Adams, and with his own group, Bijou Creole.Ĭedric Watson & Bijou Creole resurrect the ancient sounds of the French and Spanish contra dance and bourré alongside the spiritual rhythms of the Congo tribes of West Africa, who were sold as slaves in the Carribean and Louisiana by the French and Spanish. Over the next several years, Cedric performed French music in 17 countries and on 7 full-length albums with various groups, including the Pine Leaf Boys, Corey Ledet, Les Amis Creole with Ed Poullard and J.B. Just two years later, he moved to south Louisiana, quickly immersing himself in French music and language. Originally from San Felipe, TX (population 868), Cedric made his first appearance at the age of 19 at the Zydeco Jam at The Big Easy in Houston, TX. Metoyer continues to share his deeply rooted passion for Zydeco and Creole culture through his music and interviews. Rusty Metoyer and his band has performed at a variety of festivals including: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival (New Orleans, LA), Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou Cajun Zydeco Festival (Preston, Connecticut), ZydecoZity (Raamsdonksveer, Holand), and Nuits Cajun Festival (Saulieu, France). Metoyer was most recently voted winner of American Press’ “People’s Choice of SWLA – Best local musician” (2021). Inc (Cultural, Resourceful, Educational Opportunities, & Linguistic Enrichments, Inc) organization of Louisiana. The award was presented by the C.R.E.O.L.E. He was also presented with the “Best New Artist Award” at the 5th Zydeco Music and Creole Heritage Awards Ceremony in March of 2017. Governor Billy Nungesser, from the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, at the National Tourism Week Awards Ceremony. In 2016, he was a recipient of the “Lasting Impression Award” by LA Lt. Metoyer is dedicated to preserving his Creole heritage and culture. He is also a member of the creole super group known as Creole United, featuring seasoned creole musicians Andre Thierry, Sean Ardoin, Ed Poullard, and Lawrence Ardoin. Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush have released two albums: Take My Hand (2013) and In Due Time (2016) and two singles: Riverbank (2019) and Hurricane Proof (2020). What makes Metoyer’s music unique are the noticeable influences from many different genres such as funk, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, country, hip hop, and soul. Metoyer and his band perform regularly in Louisiana and Texas for a wide variety of events, including festivals, night clubs, trail rides, corporate events, casinos, and private parties. In 2010, his senior year of high school, he formed the band Rusty Metoyer and The Zydeco Krush. However, he didn’t pick up the accordion until the age of 14 after both grandfathers had passed away and he felt that someone needed to keep the tradition going in the family. Both of his grandfathers were Creole musicians.
Rusty Metoyer was immersed in Creole music from a young age. He and his band mates have performed over 10,000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career. Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. Two Berklee grads in one zydeco band definitely a first for this genre! We could not be more honored that they chose this genre and this group. Both Ian and Orlando are Berklee College graduates. Simien leads a massively skilled Zydeco Experience band with long time member and creative collaborator Danny Williams (30+ years, two-GRAMMY award winning), keyboards Stan Chambers (10+ years, GRAMMY award winning), bass Ian Molinaro – Thompson, drums and our newest members, Revon Andrews, trombone and Orlando Gilbert, saxophone. John and Terrance’s friend/hero, once told him “if the music ain’t changin, it’s dyin.” We couldn’t agree with you more, Mac! And yes, it most definitely is also about vocal performances – Terrance’s lead vocals and the stunning three part harmonies of he, Danny and Stan – are proof positive that vocal performances matter – a lot! Finally, it is most definitely dynamic and evolving. Sure it’s about dancing “less dancing please”, said no-one ever! But, it’s also about grooving in place and dancing freely. It’s also more than just one rhythm and one tempo.
It’s exhilarating and as complex and diverse as the Creoles. It most certainly is American roots music and it is music born of the black and mixed race French speaking Creoles of South Louisiana.
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