Les Contes De Galerie (Stories on the Porch) Roddie Romero

1111 Saint John Street,Lafayette LA 70501

21 May, 2022

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Les Contes De Galerie happens monthly at Johnson's which combines music,food and stories about both. 5P-9P show starts @6.45P-food included "Food is one part of the experience. And it has to be somewhere between 50 to 60 percent of the dining experience. But the rest counts as well: The mood, the atmosphere, the music, the feeling, the design, the harmony between what you have on the plate and what surrounds the plate. - Author: Alain Ducasse" Join us for a special night with Roddie Romero on Saturday May 21st. When we started this event, we wanted to create a special environment that captured the artists music, stories about their music and associations with food and culture and how it has influenced their music. Roddie, in summation, exudes all of these qualities and is a perfect representation of what were trying to create with our music series. Saturday Roddie will play a few songs, talk about his songs, share his relationships with them and share stories of his favorite childhood food memories which Chefs C.J Pothier and Greg Walls will recreate (price includes food). It's a night not to be missed! Doors open @ 6:00 PM. Show starts @ 6:45 PM BIO RODDIE ROMERO Without a doubt Roddie Romero is considered one of America's most talented musicians. Roddie's career path has catapulted his extraordinary musical capabilities into the annals of Louisiana music history. Roddie's musical mastery and tastes are exemplified by his unique South Louisiana sound, which blends his soulful vocals with legendary skill on the slide guitar and accordion. Already a music veteran, Roddie's talent emerged when he was just a young boy growing up in the heart of Cajun/Zydeco culture. He was surrounded by great food, a close family, a rich heritage, and of course the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music that are indigenous to Southwest Louisiana. When he was nine, his grandfather, who periodically played at family gatherings, introduced him to the accordion. Roddie displayed a natural talent for the instrument, breaking onto the local scene not only as a child prodigy, but as a bonafide star, delivering his early brand of contemporary Cajun/Zydeco music. By the time he graduated from high school, Roddie had already established an impressive resume'. He recorded three albums (one of which shot to #1 in the Netherlands), toured the U.S. and Canada three times, appeared at the most prestigious of festivals and even changed the Louisiana law books! He gained popularity - and generated controversy - as an underage musician playing in Louisiana juke joints. The Roddie Romero Bill, passed into law by the Louisiana legislature, gives underage performers the right to perform in a bar while accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. After turning 21, Roddie toured North America and burst onto the Canadian music scene, spreading his trademark "South Louisiana Boogie" from Nova Scotia to the West Coast. Then this innovative artist took a break from heavy touring to follow a path of musical exploration, further expanding his musical tastes and talents. He delved into aspects of music he really enjoyed, teaming up with the Hub City All-Stars. Their collaborations are a seamless blend of diverse, yet complementary influences, culminating in truly original material. Roddie Romero is taking the stage, once again delivering to audiences what he does best - heartfelt vocals and supreme musicianship, Roddie Romero-style.