Horace Trahan is one of SW Louisiana’s most revered Zydeco artists both for the depth of his lyrics and power of his performances. A native of Ossun, Louisiana, Horace is one of Zydeco’s most beloved performers and songwriters. His driving accordion, soulful voice, and unstoppable Louisiana groove have filled dance floors for decades. His high-energy performances, riveting Zydeco sound, and infectious spirit have made Horace a favorite among dancers throughout Louisiana and beyond.
If you’ve never experienced Horace Trahan, you’re in for something special. Horace has a rare gift for connecting with people. He doesn’t just play songs – he creates a shared experience, feeding off the energy of the crowd while inspiring everyone in the room to lose themselves in the rhythm, the joy, and the rich traditions of Louisiana Creole culture. Every show is filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, and the kind of musical chemistry that turns strangers into friends.
This past summer Upstate NY was graced to have Horace pass through and blow away audiences, both at the GrassRoots Festival in July followed by a “back by popular demand tour” in August when he returned to the area with shows in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, the Genesee and Hudson Valleys and the Catskill Mountains. Horace thrilled dancers with his soulful voice and deep Zydeco grooves and captured the hearts of all who intently listened to the depths of his authentic lyrics, his willingness to call out for justice and boldly speak truth to power, and his ability to get EVERYONE to laugh and sing along.
PREVIEW VIDEOS:
– NOLA Cajun Zydeco Fest 2025 – www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCVIzEVJ28k
– GrassRoots 2026 w/ Donna the Buffalo – www.youtube.com/watch?v=hndY6cR8SLs
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THE DEPTH OF HORACE TRAHAN – Horace’s impact reaches beyond the dance floor.
Horace has long been known for the authentic voice he brings to his lyrics. Many longtime Horace Trahan fans point to his self-released Keep Walking not simply because it’s filled with great dance music, but because it feels deeply personal. While the album has the infectious rhythms people expect from Horace, its greatest strength is that his songs come across as reflections on real life rather than manufactured lyrics. Listeners often feel that Horace is singing with them rather than at them.
Themes of Keep Walking resonate deeply with audiences: perseverance through hardship; hope without denying reality; strength through community; the power of faith and gratitude; value of joy as resilience; humbling respect for ordinary people; importance of speaking truth to power … as found in songs like: Funny Things Change, Sad But True, Guilty Till Proven Innocent, When Love Takes Over.
In recent years, Horace has become an outspoken voice for compassion, justice, inclusion, and democracy. Through his Facebook posts, music, and conversations with fans, Horace has spoken passionately against racism, authoritarianism, and policies of the current administration—including immigration enforcement practices that he believes have harmed families and communities. He has chosen to speak even when doing so has come with personal and professional costs, because he believes that silence in the face of injustice is not an option.
Horace reminds us that music can be more than entertainment—it can build community, celebrate our shared humanity, and inspire us to care for one another.
LINKS:
www.facebook.com/redemptiveprocess
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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, October 16
TIME
7:00 PM – Doors Open
7:15 PM – Zydeco Dance Lesson
8:00-11:00 PM – It’s show time!!!
TICKETS
Advance (thru 10/15) – $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 with NO FEES:
ONLINE (thru 10/15, NO FEES)): www.valleyticketing.com
IN PERSON: Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave, Brighton NY 14618
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.
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HORACE TRAHAN VIDEOS:
People Know How to Party –
Keep Walking –
Government’s Been Dirty Since Day One backed by Donna the Buffalo –