La Famille Trio / Cajun Brothers Duo

About

Artist Bio:
Family brought together by one inspiration; "The Love of Authentic Traditional Music of the Cajun Culture and Heritage", formed by Dan Wilcox and Pam Wilcox founders of LaFamille Band. Accordionist - John Leger originally from Biloxi, MS. sings original arrangements that tell the story in much of the music lost by new age influences. John comes from a family legacy of musicians, including his late father Amos Leger , who played guitar. John has been playing since 6 years old, by ear and listening to the old records of his father and grandfather. John also made TV appearances as a child on the TV show Passe Passe Tout, in Lafayette. John Played for many years with Allen Fontenot and the Country Cajuns, and went on to record his own CD with a band John called his own, the John Leger and the Debris Band. His CD is available on ITUNES and various resources. He also recorded a CD as John Leger Bayou Dinde, as well John appeared in the Hollywood Movie, Les Chenier, which is a beautifully done movie about south Louisiana life, with John playing music live in movie and on recorded tracks. John's influences or favorites were Iry Lejeune. Johns lost all of his musical equipment in hurricane RITA and now currently plays on Dan Wilcox's Custom Cajun King Accordion and Dan's Jr. Martin Accordion. Dan Wilcox, guitar player from Gretna, La. grew up with influence of Cajun Music with family. Dan learned guitar by ear and played with Frank Donaldson Guitar Group as a student and eventually a teacher, all while only a Freshman at Holy Cross High School in New Orleans. Dan grew up with constant Cajun Music being played in the household by family. Dan would learn to play Cajun songs and sing, with family, " we would listen to records, of all the Cajun greats and we would both practice their style and learn the songs". Dan played first with Allen Fontenot by sitting in, and eventually would begin a band with his family , as La Touche Traditional Cajun Band. Dan started the first Cajun Music sessions to be played at the Original Michauls in Algiers and then New Orleans, along with the Bayou Barn in Crown Point, La. and also was the first group to start a Cajun Fais Do Do at the Four Columns in Harvey, La. Dan was instrumental in breaking the New Orleans Stigma for not having Cajun Music on Bourbon St., for clubs like the Famous Door Club had us play 5 days a week for many months. Now the Bourbon is alive with Cajun Music and overall theme. Over the years Dan, has filled in with other great bands on Guitar, and has had the blessed opportunity to play all over the U.S.A. , Quebec Canada, and in Europe. Dan Often sings verses in English, that John sung in French. Dan's influences in Cajun Guitar playing has been D.L. Menard and Frank Donaldson. Dan Recorded 1 Album /Cassette, under Cypress Records, Cypress Island Stomp.Two tracks of which he helped compose, Cypress Island Stomp and Alligator Waltz. Dan is working out the accordion, and dreams of playing well like John and others he has played with over the years. Dan has played with Allen Toussaint, Chermaine Neville, Fats Domino, Queen Ida, Al Rapone, Bruce Daigrepont, and many others. Dan recently played with a Louisiana Variety Band out of Carencro, but since then has left them in April 2010 to go back to his real roots in Cajun Heritage Music. Pam Galliano Wilcox is new to Cajun Percussion although a rock drummer by heart and hopes to learn many instruments, and sing and speak Cajun French again like her parents. Pams family is from Matthews,La. Georgia Plantation roots. Pam is also a vocalist, Master Flute Player, and coming along on Cajun Accordion.. We will have guest fiddle players, from time to time.

Our Cajun Duet music, is performed in Traditional Style, our vocals are strong and exciting to hear. As at many of our performances most folks cannot resist getting up to dance.

"I like to call our music Organic Cajun Music" as we add no foot pedals, no effects.
Much of our music and other videos can be found on http://www.reverbnation.com/LaFamille

We have the largest Traditional Cajun Music Song List of any Cajun Band you will find on GigSalad, or other band site. Real Cajun Music by Real Cajun People.

Personnel

Dan (Dano) Wilcox: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals and Drum
Pamela Galliano Wilcox: Drums, Little Iron, Vocals, and Accordion
John Leger: Accordion and Vocals

Influences

We enjoy all music genres. Much of our music includes the well known instrument of Louisiana, (The Cajun Accordion) or (Zydeco 3 row accordion). Our accordian player plays many Rock and Blues tunes that has not been done on a Cajun Accordion.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 240 minutes

A relaxing and fun mix of music for any crowd. Traditional Cajun Style!

Stage/Setup Requirements:
10x15 flat service area preferred.
Electrical Hookups
We can also play acoustically.
We can provide a full Powered Professional PA system.
We can provide and play on a smaller PA sound system

Additional Notes:
we are a small group and typically like to perform with small acoustic set-up, however we can play powered up with a full small PA. For these types of gigs , adequate power is needed.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Flames of Hell, Allons A Lafayette, Amedee Two Step, The Back door, Bayou Pon Pon, Bayou Teche Waltz, Big Mamou, Grand Mamou, Drunkards Blues, Bosco Stomp, Mamou Two Step, Lacassine Special, Calcasieu Waltz, The Big Highway Waltz, Cherokee Waltz, Churchpoint Breakdown, Mardi Gras Two Step,Another Lonely Night, Little Dark Eyes, Your So Easy, Madame Etienne, Perrodin Special, Abe's Waltz(Convict Waltz), Tou Les Soir, Do You Know How It Feels, Petite Et Tes Mignonne, Grand Night Special, Little Blue Eyes, Cajun From Church Point, Broken Heart Waltz, Give Me Another Chance, Johnnie Cant Dance, Knock Knock, Petite Au La Grosse, The Last Waltz, Mom and DadsTwo Step, Cajun Born, Evangeline Special, Fee Fee Poncho, French Blues, Grand Bosco, Hey Madeline, Hipi Ty Yo, I'd Like To Know, J'ai Fait, Un Gros Er, J'etais au Ball, Jambalaya, Jolie Blonde, Juste Une Affaire, Kaplan, LaChere tout Tout, La Valse De Chere Babe, Chouipue Two Step, Pine grove Blues, When I was poor, What A Star, Step It Fast, The Wedding March, Dont Get Married, Eunice Two Step, Musicians Waltz, Madame Soustan, Lemonade Song, Pass My Hat, Paper In My Shoe, Mom, Im Still Your Little Boy, Prairie Strollin, Time Stands Still,

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

07-20-2012 — Hucks Cove
06-30-2012 — CFMA NEW ORLEANS FEST, AMERICAN LEGION HALL ST> ROSE RIVER ROAD 10:12:30
06-29-2012 — Hucks Cove, Gauthier MS
05-18-2012 — Hucks Cove Restaurant and Outside Patio Bar, 7-10pm
05-13-2012 — Philays Catfish and More
05-12-2012 — Wedding and Reception in NOLA CITY PARK ROSE GARDEN
05-11-2012 — St. Elizabeths Hospital Employee Day
05-11-2012 — Window World Corporate Function
05-10-2012 — Neutral Ground Coffee House, New Orleans, La. 8:00pm to 09:00pm
05-10-2012 — McDermott Oil and Gas (Private)
05-05-2012 — Standpipe Coffee House
05-04-2012 — Star Bar Morgan City
04-28-2012 — Moss Point Rockin The River Boat Race and Festival 7:30-10:30pm Moss Point , MS.
04-21-2012 — Philay's Catfish and More 5-8pm
04-13-2012 — Star Bar Historic Morgan City 9:30-12:30
03-31-2012 — Philays Catfish and More, Gonzales, La.
03-30-2012 — Standpipe Coffee House and Music Room, Lufkin , TX 7-10
03-24-2012 — MY BAR Re-GrandOpening and Crawfish Boil Houston , TX Hwy 6 North 2-6pm
03-22-2012 — The Julep Room, Ocean Springs, MS. 9:00pm to 12:00
03-02-2012 — Star Bar, Morgan City, La.
02-18-2012 — Neutral Ground Coffee House, New Orleans, La. 8:00pm to 09:00pm
02-17-2012 — STAR BAR Morgan City, LA. 9-12:30
01-27-2012 — Coffee Fusion Bubble Tea Cafe, Ocean Springs, MS. 6pm-8pm
01-26-2012 — Hard Rock Cafe, Biloxi MS 8pm
01-13-2012 — Neutral Ground Coffee House, New Orleans, La.
01-01-2012 — Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas Texas
12-31-2011 — Cedar Canyon Lodge, Freedom, OK
11-12-2011 — Americas Got Talent Auditions
11-05-2011 — Private Party, Jackson, MS.
11-04-2011 — Private Engagement Party, Laurel, MS
10-13-2011 — Saritas Mexican Grill, St. Amant La 6:30-8:30pm
07-18-2011 — Private Party, Wiggins, MS
02-12-2011 — Saritas Mexican Grill, St. Amant La 3-6pm
01-29-2011 — Cabela's Sporting Goods, Gonzales, La. 12:00pm to 2:00pm
01-14-2010 — Neutral Ground Coffee House, New Orleans, La. 8:00pm to 09:00pm

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