Preston Frank & Big Daddy Zydeco

 

wsg, Demijohn

featuring former members of Donna The Buffalo

$10 advance, $15 dos

 

Performers - Double Bill: · Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco (Headline Act) · Demijohn (opening act – Alt-Country, Honky Tonk / including former members of Donna the Buffalo - Jim Miller – Guitar; Jed Greenberg) · Big Daddy Zydeco and Demijohn are comprised of Jim Miller – Guitar; Jed Greenberg – Bass; Ryan Cady – Drums; Rosie Newton – Fiddle; Thomas Bryan Eaton – Guitar and Petal Steel Guitar Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco – Description Well just who is Big Daddy Zydeco? We all know he’s Preston Frank, one of the last of seasoned Creole style of accordion players and father of Keith Frank who is without a doubt one of the top young Zydeco performers in Louisiana today. But beyond Preston, Big Daddy Zydeco is a collaboration between Preston Frank and former members of Donna the Buffalo, a band deeply influenced by Preston – Jim Miller/guitar and Jed Greenberg/bass, who’ve played with Preston countless times over the years at festivals and on tour while with Donna the Buffalo. The late night / all night Zydeco Dance tent at the Grass Roots Festival is legendary for countless reasons. A piece of the legend flows from the lock in groove Preston held with Jim and Jed. When I told Preston about the possibility of this tour his eyes lit up with excitement. He knew the musical possibilities were rich. He was also excited by the unknown, by bringing together these musicians with such deep connection and letting it flow, Preston knew magical things are bound to happen. Be there for the excitement. Be there for the magic. Be there for Big Daddy Zydeco … Preston Frank. Demijohn - Opening the show will be Jim Miller’s alt-country, honky tonk band “Demijohn” video: http://vimeo.com/1393472 pics: http://folkins.net/grassroots/grassroots08/jim_miller_and_the_rough_gems/index.htm Big Daddy Zydeco and Demijohn are comprised of: · Jim Miller – Guitar - Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Tara Nevins, Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco, Rough Gems, Demijohn. · Jed Greenberg - Bass - Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Tara Nevins, Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco, Carol Elizabeth Jones, TurtleDuhks, Rough Gems, Demijohn. · Ryan Cady – Drums – Horse Flies, Boy with a Fish, Hubcap, Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco, Mary Lorson & Saint Low, Rough Gems, Demijohn. · Rosie Newton – Fiddle - Richie Stearns, Evil City String Band, The Pearly Snaps, Ferintosh (internationally touring Celtic band) · Thomas Bryan Eaton – Guitar and Petal Steel Guitar - Miss Tess, Yvette Landry, Donna the Buffalo, Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco, Kelley and the Cowboys, Yonder Mountain String Band, Basement Band, Your 33 Black Angels, The Breedings, Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwartz, Minerva Lions, Serena Jean, JP Harris and the Tough Choices, The Crooners, Vancans, Elephant Revival, Rachel Platten, Steve Waitt, and many, many more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Background on Preston Frank: Preston is one of the last of the older Creole style of accordion players. He makes real Creole music from the small rural community of Soileau, Louisiana and is an important force in preserving traditional Creole French music. He is the father of Keith Frank, one of the most popular young Zydeco artist of today in Louisiana. As Dirk Powell puts it: “When you hear Preston Frank singing “I was born in the country” in the song “Creole Man” you sense instantly that he embodies the best of what that statement means – an openness and generosity of spirit, an inseparable bond with his culture, a mix of humility and expressiveness that makes his music sparkle. His driving accordion licks grab you. His vocals growl. His rhythms get your blood pumping.” YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Preston Frank and Ed Poullard at Eagles Hall, Alameda CA June 2009 – Oh Mom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuMjXLdmuWM Preston Frank and Ed Poullard in Denver, Nov 2009 - ‘Born in the Country’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuAfjCGTSrA Preston Frank and Ed Poullard with Tara Nevins (scrub) and Jeb Puryear (guitar) of Donna the Buffalo - Hot Tamale Baby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nACZPm9vDnE Preston Frank with his uncle Carlton Frank (3 years before he passed) at Balfa Camp 2001 - Amede Two-Step http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTa0gN8NEuA Preston Frank w/ Donna The Buffalo at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqaoDVNyAjs Preston Frank Family Band "Zydeco Hee Haw" 10-6-06 Preston Frank and his Family Zydeco Band are joined by members of Donna the Buffalo to play a Boozoo Chavis song "Zydeco Hee haw" at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yCRXJXjPPw Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco @ Lilac Fest 2010 – Part 2 http://vimeo.com/12539677?ab