bass groove. Vocally, the Ossun Playboys are stronger than [...]
