Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys explained

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Louisiana, United States
Years Active:1988–present
Website:Mamouplayboys.com
Label:Rounder Records
Current Members:Steve Riley
David Greely
Sam Broussard
Burke Riley
Philippe Billeaudeaux
Past Members:Jimmy Domengeaux
David Greely
Peter Schwarz
Kevin Wimmer

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are an American Cajun band from southern Louisiana.[1] The band formed in 1988 and has since recorded 10 albums, nine of which are on Rounder Records.

The band includes Steve Riley (accordion, b. 1969), David Greely (fiddle), Sam Broussard (guitar), Burke Riley (drums/guitar) and Philippe Billeaudeaux (bass) and formerly Jimmy Domengeaux (guitar) before his death in 1999.[2] Kevin Wimmer (fiddle) joined the band in 2011. Riley is a native of Mamou, Louisiana and a cousin of the noted Cajun musician and accordion builder Marc Savoy.

History

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys started in 1988 by Steve Riley and David Greely. They have been very prolific with more than 10 CD's almost exclusively in Cajun French. Their style has grown from exclusively traditional music of Riley's mentors Dewey Balfa, Belton Richard, and Walter Mouton to a more personal style that still has a distinctively Cajun sound.

They released a 'Best of' compilation album in 2008, which featured some of their greatest hits.[3]

David Greely retired from the band due to hearing problems. His last performance was the 2011 Mardi Gras dance in Eunice, Louisiana.[4] In June of 2022 David Greely was back playing with the band.

Awards

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys have been nominated for two Grammy Awards in The Best Traditional Folk Album category, one Grammy nomination was for Trace of Time for Best Traditional Folk Album,[5] and the second was for Bon Rêve in 2004.[6]

Discography

Compilations

Steve Riley on others' recordings

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LSUE Website on Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. Lsue.edu. 2009-10-21.
  2. Web site: Elvis Pelvis Entry With Obituary. Elvispelvis.com. 2009-10-21.
  3. Web site: Katherine . Cole . Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys Release 'Best Of' Compilation . 24 June 2008 . Voanews.com . 2009-01-03.
  4. Web site: Cajun fiddler David Greely plays farewell concert during Mardi Gras 2011. Ron Thibodeaux. Nola.com. 7 March 2011 . 28 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Louisiana Music at the Grammy Awards - 1990 through 1999. Satchmo.com. 28 November 2021.
  6. Web site: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. Mamouplayboys.com. 28 November 2021.
  7. Nelligan . Tom . Christopher Shaw - Been to Town and Back Again . Dirty Linen . April 1, 1995 . 57 . 69.