Accordionist Joseph Carrier was live on Facebook on April 20, 2020 performing for The Virtual Concert Series for Healthier Air For All and WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans #HAFA #HealthierAirForAll #NOLAMusic #SupportMusicians.

Of all the causes that Carrier endorses, his urge for a smoke-free environment is a personal one. In May 2010, his father, Roy Carrier, died from lung cancer. Carrier, along with Lafayette musicians David Egan, Joey Richard, Carol Fran, among others, has become a vocal spokesman for the Let’s Be Totally Clear campaign. The Bayou Swamp Band front man has made several media appearances to show his support for smoke-free venues in Lafayette and around Louisiana and for individuals to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle.

His program was lively and fun. Joseph has a great reputation for turning any event into an instant party atmosphere. I recommend watching his future online performances. Joseph supports the idea of healthier air for all. During the online concert, Joseph said, “New Orleans has been smoke free for 5 years now. That is fantastic! WWOZ thank you for supporting music!. I thank you all for not smoking especially for musicians, dancers, and everybody!”

Born on July 1, 1967 in Churchpoint, Louisiana, Chubby is the third generation of zydeco artists with such famous relatives as Roy Carrier (father), Warren Carrier (grandfather), and cousins Bebe and Calvin Carrier who are presently considered legends in zydeco history. 

Chubby began his musical career at the age of 12 by playing drums with his father’s band. He began playing the accordion at the age of 15. By age 17, Chubby had begun to play with Terrance Siemien and toured the world for 2 1/2 years, before forming his own band in 1989. Cubby and his band have traveled all over the world, performing to audiences in all parts of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada. North Africa and Europe. Chubby and the band travel 150-175 days a year, taking his act to big festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz Fest, the Chicago Blues Fest. Summerfest (Milwaukee), Memphis in May, and several festivals in Europe. Chubby has also done guest appearances on recordings for Tab Benoit, 6Was9, and Jimmy Thackery. Ann Wilson of the group Heart encourages Chubby to “continue the great sound that you have. This sound will take you places.” 

His next live online concert is on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:PM.

If you would like to tip you are welcome to send any contributions to:
Venmo – Chubby Carrier or
PayPal e-mail chubbycarrier@cox.net