Member Since: 9/6/2006
Band Website: lafourchecajunband.com
Band Members:
CLYDE HARTMAN - (Accordion) Self taught musician who also plays
drums, bass guitar, and triangle, as well as providing vocals and harmony. Clyde takes care of all equipment and sound mixing. He also handles the bookings for the band. One of the three original members of the band, he resides in Lockport, LA.
MARTY CORTEZ - (Rhythm Guitar) Self taught musician, commentator, songwriter, and recording artist who provides vocals. The historian of the band, provides all histories associated with the music and prepares the sets for the band. One of the three original members of the band, resides in Raceland, LA.
KEN ADAMS - (Bass) Ken learned to play bass guitar while a member of the band (Drummer) and has become a bass player extraordinaire. Has played drums throughout his school career as well as in college. He also plays fiddle, and rhythm guitar. He provides vocals and harmony for the group. Originally from Lafourche Parish, he now resides in Houma, LA.
BEN BRIGNAC - (Drums) Ben started playing drums with us when he was 7 years old. He was back up drummer for the band when Ken could not make it. He played his first full 4 hour gig when he was 10 years old at the Texas Crawfish Festival in Spring Texas. Ben studied drums throughout High School and has become one of the best Cajun Music Drummers around. He also plays Bass and Rhythm Guitar. He resides in Mathews, LA
BOBBY PELLERIN - (Fiddle) Bobby used to sit in with the band whenever Bill could not make it. Now he has become our main fiddle player. Bobby has a long career playing the fiddle. He has played with many bands over the years. Bobby is an excellent vocalist, and provides vocals and harmony for the band. He also plays rhythm guitar, bass, and mandolin. He resides in Montegut, LA
"FORMER LAFOURCHE CAJUN BAND MEMBERS"
WILLIAM "BILL" BRIGNAC - "Died of Cancer On July 16, 2005" (Fiddle) Began his career playing music with a Christian Band. From rhythm guitar, he switched to lead guitar, and then to lead fiddle player. He also played accordion, harmonica, and bass. He provided vocals and harmony for the group. He resided in Mathews, LA.
ROYCE NAQUIN - " Took A Leave of Absence for Personal and Business Reasons" (Bass Guitar) Self taught musician, songwriter, and recording artist, who provides vocals and also plays the triangle. One of the three original members of the band, he resides in Larose, LA.
Influences: "Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys" "Can't Hardly Playboys" "Bruce Daigrepont"
Sounds Like: We have our own sound which is a "Gumbo" of different groups!
Record Label: Tru-Hart Records
Type of Label: Indie