Search - Beau Jocque :: Gonna Take You Downtown

Finally, Louisianna music that's hotter than its food!

Basil O'Mallan (basil@ite.net) | Guam | 07/30/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you're looking for music that you can listen to while you sit back, drink some wine, and watch the sun set -- DON'T get this album. But if you're in the market for some contagious get-down foot-stomping sounds -- this is it. You simply cannot sit still while listening to this album. It makes you want to dance. My kids ages 7 to 17 were all dancing like fools in the living room, while I was doing the same in the kitchen. I don't know that much about the style of music, or even its history, I just know I like it and I strongly recommend it to everyone with a love for good gyrating boogie music."

Blues fan discovers Zydeco

Basil O'Mallan (basil@ite.net) | 06/12/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I recently saw this band perform the title track on the David Letterman show. I've never been to Loisianna, nor been a fan of funk, but this is contagious! The title track is THE music to liven up a party. I dare you to try and sit still through it. This is a must-have for my collection. Blues fans will be particularly interested in this artist."