Zydeco Crossroads’ parent station WXPN has announced the line-up for this year’s highly anticipated XPoNential Music Festival, taking place across the Delaware River at Wiggins Park from July 24-26. Among the roster of XPN staples and exciting up-and-comers are two Louisiana acts that will bring some Creole and Cajun heat to the breezy waterside venue. Read more
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Tune in to a live broadcast of tonight’s SOLD OUT Zydeco Crossroads Dance Party
Tonight’s dance party with Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legends and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr and the Zydeco Twisters is sold out! But you can still join in the fun; WXPN will air a live broadcast of the concert on the radio at 88.5FM in Philadelphia and worldwide at XPN.org beginning at 7:30 p.m. Read more
RSVP now for free Zydeco Crossroads concert with Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and Marcus Ardoin on April 2nd
On Thursday, April 2nd there’s going to be another FREE Zydeco Crossroads concert event at World Cafe Live Downstairs in Philadelphia with Rockin’ Dopsie Jr and The Zydeco Twisters and Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legendz. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Showtime is 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. The show is all ages. RSVP here…
Rare Clifton Chenier film to screen at SXSW tonight
SXSW is well underway, with thousands of music and film fans converging in the streets of Austin, TX to make new musical discoveries. One of those discoveries could be Clifton Chenier, as the late Louisiana bandleader is showcased in a recently uncovered concert film that will be screened at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul tonight. Read more
April 2nd: Save the date for a live concert with Rockin’ Dopsie Jr and Marcus Ardoin
Listen back to Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames in concert
Lafayette Live brings Louisiana music, food and film to SXSW
SXSW is just around the corner, and if you’re making the trip to the Austin, TX festival be sure to check out the immersive Lafayette Live event at the Continental Club on Wednesday, March 18th. Read more.
Watch Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble perform at the Kimmel Center
Watch a video of Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia last December for the first Zydeco Crossroads dance party. Read more.
Tune in to a live broadcast of tonight’s Zydeco Crossroads Dance Party
Curley Taylor returns to Philly on Sunday, February 22nd
This just in: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble return to Philly this Sunday, February 22nd for a special show at 7165 Lounge in Germantown. When Curley was last here he and his band kicked off the Zydeco Crossroads project at the Kimmel Center. Taylor will be performing from 6-9PM; tickets to the event are available…