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The  Red River Playboys is a collection of seasoned musicians with an average of 30 years playing experience in various genres. The Playboys is the brainchild of guitarist Michael "T-Mike" Long & accordionist Pat "Frenchy" Mason, both from Shreveport, Louisiana, who have been part of the Louisiana music scene since the early 70's and are experienced in the diverse musical heritage of Louisiana, including Cajun/Zydeco, Swamp Pop, R&B, Blues & Country. Seasoned in the rich Zydeco/Cajun flavor of Louisiana, the Playboys can create a progressive music style combining traditional and modern elements unique to both south and north Louisiana. Rounding out the the mix are veteran bassist, Larry "Gordeaux" Gordy, drummer Ron "Deaux" Whitaker, and Choya "Snap Bean" Crenshaw (Pat's cousin) on fiddle, and, our most recent addition, veteran keyboardist Bill Unverzagt, well known and respected in the Shreveport music scene for many years. From popular Louisiana music to our original tunes, the Playboys are the quintessential party band. You can order their CD "BIG RED" by requesting a copy when filling out the contact form. Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!! (Let the Good Times Roll) by choosing the Red River Playboys for your next event!! 
LOCATION:
Shreveport, Louisiana USA
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will road trip up to 400-500 miles (1 day's travel) from Shreveport & will fly anywhere you want to pay & send us.
PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA:
ARK-LA-TEX which includes south Arkansas, norh Louisiana down to Alexandria, and east to central Texas.
PRIMARY MUSIC CATEGORY:
Cajun/Zydeco Band
GENRE:
Blues, Cajun, Dance, French, Funk, R&B, Soul & Zydeco
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthdays, Casinos, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Parties, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Mardi Gras Events, Movie Soundtracks, Picnics, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Sessions, Soundtracks, Weddings - any event you can think of!!
PERFORMING SINCE:
2003
PAY RANGE:
Call or email us for a quote for your event!! Travel & lodging expenses are additional.
INFLUENCES:
Zachary Richard, Dr. John, Geno Delafose, Beausoleil, Beau Jocque, Rockin' Dopsie, Boozoo Chavis, Clifton Chenier, Leon Russell, Sonny Landreth, Marcia Ball, Fats Domino, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Allman Brothers, Swamp Pop, New Orleans Funk/Gumbo, etc.
GROUP MEMBERS:
Pat "Frenchy" Mason - Accordions/Guitars/Vocals
Michael "T-Mike" Long - Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Choya "Snap Bean" Crenshaw - Fiddle
Larry "Gordeaux" Gordy - Bass/Vocals
Ron "Deaux" Whitaker - Percussion/Vocals
Bill Unverzagt - Keyboards
SONG LIST SAMPLE:
* Chanky Chank - Zachary Richard
* Jambalaya - Hank Williams
* Cisco Kid - WAR
* Hot Tamale Baby - Buckwheat Zydeco
* Green River - CCR
* My Jolie - Traditional
* Corn Bread - Beau Jocque
* Evangeline Special - Steve Riley
* Lacassine Special - Iry LeJuene
* Back Door - D. L. Menard
* Paper in My Shoes - Boozoo Chavis
* Born on the Bayou - CCR
* Allons a Lafayette - Bois Jolie
* Green River - CCR
* You Keep a Knockin' - Louis Jordan
* Bad Moon Risin' - CCR
* My Tout Tout - Rockin' Sydney
* Who Stole the Hot Sauce - Chubby Carrier
* Gonna Take You Downtown - Beau Jocque
* Let's Go to the Zydeco - Red River Playboys
* Hot Tamale Baby - Clifton Chenier
* Route 66 - Buckwheat Zydeco
* Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones
* Cher Mignon - Beau Jocque
* Born on the Bayou - CCR
* Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
* Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham & The Pharos
* Cher Ici, Cher La Bas - Traditional
* Come Go with Me - Beau Jocque
* Bootleg - CCR
* Tombstone Shadow - CCR
The Red River Playboys record exclusively at:
Todd Kelley's "Pinerow Studio"
6068 N. State Line Road
Karnack, TX 75661
The Red River Playboys are brought to you by HADACOL "Better Than This !"
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