Joanie,

Thanks for the photo header of us Aussie boyZ.

Let me say from the outset that we had set the band name to reflect the eclectic Aussie audience music mix we felt would work ( Cajun, Creole, Zydeco and Country/Blues ) and at the same time satisfy the musical 'wants and desires ' of the band members.

Later..we saw that Messrs. Broussard,Garnier, Watson etc. were up and running as the Creole Cowboys..with an S. So..with a small change, and given we're half a world away .. (and we're definitely NO threat to the musical competence of those Louisiana guys), we just pressed on.... ( of course, our marketing and legal people may have to talk to their people before we go ahead with our USA and World tour !! Ha ! ).

We're having a great time...audiences here who predominantly have absolutely no experience with Cajun/Creole /Zydeco are really picking up on it..it's amazing... ( well, not so much to those of us in the band who have been to Louisiana a few times and know what the music and the people do to your mind and soul).

Yes..I do play my Master C and Bon Temps Bb...but never seem to be in a photo with it. Steve..who some of you will know from Balfa Camp 2006...is playing a Junior Martin C box..as well as a PA.

Thanks again Joanie..for everything....Darryl ( Dixie D ).. LOL !