C.J. Chenier and Marcia Ball in Florida April 6

Saturday, April 6, 2024  •  7 p.m.
C.J. Chenier & Red Hot Louisiana Band and Marcia Ball
ArtsPark at Young Circle
1 North Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020

Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy this free concert from the giant lawn at the ArtsPark.
This double-bill includes C.J. Chenier & his Red Hot Louisiana Band, and Texas boogie woogie pianist Marcia Ball on Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m.

C.J. Chenier is one of the most talented purveyors of zydeco blues today (yes, zydeco music has deep roots in the blues.) He’s also the son of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier. C.J. used to play saxophone in his dad’s bands, but picked up the accordion along the way. He’s used that as his primary instrument after he took over the Red Hot Louisiana Band from his dad. C.J. is one of the best songwriters in the genre, and his songs are by no means all about hot sauce and crawfish. He’s a top-flight song writer, player and singer. In fact, C.J. possesses a deep, soulful voice that he uses to great effect in his music.

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Her rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. With each new release, her reputation as a profoundly soulful singer, a boundlessly talented pianist and a courageous, inventive songwriter continues to grow. Her love of the road has led to years of soul-satisfying performances at festivals, concert halls and clubs. The New York Times says, “Marcia Ball plays two-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse piano and sings in a husky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.” The Houston Chronicle wrote simply, “She’s as perfect as an artist can be.”