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STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS
Steve Riley grew up in the prairie town of Mamou where French is spoken on the street, the national holiday is Mardi Gras, and a poor family is one without a fiddler or accordion player. American popular culture was stealing Mamous children away when Steve took up the accordion and became his hometowns favorite son. He plays a single-row diatonic instrument made by his cousin, famed accordionist Marc Savoy. At age 15, this young prodigy was noticed by Dewey Balfa, who invited Steve to join his band. Under Deweys guidance, he grew as a performer, learning hundreds of French songs and how to sing them in Balfas singular hurts-so-good style, and taking up the fiddle as well. He and David Greely later formed the Mamou Playboys, which rapidly gained prominence on the international folk scene without sacrificing the allegiance of Louisiana fans.
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LocationJohnny D's
17 Holland St.
Somerville, MA 02144
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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