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Formed in 1992 and rooted in the sounds of Southwest Louisiana music, the Zydeco
Zippers incorporate all the regional sounds including Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, R&B
and, following their individual talents add their own original songs and arrangements.
The result has taken them to the casinos of Las Vegas and the majesty of Zion
National Park with multiple stops along the way to enliven parties, weddings,
clubs and festivals.
Remaining true to traditional CAJUN music their melodies feature the fast fingering
of J.T. WHITNEY on the button CAJUN accordion (he designs and builds
them, too) and the authentic ring of the triangle by RALPH WHITNEY as
you experience the intrinsic melancholy heard in the "love lost" lyrics sung
in Cajun French. Guitarist, songwriter MICHAEL FREY depicts life's experiences
with a clever twist of lyrics and carries you off on a Louisiana adventure of
bayous, alligators, gumbo, waltzes, dance halls, voodoo and more!
Zydeco is largely the upbeat rhythms resulting from the fusion of blues, jazz,
traditional white Cajun music, R&B and urban soul. Here the frottoir, or
rubboard, replaces the triangle to sound out that tapping that lifts you to
your dancing feet. The perfect dance music for all ages.
Providing the syncopated beat to meld these unique sounds are the talented
JOHN HUXSOL on drums, and bassist GARY SANGENITTO, the band's
historian, whose knowledge of American roots music adds authority to the music.
Want to get through your housework--or a boring task--try their CD. Responses
to Cajun/Zydeco music include suggestions that this zippy music makes chores
evaporate while listening! Ya, you right!
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Band Members
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J T Whitney
Songwriter, accordionist, vocalist
Creates original Bayou style music. Builds accordions. |
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John Huxsol
Drummer, vocalist
Always happy in his role as the ‘Zippers‘
steady beatman.
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Gary Sangenitto
Bassist
American roots music expert and historian. |
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Michael Frey
Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Rooted in Louisiana as evidenced in his
original songs.
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Ralph Whitney
Percussionist (Rubboard & Triangle)
Father of the band leader, adds that authentic sound so
unique in this music. |
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Bronson Whitney
Trainee
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Order our ‘T’ shirt $15 includes tax and shipping.
Call: (805) 452-4163
401 Lambert Rd. Carpinteria, CA 93013
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