Basic Information
Label: independent
Members: Lloyd Meadows- Vocals, Frank Bohan-Guitar, Timm Walker-bass, William Allums-drums, Bruce Gordon-accordion
Zydeco Flames
Fairfax, CA
Blues / Cajun/Zydeco / Line Dance/Two Step
Bio
The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as the West Coast's premiere Zydeco band. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunningly powerful groove. The Flames’ sixth CD release "Fire It Up," provides fans with hot Zydeco in the tradition of masters like Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco and Queen Ida. Booking Information Zydeco Flames are available for both public and private events. For information, call (415) 457-5767, email:zydecoflame...
Press
“This album explores a really unusual direction: although the 18 tracks include zydeco music written by the group, three traditional songs are included (“OH, MADELINE”, “CO FA” and “CREOLE SONG”). The album gives you 72 minutes of music, but you won’t have time to get bored. Zydeco Flames lineup definitely has its roots in Creole music, adding their own style to the mix. The title track, “FIRE IT UP”, is striking right from the first notes. The harmonica is sometimes added to the accordion, particularly on “WIDE LOAD”, with excellent results.
This is noteworthy because it is quite rare in zydeco music. I loved the way the two instruments “speak” to each other. Every song is original in its own right, and the songs are long. Some are better structured than others and those are our favorites; “EMERGENCY”, “RUSH RUSH”, “SHOT DOWN”, “CREOLE SONG” and “CO FA”, these last two being traditional classics. All in all, this is an interesting CD.”
Artist Stats
Fans: 442
Song Plays: 552
Visits: 850
Video Plays: 238
Status
Status:
Zydeco Flames has a show on 01/08/2012 at 02:00 PM @ Pourhouse Bistro in San Jose, CA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/79532691 #concert
