Rockin Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters

Rockin Dopsie Jr. comes from a Zydeco legacy that goes back many generations.  His father (Sr.) had been a seminal figure in the genre until his death in 1993.  Immediately Dopsie Jr. stepped up to carry on that legacy. 

Not only has Jr. carried on the tradition, he has elevated the music and the band to new heights by bringing flocks of new fans.  He does so by taking the music and adding a stage presence that can only be compared to the one and only James Brown.  The flamboyant and energetic dancing is the reason why Jr. chose to play the washboard and not the accordion.  Although he was breaking tradition, he needed to be free to do what he pleased while entertaining the crowd. 

Don't miss your opportunity to see the man and his band in action.  Rockin Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters will be rockin the Northshore on Saturday January the 16th and you can purchase tickets here.

Here's the band at Jazzfest: