Pearson Lakes Art Center announces '09 season Aug 26, 2008
In addition to Marsalis, the Blues, Jazz and Zydeco page lists Grammy winner "Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience," along with "The Chicago Rhythm Kings," with soul singer Tad Robinson. The Performance Package includes the University of Iowa's "Dancers In Company," along with a yet-to-be announced program in conjunction with the University's Hancher Auditorium, Michael Antonello and John Moore's Christmas show. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Terrance Siemien brings Mardi Gras flair to Knowlton Riverfest Aug 16, 2008
KNOWLTON - Each August, along the banks of the scenic Delaware River, offers an array of eclectic musical talent from all over the globe as well as a chance to hear local musicians. This year, the three day event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will feature numerous acts on two stages, spanning every genre of music and traveling from all parts of the world, including Australia and England. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Attention folkies: It's your weekend, time for Philly Folk Fest Aug 15, 2008
Among the top attractions at this year's edition of the festival are Steve Earle, Allison Moorer, The Felice Brothers, Great Big Sea, Kathy Mattea, Compadres (Oscar Lopez and James Keelaghan), The Lee Boys, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Jake Shimabukuro, Kimya Dawson, Stephen Kellogg ixers, Espers, Terrance Simien, Hoots outh, David Massengill, The Refugees, Vinx, The Strangelings, Tempest, Trout Fishing in America and Ryan Montbleau ... Sunday Anthony daCosta Bill Vanaver Craig Bickhardt... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Dr. John's new album is his outlet for anger over Katrina Aug 4, 2008
Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson and Ani DiFranco contributed, along with a local posse that included singer Terrance Simien and horn-playing brothers James "12" Andrews and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. Composer Terence Blanchard played trumpet on Land Grab, and legendary swamp-pop pioneer Bobby Charles, who lost his home to Hurricane Rita, penned Promises, Promises and co-wrote five other songs. (USA Today -- Life)
Mountain blues 17th annual Pocono Blues Festival Jul 15, 2008
Mr. Cloeren is replacing him with Terrance Simien, a Grammy Award-winning Zydeco player. In addition to all the music, the festival will feature its usual eclectic mix of food, clothing and memorabilia vendors. (Scranton Times, PA)
Upcoming free concerts Jul 2, 2008
Well, how about "American Idol" finalist Bo Bice, blues guitar great Kenny Neal, children's music faves the Sippy Cups, folk-blues legend Odetta, disco divas Sister Sledge, the haunting pop of the Cowboy Junkies and Aimee Mann, zydeco soulman Terrance Simien and the thoroughly contemporary old-timey sound of the Horseflies. That's right, they're all coming to town in July, and they're all playing free concerts. (Albany Times Union)
Music at Summerfest Milwaukee WI Jun 27, 2008
Other stages feature Rusted Root, Phil Vassar, Music Soulchild, Anew Revolution, Sevendust, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Marcia Ball, The LoveMonkey's, Think Floyd, Flobots, SignalDrift, Pete Francis (of Dispatch) and David Seebach's Wonders of Magic. Saturday, June 28: John Mellencamp with Lucinda Williams will headline at the Marcus Amphitheater Main stage at 8:00 pm. (Suite101.com)
Hometown Flavor: Local bands are taking the stages at Summerfest, giving the music festival a taste of Racine Jun 19, 2008
William Terry, for example, will be playing bass with the Grammy Award-winning Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience (June 27) ... Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience (with Racine native William Terry): 5:30 p.m. at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage and Pavilion. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Jazz Fest: Get into that New Orleans groove at home May 2, 2008
Marcia Ball, Peace, Love & BBQ. Dr.John and Terrance Simien join the rocking singer/pianist on honky-tonk struts, party funk and soulful ballads. Tab Benoit, Night Train to Nashville. (USA Today -- Life)
Murrell brings back a Grammy Mar 5, 2008
Murrell received the prestigious award for mixing and co-producing the winning album by Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience. A native of New Iberia, Murrell, 53, has been in and out of the Teche Area for years, honing his craft. (New Iberia, LA)
Heels that help you to levitate Feb 16, 2008
This week, the Louisiana zydeco band Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience won the Grammy award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album for their album Live. Worldwide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Grammy win for Australian independent music label Feb 12, 2008
Zydeco legend Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience won the Grammy for Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album for 2007's Live. Worldwide at the 50th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles yesterday. (NEWS.com.au)
Grammys Good for Carrie Underwood Feb 12, 2008
Zydeco imp Terrance Simien and his Zydeco Experience reminded everyone of the importance of New Orleans. And blues pioneers Koko Taylor, Pinetop Perkins and Honeyboy Edwards brought the lesson home. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Tough acts to follow Feb 12, 2008
I share this with all the musicians in Louisiana, said singer-accordionist Terrance Simien after he and his band, The Zydeco Experience, won the first-ever Best Zydeco or Cajun Music album Grammy. George Varga: (619) 293-2253. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Terrance Simien rocks Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center Feb 11, 2008
JOHNSTOWN The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown was rocking on Thursday, as Terrance Simien took center stage. Simien was in the area to perform his Zydeco music at the center on Thursday night. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Absent Amy wins 5 Feb 11, 2008
Worldwide," Terrance Simien ydeco Experience.Reggae: "Mind Control," Stephen Marley.Traditional World Music Album: "African Spirit," Soweto Gospel Choir.Contemporary World Music Album: "Djin Djin," Angelique Kidjo.Polka Album: "Come Share the Wine," Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra.Gospel Performance: "Blessed y Favored," The Clark Sisters; "Never Gonna Break My Faith," Aretha Franklin J. Blige (Featuring The Harlem Boys Choir). (Tie.)Gospel Song: "Blessed y Favored," Karen Clark-Sheard, songwriter... (Florida Today)
Slide show | Fashion at the Grammys Feb 11, 2008
Zydeco Experience, from left, Terrance Simien, Danny Williams, Jose Alvarez, Keith Sonnier, Ralph Fontenot, Richard Traham, Taylor Guaristed are seen with the award for best Zydeco or Cajun music album for "Live! Worldwide" at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, in Los Angeles. MARK J. TERRILL/AP. (The Miami Herald)
Backstage bits Feb 11, 2008
Worldwide, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience; Best Reggae Album: Mind Control, Stephen Marley ... The pre-telecast program got underway with a lively set by Louisiana accordionist Terrance Simien in recognition of this years debut of the category for best zydeco or Cajun album. (USA Today -- Life)
Amy Winehouse grabs 5 Grammys, but Herbie Hancock takes top album Feb 11, 2008
Back Page - North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News - NCTimes. Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. (North County Times)
Kanye, Winehouse, Obama Win Early Grammys Feb 11, 2008
For the first time, a Grammy was handed out for best zydeco/cajun music album, which went to Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience for "Live! Worldwide." In addition, Simien performed at the pre-telecast ceremony. The Beastie Boys won best pop instrumental album for "The Mix-Up," while the Chemical Brothers' "We Are the Night" took home the best electronic/dance album Grammy and Slayer's "Final Six" was named best metal performance. (Billboard.com)
Backstage notes Feb 11, 2008
Backstage at the Grammys - Entertainment News, Grammy Awards, Media - Variety. Noms will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 22. (Variety)
Barack Obama wins Grammy Feb 11, 2008
One hundred Grammys were handed out in the two-hour, 45-minute "pre-tel ceremony," which was expanded to include performances by new artist nominee Ledisi, zydeco accordionist-singer Terrance Simien and Zydeco Experience and blues legends Honeyboy Edwards, Pinetop Perkins and Koko Taylor. The pre-tel was also streamed live on the Recording Academy's website grammy. (Variety)
Backstage at the Grammys Feb 11, 2008
Noms will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 22. Check back later to see how you did. (Variety)
Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban Among Grammy's Early Winners Feb 11, 2008
Worldwide, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience. Best Polka Album: Come Share the Wine, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Zydeco music featured at UPJ Jan 17, 2008
On Feb. 7, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience will take this Creole Louisiana musical style to a new level ... For the younger crowd a special performance of Terrance Simien s multicultural arts-in-education show, Creole for Kids, which is perfect for school children or groups, grades 6 through 8, will be held on 12:15 p.m. Feb. 7 at the performing arts center. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off Jan 17, 2008
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. 1-800-846-2787. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
50th annual Grammys nominees announced Dec 7, 2007
Worldwide (Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience). In the Latin Field, Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album has now been split into two categories. (KHOU.com, TX)
Grammy nominees with local connections Dec 7, 2007
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience. For a complete list of Grammy nominees, visit. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Paul Cebar: Tommorow Sound Now for Yes Music People Aug 15, 2007
The funky shuffle of "The Same Dog," driven in part by Cebar's piquant guitar figures and written with zydeco accordionist Terrance Simien, seems to bring together Memphis, the Crescent City, Elvis Costello, and the Band. "I Got Trouble" is more straightforward New Orleans, a tale of hapless woe that could have come from Jessie Hill, Earl King, or Lee Dorsey. (City Pages)
Jazz Fest gets joyous, jamming send-off May 7, 2007
As acts from A-listers John Legend and ZZ Top to homies Terrance Simien and Ellis Marsalis kept the amps pulsating, a vibe of such joy pervaded the grounds that you could almost remember a time when the word "hurricane" evoked Pat O'Brien's rum-spiked fruit cocktail instead of the deadly storm that savaged the city 20 months ago. MORE. (USA Today)
