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Clayton Joseph Chenier is Creole music royalty. The son of Zydeco pioneer and Grammy winner Clifton Chenier, C.J. was raised in the heart of Louisiana's indigenous Creole culture, steeped in its language, cuisine, and music. A master accordionist and multi-instrumentalist, C.J. delivers soulful vocals and high-energy blends of Zydeco, blues, rock, and jam-band grooves. He joined his father?s band at 21, debuting at the opening of Austin's legendary Antone's. After Clifton's passing in 1987, C.J. assumed leadership of the Red Hot Louisiana Band and recorded his debut for Arhoolie Records. Hand-picked by Paul Simon for The Rhythm of the Saints and its world tour, Chenier has also performed with John Mayall, Jimmie Vaughan, Sonny Landreth, Buckwheat Zydeco, and more. A CJ Chenier performance is joyous and transformative "happy music" that leaves no one untouched.

Spirit Fingers Trio is a bold, electrifying ensemble that brings together the genre-defying talents of Greg Spero on piano, Mike Mitchell on drums, and Mohini Dey on bass. This trio creates a sonic world that is both intimate and explosive, rooted in tradition yet defiantly forward-looking.

Following up the international success of 'Rhumba Country', Pokey LaFarge is set to embark on a SOLO tour this January through March, playing an intimate set to theaters and jazz clubs throughout California and the Northeast. He'll be reimagining songs from his nine-album catalog as well as new interpretations of Gospel, Rock & Roll, and Country classics.

Following up the international success of ‘Rhumba Country’, Pokey LaFarge is set to embark on a SOLO tour this January through March, playing an intimate set to theaters and jazz clubs throughout California and the Northeast. He’ll be reimagining songs from his nine-album catalog as well as new interpretations of Gospel, Rock & Roll, and Country classics.