SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Background Singer, Banjo, Fiddle, Steel guitar, Upright bass, DJ.ABOUT
I fell in love with the Cajun accordion (squeeze box) while visiting New Orleans in the spring of 2014. After a few months of deciding about purchasing an accordion, I decided to take it up November 2014. It is just under one year since I started to play, however, my level of play has grown significantly due to my level of commitment. I consider myself a novice level accordion player who is now ready to start jamming with a acoustic guitar player and a fiddler on a regular basis.
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- Screen name:
- CheneyGang
- Member since:
- Jul 20 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 2
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Cajun music itself provides all the influence I really require. It is good toe-tapping music that provides a real "Laissez les bon temps roulez" atmosphere. Although this type of music isn't popular in the Ottawa area, I believe with the French influence and acadian roots, cajun music could find a place in the Eastern Ontario.
Cajun bands I look up to:
- Lee Benoit;
- Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys;
- Savoy family;
- Bonsoir, Catin;
- Choupique.
Instrument experience:
- Accordion:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Choupique accordion custom handmade in Louisiana(in the key of C).
