Photo of Psycho Zydeco

Psycho Zydeco

Psycho Zydeco Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Blues / Jam Band / Other

    Location Sydney, NSW, AU

    Profile Views: 23574

    Last Login: 11/12/2009

    Member Since 1/5/2006

    Website http://www.zydeco.com.au

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Get On Board.. ..Out NOW!.. you can purchase the album through Only Blues Music.... .."Only Blues Music".. ....and.... .."JB Hi Fi"...... We have added the track "Surf Cowboy" to our media player, be sure to go and check it out!.... Artwork:.. ..Front/Back cover.. .. ..track listing:.... 1. Uncle Bud 2. Stay In Or Stay Out - Pass The Dutchie 3. Follow The Sun 4. Zydeco Nights 5. Cisko Kid 6. Franky 7. What's In That Bayou 8. Hot Rod 9 Surf Cowboy 10. Get On Board 11. Let The Good Times Roll 12. When I Woke Up This Morning 13. Oh Yea Yal 14. Stef's Boogie 15. Johnny Can't Dance 16. Pour Tout Quel Que'lin - Pretty Girl .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Album Launch.. The night went briliantly with Blicka opening up on acoustic with a few technical difficulties followed by The Brewster Brothers who were also launching their new album "Shadows Fall" (Ex angels members). Psycho Zydeco played two sets, the majority fro m the new album. The crowd loved it. The band would like to thank everyone who stayed to the very end, you guys made the night!.... Check out the photos in the slide show, with a feature of Mr Shamut from Louisianna and his belly dancer..... Psycho Zydeco was formed In 1991 when accordionist Stefan Sernek and guitarist Gregg Hatton discovered the Louisiana based styles of cajun and zydeco music. They assembled custom made instruments necessary for the zydeco sound, such as washboards and various triangles, and combined them with the 'Squeezebox' and R+B style guitar. Later joined by saxophonist Chris Wilson and drummer Gene Gill, the band started exploring the many permutations of zydeco and cajun. The group began performing In the Sydney area and slowly started to form a reputation as purveyors of a new and exciting foreign sound. ....The band released its debut CD, SwampBox, in 1995 and had by then began to make regular appearances at folk, jazz, and blues festivals throughout the eastern seaboard of Australia. Although Psycho Zydeco displayed a leaning towards the rhythm and blues style of Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat, and Rockin' Dopsie, the group has shown a desire to also perform the more folk and cajun styles complete with creole French lyrics and ringing giant triangle. Despite their fascination with these American styles, the band believe the Psycho Zydeco sound has an undeniably Australian quality that is their own..... In 1996 Psycho Zydeco received an Invitation to perform at the Edinburgh Jazz&Blues Festival, an extremely exciting prospect. After a great deal of organization and hard work a small tour of the UK was organized and embarked upon. A total of 17 shows were performed in 12 days in Edinburgh, London, and at the Brecon jazz Festival in Wales. The tour was proudly deemed by the band a financial and creative success. ....Energized and inspired from the tour the band began rehearsals to write their second album. It was the group's desire to spend more time on this new project than was possible when recording Swamp Box. Recording began in late April 1997 and three studios and three months later the CD was complete. The intention of this project was to fully explore the possibilities of cajun and zydeco based styles. The resulting recording Sell Your Soul (To Zydeco) thus delves into cajun style folk ('Barragoot', Bogged in the Bayou', Boozoo's Yea Yea'), blues ('Sweet Little Angel, 'Evening Train') and high energy zydeco grooves ('Amazon Annie','Hot Tamale', 'Don't Dance'). The album was completed just In time for the band to debut on their 27 date tour of the UK and Europe which took place during August 1997. This tour was enormously successful taking In the Edinburgh Fringe, jazz&Blues Festivals as well as a performance for the Internationally syndicated BBC Radio program "The Usual Suspects". Festival performances In Belgium, Wales and Lancashire England comprised the remainder of the tour. ....On returning to Australia the group then concentrated on the promotion of their new CD through media appearances and interstate touring. They were guests on Nine's 'Midday Show', as well as Triple J's 'World Music Show, while the Sell Your Soul Tour has taken in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. ..At the end of 2000 Psycho Zydeco proudly announced the release of their third full length CD, titled Zydeco Factory. The band was finally able to emerge from their factory studio where they had written, rehearsed and recorded the long awaited successor to the groups previous two albums. ....Zydeco Factory explores a wide range of rhythms and grooves and is a potent brew of Australian style blues tinged zydeco. From cajun instrumentals to steaming country grunge and rollicking zydeco funk, this album is an eclectic, spicy gumbo of all original songs. ....The Zydeco Factory Tour, supported by radio nationally on JJJ and the ABC, saw the band undertake an extensive tour of Australia. This included most major cities and many regional centres and featured concert performances sharing the bill with artists such as Paul Kelly and blues-meister Damon Davies. The band finished the 25 date tour with a rousing finale in front of thousands of fans onstage new years' eve at the Woodford Folk Festival bringing the year to a grand and well timed conclusion. ...... ....In the 13th June edition of The Drum Media.... Psycho Zydeco has recently released one of the finest home grown roots music albums of the past decade, which is worthy of an ARIA nomination. ..Get On Board.. is a 16 track romp through the world of traditional and contemporary Zydeco, interpreted in Psycho's own unique style. Theres a solid collection of originals, some classic covers from artists such as Terrence Simien and Clifton Chenier and some real contemporary grooves along the lines of Chris Ardoin. It's highly recomended and worthy of an ARIA going in the roots category.....By Pedro Manoy.... Purchase Psycho Zydeco's Current album "Get on Board" and their past albums through chaos music..... ..Chaos Music...... Please help support us on tripple J unearthed..... .. ....

  • Members

    .. ..Stefan Sernek: Accordion, Vocals...... .... ..Gregg Hatton: Guitar, Vocals, Triangle, Frottoir...... .... ..Chris Wilson: Saxophone, Vocals, Triangle, Frottoir...... .... ..Gareth (newest edition): Drums & Percussion...... ..Gene Gill (past drummer): Drums & Percussion.... ..Chris Mawer: Guest bass player. ..

  • Influences

    Zydeco: Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Boozoo Chavis, Beau Joque. ..Blues: Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Stevie Rayvaughn... Rock: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath.

  • Sounds Like

    ..Psycho Zydeco Albums.. Purchase Psycho Zydeco's Current album "Get on Board" and their past albums through:.... ..Chaos Music...... .."Only Blues Music".. and.... .."JB Hi Fi".. or.... ..Send a money order of $30 (per CD) to....Psycho Zydeco..5/118 Frederick ST..Ashfield..2131..Australia....Include information about what item you wish to purchase and the quantity. As well as your personal details... ..Albums available are..Swamp Box (1995)..Sell Your Soul (1997)..Zydeco Factory (2000) ......Ring Tone..If you want your own Psycho Zydeco ring tone, you can now purchase one through the broad beach festival. The track is "Hold on" and you can purchase it through the following link! ......"Hold On" ring tone..

Videos

00:00 | 0 plays | Jan 1 0001

You have no videos.

Comments

Post a comment...
10 of 79More

Bio:

..


Get On Board

Out NOW!

you can purchase the album through Only Blues Music

"Only Blues Music"

and

"JB Hi Fi"

We have added the track "Surf Cowboy" to our media player, be sure to go and check it out!

Artwork:
Front/Back cover

track listing:

1. Uncle Bud 2. Stay In Or Stay Out - Pass The Dutchie 3. Follow The Sun 4. Zydeco Nights 5. Cisko Kid 6. Franky 7. What's In That Bayou 8. Hot Rod 9 Surf Cowboy 10. Get On Board 11. Let The Good Times Roll 12. When I Woke Up This Morning 13. Oh Yea Yal 14. Stef's Boogie 15. Johnny Can't Dance 16. Pour Tout Quel Que'lin - Pretty Girl



Album Launch

The night went briliantly with Blicka opening up on acoustic with a few technical difficulties followed by The Brewster Brothers who were also launching their new album "Shadows Fall" (Ex angels members). Psycho Zydeco played two sets, the majority fro m the new album. The crowd loved it. The band would like to thank everyone who stayed to the very end, you guys made the night!

Check out the photos in the slide show, with a feature of Mr Shamut from Louisianna and his belly dancer.

Psycho Zydeco was formed In 1991 when accordionist Stefan Sernek and guitarist Gregg Hatton discovered the Louisiana based styles of cajun and zydeco music. They assembled custom made instruments necessary for the zydeco sound, such as washboards and various triangles, and combined them with the 'Squeezebox' and R+B style guitar. Later joined by saxophonist Chris Wilson and drummer Gene Gill, the band started exploring the many permutations of zydeco and cajun. The group began performing In the Sydney area and slowly started to form a reputation as purveyors of a new and exciting foreign sound.

The band released its debut CD, SwampBox, in 1995 and had by then began to make regular appearances at folk, jazz, and blues festivals throughout the eastern seaboard of Australia. Although Psycho Zydeco displayed a leaning towards the rhythm and blues style of Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat, and Rockin' Dopsie, the group has shown a desire to also perform the more folk and cajun styles complete with creole French lyrics and ringing giant triangle. Despite their fascination with these American styles, the band believe the Psycho Zydeco sound has an undeniably Australian quality that is their own.

In 1996 Psycho Zydeco received an Invitation to perform at the Edinburgh Jazz&Blues Festival, an extremely exciting prospect. After a great deal of organization and hard work a small tour of the UK was organized and embarked upon. A total of 17 shows were performed in 12 days in Edinburgh, London, and at the Brecon jazz Festival in Wales. The tour was proudly deemed by the band a financial and creative success.

Energized and inspired from the tour the band began rehearsals to write their second album. It was the group's desire to spend more time on this new project than was possible when recording Swamp Box. Recording began in late April 1997 and three studios and three months later the CD was complete. The intention of this project was to fully explore the possibilities of cajun and zydeco based styles. The resulting recording Sell Your Soul (To Zydeco) thus delves into cajun style folk ('Barragoot', Bogged in the Bayou', Boozoo's Yea Yea'), blues ('Sweet Little Angel, 'Evening Train') and high energy zydeco grooves ('Amazon Annie','Hot Tamale', 'Don't Dance'). The album was completed just In time for the band to debut on their 27 date tour of the UK and Europe which took place during August 1997. This tour was enormously successful taking In the Edinburgh Fringe, jazz&Blues Festivals as well as a performance for the Internationally syndicated BBC Radio program "The Usual Suspects". Festival performances In Belgium, Wales and Lancashire England comprised the remainder of the tour.

On returning to Australia the group then concentrated on the promotion of their new CD through media appearances and interstate touring. They were guests on Nine's 'Midday Show', as well as Triple J's 'World Music Show, while the Sell Your Soul Tour has taken in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.
At the end of 2000 Psycho Zydeco proudly announced the release of their third full length CD, titled Zydeco Factory. The band was finally able to emerge from their factory studio where they had written, rehearsed and recorded the long awaited successor to the groups previous two albums.

Zydeco Factory explores a wide range of rhythms and grooves and is a potent brew of Australian style blues tinged zydeco. From cajun instrumentals to steaming country grunge and rollicking zydeco funk, this album is an eclectic, spicy gumbo of all original songs.

The Zydeco Factory Tour, supported by radio nationally on JJJ and the ABC, saw the band undertake an extensive tour of Australia. This included most major cities and many regional centres and featured concert performances sharing the bill with artists such as Paul Kelly and blues-meister Damon Davies. The band finished the 25 date tour with a rousing finale in front of thousands of fans onstage new years' eve at the Woodford Folk Festival bringing the year to a grand and well timed conclusion.


In the 13th June edition of The Drum Media

Psycho Zydeco has recently released one of the finest home grown roots music albums of the past decade, which is worthy of an ARIA nomination. Get On Board is a 16 track romp through the world of traditional and contemporary Zydeco, interpreted in Psycho's own unique style. Theres a solid collection of originals, some classic covers from artists such as Terrence Simien and Clifton Chenier and some real contemporary grooves along the lines of Chris Ardoin. It's highly recomended and worthy of an ARIA going in the roots category.

By Pedro Manoy

Purchase Psycho Zydeco's Current album "Get on Board" and their past albums through chaos music.

Chaos Music

Please help support us on tripple J unearthed...
..

Member Since:

January 05, 2006

Members:

..
  • Stefan Sernek: Accordion, Vocals

    NCCES Home

  • Gregg Hatton: Guitar, Vocals, Triangle, Frottoir

    NCCES Home

  • Chris Wilson: Saxophone, Vocals, Triangle, Frottoir

    NCCES Home

  • Gareth (newest edition): Drums & Percussion

    NCCES Home
  • Gene Gill (past drummer): Drums & Percussion

  • Chris Mawer: Guest bass player. ..

    • Influences:

    Zydeco: Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Boozoo Chavis, Beau Joque.
    Blues: Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Stevie Rayvaughn.
    Rock: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath.

    Sounds Like:

    Psycho Zydeco Albums

    Purchase Psycho Zydeco's Current album "Get on Board" and their past albums through:

    Chaos Music

    "Only Blues Music" and

    "JB Hi Fi" or

    Send a money order of $30 (per CD) to
    Psycho Zydeco
    5/118 Frederick ST
    Ashfield
    2131
    Australia

    Include information about what item you wish to purchase and the quantity. As well as your personal details.

    Albums available are
    Swamp Box (1995)
    Sell Your Soul (1997)
    Zydeco Factory (2000)

    Ring Tone

    If you want your own Psycho Zydeco ring tone, you can now purchase one through the broad beach festival. The track is "Hold on" and you can purchase it through the following link!

    "Hold On" ring tone

    Login

    Forgot password?

    Need an account? Sign up