The Revelers
Get Ready
Independent
Every year, the Fais Do-Do stage brings the Zydeco sounds of Central and Western Louisiana to New Orleans. With legends like Buckwheat Zydeco and BeauSoleil often headlining the stage, it’s the perfect place to hear traditional Louisiana music. The Revelers' most recent release, Get Ready, blends the traditional Zydeco sounds of their Lafayette home with rock and indie rock, creating an album that sounds like the bizarre offspring of Buckwheat Zydeco and Tom Petty. On tracks like “Being Your Clown” and “In the Proof,” Daniel Coolik’s ballad-like, lovestruck lyrics somehow fit perfectly with the slow crooning of the accordion, set against an emotional organ progression. Of course, no Zydeco album would be complete without a couple of numbers in le français acadien, and the Revelers definitely don’t disappoint.
