The Revelers

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Founding members of the Red Stick Ramblers and The Pine Leaf Boys - "unquestionably the two groups of the vanguard of the Louisiana culture renaissance" - joined to form this powerful supergroup, The Revelers. This vibrant Louisiana-based band, bringing the rich musical traditions of the region to life. Blending Cajun, zydeco, Swamp Pop and Americana seamlessly. The Revelers stand out as a group where every member contributes equally to the songwriting and vocals - a collaborative spirit drives their sound.

The Revelers have been bringing their party around the world for over a decade, and now they're adding a masterful voice to their celebrated line up, with the addition of fiddler/ singer, Kelli Jones!

With their Grammy-nominated legacy and reputation as innovators of Louisiana music, this ever-evolving supergroup continues to reinvent itself while staying true to their Cajun Country roots. 

The Revelers are:

• Kelli Jones / fiddle/ vocals (KC Jones/ Feufollet)
• Blake Miller / accordion
• Daniel Coolik / mandolin
• Dean Miller / sax (The Faux Paws)
• Trey Boudreaux / bass
• Glen Fields / drums

The genre of swamp pop may bear some explanation. Little-known outside of Louisiana (but still quite popular in the region) it’s a music that’s nearly confined to the archives of the 50’s and 60’s save for a handful of bands today. In short, swamp pop is Southwest Louisiana’s answer to the R&B and Rock ’n Roll that came out of New Orleans, Memphis and Detroit in the 50s. When that unstoppable sound reached Cajun and zydeco musicians, they caught the bug and played their own versions the only way they knew how - sometimes in French, and traded in their fiddles and accordions for horns and electric guitars. It’s a perfect example of how everything that comes from Acadiana is dripping with it’s own unique culture.

Equally at home on a festival main stage, a late night dance party, or a performing arts hall, the Revelers have taken their mission coast to coast in the U.S. and around the world from Ireland to Denmark, to their own Black Pot Festival in Lafayette. The Black Pot Festival is a celebration of the culture of food, music, and dance that’s still thriving in Acadiana, along with the Revelers’ ties to the wider roots music community. Attracting a who’s who of regional Louisiana dance bands along with folk, bluegrass, Tex-mex, gospel, songwriters, and old-time from across North America, it’s the annual culmination of the party that the band brings with them to every stage they play on.

“Groove bound and dance compelling…” – Dan Willging, OffBeat Magazine

“Jumps from the start…” – Herman Fuselier, The Advertiser

“A true Louisiana supergroup was born…” – Kelly McCartney, The Bluegrass Situation

The Rogue Folk Club is pleased to provide great Sponsorship Opportunities for all our shows. For a nominal cost, individuals or businesses can sponsor any of our shows and reap a number of benefits - free tickets, reserved table, recognition on literature, our web site and at the concerts. Find out more here, or simply contact our Sponsorship Director Morris Biddle at [email protected].