Music Monday: Let's Make it Funky

You know I'm a 70's funk fanatic.  If you listen to my music, you'll hear that vein running throughout. I love

The Ohio Players
George Clinton and P-Funk
The Gap Band
The Commodores
Earth, Wind, and Fire
KC and the Sunshine Band
James Brown

They are funky like a monkey!  They were the inspiration for "Let's Make it Funky", obviously.
Every time I'm driving to a show, I have my headset on listening to this type of music.  There's not much else to do at 3am on I-49.  So I listen, absorb, create.  I love funky riffs, and try to re-create that with an accordion.  Add in B3 or horns and a few vocal "Hoo" "Ha's" and you've arrived at my ideal flavor of music.  If you were following a trail of highly danceable music with complex grooves,  tight rhythmic hits, on the back beat, you would arrive at the hybrid "swamp-funky" music that is Chubby Carrier.
Here's our latest video with the lyrics that tell a story and that story is for you, my friend.  If you enjoy it, let us know by leaving a comment.  You can share it, too.

How would you describe our music?  In your opinion, what makes our band unique?

Freedom Friday: Who's the most important person to ensure a great show?

Who is the most important person to ensure that my shows go according to plan?
Is it the person that booked me?
Is it the sound guy?
Could it be the backbone of the band, the drummer and bass guitarist?
Is it the turnout of the crowd?
Is it the shredding guitar man or the high energy rub board player?
Who would you guess?
Wait for it.....Wait for it.....
This may come as a surprise, but it's my mechanic!  If my mechanic doesn't do his job, I can't do mine.  And with a van with as many miles as mine has, he has to be on top of his game.
I truly believe that the life of the engine is in the oil changes.  I baby my old van and she's been good to me.  I'm so glad that I have a trusted mechanic that is as dedicated to his job as I am mine.
Now, aren't you wondering how many miles my van actually has?  I've had out-of-town mechanics ask me if they were reading the the odometer correctly.
If you want to see for yourself, I made a little video for your viewing pleasure.

Things to do Thursday: Cafe Des Amis

This "Things to do Thursday" pairs food and music, hence the Zydeco Breakfast at Cafe Des Amis in Breaux Bridge, LA. Anytime we have out of town guests, we try to fit this in our schedule. A trip to Southwest Louisiana would not be complete without it!

Keep in mind, when you're viewing the above video, this is at 8 in the morning, every Saturday. People love to party and "pass a good time" in Acadiana.

Go here to visit Cafe Des Amis website and view their menu.

So in true Louisiana fashion, happy dancing and eating!

Freedom Friday

Are you ready for the weekend?  Chubby is heading to the Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs, OK, Friday and Saturday.  Then he'll finish up at Shady Gators at the Lake of the Ozarks, MO.  Here's the Zydeco Junkie Music Video to get your weekend jump started.

What are your plans for the weekend?

Tasty Tuesday: How to make a Fig Cake

Today is Tuesday, so it must mean FOOD!  Our first Tasty Tuesday...I'm so excited!  We put together a little video.  We hope you enjoy...

Here's the link to the recipe
Enjoy!