With much of south Louisiana beginning the process of recovering from epic flooding, Chickie Wah Wah will bring much balm to the spirit with the first volume of “Regional Recitals” on Saturday night. The triple bill features the Rayo Brothers, Dylan LeBlanc, and Burris.
The evening begins at 8 PM with the Rayo Brothers. This Americana band features the brothers Daniel and Jesse Reaux. They are part of a musical family that includes members of the Grammy-nominated Lost Bayou Ramblers as well as musicians from more traditional Cajun bands. The brothers have struck a new path, infusing their folk and gospel musical roots with rock band enthusiasm and keen songwriting abilities. Featuring sibling harmonies, the Rayo Brothers put on a rollicking show that flows from raucous foot stompers to intimate singer/songwriter tunes.
Singer/songwriter Dylan LeBlanc (above) will hit at 10 PM. Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana and now based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, LeBlanc is a phenom who has been called, “the new Neil Young.” He released two critically acclaimed, major label albums. Paupers Field in 2010 featured the song “If the Creek Don’t Rise” with vocals by Emmylou Harris. LeBlanc’s second album, Cast the Same Old Shadow, was released in August 2012 and his most recent recording, Cautionary Tale, was released independently in January 2016. He has opened for Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen, the Alabama Shakes, Drive By Truckers, and Calexico.
Burris, a Baton Rouge-based rock band with hints of jazz and funk, will hit at midnight. The band has been described as “living room rock that makes your grandmother cry!” Burris began playing numerous shows around the Baton Rouge area while pursuing their music degrees at Louisiana State University.
The ensemble features the typical rock band lineup of guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards augmented by percussion, violin, and saxophone. Their influences range from Blood Sweat and Tears and Dave Matthews to Frank Zappa and Pink Floyd.
