Corey Arceneaux is a veteran Zydeco accordionist, vocalist, songwriter, radio personality and creole zydeco ambassador. Performing professionally since 1991, Corey follows in the footsteps of his great uncle Fernest Arceneaux and great-grandfather Ferdinand Arceneaux. On Accordion Man, Corey is joined by his two sons, continuing a 90-year tradition of zydeco music into the fifth generation. Drawing inspiration from Buckwheat Zydeco, and the ‘Lafayette Zydeco’ sound, Corey’s music reflects a deep connection to Louisiana’s vibrant culture.
He has performed nationally and internationally, including appearances at major festivals like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Accordion Man was recorded at the Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana with The Zydeco Fusion Band, featuring Grammy-winning guitarist Joe “Cookie” Chavis, and multiple Grammy nominee Cecil Green, among other master musicians. Family is central to The Zydeco Fusion Band. Desmond Joseph, Corey’s eldest son, plays bass and produces; Tyler Arceneaux, the youngest, produces, drums, and plays scrubboard; Corey Arceneaux, Jr., the middle son, handles production in the control room. “The Intro (Pull That Thing)” sets the tone with Corey singing about Louisiana zydeco pride and touring life, creating an instant raucous party atmosphere. That atmosphere carries on to title track “Accordion Man,” an energetic number that sees Corey telling the story of his zydeco journey. “I’ve been doing my thing / Traveling all over making this box sing / Spread my culture to everyone that I can pass it on to my sons,” Corey sings. “When It Comes To You” stands as another highlight, an impassioned love song accompanied by tasteful guitar playing from Chavis.
If you’re from Louisiana and familiar with Zydeco, you’ll feel like you got a dose of joie de vivre and “passed a good time” that only a visit home can give you. If you’re not, you’ll quickly recognize what makes Louisiana and its people unique and special. Musicians: Corey Arceneaux: Accordion, Vocals, Cecil Green: Keyboards, Organ, Tyler Arceneaux: Scrub-board, Percussion, Drums, Joseph “Cookie” Chavis: Guitar, Desmond Joseph: Bass, Erica Fox: Featured & Vocals, Shane Bernard: Percussion (5).
