Crawdad Wranglers- zydeco,seachanties,fiddle

The Crawdad Wranglers are led by Ryan Thomson on fiddle and accordion. The band performs Cajun and Zydeco dance music of Louisiana, Tex-Mex, and original tunes including selections by Dewey Balfa, Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Hank Williams, John Fogerty, and D.L. Menard.

Ryan Thomson has studied and played informally with nationally known cajun master musicians such as Michael Doucet (Beausoleil), Dewey Balfa, Eddie Lejune, and Canray Fontenot. He recognizes the importance of preserving the traditions and roots of cajun music. He reflects this respect in his own playing while creating a highly danceable mix of traditional and modern styles.

Cajun and Zydeco music is a musical gumbo, blending many influences including French, black, Spanish, and early country music. The accordion and fiddle are the Crawdad's lead instruments, and the rhythm is strong, inviting, and irresistible to dancers. To cook up the Wranglers sound; you mix a helping hleping of rural "Cajun" folk music with a dash of blues, rock "n".

For more information, Contact Us

Lake Arthur Stomp
Diggi Diggi Lo