Louisiana Dance Hall presents:

Leo Thomas 1937-2021

Today’s show highlights the breadth of SW LA styles and spans the decades. We salute the late Leo Thomas – zydeco drummer, vocalist and band leader. Our passion for these genres and cultures is continued with your help and interest. Thanks for your support of WRIR and Louisiana Dance Hall during the Spring Fund Drive! XOXOXOX!

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Playlist:

    Time: April 20 - 1:00:00 pm
  • The Best of the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band

    Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, “Amede Two Step”

    from The Best of the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band

    Arhoolie

  • Time: April 20 - 1:03:00 pm
  • I'm Never Comin' Back

    Amédé Ardoin, “Tortope d'Osrun”

    from I'm Never Comin' Back

    Arhoolie

  • Time: April 20 - 1:06:00 pm
  • Louisiana Hot Sauce: Creole Style

    Canray Fontenot, “La robe barrée”

    from Louisiana Hot Sauce: Creole Style

    Arhoolie - 1992

  • Time: April 20 - 1:09:00 pm
  • Les Amis Créole

    Les Amis Creole, “Oh, Bye”

    from Les Amis Créole

    Arhoolie Records - 2006

  • Time: April 20 - 1:12:00 pm
  • Thirty Dobb Special

    Joe Hall & The Louisiana Cane Cutters, “Faire L’amour dans l’poulailler”

    from Thirty Dobb Special

    Fruge Records - 2011

  • Time: April 20 - 1:15:00 pm
  • Cedric Watson et Bijou Créole, “J'suis parti au Texas”

    from L'Esprit Creole

    Valcour

  • Time: April 20 - 1:21:36 pm
  • Bee Deshotels, “La danse de Mardi Gras”

    from Folksongs of the Louisiana Açadians

    Arhoolie

  • Time: April 20 - 1:23:52 pm
  • Austin Pitre & Evangeline Playboys, “Chataitnier waltz”

    from Allons Au Fais Do-Do

    Swallow

  • Time: April 20 - 1:26:26 pm
  • Boue, Boucane, et Bouteilles

    Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rodailleurs, “T'es pas là”

    from Boue, Boucane, et Bouteilles

    Valcour Records - 2018

  • Time: April 20 - 1:29:23 pm
  • L'aurore

    Bonsoir Catin, “Si Loin”

    from L'aurore

    Valcour Records - 2017

  • Time: April 20 - 1:32:21 pm
  • The Best of the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band

    Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, “One-Step de chameau”

    from The Best of the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band

    Arhoolie - 2002

  • Time: April 20 - 1:40:29 pm
  • Leo Thomas and his Louisiana Zydeco Band, “I must be dreaming”

    from Leo Thomas is a Sunama-Gun

    Bad Weather Records

  • Time: April 20 - 1:45:00 pm
  • 15 Louisiana Zydeco Classics

    Sam Brothers 5, “Lafayette Special”

    from 15 Louisiana Zydeco Classics

    Arhoolie Records - 1997

  • Time: April 20 - 1:47:41 pm
  • Preston Frank & his Zydeco Family Band, “Went to a dance last night”

    from Rockin' Zydeco Party!

    Maison de Soul

  • Time: April 20 - 1:50:37 pm
  • Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band, “A fool is a 1-man show”

    from You'd Be Surprised

    self

  • Time: April 20 - 1:54:59 pm
  • Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, “Here Goosey Goosey”

    from You Got Me!

    Thomas Productions - 2006

  • Time: April 20 - 2:03:51 pm
  • Cookie and the Cupcakes, “Betty & Dupree”

    from By Special Request

    Jin

  • Time: April 20 - 2:06:28 pm
  • Johnny Copeland, “Slow walk you down”

    from The Crazy Cajun Recordings

    Edsel

  • Time: April 20 - 2:08:56 pm
  • Deuce of Hearts, “Good golly Miss Molly”

    from Swamp Pop Sweethearts: Swamp Gold Collection

    Jin

  • Time: April 20 - 2:11:57 pm
  • The Essential Collection

    Johnnie Allan, “Angel Love”

    from The Essential Collection

    Jin - 1995

  • Time: April 20 - 2:13:44 pm
  • Your Love Captured Me

    Junior Dugas, “Be Careful You're Breaking My Heart”

    from Your Love Captured Me

    Jin - 2018

  • Time: April 20 - 2:21:04 pm
  • Boozoo Chavis & His Magic Sounds, “Keep your dress tail down”

    from Down Home On Dog Hill

    Rounder

  • Time: April 20 - 2:25:36 pm
  • Bogalusa Boogie

    Clifton Chenier, “Quelque chose sur mon idée (There's Something on My Mind)”

    from Bogalusa Boogie

    Arhoolie Records - 1975

  • Time: April 20 - 2:30:21 pm
  • Too Much Fun

    C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, “Man Smart, Woman Smarter”

    from Too Much Fun

    ALCD - 1995

  • Time: April 20 - 2:33:10 pm
  • Back On Track

    Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys, “Free Me”

    from Back On Track

    Lockdowne Records - 2014

  • Time: April 20 - 2:36:52 pm
  • Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, “Do it for the rest of my life”

    from Dopsie's Got It

    Sounds of New Orleans - 2014

  • Time: April 20 - 2:43:21 pm
  • Kreole Rock and Soul

    Sean Ardoin, “Kick Rocks”

    from Kreole Rock and Soul

    Zydekool Records - 2018

  • Time: April 20 - 2:50:10 pm
  • No Man's Land

    Yvette Landry, “Butterfly Kisses”

    from No Man's Land

    self - 2013

  • Time: April 20 - 2:52:07 pm
  • Josh & Claire Caffery, “Quand ils ont coupe´le vieux arbre de pin”

    from Travailler, C'est Trop Dur: The Lyrical Legacy of Caesar Vincent

    Swallow

  • Time: April 20 - 2:55:38 pm
  • Feufollet, “Moi et mon violon”

    from Tout Un Beau Soir

    self

    Louisiana Dance Hall    April 20th, 2021

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