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THE CROWN PRINCE OF ZYDECOGrammy Nominee
C.J. Chenier was raised in an indigenous Ameri- can culture with its distinctive language, cuisine and music. He delivers soulful vocals along with masterful accordion driven Zydeco and Blues.
Chenier, a GRAMMY® nominated world-renowned musician and recording artist, has performed alongside many internationally recognized artists including his GRAMMY® awarded father, “The King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier, Paul Simon, Joe Sample and Ray Parker, Jr. He appeared on the Jon Stewart Show, CNN and was featured on VH1 and Entertainment Weekly. He has exhibited his musician- ship at many large festivals and venues such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival and Austin's SXSW Music Conference.
In addition to his GRAMMY® award nomination in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category, C.J. has received many major awards including the Living Blues Critics' Poll Award, Indie Award (from AFIM) for Best Zydeco Album, Coups de Coeur (Blows of Heart) Blues Category Award from l'Académie Charles Cros (France) and Best of the Beat Best Zydeco Album (Offbeat Magazine). CJ and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will have you up on your feet dancing in no time.
"Hard-charging riffs, bluesy shouts in the vocals and a rhythm section that makes two-steps into ratcheting rock." - The New York Times
Orange Blossom Opry Blues Band-
Get ready for a special treat during the 2025 OBO Blues & Brews Series! Our very own OBO Band, also known as the Orange Blossom Opry Band, will be stepping into the spotlight as the opening act for some of the biggest national blues artists on the scene. Featuring the incredible talents of Bobby Randall, Doug Stock, Keith Horne, Dave Jaquez, Chris Cockburn, and Randy Nichols, this powerhouse group is already known for rocking the Opry stage with everything from country to rock.
But don’t let their versatility fool you—these musicians are no strangers to the soul-stirring, deep groove of the blues. Each member brings their own dynamic style, creating a sound that’s both rich and authentic. Don’t miss the OBO Band as they kick off an unforgettable night of music, sharing the stage with some of the legendary blues artists throughout the series!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Orange Blossom Opry, 16405 S Highway 25, Weirsdale, FL 32195, United States,Weirsdale, Florida
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