Podcasts about Lost Bayou Ramblers

The goal of improving health and healthcare in the middle of the country leads to the grand opening of the Heartland Whole Health Institute. On today's show, we'll take you to the scene of the ribbon cutting. Also, a conversation with the two-time Grammy-winning band The Lost Bayou Ramblers. Plus, we'll discuss this week's headlines with Talk Business' Michael Tilley.

Grammy-award winning Cajun fiddler Louis Michot is headed to New Orleans for a solo performance. The member of the Lost Bayou Ramblers will combine his love of Louisiana French music with new boundary-pushing sounds in his latest work, Rêve du Troubadour . He joins us for more on his upcoming performance and adding a modern spin to traditional Cajun music. 2024 was a memorable year for politics, nationally and locally. WRKF's Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington spoke with LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan about Gov. Jeff Landry's first year in office, the upcoming transition of closed primaries and how the 6th Congressional District will affect the state.The holiday season is upon us, and it feels like everywhere you go, you're surrounded by Christmas music. But in recent years, musicians have found creative ways to adapt these traditional songs for new genres.Yesterday, we brought you the sounds of country artist Sammy Kershaw's Cajun Christmas. Today, we'll hear how the New Birth Brass Band is mixing Christmas classics with New Orleans jazz and funk for a lively march-along. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

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Join us as we sit down with Louis Michot (best known as the fiddle player and lead-singer for the Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but blowing minds on the sonic masterpiece that is his solo record “Rêve du Troubadour”) and discuss all things Cajun, Zydeco, Old Timey Music, Race Music, the birds of the air and the beauty of precise Louisiana French. “Rêve du Troubadour” was objectively without a doubt one of the finest album releases of the last 10 years and so it was a delight to talk with this humble genius.    Michot's passion for Louisiana French and local folklore, and sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world are what fuels his career as a musician. With over 20 LPs under his belt, his music career continues to push the boundaries of the Louisiana French music traditions. Rêve du Troubadour, the first solo album from Louis Michot, is out now and will be the best thing your ears have heard in moons. Special guests on these recordings include Nigerian Tuareg guitar wizard Bombino, and critically acclaimed singer / cellist Leyla McCalla among others. Known as a fiddle player, Michot primarily performed on guitar, bass, T'fer (triangle), samplers, percussions, and accordion. Some of finished tracks feature him playing every part, while others find him backed with bassist where Bryan Webre and drummer Kirkland Middleton of the Ramblers and Louis' other regular band, Michot's Melody Makers as well as guests like Bombino, McCalla, Quintron, guitarist Langhorn Slim, Shardé Thomas with and without her Rising Stars Drum and Fife group, Grammy-nominated accordion player Corey Ledet, and Dickie Landry on sax. Kirkland Middleton of the Ramblers engineered and mixed the album at Nina Highway Studios in Arnaudville, Louisiana with various musicians building on basic tracks Louis had recorded at his home, houseboat studio. The album's title, “Rêve du Troubadour” -- “The Troubadour's Dream” in English -- refers to the manner in which Michot pulls his music from dreams into daylight, then fills it with storytelling. Though Michot has published over 100 songs, he feels that Rêve du Troubadour is his first collection of “writing” as these songs tell their stories in much greater depth than he's achieved before and utilize words peculiar to Louisiana French which seldom appear in musical compositions. 2023 marked the start of Louis Michot touring under his name, as a trio featuring Kirkland and Bryan on drums, bass, synths, and samples. The year started with a four show residency at New Orleans' iconic music venue The Maple Leaf, and continues with a debut at Festival International de Louisiane, and tours of the Midwest, East coast, and West coast later in the year. Louis' solo trajectory started while tracking his original songs in 2022, starting the recordings in his dry-docked house boat named “Sister Ray”, and completing the tracking at Mark Bingham's Piety Studio, the album being engineered and mixed by Kirkland Middleton. 2021 brought special challenges for Michot, from restarting his live music during the pandemic, to doing hurricane relief work as noted in Rolling Stone (Can This Cajun-Punk Musician Protect His Culture From Climate Change?, September 16, 2021) while raising funds to get solar generators and panels to residents of Terrebonne Parish affected by Hurricane Ida, as written about in New Yorker magazine (The Lost Bayou Ramblers Get Lit, January 3, 2022). Louis was named Louisianian of the Year in 2020 along with his brother Andre, and their band Lost Bayou Ramblers was named Entertainers of the Year by New Orleans' Big Easy Awards in 2019. 2017 brought the Lost Bayou Ramblers' first Grammy award for their 8th LP release, Kalenda, and 2019 marked the bands 20th anniversary along with a live album release “Asteur” and a documentary aired internationally on TV5 Monde, “On Va Continuer”. In 2012 Louis' violin and vocal work was the main feature for score of the Oscar nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild, and that same year the band's 6th release, “Mammoth Waltz” was named 2nd most important Louisiana album of the 21st century by nola.com and won New Orleans' Best of the Beat Award.

Coming from a family who played traditional cajun music in Louisiana, violinist Louis and his accordion-playing brother Andre have released none albums (plus some live releases and EPs since 2001), winning two Grammy awards, plus Louis has had a couple of releases under the name Michot's Melody Makers, and he just released his first solo album. We discuss the title track (and listen at the end to "Ti Coeur Bleu" from Rêve du Troubadour, that 2023 solo album, plus "Marée Noire" from Mammoth Waltz (2012) and "Mexico One Step" from Bayou Perdu (2005). Intro: "Grand Marais" by Michot's Melody Makers from Blood Moon (2018). Learn more at louismichot.com and lostbayouramblers.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us on Patreon.

When we asked this week's guest, Grammy Award winning fiddler/singer/songwriter Louis Michot (Lost Bayou Ramblers) to choose a record to discuss, he went with an album that captured his imagination as a young up-and-coming Louisiana musician and has mystified him ever since: Pink Floyd's fascinating 1971 release, 'Meddle'. "And no one calls us to move on And no one forces down our eyes No one speaks and no one tries No one flies around the Sun" Songs discussed in this episode: One Of These Days (8-Bit Version) - 8 Bit Songs; The Bathtub (Live) - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra & Lost Bayou Ramblers; Astronomy Domine - Pink Floyd; Les Beaux Jours, Rêve du Troubadour (feat. Rising Stars Fife and Drum), Le Cas de Marguerite (feat. Bombino, Leyla McCalla) - Louis Michot; One Of These Days, A Pillow Of Winds, Fearless - Pink Floyd; In My Life - The Beatles; San Tropez - Pink Floyd; Sister Ray - The Velvet Underground; Seamus - Pink Floyd; Mountain Jam (Live) - Allman Brothers Band; Echoes, Time, Echoes - Pink Floyd; Amourette (feat. Quintron) - Louis Michot

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Louis Michot won a Grammy with his band the Lost Bayou Ramblers, a group that takes the Cajun tradition and adds a healthy dose of punk energy and occasional electronics. Now, he's released a solo album called R​ê​ve du Troubadour – the troubadour's dream – and it's full of traditional Cajun sounds married to contemporary beats, whistled choruses, and guest musicians like Bombino, the Tuareg guitarist from Niger, and the cellist Layla McCalla. Louis Michot and his trio play some of these old melodies, enhanced with field recordings and danceable beats, in-studio.  Set list: 1. Amourette 2. R​ê​ve du Troubadour 3. Chanquaillie/Acadiana Culture Backstep

Interview with Louis Michot, fiddler, songwriter, and lead vocalist for Grammy winners Lost Bayou Ramblers on his debut solo album Rêve du Troubadour. Rêve du Troubadour came from long months during the first years of the pandemic of Michot documenting musical ideas in his backyard a dry-docked houseboat named “Sister Ray, given to Louis by Korey Richey of LCD Soundsystem. Sometimes, waking up at 4AM, he'd have his parts nailed down before daylight. While recording, MIchot kept a pair of stereo mics live outside Sister Ray to capture the sounds of birds and insects; as the bird and bug population would change throughout the days and seasons, each song wound up with a unique environmental seasoning. More tracks were then added at Nina Highway Studios, a short walk from Michot's house, by Louis, his rhythm section and various guest musicians. The final track sequence is highly diverse. There are songs that incorporate poetic rapping to hand-laid beats, updates of vintage Acadiana, environment soundscapes, acoustic guitar driven ballads, and even Michot's interpretation of a seminal work by 19th-century Creole composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk. But they're all tied together beautifully by Louisiana French language and Louis' vivid storytelling throughout. Louis's Info

Sometimes life comes full circle. In this episode of For Songs, I welcome back Louisiana-based singer/songwriter Louis Michot of the traditional Cajun band the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Louis first appeared on the show in Fall 2020, at the height of the pandemic. He didn't know it at the time but he was in the midst of writing and recording his first solo album. Three years later, Louis has just released Reve du Troubadour, which is Cajun French for Troubadour's Dream (https://www.louismichot.com/). In this episode, Louis discusses how those eerie first few months of the pandemic resulted in creative output that even surprised him. Although the album is entirely sung in Cajun French, the songs span a much wider range. You'll hear Lee “Scratch” Perry. You'll hear the Pogues, you'll hear classical music. You'll hear…well, you get the point. In addition the music, you're also going to learn something. Louis is as much of a historian as he is a musician, and some of his songs will make you uncomfortable. Learning about the past can be difficult, but that's the point. So sit back and listen as Louis takes us through Reve du Troubadour (https://louismichot.bandcamp.com/album/r-ve-du-troubadour).

This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with musician Louis Michot, best known as the fiddle player and lead-singer for the Grammy-award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers. Rêve du Troubadour, the first solo album from Louis Michot and the focus of this episode, is set for release on September 22, 2023. Special guests on these recordings include Nigerian Tuareg guitar wizard Bombino and critically acclaimed singer / cellist Leyla McCalla, among others. Although known as a fiddle player, Michot can be found performing on guitar, bass, T'fer (triangle), samplers, percussions, and accordion on the album. Some of the eclectic, captivating tracks feature him playing every part, while others find him backed by bassist Bryan Webre and drummer Kirkland Middleton of the Ramblers. Middleton also engineered and mixed the album at Nina Highway Studios in Arnaudville, Louisiana with various, talented musicians building on tracks Michot had recorded at his home, houseboat studio. Though Michot has published over 100 songs, he feels that Rêve du Troubadour is his first collection of “writing” as these songs tell their stories in much greater depth than he's achieved before and utilize words peculiar to Louisiana French which seldom appear in musical compositions. Michot's passion for Louisiana French and local folklore, and sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world, are what fuels his career as a musician. With over 20 LPs under his belt, his music career continues to push the boundaries of the Louisiana French music traditions. In this episode host Michael Shields and Louis Michot discuss Michot's Cajun roots and the varied influences that helped shape his unique musical stylings. They thoroughly explore Michot's latest album, how it was crafted in his studio which was built in a houseboat dry-docked on his property, and how many of the soundscapes on it were inspired by nature and the ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax. They talk about the amazing guests featured on the album, what to expect from Michot's forthcoming tour, Michot's work in scoring films, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louisiana-based Lost Bayou Ramblers are a swinging punkass party band who mix Cajun melodies on fiddle, accordion, guitars, and some electric sounds. They've won a regional roots Grammy for their record, Kalenda, but they've also done an original score for ROUS, a film about Nutria Rats and Louisiana's coastal land loss, and contributed to the score for Beasts of the Southern Wild. Fresh off the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, the Lost Bayou Ramblers join us in the studio (from the Archives, 2018.)

Musicians have been writing songs and singing about environmental issues for a long time. Today on Sea Change, we explore what can happen when culture and the environment collide: how artists from Rihanna and Beyonce to The Lost Bayou Ramblers are using their music to talk about climate change.First we meet up with Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers in his houseboat studio outside of the small town of Arnaudville, Louisiana. And then we speak with Reverend Lennox Yearwood, the founder and president of the Hip Hop Caucus.To listen to the full episode of Sea Change, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with people working at the intersection of music and the environment and ask how one can influence the other. Grammy-award-winning Cajun punk musician Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, who leads the national environmental advocacy group, the Hip Hop Caucus, tell us about how they use music to inspire action on the climate crisis and environmental injustice. Hosted by Halle Parker and Carlyle Calhoun. Our managing producer is Carlyle Calhoun. Our sound designer is Maddie Zampanti. Sea Change is a production of WWNO and WRKF. We are part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX.

IF... Second full length solo record by David Heatley Available on all streaming and digital platforms March 24, 2023 from Dream Puppy Records. Genre: Indie Pop All songs were written, performed, and produced by David Heatley in 2023. They were recorded at Piety Street Arnaudville Studio. Additional recording took place at Restoration Sound with engineer Lorenzo Wolff. String, horn and woodwind arrangements were done by Jimbo Walsh. The assistant engineer was Kirkland Middleton. The album was mastered by Dave Glasser of Airshow. Featuring members of Lost Bayou Ramblers and Givers, plus Julie Odell, Sarah Quintana, Lilli Lewis and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris. Heatley describes “If...” as a portrait of someone in the throes of “impossible love,” with all the attendant euphoria and longing pulsing beneath each track. “I've always had an issue with crushes and falling in love. I fell in love with all three guest singers on my last record.” The bulk of the songs came to him while recording down in Louisiana for the first time in the summer of 2021, surrounded by an inspiring and passionate array of New Orleans musician-heartthrobs. What he couldn't have known was that by the time this new record was released, his personal life would be entirely rearranged and would line up in an uncanny way with many of the themes of the songs he had written. “It's honestly eerie how prescient some of these songs turned out to be. I've often gotten song ideas in my dreams and I write them out and record them only to see how they perfectly fit some situation I'm living through years later. It's enough to make you believe in Carl Jung's theory of the archetypal field.”     David's Info https://www.davidheatley.com

Interview with Mark Bingham Guitarist-singer-songwriter-arranger and esteemed producer Mark Bingham (a 2021 recipient of Offbeat magazine's Lifetime Achievement in Music Business Award), has dedicated over 50 years to pursuing creativity regardless of category. From working with seminal punk and No Wave bands MX-80 Sound and Bush Tetras to Cajun groups Michot's Melody Makers and Lost Bayou Ramblers to Beat poets Ed Sanders and Allen Ginsberg to jazz artists John Scofield, Wycliffe Gordon and Nicholas Payton to celebrated pop stars like Marianne Faithfull, Dr. John, R.E.M., Roy Orbison and Jon Batiste, Bingham has always sought out projects that get his creative juices flowing. “There's been no linear path,” he said of his storied career. “It's been up and down and all around, and you just try to find good people to work with.” A true child of the ‘60s, Bingham is from an era when ‘Question Authority' was de rigueur. He ended up taking it to heart, both politically and musically. While attending Indiana University in the early ‘70s, at the peak of the anti-war movement on the campuses all across America, the Bloomington, Indiana native formed the Screaming Gypsy Bandits, a sprawling 10-piece theatrical psych rock group with an absurdist/prankster bent that shared the renegade stance of such bands of the day as Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band and the Hampton Grease Band (led by visionary frontman Col. Bruce Hampton).   Mark's Info  https://markbingham.bandcamp.com/music    

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANSNew Orleans Music: One of the World's Most Unique and Important Cultural JewelsTake Me to the River New Orleans,” the second film, celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana. A true collaboration and melting pot of influences from around the World, that came together and formed one of the world's most unique cultural jewels. Our adventure shows the resiliency of surviving disaster to a formidable rebirth. Pairing legacy musicians with stars of today.There is nothing like the music of New Orleans. It is a wholly unique, worldwide collaboration that has resulted in an exceptional musical genre never before heard. This film will give the viewer an insightful historical perspective of how global influences shaped, and continue to shape, a musical quilt that formed the music of this extraordinary city. Influences came from many places: Cuba, South America, Africa, Europe, Canada, America. All contributed to the blending and shaping of a musical genre that is rich in culture and heritage. We, as Americans, are the conservators of this unique cultural phenomenon.The film will highlight 20 to 25 new songs, combining multiple generations of New Orleans musicians. Legacy musicians will collaborate with stars of today and students from the Tipitina's foundation, under the guidance and tutelage of Donald Harrison.This film shows that New Orleans music has always been a collaboration of intergenerational, interracial, intercontinental and genderless effort.New Orleans music includes the creation and influences of American jazz and jazz musicians and the introduction of unique instruments, story songs and life's hardships from around the world.Award winning filmmaker/director/producer/musician Martin Shore started his career as a musician. Mr. Shore has toured with Bo Diddley, Albert Collins, Bluesman Willie, and many others. He has produced soundtracks and has acted as music supervisor for a number of feature films, including Saw, Saw II, Rize, and Rock School, among others. He has been a music producer for a variety of artists, including Snoop Dogg, G-Eazy, Yo Gotti, Mavis Staples, Booker T. Jones, North Mississippi Allstars, and many others.Source: https://takemetotheriver.orgSource: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Me-River-Orleans-Various/dp/B09QXMGVQJThis episode is from an archive from the KPFK program Profiles adapted for podcast.Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Support the show

Down Home Cajun Music- Aux NatchitochesHad a good time making this episode of the podcast! Featured some old and recent favorites...The Branch Playboys- "Young Men of the Countryside"Amar DeVillier- "Durald Two Step"Amede Ardoin & Dennis McGee- "Two Step De Eunice"Lost Bayou Ramblers- "Amede Choupique"Bee Deshotels- "Mes Souliers Sont Rouges"Joe Falcon- "Poche Town"Alphee Bergeron- "Lovers Blues"Cameron Dupuy and The Cajun Troubadours- "Old Crowley Two Step"Aldus Roger- "La Valse De Misery"Segura Brothers- "Viens donc t'assir sur la croix de ma tombe"Blind Uncle Gaspard- "Natchitocheo"Joe Manuel- "Cajun Waltz"Aldus Roger & Belton Richard- "Lafayette Playboys Two Step"Guidry Brothers- "La Valse Du Mariage"Savoy-Doucet Band- "La Grosse Erreur"Bee Deshotels- "L'arbre est dans feuilles"Amidie Breaux- "Acadian Two Step"Dennis McGee & Sady Courville- "Valse A Pap"Pee Wee Broussard- French Accordion Mambo"The Alley Boys of Abbeville- "Jolie Petite Blonde"Iry Lejeune- "Le Valse De Cajin"

King James and the Special Men’s hold on the Monday night old-school r&b scene at BJ’s, Sidney’s Saloon, and the Saturn Bar lasted over a decade, leaving behind an LP and a handful of singles featuring the Lost Bayou Ramblers’ Louis Michot, Layla McCalla, and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff. Now mastermind Jimmy Horn heads Special Man Industries, producing perfumes, incense, and other sundries for his discriminating clientele worldwide. Listen in as the Special Man joins the Troubled Men to contemplate the state of civilization. Topics include an inside job, Roe v. Wade, the coat hanger business, Twitter, Dominicans, a debutante party, white suits, Rotary Downs, Midnight Oil, dry cleaning, a dog park, cottage core, a road trip to New Orleans, pioneer stock, Mormon wives, a word problem, Seattle, the LeDale Hotel, a pimp, a dancer, Washboard Lisa, the Quarter scene, Chris “Showtime” Davis, Rashid Akbar, Dave Clements, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Ernie and Antoinette K-Doe, a transformation, jumpsuits, personnel changes, singles, retirement, the value of art, smoking, work philosophy, pandemic benefits, and much more. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break and Outro music: "Baby Girl" and "The End Is Near" from "Act Like You Know" by King James and the Special Men Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s Shirts here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Special Man Industries Homepage Potions, Powders, and Sundries Instagram The Special Man Instagram

On this episode I sit down with my friend, Kirkland Middleton of Lost Bayou Ramblers and Michot's Melody Makers. We discuss New Orleans culture, his origin and career with music, and other passions in life. Also, WE SOLD OUT ARTMOSPHERE! Thank you, Lafayette. Join the Patreon today for full video access!www.patreon.com/inthesoundwithtommygoldJoin the Movement - BOOGIE TOWN USA Merchhttps://inthesoundwithtommygold.bandcamp.com

Louis Michot is the frontman of Lost Bayou Ramblers, a Grammy award winning Louisiana band. The evolution as a perversely progressive band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. We talk upcoming 2022 festival season, tours and shows.  Music: Parade - The Iceman Special Bosco Stomp - Lost Bayou Ramblers  The Elephant Sanctuary Waltz - The Iceman Special 

Director Martin Shore and musician/producer Ian Neville call in from New Orleans to talk about the second installment in the franchise of the award-winning TAKE ME TO THE RIVER. "Take Me to the River New Orleans" celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana. A true collaboration and melting pot of influences from around the World, that came together and formed one of the world's most unique cultural jewels. Our adventure shows the resiliency of surviving disaster to a formidable rebirth while pairing legacy musicians with stars of today, and how this unique cultural jewel came to exist. Featured in the film are: The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Ledisi, G-Eazy, Snoop Dogg, WIlliam Bell, Galactic, Mannie Fresh, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, George Porter Jr., Christian Scott, Donald Harrison, Big Freeda, Ani DiFranco, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Rebirth Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Soul Rebels, Voice of the Wetlands, The Givers, Dumpstaphunk, Cheeky Blakk, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Big Sam, Terence Higgins, Walter Wolfman Washington, Dee-1, Davell Crawford and many others. Narrated by John Goodman. takemetotheriver.org/new-orleans

On today's episode of Delta Dispatches, Jacques chats with Grammy-award winning musician Louis Michot! Louis discusses how his upbringing in Louisiana's Cajun country shaped his love of the environment and Louisiana's coast and even inspired his music. Louis will be performing with his band, Lost Bayou Ramblers, at this year's Shell-A-Bration on March 25th! This community event is dedicated to raising awareness and engagement for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's Oyster Shell Recycling Program. Learn more and buy your ticket here: https://www.crcl.org/shell-a-bration.

On today's episode of Delta Dispatches, Jacques chats with Grammy-award winning musician Louis Michot! Louis discusses how his upbringing in Louisiana's Cajun country shaped his love of the environment and Louisiana's coast and even inspired his music. Louis will be performing with his band, Lost Bayou Ramblers, at this year's Shell-A-Bration on March 25th! This community event is dedicated to raising awareness and engagement for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's Oyster Shell Recycling Program. Learn more and buy your ticket here: https://www.crcl.org/shell-a-bration.

Episode 200: Joan Osborne became a star on the strength of a controversial song and a Grammy-nominated major label debut album in 1995, but when you scan her catalog, it becomes quickly clear that she has one of the most powerful and nuanced voices in popular music. Her range and intimacy is quite clear on her new release Radio Waves, which compiles radio station performances and demos she found in her closets during the pandemic. It becomes a great vehicle to talk about her rich and varied vocal pursuits. Also, a Mardis Gras season visit with Louis Michot, founder and fiddler in the Lost Bayou Ramblers, a powerfully inventive progressive Cajun band near Lafayette, LA. 

Down Home Cajun Music- Lost Bayou RamblersThis weeks episode of the podcast features the Music of the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Founded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, The Lost Bayou Ramblers have been performing their own style of Cajun music for years. Drawing apon the Cajun string bands before them; they draw their influence from early artists such as Leo Soileau and Nathan Abshire, down through the years, they experimented with the sound; expanded apon it. This episode looks back at their musical experience from their early days until now.Les Bon Temps RoulerPilette High SocietyAlida Two StepWalker SpecialCarolina BluesPine Grove BluesSabine TurnaroundLa Valse De BalfaSt Benard Two StepStehTous Les MatinsLes Mardi Gras

With Hurricane Ida bearing down on his home state of Louisiana, musician Louis Michot felt helpless. After a quick jaunt for his band's—Grammy winning Lost Bayou Ramblers—first gig outside Louisiana in nearly two years, Michot and his crew raced home to be with their family as the storm approached. An unlucky break during the show led to a short COVID scare, but even more frightening were the cries for help he saw online as Ida pummeled New Orleans and other areas, knocking out power for weeks. Once he felt safe and healthy—he never did get sick, thankfully—Michot and his band raced into action, setting up gofundme campaigns to bring goods and services to those areas devastated by the storm. His band raised tens of thousands of dollars for supplies like food, gas, and everyday needs. Once the immediate crisis ended, he started thinking bigger. He launched the Louisiana Solar Fund (https://www.gofundme.com/f/Louisiana-Solar-Fund)to bring portable solar generators into indigenous areas wrecked by the storm. In this special episode of For Songs, Louis talks about this work, the state of the power grid, and why it is so important to bring resilient forms of energy to all corners of the country. Oh yeah, we also talk about music and his latest EP, the five-song live recording Tiny Island (https://nouveauelectricrecords.limitedrun.com/products/711205-tiny-island). Tiny Island was recorded by his second band Michot's Melody Makers outdoors on his property. The Melody Makers are joined by the incredible and versatile singer/songwriter/cellist Leyla McCalla. We talk about three songs from the EP, how the band maintains its tight sound without rehearsing, and how cool it is when the bugs and frogs living on Louis's property accompany the band. Please join me in welcoming Louis Michot back to For Songs.

This special episode looks back on some of our favorite performances by artists who have received Grammy Awards or Nominations. Songs included by Alison Krauss (2005), Jason Isbell & 400 Unit (2011), Robert Cray Band (2017), Sonny Landreth (2017), Larry Cordle (2012),Randy Newman (1999), Chris Stapleton (2015), The SteelDrivers (2008), The Mavericks (2015), Sarah McLachlan (1994), Raul Midon (2010), Infamous Stringdusters (2014), Jack Ingram (2002), Blind Boys of Alabama (2011), The Lost Bayou Ramblers (2017), and Little Big Town (2007). Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

It's been months since many of us have been out and about, getting a drink at a bar or hearing live music. For me, the last time I went to a club was in early March in Washington, catching the phenomenal Poguetry tour literally days before the world shut down. I detailed this experience in my interview with Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers, who opened up for and supported Spider Stacy and Cait O'Riordan of the Pogues on that brilliant tour. As frustrating as it's been for the fans and musicians, as we've chronicled on this podcast, imagine what it's like for the owners of these venues and smaller bars that rely on big crowds to make a living. In this episode of For Songs, we talk with Tony T, owner of the Pug, a bar on H St NE Washington. The Pug is also the sponsor of this podcast. Tony voluntarily closed the Pug in mid-March at the outset of the pandemic, assuming, like many of us, that this would be a painful few weeks, maybe two months, of shutting down in order to prevent the spread of the virus. Well, eight months later, the virus is raging out of control. What will it take for folks like Tony to hold on? And how can you help? Let Tony show you the way.

Louis Michot, co-founder of Grammy winners Lost Bayou Ramblers best known for their work in the films Beasts of the Southern Wild, Blue Bayou and Rodents of Unusual Size sits down with Robert to discuss his most recent projects from Michot's Melody Makers, Le String Noise, a single with Soul Creole, a Levee Bandits remix single, and also fiddler on the new Goldman Thibodeaux live album. Keep up with all his work over at http://nouveauelectricrecords.com intro: Dead and Gone   outro: Zak Pashak and Chrome Chomsky

Néo Géo vous invite à vivre de nouvelles immersions dominicales dans l'actualité culturelle et sociale de la planète, un tour de la sono mondiale en 120 minutes, de 10h à 12h chaque dimanche matin, présenté par Bintou Simporé et le worldcrew de Nova.Au programme : portrait du jour, nouveautés musicales, revue culturelle d'ici et d'ailleurs, correspondants du bout du monde, classiques de la sono mondiale ( le Classico), sessions live et worldmix sans oublier les invités, musiciens, écrivains et autres acteurs et créatrices culturels de notre "Tout-Monde".Le portrait : Emmanuel Kasarhérou est le nouveau directeur, fraîchement nommé, du musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac à Paris, spécialisé dans les arts océaniens, asiatiques et africains. Il a dédié sa carrière au recensement du patrimoine calédonien. Jusqu’à présent, il en était le directeur du patrimoine, et il risque de placer sa nouvelle présidence sous le signe d’un sujet épineux : la restitution d’oeuvres d’art. Emmanuel Macron s’était en effet engagé à rendre “rapidement” des oeuvres volées en Afrique, pendant la colonisation. Le Musikactu : Hatianola est le deuxième album du collectif Lakou Mizik, sur le label Cumbancha. Ce disque, c’est l’histoire de la rencontre entre le groupe et la Nouvelle Orléans, où il a été enregistré. Le groupe a été invité à jouer deux fois au Festival Jazz & Heritage à la Nouvelle Orléans : lors de la deuxième édition, ils ont pu bénéficier du studio d’enregistrement de Régine Chassagne et Win Butler d’Arcade Fire ; l’idée était aussi que des artistes locaux collaborent. Plusieurs musiciens ont participé au disque, le pianiste Jon Cleary, Cyrille Neville, Trombone Shorty, le groupe Lost Bayou Ramblers ou encore la chanteuse Leyla McCalla. Sorti le 29 mai, l’album des 79rs Gang, Expect the Unexpected s’inscrit dans l’histoire de la Nouvelle-Orléans, puisque les morceaux rendent hommage aux victimes de Katrina, les indiens de Mardi Gras. Les voisins caribéens Lakou Misik participent au morceau Iko Iko qui devient Iko Keryol. D’Ici et D’ailleurs, la revue culturelle de Néo GéoDavid Chariandy est écrivain et enseigne la littérature à la Simon Fraser University de Vancouver. Il a grandi à Scarborough, quartier difficile de Toronto et qui constitue le cadre de son dernier roman, 33 tours (Brothers en anglais), paru en septembre 2018 aux éditions Zoé. Ce roman raconte l’histoire de deux frères qui tentent de s’en sortir, de trouver le moyen de s’extraire de la misère et du racisme latent qui semble condamner leurs vies avant même qu’elles n’aient pu commencer. La musique représente alors l’espoir, mais aussi une manière, pour cette jeunesse née au Canada mais dont les parents sont Trinidadiens, Jamaïcains, Indiens, de construire sa propre identité. On reparle de David Chariandy, qui vient de sortir Il faut que je te dise - Lettre à ma fille aux Editions Zoé. Vous avez un message… allo BintouLa rappeuse afropéenne KT Gorique nous appelle de Martigny, dans le canton du Valais où elle vit (Suisse). Pour célébrer le déconfinement, elle a réuni sur un cypher 19 rappeuses de 9 pays différents : Biggest Female All Stars Cypher, un morceau de 7 minutes. Elle a sorti un nouvel album le 15 mai dernier, Akwaba. Le Classico :Dans un contexte de guerre du Viet Nam, de scandale du Watergate, Curtis Mayfield sort l’album Back to the World, en 1973, qui évoque un brutal retour à la réalité hostile. A l’occasion de la parution... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we welcome guitarist Jonny Campos to the show. He’s been playing guitar for Grammy award winning artists, The Lost Bayou Ramblers and Poguetry In Motion for several years. He talks about his early bands and how he got the gig with The Ramblers. But he’s recently released something a little different. He calls it Weeks Island and it’s an ambient EP done on the pedal steel. It’s such a great listen and a perfect change of pace. If you’re looking for something a little different and soothing, give this a shot. Check out @weeksisland & @somefarawaybeach. Now let’s get this show going with Jonny Campos & his cat, Checkbook.

Cait O'Riordan has been in New York for the last four years. Before Covid hit O'Riordan was midway through a really interesting tour, which saw Spider Stacy and Cait O'Riordan, both of The Pogues ,hit the road and play a full Pogues set, backed by Lost Bayou Ramblers. With that tour on hold for the time being O'Riordan joined Mario's Sunday Roast to talk us through what lockdown life is like in New York. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/03191312/Cait-OR.mp3"][/audio]

The Lost Bayou Ramblers frontman discusses a batch of new releases on his Nouveau Electric Records label. These include “Les String Noise” (with cellist Leyla McCalla and violin duo Pauline Kim and Conrad Harris) and “L.E.S. Douze Vol. 2” recorded during his residency at minimalist composer John Zorn's The Stone concert series, as well as the trippy, ambient steel guitar record “Droste” by Lost Bayou Ramblers guitar player Jonny Campos' Weeks Island project. Louis also talks about touring with Poguetry (w/ Spider Stacy and Cait O'Riordan) and his work preserving Cajun folkways in South Louisiana. He has his fingers in a lot of pies. Listen as he gets messy with the Troubled Men. Topics include quarantine violations, grocery shopping, returning to work, unemployment benefits, taxes, the Grammys, a Paul Shaffer story, an interrupted tour, live streamed sets, busking, Arnaudville, “Trois Rang” by Soul Creole w/Corey Ledet and Ashlee Wilson Michot, colloquial French, Rosetta Stone, blackberry wine, the Lower East Side, Mardi Gras premonitions, the Apocalypse Ball, the record biz, a movie quote challenge, and much more. Support the podcast in the show links. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Cajun Noise Construction” from “Les String Noise” by Louis Michot, Leyla McCalla, Pauline Kim, and Conrad Harris

The Lost Bayou Ramblers frontman discusses a batch of new releases on his Nouveau Electric Records label. These include “Les String Noise” (with cellist Leyla McCalla and violin duo Pauline Kim and Conrad Harris) and “L.E.S. Douze Vol. 2” recorded during his residency at minimalist composer John Zorn’s The Stone concert series, as well as the trippy, ambient steel guitar record “Droste” by Lost Bayou Ramblers guitar player Jonny Campos’ Weeks Island project. Louis also talks about touring with Poguetry (w/ Spider Stacy and Cait O’Riordan) and his work preserving Cajun folkways in South Louisiana. He has his fingers in a lot of pies. Listen as he gets messy with the Troubled Men. Topics include quarantine violations, grocery shopping, returning to work, unemployment benefits, taxes, the Grammys, a Paul Shaffer story, an interrupted tour, live streamed sets, busking, Arnaudville, “Trois Rang” by Soul Creole w/Corey Ledet and Ashlee Wilson Michot, colloquial French, Rosetta Stone, blackberry wine, the Lower East Side, Mardi Gras premonitions, the Apocalypse Ball, the record biz, a movie quote challenge, and much more. Support the podcast in the show links. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Cajun Noise Construction” from “Les String Noise” by Louis Michot, Leyla McCalla, Pauline Kim, and Conrad Harris

Spider Stacy met Shane MacGowan at a Ramones gig in England when they were both teens. Shortly after, they formed the Pogues, a band that merged folk styling and punk rock delivery with Irish rebel songs. Then Spider learned how to play the tin whistle. He talks to Pat Healy about a new Pogues musical, playing with Joe Strummer, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, and how to deal with unreliable band members. Visit musicismylifepod.com now.

In Acadiana, business is a tradition and tradition is a business - often the family business. There's a long heritage of musical families around here, dynasties of fiddlers and accordion players handing down the tools and tricks of the family trade to generation after generation.  It's one of our greatest exports. Lafayette practically pumps out ranks of acclaimed Zydeco and Cajun musicians and most of them are carrying on something they learned from their parents and their parents' parents. Throw a rock in any direction. You'll probably hit a Grammy nominee. Throw another, you'll hit her momma.  Christiaan's guests on this edition of ut to Lunch Acadiana are both internationally celebrated musicians from famous Cajun families.  Virginia-born Ann Savoy married into the Savoy family of Eunice and has toured internationally with her band the Magnolia Sisters which explores the feminine side of the Cajun tradition — they're not actually her sisters. Ann is a writer and will soon publish the second volume of her archival work Cajun Music: A Reflection of a People.  Louis Michot grew up in a big, sprawling Cajun music family. Since 1999, he's toured internationally with Lost Bayou Ramblers, a band he started with his brother Andre 20 years ago. Lost Bayou won a Grammy for their 2017 record Kalenda. Recently, Louis launched Nouveau Electric Records, a label that puts out experimental artists rooted in Louisiana French musical traditions.  Out to Lunch is recorded over lunch at The French Press in downtown Lafayette. See photos by Lucius Fontenot and more at our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pogues cofounding tin whistle player discusses the legendary Anglo-Irish folk punk band's formation and long career as well as his residence in New Orleans and collaborations with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. With Spider's background, it's no surprise he fits right in with the Troubled Men. Topics include infrastructure failure, a misunderstanding, gender-reveal disasters, The Joker, garbage popcorn, an advertisement, filming “Straight to Hell” with Alex Cox in Spain, Joe Strummer stories, the English punk scene, Shane MacGowan, a fanzine, a first meeting, early bands, a first gig, a soldier story, the tin whistle, the New Republicans, Poguetry, Cait O'Riordan, a shoutout, folk-punk commonalities, Shane's departure, Ulcer/Ulster Says No, the Sweet and Low Orchestra, La Bamba, Fairytale of New York, the Sunset Marquis, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Seinfeld, hands, boxing, a tribute, Sinéad O'Connor, a leather jacket, and much more. Support the Cocktail Fund in the links. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “If I Should Fall from Grace with God” by the Pogues

The Pogues cofounding tin whistle player discusses the legendary Anglo-Irish folk punk band’s formation and long career as well as his residence in New Orleans and collaborations with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. With Spider’s background, it’s no surprise he fits right in with the Troubled Men. Topics include infrastructure failure, a misunderstanding, gender-reveal disasters, The Joker, garbage popcorn, an advertisement, filming “Straight to Hell” with Alex Cox in Spain, Joe Strummer stories, the English punk scene, Shane MacGowan, a fanzine, a first meeting, early bands, a first gig, a soldier story, the tin whistle, the New Republicans, Poguetry, Cait O’Riordan, a shoutout, folk-punk commonalities, Shane’s departure, Ulcer/Ulster Says No, the Sweet and Low Orchestra, La Bamba, Fairytale of New York, the Sunset Marquis, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Seinfeld, hands, boxing, a tribute, Sinéad O’Connor, a leather jacket, and much more. Support the Cocktail Fund in the links. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “If I Should Fall from Grace with God” by the Pogues

The singer, guitarist, and Fulbright Fellow has had an affinity for Brazilian music and culture since his early days as an anthropology student. He spent years studying in Brazil before returning to New Orleans, then moving to New York to synthesize his personal expression of these influences and pass them on to his students in the public schools. Now he's back in town and in the Ring Room to talk about cultural identity and his journey over drinks with the Troubled Men. Topics include a threat, a family gathering, a new climate, early voting at City Hall, a Christmas tree, Feelings Cafe D'Aunoy, organizational alchemy, the Ben Franklin smoking section, sneaking out to see Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Parliament/Funkadelic, Flea and George Clinton in L.A., Brazil, Portuguese, pastie, the berimbau, Carnaval vs. Carnival, the Left Ear, Cafe Brazil, performance art, “Am I A Monkey?,” New York before Giuliani, Fort Greene, the Miracle Pushers, Soldaji, public vs. charter schools, a charmed life, busking, Nana Vasconcelos, the theremin, Spider Stacy, Andre Michot and the Lost Bayou Ramblers, an acting job, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing to the Troubled Men Cocktail Fund. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Lay Down” from Blake Amos' album, “The Manifesto”

The singer, guitarist, and Fulbright Fellow has had an affinity for Brazilian music and culture since his early days as an anthropology student. He spent years studying in Brazil before returning to New Orleans, then moving to New York to synthesize his personal expression of these influences and pass them on to his students in the public schools. Now he’s back in town and in the Ring Room to talk about cultural identity and his journey over drinks with the Troubled Men. Topics include a threat, a family gathering, a new climate, early voting at City Hall, a Christmas tree, Feelings Cafe D’Aunoy, organizational alchemy, the Ben Franklin smoking section, sneaking out to see Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Parliament/Funkadelic, Flea and George Clinton in L.A., Brazil, Portuguese, pastie, the berimbau, Carnaval vs. Carnival, the Left Ear, Cafe Brazil, performance art, “Am I A Monkey?,” New York before Giuliani, Fort Greene, the Miracle Pushers, Soldaji, public vs. charter schools, a charmed life, busking, Nana Vasconcelos, the theremin, Spider Stacy, Andre Michot and the Lost Bayou Ramblers, an acting job, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing to the Troubled Men Cocktail Fund. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Lay Down” from Blake Amos’ album, “The Manifesto”

Lost Bayou Ramblers musician Louis Michot joins us today to talk about his career with the popular and Grammy-winning New Orleans band, and how he manages to blend traditional musical genres with contemporary forms of sound. Additionally, he performs. ---------------------------------- Guest: Louis Michot Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos

My podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival begins with Lost Bayou, a film that premiered at Tribeca and went on to win Best Picture at the El Dorado Film Festival. Lost Bayou tells the story of a struggling addict who returns home to the Louisiana bayou to reconnect with her faith healer father, only to discover he’s hiding a troubling secret aboard his houseboat. During the Nashville Film Festival, I had the chance to interview director Brian Richard, writer-actor Hunter Burke, and actor Jackson Beals about the film. Some of the things we discuss include Honoring not exploiting the Cajun faith-healing community Getting the Cajun accents right and using them for story purposes Working with the Grammy-winning band Lost Bayou Ramblers on the soundtrack Nurturing a family-like atmosphere on set Exploring a crisis of faith on screen Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. My videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com   Related Episode A few years ago I had the opportunity to interview Brian and Hunter about their short film Atchafalaya. It's included in my coverage of the New Orleans Film Festival 2015. # Related Things Nashville Film Festival Lost Bayou Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Good for What Ails You, the doc directed by Glen Pitre that explores Cajun faith healers. Lost Bayou Ramblers, the band that provided the music for the film If you are in or near New Orleans, you can catch Lost Bayou on Oct. 17 & 23 at the New Orleans Film Festival. Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

The roots of the Grammy-winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers go back to brothers André and Louis Michot playing in their father's group as teenagers. They're celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with a new live record, “Asteur,” and the documentary, “On Va Continuer.” Accordion and guitar player André steps into the Ring Room to discuss south Louisiana music and culture, and the band's efforts to preserve it and carry it forward. The Troubled Men are happy just to make it home. Topics include the next campaign, topless states, a truck stop camel, a Susan Cowsill gig, Les Freres Michot, early gig experience, a robbery, free light bulbs, suppression of French, Randy Falcon and accordion building, Flaco and Santiago Jimenez, a strategy, an award ceremony, Scarlett Johansson, pawning platinum, the Circle Bar anniversary party, a new release, Spider Stacy, Cajun music in New Orleans, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or other podcast carriers. Follow and share with friends on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Bosco Stomp” by the Lost Bayou Ramblers from the new live album, “Asteur,” recorded at six venues around New Orleans.

The roots of the Grammy-winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers go back to brothers André and Louis Michot playing in their father’s group as teenagers. They’re celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with a new live record, “Asteur,” and the documentary, “On Va Continuer.” Accordion and guitar player André steps into the Ring Room to discuss south Louisiana music and culture, and the band’s efforts to preserve it and carry it forward. The Troubled Men are happy just to make it home. Topics include the next campaign, topless states, a truck stop camel, a Susan Cowsill gig, Les Freres Michot, early gig experience, a robbery, free light bulbs, suppression of French, Randy Falcon and accordion building, Flaco and Santiago Jimenez, a strategy, an award ceremony, Scarlett Johansson, pawning platinum, the Circle Bar anniversary party, a new release, Spider Stacy, Cajun music in New Orleans, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or other podcast carriers. Follow and share with friends on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Bosco Stomp” by the Lost Bayou Ramblers from the new live album, “Asteur,” recorded at six venues around New Orleans.

For this week's show we go way down south to bayou country with Louis Michot. He’s cousins with previous guests The Rayo Brothers.  He joins us on location from a local bar. Louis goes deep into Cajun and Creole history. What makes the music so unique? He’s grown up in it, starting in his father’s band, Les Freres Michot and progressing through to Lost Bayou Ramblers & Poguetry In Motion with original Pogue, Spider Stacy. Louis describes winning a Grammy and what it means to Cajun music. There is a new documentary and accompanying live album featuring LBR. Check it out. Follow LBR on Social Media. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Buy merch @ www.performanceanx.threadless.com Subscribe, rate, & review.

Author Tom Piazza has written 12 books, many of which feature New Orleans, music, or both. His post-Katrina manifesto Why New Orleans Mattershelped to inspire the HBO show Treme, and the show's co-creator David Simon brought him on as a staff writer largely because of it. Tom received a Grammy Award for his album notes to Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey and has also written for numerous publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Oxford American. I met with Tom at the historic Columns Hotel in New Orleans to talk about his work and the city that has shaped so much of it. Some of the things we discuss in the episode include Highlights from the 50th anniversary of Jazz Fest How to write about a place like a local What not to do when writing music criticism Research that went into his album notes for Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues How the writing room on Treme worked together to flesh out challenging story points     Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories.   This is the video I put together to commemorate The Rayo Brothers' performance at Jazz Fest 2018. For part of their set they were joined by Grammy-winning musician Louis Michot from the Lost Bayou Ramblers.    This wedding video I shot includes some classic New Orleans elements including Brennan's, where Bananas Foster was invented; the Pontchartrain Hotel, where Tennessee Williams worked on his play Streetcar Named Desire; streetcars; and jazz.   More of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes One of the bands featured in Tremeis Papa Gros Funk. On this episode I interviewed the filmmakers behind Do U Want It, a documentary about the band that focuses on their final performances before their indefinite hiatus.   This episode features an interview with Laura Cayouette, a New Orleanian actress who played Kay, a recurring character on Treme. Laura is often recognized for her role in Django Unchained, where she played the sister of Leonardo DiCaprio's character.   # Related Things Tom's site Tremeon Amazon Prime An Unofficial Guide to Tremeon the Beyond Bourbon St. podcast The Columns Hotel  A blog post I wrote on Martin Scorsese, which includes some discussion on the blues series for which Tom did the liner notes. Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Books Mentioned An American Dream by Norman Mailer City of Refugeby Tom Piazza Invisible Manby Ralph Ellison La Vita Nuovaby Dante The Sound and the Furyby William Faulkner Understanding Jazz: Ways to Listenby Tom Piazza Why New Orleans Mattersby Tom Piazza # Musicians Mentioned Barbecue Bob Bill Monroe Bob Dylan Bonnie Raitt The Carter family Diana Krall Elvis Costello Hank Williams Jimmie Rodgers John Prine Muddy Waters # Shows Mentioned Deadwood Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey Treme  The Wire  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of Lost Bayou Ramblers by Andre and Louis Michot. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, the brothers had just come back from a five-month touring hiatus and visited with Jan Swift about their journey to becoming an established international presence on the music scene. Worklight Pictures created the “rockumentary,” On Va Continuer, capturing the personal and professional story behind the band, whose members also include Johnny Campos (electronic guitarist), Eric Heigle (electronics and acoustic guitar), Bryan Webre (electric bassist) and drummer Kirkland Middleton. The film looks at the modern Cajun culture and the importance of sustaining the Cajun French language. Mark your calendar for the celebration of Lost Bayou Rambler’s 20th anniversary on September 28, 2019 and viewing of the film at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Growing up, Andre and Louis performed Cajun music as members of Les Frères Michot, the band their father, Tommy Michot, and uncles formed in the 1980's. While they had taken lessons to learn guitar (Andre) and classical violin (Louis), their talent blossomed when they picked up instruments and taught themselves the intricacies of the accordion (Andre) and fiddle (Louis). Andre has actually mastered the art of building accordions as an adult musician, and the brothers have learned to play other instruments by ear and by watching each other as they jammed together and with Les Frere Michot. The Lost Bayou Rambler’s musical lyrics are performed solely in French, but the men didn’t grow up speaking the language. It took a solo journey by Louis to St. Anne’s University in Nova Scotia in 1998 to learn French and that is where he picked up the fiddle, using an instrument his grandfather had handed down. For Louis, learning the language was facilitated by singing the words and learning the rhythm as he played the fiddle on the streets. In August 1999, the brothers booked their first gig as a yet-to-be-named band at Café Rue Vermilion in downtown Lafayette. On the way, Louis stopped by to see his friend, the late Ryan Domingue, who asked what their name was. When Louis said, “We don’t have one,” Ryan offered up “Lost Bayou Ramblers” which both young men loved. For background on this story and information on the Rue Vermilion Revival and Flood Relief Fundraiser in 2016, visit here. Lost Bayou Ramblers received a Grammy nomination for its 2007 release of Live a la Blue Moon. In 2012, the band released Mammoth Waltz with the help of producer Korey Richey and guest artists Gordon Gano, Scarlett Johansson, and Dr. John. Mammoth Waltz was named #2 in the “Top 21 Louisiana albums of the 21st Century” by Times Picayune. Lost Bayou Ramblers’ contribution to the score of Beasts of the Southern Wild in 2012 brought them renown worldwide, and we end this interview with the haunting melody of their music from the film. After their live appearance on NPR’s World Café, Lost Bayou Ramblers was rated #1 on “David Dye’s five favorite live music moments in and out of the World Café studio.” And then, in 2017, the band won a Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album for Kalenda. The bands' performance on the 2017 PBS documentary series American Epic, solidified Lost Bayou Ramblers' international reputation as an iconic Cajun band. Lost Bayou Ramblers recently released their score to the highly acclaimed and award-winning Rodents of an Unusual Size, which aired on PBS earlier this year. The film documents the unusual relationships people have with the large rodents. The music was released on March 29 and is available via Bandcamp on CD, and all major streaming and paid download sites. You can check out the music here. The spoken words of Louis and Andre are inspirational and engaging. Their story is worth a listen. Thanks to the brothers for sharing their journey.

Happy Hour is billed as "Random conversation with folks who have nothing in common." Anything that s truly random will, sooner or later, appear to us not to be. Like flipping a coin and getting four "heads" in a row. Or inviting random people to sit around a table at a bar in New Orleans and discover they re all Cajun. Louis Michot is the fiddle player and lead singer in the Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers. You don t get much more Cajun than Louis and his tales of Petit Paris aka St Martinville , living in Broussard, Lafayette, and out in the woods of Arnaudville. Louis plays two songs on this Happy Hour, accompanied on one of them by fellow Cajun Andrew Duhon. Here in New Orleans we pronounce Andrew s name Doo Hon but if you go a few miles West just how many is open to debate it s pronounced Doo Yong. Until you get a few miles out of Lafayette, into Texas, where it reverts to doo hon, as evidenced by Louis dog whose name was Clint Duhon, pronounced the Port Arthur way cause that s where he came from. Lizzie Guitreau is a Baton Rouge Cajun who decided that her inspiration from watching the TV show House as a kid should propel her into making TV shows rather than medicine. Lizzie went to UNO for film, started a band of film makers and is still working with them today, as Worklight Pictures. Ready for the next weird Cajun coincidence Worklight Pictures are making a documentary about The Lost Bayou Rambers. It s called On Va Continuer we will continue and premieres in February. Brandon Beeyard can t hide his true identity too long. Yes, it turns out his name is really spelled Bulliard, and he s Cajun, from, wait for it, St Martinville aka Petit Paris, and his family is related to Louis s wife s family. Brandon is headed for self propelled meta stardom no, that s not a typo, though he might also be bound for mega stardom by way of his of his revalatory and inspirational life story podcast, Dreamster. The photos on this page were taken at Wayfare by Jill Lafleur yes, that s a Cajun name

Erin Frankenheimer from our New Orleans office talked to Grammy award-winning Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers about how to maintain a successful music career when you don't live in a large metro area. Michot discusses his history with the region, his multiple bands, and his experience living a rural life as a professional musician. Check out the Lost Bayou Ramblers: https://www.lostbayouramblers.com/home Distribute your music with TuneCore: bit.ly/2vlGio6

This special episode looks back on some of our favorite performances by artists who have received Grammy Awards or Nominations. Songs included by Alison Krauss (2005), Jason Isbell & 400 Unit (2011), Iron & Wine (2016),Robert Cray Band (2017), Sonny Landreth (2017), Larry Cordle (2012),Randy Newman (1999), Chris Stapleton (2015), The SteelDrivers (2008), Eric Bibb (2007), Raul Midon (2010), Infamous Stringdusters (2014), Little Big Town (2007), Jack Ingram (2002), Blind Boys of Alabama (2011), The Lost Bayou Ramblers (2017), and Ladysmith Black Mambazo (1999). Find the full playlist in our ''Podcast'' section: www.mountainstage.org/archives View our Live Show Schedule and plan a trip to visit us at www.mountainstage.org/shows

Oh My Rockness has a list of what they call the “Hardest-Working Bands of 2017” -- the artists who they listed the most shows for last year. Of the ten on the list, six will be playing a show together on Friday, February 2nd at Baby’s All Right. And we have music from five of those six to start this episode off: Big Bliss, Fruit & Flowers, Darkwing, Grim Streaker, THICK. After that, we have excellent new music from Kid In The Attic and TKR TKR. And we end with a block of music by the now Grammy-winning outfit Lost Bayou Ramblers from Lafayette, Louisiana, in town for one of their final shows before going on hiatus after nearly two decades of activity. 00:00 - // StereoactiveNYC / BTRtoday ID // 00:40 - // Welcome // 01:21 - // NYC’s Hardest-Working Bands of 2017 / Oh My Rockness // 04:48 - “Contact” (BTR Live Studio, 2017) - Big Bliss 08:58 - “Constants” (BTR Live Studio, 2017) - Big Bliss 12:42 - “Out Of Touch” (BTR Live Studio, 2016) - Fruit & Flowers 15:52 - “Quid Fakere (BTR Live Studio, 2017) - Darkwing 18:42 - “Babysitter” (BTR Live Studio, 2017) - Grim Streaker 20:42 - “Puke’s Diner” - THICK 24:23 - “Wasting My Time” - THICK 27:49 - // New music from KITA and TKR TKR // 33:32 - “More” - Kid In The Attic 36:28 - “Fragile Ego” - TKR TKR 38:49 - “Help Me” - TKR TKR 42:18 - // Lost Bayou Ramblers return to Brooklyn // 49:36 - “Bastille” (BTR Live Studio, 2012) - Lost Bayou Ramblers 53:19 - “Croche” (BTR Live Studio, 2012) - Lost Bayou Ramblers 57:03 - “Carolina Blues” (BTR Live Studio, 2012) - Lost Bayou Ramblers 59:36 - // Outro + Disclaimer // 60:51 - // Finish.

Hear an exclusive live performance by the Grammy nominated Cajun band The Lost Bayou Ramblers. Also included is a lecture by band member Louis Michot on CRIA (Cultural Research Institute of Acadiana Seed Bank). (Runtime: 27:46)

Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Peter Mulvey, Christian Lopez, Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Andrew Combs, live on Mountain Stage w/ Larry Groce. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music, episode 905 was recorded in Morgantown, WV.

Listen to the new blues album from Eilen Jewell, amazingly subversive cajun music from the Lost Bayou Ramblers & a mellow jam from Hiss Golden Messenger. "Ep371 Eilen Jewell" originated from Americana Music Show.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, unique Grammy nominated Louisiana alternative Zydeco band “The Lost Bayou Ramblers” perform live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. The Lost Bayou Ramblers were formed in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, performing the roots Cajun music they learned as members of Les Frères Michot, the family band their father and uncles formed in the 80's. The brothers quickly began playing clubs and festivals around Louisiana, and taking the traditional music they were raised with to new levels of rhythmic energy and spontaneity. Over the years, the group has continually integrated new sonic elements to its live performances, always experimenting and growing the show to what it's become today, an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Melvin Wrinkle singing the rare traditional song “Home Sweet Home,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. From his series entitled “Fine Fiddlers of the Ozarks,” old time and Ozark fiddle aesthete Roy Pilgrim profiles the legendary Ozark fiddler Ben Pollard. This installment features archival recordings of the classic fiddle tunes “Sand March, Hop Light Ladies, Dream Waltz, Silver Star Hornpipe, and Sail Away Red Dress.”

Whether you say Laissez les bons temps rouler or Lig na hamanna maithe dul aghaigh, the good times really are rolling as Carnival comes to the Windy City Irish Radio​ studios. Tune in for a tuneful bacchanalia connecting the green fields of Ireland to the bayou swamps of the Crescent City. It's our annual extended 90 minute lagniappe celebrating the rich musical kinship between the Irish and the city of New Orleans proving once again that Guinness does indeed go well with Gumbo! You'll hear music from ANÚNA​ with Hozier​, a twofer from Cajun-Irish fiddle player Dennis McGee​ and More Power To Your Elbow​, the Godfather of Zydeco Music, Clifton Chenier​, Scythian​, Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet​ with Sharon Shannon​, Professor Longhair​, Irish rockers The Coronas​, County Down man Harry Connick, Jr.​, Acadian Canadians Ten Strings And A Goat Skin​, former NOLA chantuesse Tara O'Grady Music​, Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers​, Satchmo himself, Louis Armstrong​, Zydeco Party Band​, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones​. Lost Bayou Ramblers​, Shawn Mullins​, Funky Meters​ and the late great Allen Toussaint​. Et tua!!! WHO DAT? Windy City Irish Radio, dat who! Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST on Windy City Irish Radio 1240AM Chicago and you can find out more about Windy City Irish Radio at www.windycityirishradio.com.

The saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" assumes a democracy of things. Meaning every object, from a speck of sand to a skyscraper, has the potential for beauty, if we decide it s beautiful. Even if you believe that to be true, you have to admit that some objects are just more obviously beautiful than others. On this edition of Out to Lunch, Independent and ABiz publisher Cherry Fisher May sits in for Peter Ricchiuti and talks with two Acadian craftsmen who make objects of undeniable beauty. And function. To describe what Alex Caldwell creates as "handbags" or "purses" is a bit like calling the Grand Canyon a ditch. Technically it is. And technically Alex does make handbags and purses. But they re not like anything you ll see at Macy s. They re handmade works of bejeweled art that look like Faberge eggs. Actually Alex also makes Faberge style eggs, and other jewelry. His list of many impressive customers around the world include the Sultan of Brunei, Harrods, Neiman Marcus, and his works has even the star of a blockbuster Hollywoood heist movie. Every piece is hand crafted right here in Acadiana under the name Vivian Alexander. If you re a listener to Out to Lunch you may have heard in the end credits that the show s theme song is performed by Andre Michot. Andre is a member of the Grammy nominated band, Lost Bayou Ramblers. The band s nearly constant touring, their appearance at rock festivals, and the respect they ve gotten from the established rock and pop community make them one of this generation s foremost ambassadors of Cajun culture. The accordions Andre plays on stage are instruments he builds himself, part of a line of Michot Cajun accordions he builds and sells. Andre and Alex find they have a lot in common in their detailed craftsmanship and the painstakingly long time it takes to make a genuine work of art, that is also carried, swung, pushed, pulled, and dropped. Photos taken over lunch at Cafe Vermilionville by Gwen Aucoin. For more information about Acadiana entrepreneurs Innov8 Acadiana and The Opportunity Machine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cajun music runs deep! Louis Michot, frontman of Grammy nominated rock & cajun group Lost Bayou Ramblers joins us. Their new release, GASA GASA LIVE - drops Sept. 30th. Louis talks how they've developed their unique sound, their collaborations with Scarlett Johansson, Dr. John, & Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes). Visit: http://lostbayouramblers.com/ Get an inside look into the lives of artists & creatives. The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3 sisters in a band. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at www.mulberrylane.com

Cajun music runs deep! Louis Michot, frontman of Grammy nominated rock & cajun group Lost Bayou Ramblers joins us. Their new release, GASA GASA LIVE - drops Sept. 30th. Louis talks how they've developed their unique sound, their collaborations with Scarlett Johansson, Dr. John, & Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes). Visit: lostbayouramblers.com/ Get an inside look into the lives of artists & creatives. The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3 sisters in a band. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at www.mulberrylane.com

The Lost Bayou Ramblers frontman discusses a batch of new releases on his Nouveau Electric Records label. These include “Les String Noise” (with cellist Leyla McCalla and violin duo Pauline Kim and Conrad Harris) and “L.E.S. Douze Vol. 2” recorded during his residency at minimalist composer John Zorn's The Stone concert series, as well as the trippy, ambient steel guitar record “Droste” by Lost Bayou Ramblers guitar player Jonny Campos' Weeks Island project. Louis also talks about touring with Poguetry (w/ Spider Stacy and Cait O'Riordan) and his work preserving Cajun folkways in South Louisiana. He has his fingers in a lot of pies. Listen as he gets messy with the Troubled Men. Topics include quarantine violations, grocery shopping, returning to work, unemployment benefits, taxes, the Grammys, a Paul Shaffer story, an interrupted tour, live streamed sets, busking, Arnaudville, “Trois Rang” by Soul Creole w/Corey Ledet and Ashlee Wilson Michot, colloquial French, Rosetta Stone, blackberry wine, the Lower East Side, Mardi Gras premonitions, the Apocalypse Ball, the record biz, a movie quote challenge, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Cajun Noise Construction” from “Les String Noise” by Louis Michot, Leyla McCalla, Pauline Kim, and Conrad Harris

The roots of the Grammy-winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers go back to brothers André and Louis Michot playing in their father's group as teenagers. They're celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with a new live record, “Asteur,” and the documentary, “On Va Continuer.” Accordion and guitar player André steps into the Ring Room to discuss south Louisiana music and culture, and the band's efforts to preserve it and carry it forward. The Troubled Men are happy just to make it home. Topics include the next campaign, topless states, a truck stop camel, a Susan Cowsill gig, Les Freres Michot, early gig experience, a robbery, free light bulbs, suppression of French, Randy Falcon and accordion building, Flaco and Santiago Jimenez, a strategy, an award ceremony, Scarlett Johansson, pawning platinum, the Circle Bar anniversary party, a new release, Spider Stacy, Cajun music in New Orleans, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or other podcast carriers. Follow and share with friends on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Bosco Stomp” by the Lost Bayou Ramblers from the new live album, “Asteur,” recorded at six venues around New Orleans.

The Pogues cofounding tin whistle player discusses the legendary Anglo-Irish folk punk band's formation and long career as well as his residence in New Orleans and collaborations with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. With Spider's background, it's no surprise he fits right in with the Troubled Men. Topics include infrastructure failure, a misunderstanding, gender-reveal disasters, The Joker, garbage popcorn, an advertisement, filming “Straight to Hell” with Alex Cox in Spain, Joe Strummer stories, the English punk scene, Shane MacGowan, a fanzine, a first meeting, early bands, a first gig, a soldier story, the tin whistle, the New Republicans, Poguetry, Cait O'Riordan, a shoutout, folk-punk commonalities, Shane's departure, Ulcer/Ulster Says No, the Sweet and Low Orchestra, La Bamba, Fairytale of New York, the Sunset Marquis, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Seinfeld, hands, boxing, a tribute, Sinéad O'Connor, a leather jacket, and much more. Support the podcast [here](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast). Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “If I Should Fall from Grace with God” by the Pogues

The singer, guitarist, and Fulbright Fellow has had an affinity for Brazilian music and culture since his early days as an anthropology student. He spent years studying in Brazil before returning to New Orleans, then moving to New York to synthesize his personal expression of these influences and pass them on to his students in the public schools. Now he's back in town and in the Ring Room to talk about cultural identity and his journey over drinks with the Troubled Men. Topics include a threat, a family gathering, a new climate, early voting at City Hall, a Christmas tree, Feelings Cafe D'Aunoy, organizational alchemy, the Ben Franklin smoking section, sneaking out to see Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Parliament/Funkadelic, Flea and George Clinton in L.A., Brazil, Portuguese, pastie, the berimbau, Carnaval vs. Carnival, the Left Ear, Cafe Brazil, performance art, “Am I A Monkey?,” New York before Giuliani, Fort Greene, the Miracle Pushers, Soldaji, public vs. charter schools, a charmed life, busking, Nana Vasconcelos, the theremin, Spider Stacy, Andre Michot and the Lost Bayou Ramblers, an acting job, and much more. Support the podcast by contributing to the [Troubled Men Cocktail Fund.](http://paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most podcast aggregators. Follow and share on social media and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Outro music: “Lay Down” from Blake Amos' album, “The Manifesto”