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SQUEEZE BAYOU

About the Artist

Squeeze Bayou plays traditional Cajun and Zydeco music. The band plays lively two steps and soulful waltzes as well as music, which blend many styles including country music, blues, and Creole. Their material comes from traditional sources and vocals are sung in Cajun French. The musicians in Squeeze Bayou have been performing traditional music at dances, festivals, wedding receptions, parties, and other events in the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years. In 1998 the band received the “Prix Dehors de Nous”, known as the “Cajun Grammy” for best recording of a Cajun band outsides of Louisiana for their CD Steppin’ Fast.

Past Performances

Photo of August 11, 2004 Performance

August 11, 2004

Squeeze Bayou, a Cajun sextet, alternates Cajun two-steps and waltzes with the drums, bass, guitar, accordion, triangle and fiddle.

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Photo of October 29, 1998 Performance

October 29, 1998

Squeeze Bayou imports the dance music of Cajun Country to the Kennedy Center.

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