On Friday August 16 Chubby Carrier with Sol Roots perform at The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C.
"Chubby Carrier is undeniably The World’s Premier Zydeco Showman” - Jambase.
"Sol Roots performs a blend of New Orleans funk, deep blues, greasy soul, and hypnotic rhythms"
Chubby Carrier is undeniably "The World's Premier Zydeco Showman." 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. ...
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On Friday August 16 Chubby Carrier with Sol Roots perform at The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C.
"Chubby Carrier is undeniably The World’s Premier Zydeco Showman” - Jambase.
"Sol Roots performs a blend of New Orleans funk, deep blues, greasy soul, and hypnotic rhythms"
Chubby Carrier is undeniably "The World's Premier Zydeco Showman." 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.
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band have recorded ten CDs over the past 22 years of Chubby's professional career. His band has 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 travels 150-175 days a year, taking his act to big festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz Festival, 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."
chubbycarrier.com​​
The Sol Roots band performs a mix of New Orleans funk, raw blues, energetic rock, deep grooves, and southern soul. Sol is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has toured with many roots, funk, and blues legends around the world as a part of Music Maker Revue.
The Sol Roots band has performed at many premier festivals and venues across the east coast US, and have shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Robert Randolph, Eric Lindell, Booker T Jones, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene and more.
Paying homage to the greats, and with a love of Universal Music as the guiding light, Sol steps out on a path with a powerful unique group of talented musicians.
Sol Roots is an official Home Grown Music Network artist and a "Next Generation" Music Maker Relief Foundation artist.
Sol Roots is also won awards for the 2019 "Best Blues Act/Group" (Wammies / The Musicianship).
"Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer" - Jambase
solrootsmusic.com​​
"The Hamilton is fast-becoming Washington, DC's new favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining. A uniquely eclectic experience located just steps from the White House, the Hamilton offers a creative menu of sushi, charcuterie, and seasonal & regional American fare featuring fresh local ingredients.
The Hamilton LIVE features a roster of emerging artists and award-winning musicians and groups from all over the world, including plenty of locally-grown talent.
Washington DC's premier listening room for music and entertainment is dedicated to celebrating the talent and passion of America's best artists. DC is a city where polish and
sophistication have been charmed by a bohemian spirit creating a new thriving artistic underground. The Hamilton LIVE provides local, national and international musicians the unique opportunity to entertain guests in the comfort of a superbly engineered listening space" –
Destination DC
thehamiltondc.com​​
Photo credits: Josh Brick Graphics, AP Photo / The Gleaner, Darrin Phegley, and Choice Photography
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