Le Winston Band is a one-of-a-kind Montreal based ensemble that blends its French-Canadian roots with Zydeco and Cajun music. Since 2012, due to a sound that is derived from both the rich musical traditions of Louisiana and their own identity as Montrealers, the group has been sharing their joie de vivre with audiences across North America and Europe.
In 2024 Le Winston WOWED crowds in the US during their debut “Bonjour Tour” of the “US de A”, so much so they’ve been asked to play virtually all major Cajun Zydeco flavored festivals in the North East including: Feb – Flurry Festival (Saratoga Springs NY); May – Swamp in the City (Red Hook ~ Brooklyn); June – Bayou Boogie Festival (Goshen CT); July – Great Blue Heron (Sherman NY) / Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (Oak Hill NY) / Camp Zydecow (Cherryfield ME). Wherever they perform, it’s love at first chord, love at first groove.
United by their shared passion for Zydeco music, the five musicians intermingle sassy compositions and their own take on well-known traditional songs from Quebec and Louisiana. The powerful sound of the diatonic accordion supported by a typical “modern zydeco” lineup, electrifies audiences and ensures a warm and festive atmosphere that is guaranteed to get you off your feet and dancing.
Le Winston Band is also known for their Mardi Gras celebration in Montreal. Since 2014, hundreds of people flock to this carnaval-like event that takes place as winter draws to a close. Every year, costumed fans and musicians alike join together for a wild night filled with food, animation, music and dancing.
Not only has Le Winston Band shared their music from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Victoria, British Columbia but they have also traveled to perform in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Czechia and the United States. As of today, the group has performed over 600 concerts.
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PRESENTED BY
Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network with Support from Lafayette Travel – www.lafayettetravel.com
LOCATION
Harmony House, 58 East Main St, Webster, NY 14580
DATE
Friday, May 16, 2025
TIME
7:00 PM – Doors open
7:15 PM – Zydeco dance lesson
8:00-11:00 PM – It’s show time!!!
TICKETS
Advance – $20
Day of Show – $25
$10 with student ID
Kids 14 and under are FREE!!
RCZN Members pay advance price at the door
ADVANCE TICKET OPTIONS
ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1260030618499
DIRECT from Bruce Handelman (no fees): call/text 585-727-4119
IN PERSON: Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave, Brighton NY 14618
RCZN MEMBERS: Pay advance price at door
MORE INFO
(585) 727-4119
EMAIL US
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CAJUN/ZYDECO DANCE COMMUNITY
- All are welcome. To dance. To watch. To chat. To laugh.
- In the “Social Dance” tradition, feel free to come solo, with friends, with your partner.
- All are encouraged to bring a dish/snack to pass for our Community Culinary Corner.
LE WINSTON BAND VIDEO PREVIEWS:
- Live – C’est pas ma faute:
- (France) – Joe Simien Special:
(France) – Pinegroove Blues:
- Lâche la patate (Official Video):
- Winston Express (Official Video):
- Zootown Zydeco (Official Video):
- Allons à Lafayette –
- Free Your Mind (Curley Taylor) at 443 Social:
Bruce Handelman
RCZN Event Catalyst
585-727-4119