I'm with you - another great CD by Ray. Listen to his take on Eunice Two Step - it seems totally unique and almost unrelated to other versions I've heard. Very cool to hear.

This new CD is excellent in every way. Andre Michot lays down strong rhythm lines, Courtney Granger sings on 5-6 tunes, Courtney and Kevin share the fiddle role, and Ray's playing radiates energy and passion, likewise his singing. They take Allons a Lafayette out of what I've heard as the traditional key of C and play it in G. Setting that tune in a "pull" key dramatically changes the melodic line and rhythm parts. I've heard zydeco bands cross tunes from a push to a pull key ("Why you wanna make me cry" comes to mind) but I'm not used to hearing a Cajun band try this. And I agree that their version of Eunice is unique, especially Ray's turn. He is the master of flow. Their Acadian Two Step flies!

Man,

Thanks for the recommendation. Courtney Granger has an outstanding voice. I heard the guy sing at Balfa Camp -- they guy can do Cajun and then switch flawlessly to George Jones.

When is that guy gonna record a new album?

Nick B.

I believe the original recording of "Allons a Lafayette" was done in the second position ( key of "G" on a "C" accordion. I have heard it played that way before, but not very often.
Jude