Corey Ledet takes chances. Over twelve years ago, he left his home in Houston for South Lousiana with only his accordion. Now he has traveled the world.
“To say that I literally started with absolutely nothing, I think I did pretty good by myself — no managers, no record companies, no booking agents, just me,” said Ledet, who turns 34 in August. “I moved down here with just my accordion and an ’88 Chevy Celebrity.
Today, he is the owner of accordions, equipment, two vehicles, a Grammy nomination, and six acres of land!
Corey is a member of the jam band, Soul Creole. He will have his last gig with his own zydeco band in March. Then, he takes some time off to take care of his health and his music.
Unfortunately he is diabetic and has severe allergies. In April hie will have surgery on nasal polyps and then begin a strong allergy treatment regimen along with diet and exercise.
During his time off, he plans to research new music and meet new musicians. He is considering a rerun to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette this fall as an instructor in the Traditional Music Program.
Coreys musical influences include Clifton Chenier Rockin’ Dopsie, Leon Sam, of The Sam Brothers Five, Buckwheat Zydeco, Beau Jocque, John Delafose, and Boozoo Chavi.
His recordings which are available on CD Baby and Itunes or b
3 Years y email:2 Late (2004, Goin’ Down to Louisiana (2006),
Don’t Shut Me Out (2007),
A Matter of Time (2009),
Do You Want More? (2010),
Nothin’ But The Best (2012),
Live at 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, (2013)
Destiny
His future performances include:
Breaux Bridge, LA, Cafe des Amis 03/28/15, 8:30am, 11:30AM
Opelousas, LA,Yambilee Building, 04/10/15, 6:30pm 9:00
Parks, LA, Cecile Rousseau Poche’ Memorial Park, 04/11/15
7:PM, 9:PM
Lafayette, LA, Vermilionville, 04/12/15, 1:PM, 4:PM
Biloxi, MS, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 04/17/15, TBD
Lafayette, LA, Parc International, 04/26/15, TBD
New Orleans, LA, Fair Grounds Racetrack, 05/02/15, TBD
Breaux Bridge, LA, Parc Hardy, 05/03/15, TBD
Shreveport, LA, Festival Plaza, 05/23/15, 5:45PM, 8:PM
Portland, OR, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 07/04/15, TBD
Portland, OR, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 07/05/15, TBD
Charlestown, RI, Ninigret Park, 09/04/15, TBD
Charlestown, RI, Ninigret Park, 09/05/15, TBD
For further information: coreyledetzydeco@gmail.com
