July 11 (Sat) – Syracuse International Jazz Fest, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Rd, Lafayette, NY 13084.  5:30pm – Nathan Williams Sr & the Zydeco Cha Cha’s (Lafayette LA) //

9pm – another Louisiana gift – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (NOLA)

• Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas deliver an electrifying blend of traditional Creole zydeco and contemporary energy, driven by Williams’ masterful accordion playing and soulful vocals. Their tight rhythm section lays down irresistible, dance-ready grooves while the band’s chemistry creates a live show that feels both deeply rooted and fresh. What really sets them apart is their ability to honor zydeco’s heritage while injecting it with a modern, high-energy spirit that keeps audiences moving from start to finish.