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Phil Underwood and the Zyderythmics



Milton Keynes, Bucks
United Kingdom

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Member Since4/13/2007
Band Websitewww.cajunmusic.co.uk
Band MembersPhil Underwood, Accordion, Vocals; Steve Hennings, Guitar, Vocals; Pete Hartley, Bass; Pat Levett, Drums; Seggie, Rubboard, Vocals; Regular deps: Sue Warren, Rubboard, Vocals; Andy Jones, multi-instrumentalist, vocals,
InfluencesMy Louisiana influences include Eddie LeJeune, Marc Savoy, Dirk Powell, Steve Riley, Bois Sec Ardoin, Amedee Ardoin, Chris Ardoin, Clifton Chenier, Geno Delafose, Beau Jocque, Chris Ardoin, Boozoo Chavis, Rosie Ledet. Other music influences include June Tabor, The Watersons, Johnny Connolly, Andy Cutting, Mary Black, Shania Twain, Led Zep, the Beatles, Wishbone Ash, Anna Neale. And many friends in traditional and world music music.
Sounds LikeMy accordion playing has been likened (by others) to a Cajun's. That's a tremendous compliment. In the last six years I have been trying to master Zydeco and Creole accordion styles through their old time roots in La La music. The Zyderythmics sound like - err - themselves. Kind of upbeat, funky, bluesy, reggae, ska, jazz influeneces. We put in the Louisiana grooves, with lots of our own Brit stuff. We can see folks dancing and grooving on the floor so it looks like it's working. Just recently I've teamed up with Yves Langlois (Cajunologie, Dindon Sauvage) and Pete Gazey (plays with Tim Edey) to form Colin and the Crawfish. We are going to do some eclectic Cajun, Creole, Jazz, French, English, Irish - whatever - based stuff. We had our first paid gig on 26th May 07 and we'll put them on the schedule as we get them. There's our first ever song - Bonsoir Moreau - in the songs section here, so please rate it and let us know what you think.
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Jul 4 2009 8:30P
Challes-les-Eaux Festival des Musiques Cadiennes Challes-les-Eaux, Savoie
Jul 6 2009 9:00P
Les Estivales du Chateau 2009 Aix les Bains Savoie
Jul 17 2009 12:00A
Weston Super Mare Country Music Festival Weston Super Mare, Southwest

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Phil's passionate performances of Cajun and Zydeco music have taken him all over Britain and to Europe, the Middle East and the US, especially Louisiana where he has appeared twice at the center of Cajun culture, the Liberty Theater and on the Mardi Gras stage in Eunice and Lafayette. His most notable current band is The Zyderythmics, a kickin’ five piece. The Zyderythmics’ philosophy is simple – play the best Louisiana style Blues and Zydeco to get as many people as possible up and dancing. White Hot dance grooves from the Creole Swamps, tuned for maximum heat, ultimate dance burnout. The rhythms just grab you by the shirt and haul you onto the floor. Their first CD – White Hot Zydeco – was awarded first place for Best Zydeco CD in the 2006 European Cajunweb Awards, coming in ahead of more than 20 other entries. Influenced by the Creole greats from Louisiana, Clifton Chenier, Geno Delafose, Rosie Ledet, Chris Ardoin and many others the Zyderythmics also bring English power and energy to their own new compositions. Every number is danceable, every song has got something to say. Phil even stood in for CJ Chenier with the Red Hot Louisiana Band at the world famous 100 Club, London, England. You'll believe a Brit can groove! Lately Phil has expanded his repertoire into Appalachian and other American folk genres, recently recording with Virginia artistes Bill and Pam Gurley on their new CD to be released in 2009.
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Accordion-Helin





Jun 11 2009 7:31 PM

Hello from Finland !
New model is out now...


Maria Staump





May 11 2009 11:51 PM

Hey Whats Up?

Check out my newest song High!!


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Salon Pernod





Mar 31 2009 4:06 PM

Ciao,

thank you for adding me.
Good stuff on your profile!
All the best wishes from germany

Salon Pernod

Dan Raza





Feb 13 2009 10:02 PM

You are a legend, Phil!
T-Richard & the Zydeco Stingrays





Jan 22 2009 3:02 PM

Nice to hear from ya, Phil! Keep on pullin' -- you're known as that "Zydeco Dude, Phil, From The U.K.
" over here! Your name keeps coming up often in the zydeco atmosphere! Love wut ya doin' man! ~T!
Bayou





Jan 6 2009 2:43 PM

Thanks for the add !
/Bayou
Roger Morand





Jan 4 2009 9:01 AM

emerson





Jan 1 2009 7:49 AM

happy new year
Zydeco Bon





Nov 30 2008 6:02 PM

Hello There!,
Just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your musical tastes, passion, styles and being part of your network. Stay cool & I hope you enjoy your holidays!
ZT
Sylvie Jamet, l'accordéonaute





Nov 23 2008 11:13 AM

Hey Phyl !

Very good is your music...

Sylvie Jamet
Blog Généraliste de Musique et d'Accordéon
Accordion and Music Blog
http://sylviejamet. over-blog. com
GigDoggy





Oct 7 2008 3:07 PM

This link is a blog for touring/gigging bands and music lovers alike:

http://www. gigdoggy. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.
Comes along with news on web technologies, recording gizmos as well as music industry trends and anecdotes.

Enjoy,

GigDoggy
Ch’ti Bayou





Sep 24 2008 7:20 AM

Thanks for the add et Bon Temps !
emerson





Sep 22 2008 6:43 PM

hello phil how u been an how is robby hope for the best when are u comming down im ready to jam
ROBIN HIRTE





Sep 22 2008 1:57 PM

HI Phil Underwood - NICE TO HAVE YOU IN MY SPACE
CHECK OUT MY FIRST BEATPORT RELEASE

THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND
BEST WISHES FROM GERMANY

ROBIN

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Zydecane





Jun 11 2008 9:24 PM

Nice to meet you phil!!! The festival was awesome!! Until we meet again!
Captain Storm





Apr 14 2008 12:43 PM

Hello Phil
Pleased to meet you
Bonsoir Moreau is fine, fine, fine!
Best regards
JM

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Zydeco Bon





Feb 22 2008 12:54 PM

I have not said hello in a while! Hope everything is going well, you are happy and staying on top of the game:) Drop by, sample a tune & say Hi. Keep playing those great tunes! You're very creative. Love to hear from ya!
ZT
Mattchat





Dec 12 2007 12:14 AM

lol have you seen these pics yet? im suprised her myspace didnt get deleted yet for posting pictures like that.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=125723
Zydeco Bon





Nov 5 2007 12:56 AM

Been a while since I dropped by to say Hi! :) Looks like you're doing well. You deserve it! Hope success continues for you. Stop by my site & say hello when you get the chance & play a song or two! Stay well & Keep doin' what you do!
ZT
Olav Bergflodt





Oct 11 2007 10:54 AM

Thanks a lot! Greetings from Norway - Olav the box-maker
Zydeco Bon





Jul 3 2007 4:21 PM

Just wanted to give you a shout and say that I hope everything is cool with you! Keep "Doin' what you're doin' " "Right Soon" and, if you have a minute, please check out my 4 new song samples from the up-coming "Texas Zydeco" CD coming out by this Fall.
ZT
Travis Matte and the Kingpins





Jun 19 2007 12:52 AM

Thx!
Glad you enjoy the band!
Come out n c us when u can!
Travis Matte
www.travismatte.com

Skip Edwards





May 29 2007 10:51 PM

Hey Phil! Thanks for the invite and the add. Your stuff sounds like the real deal to me...very cool.
And I love the Gabbanelli...I want one!
-Skip
Mattchat





May 27 2007 12:25 PM

thanks for the add

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T-Richard & the Zydeco Stingrays





May 24 2007 1:05 AM

Phil ~ Nicely done tunes.... I WANT MORE! (always leave 'em wantin' more! ha!) Good stuff, bro. Love the sound -- internal mic, sweet tone, nice originals. Keep on pullin'!
~T!
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