About me: Hi, this is Tee Don! I am a pure blooded Cajun, a double Landry, and I live in Sunset, LA, where I make Key of Z Rubboards in the tradition started by my daddy, Mr. Willie Landry, who made the first Zydeco Rubboard for Mr. Clifton Chenier!
As a musician playing the Zydeco Rubboard with Lynn August and the Hot August Knights, Zydeco Joe and the Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Band, and many others, I have travelled the World! My music is deeply rooted in both Zydeco & Cajun music.
My family hails originally from Leroy, LA, in Vermillion Parish, LA. I was Born in Port Arthur, Texas in 1957. We moved back to Lafayette when I was only three years old. My heritage and strong commitment to preserve a truly unique musical instrument results in the high quality production of my handmade " Key of Z" Rubboards.
Key of Z stainless steel, musical rubboards are in demand around the world. Many famous American Musicians play a Key of Z musical Rubboard in their bands, including C.J. Chenier (son of Clifton Chenier), Buckwheat Zydeco, Chubby Carrier, Zydeco Joe, Cyril Neville of the famous "Neville Brothers", Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top, David Peters drummer for "Gatemouth Brown", Richard Innes of "The Fabulous Thunderbirds", and Zydeco T Carrier of “MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies”, just to name a few.
The Frottoir, first made by my daddy is a true American Musical Instrument! I am proud to say two of my rubboards are in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. Enjoy playing one of these amazing instruments or simply enjoy the story of south Louisiana's truly unique, hand-crafted musical instrument: a Key of Z Rubboard, a piece of Zydeco Music History! Please visit my website @ Make your own custom scroller sign at Blipsy.com!
Who I'd like to meet: I would have liked to have met,Clifton & Clevland Chenier. I did meet Billy F.Gibbons,And Johnny Winter, Darrell Hall & John Oates, Sinbad,Elvin Bishop, Kim Wilson, Allen Wayne, GG Shinn,Zachary Richard,Mojo I guess I can't complain.
LOL, I have an itchy chin and a son making bad grades, but I also have a wonderful husband, 4 more wonderful kids making straight A's a great job (for now) and a sweet girl who makes us laugh daily!! :D
Thanks so much for the friendship. Maybe I'll see you at a show sometime!
Aug 16 2008 10:45 PM
It is nice to have you as a friend on here! Most entertainers don't take the time to comment to their fans. Thank you very much! It is truely appreciated! Charmane
Aug 16 2008 2:30 PM
G' morning! Welcome to the weekend!
Aug 12 2008 8:13 PM
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Aug 11 2008 6:05 PM
How is your day going? I hope that it is a good one!
I have listened to and danced to many of the bands you mentioned on your page. I love zydeco & cajun dance! Its an honor to meet somebody so steeped in the tradition! Thanks for the add! LaLaLovesMusic
