Hey Hey Mardi Gras

Hey Hey Mardi Gras

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<"b0000645k52999"> About the Artist
BIG AL AND THE HEAVYWEIGHT’S FOLLOWERS ARE KNOWN AS "GUMBO HEADS" AND LIKE THE JAM BAND CULT FOLLOWING, ARE TRAVELING HUNDREDS OF MILES TO GET A STOMACH FULL OF THEIR GUMBO GROOVES. THE HEAVYWEIGHTS OFFER AN UNCONVENTIONAL PERFORMANCE, REFLECTING THE BAND’S INFLUENCES OF BLUES, JAZZ, ZYDECO AND ROCK. BUT MORE THAN ANYTHING, THEIR SHOWS ARE JUST PLAIN FUN! THEIR HISTORY INCLUDES BEING FOUNDED BY GOV’T MULE/ ALLMAN BROTHERS MEMBER, WARREN HAYNES. BIG AL AND WARREN MET AT A JAM SESSION AT THE BLUESBIRD CAFÉ IN NASHVILLE, TN. 11 YEARS AGO AND FORMED THE UNKNOWN BLUES BAND. THAT EVOVLED INTO BIG AL AND THE HEAVYWEIGHTS, WHICH GOT A BIG BREAK WHEN DAN AKROYD FEATURED ONE OF THE BAND’S SONGS, "HOUSE PARTY", ON THE HOUSE OF BLUES RADIO SHOW. THE BAND HAS SINCE APPEARED ON THE SHOW FOUR TIMES WITH EACH OF THEIR CD’S. THEY HAVE ALSO APPEARED THREE TIMES AS THE FEATURED MUSICAL GUEST ON CHEF EMERIL LAGASSEE’S "EMERIL LIVE" PERFORMING ON HIS PREMEIR SHOW OF THE SEASON, THE MARDI GRAS SHOW, AS WELL AS HIS CAJUN AND CREOLE COOKING SHOWS. THE BAND MAKES ABOUT 175-200 TOUR STOPS A YEAR. THIS IS A LATE NIGHT GUMBO PARTY THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS.

<"b0000645k54999"> Album Description
With strong Louisiana home-base elements, Big Al & the Heavyweights also combine Texan and Chicago features in their musical gumbo with Hey, Hey Mardi Gras. With twists of rock, R&B, Delta and Cajun music, Big Al and company lay down a heavy beat that is impossible to ignore.

Opening with the musically vivacious "Bound By Love" and grooving into "Wrestlin’ With the Blues," Big Al and the Heavyweights take charge with rockin’, blazin’ blues fit for a king. Showing much more a strong rock influence than any regional flavor, these blues cook with interesting percussion, dynamite guitar lines, and beefy arrangements that are top shelf.

With a little humor thrown in on cuts like "Eat More Crawfish" and lovelorn cuts like the shufflin’ "Where’s My Baby" and "Cheatin Blues," Big Al leads his crew through the paces with outstanding results. Blues don’t get any deeper than tunes like "Make It Rain" – a real stop/look and listener.

Born and raised in New Orleans, drummer/vocalist and bandleader Big Al (Albert J. Lauro, Jr.) is accompanied by his musical partner and co-writer Tim Wagoner, who contributes the earthy lead vocals and smart guitar action. It is the splendid slide guitar of Fred James that is heard on "Cajun Roux." The movin’ accordion sound is from Eddie Blakeley, who also contributes background vocals. What makes the CD so special is the band’s ability to infuse Cajun with blues and rock.

Hey, Hey Mardi Gras is the perfect record to be played LOUD at your next cookout. The mood’s exuberant and the groove never stops. Big Al & the Heavyweights deliver with knockout strength!

Hey Hey Mardi Gras, Music, Big Al & the Heavyweights, Blues, Pop, Serving up a tasteful platter of Louisiana blues and Cajun swamp music, Big Al and the boys will satisfy your desires.

Hey Hey Mardi Gras

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