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Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Mamou, United States · Formed 1988

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys is a music group from Mamou, United States, active since 1988.

Biography

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are a Cajun band from southern Louisiana. The band was formed in 1988 by Steve Riley and David Greely, and has since recorded numerous albums, most released through Rounder Records.
Four of the albums have received a Grammy nomination: Trace of Time (Best Traditional Folk Album, 1994), Bon Rêve (Best Traditional Folk Album, 2004), Live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album, 2009) and Grand Isle (Best Regional Roots Album, 2012).
Line-up (2021):
Steve Riley - accordion, fiddle, vocals (1988- )
David Greely - fiddle, vocals (1988-2011, 2021- )
Sam Broussard - guitar (2001- )
Burke Riley - drums (2021- )
- bass (2021- )
Former members:
Jimmy Domengeaux - guitar (1995-1999)
Kevin Barzas - guitar
Peter Schwarz - bass, fiddle
Kevin Wimmer - fiddle (2011-2021)
Kevin Dugas - drums (1992-2021)
Brazos Huval - bass (2002-2021)

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