That is what I understand. The Balfa Brothers met Bill Keith and other bluegrass musicians through their appearances at folk festivals.

Just caught the part about Rocky Roads records. Don't know about that, but the single was originally recorded for Swallow, and they claim "copyright" from now til kingdom come. They must have leased the songs to RR.

Great find Cody, thanks for sharing it.

The banjo player is probably Terry Bertrand, he played with the Balfa's some. I think dad played with him some also, maybe he'll chime in here.

I would never have thought I would have liked the banjo in Cajun music, but the first time I heard it I really liked it.

I think you are right because it doesn't sound like Bill Keith. I don't hear any melodic licks in that recording and that is Bill's style. He would have worked up a great melodic break if he was playing with the Balfa's. Instead I hear Scruggs back-up licks. But I agree that the bluegrass banjo worked very nicely in that song.

I once bought a cd in France.
Legendary Masters of Cajun and Creole Music.
Les Haricots sont pas sales.
On the Cd there's a version of J'ai été au bal,
with Terry Bertrand on banjo.
In the booklet there's a photo with
Rodney, Will and Dewey Balfa, Bois Sec Ardoin,
Canray Fontenot and a banjo-player.
On the second link you will find the CD.
It's also possible to hear the song with
Dewey Balfa calling , banjo.
All the recording on the CD are done at home
off all the great artists on the CD.