The Pine Leaf Boys, a remarkable band from southern Louisiana, play traditional Cajun and Creole music with new, unique arrangements.
The band features some of the finest players in the Cajun music scene. Accordion and fiddle player Wilson Savoy is the son of legends Marc and Ann Savoy, while master fiddler and superb singer Courtney Granger comes from the Balfa family lineage.
Bassist Thomas David was born and raised in Lafayette. He started playing drums professionally at age 8 alongside his father, Ken David, bassist with Jambalaya Cajun Band.
Discography
* La Musique (Arhoolie Records, 2006)
* Blues de Musicien (Arhoolie Records, 2007)
* Allons Boire Un Coup (Valcour, 2007)
* Homage Au Passe (Lionsgate Records, 2008)
* Live at 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2009)
* Back Home (Valcour Records, 2010)
* Pine Leaf Boys (Valcour Records, 2010)
* Live at Jazzfest 2012 (Munck Mix, 2012)
* Danser (139th Broadway, 2013)
* Live at Jazzfest 2014 (Munck Music, 2014)
* Live at Jazzfest 2016 (Munck Music, 2016)
Web site http://www.pineleafboys.com
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
