lineup
sons of legion
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Born from a chance encounter between two musicians from opposite coasts, Sons of Legion (SØL) is the embodiment of serendipity in sound. This dynamic duo chose to walk the same musical path, creating a unique blend that defies geographical boundaries and genre constraints.
At its core, Sons of Legion is a powerhouse of rock 'n' soul, seamlessly fusing the raw, unbridled energy of rock with the deep, emotive currents of blues and the timeless allure of soul. Their sound is a delicate balance of rugged grit and sophisticated class, evoking memories of rock's greatest legends while carving out a distinct identity all their own.
Known for their electrifying performances and thought-provoking lyrics, Sons of Legion has built a reputation that resonates far beyond their Nashville roots. Their music speaks to the heart and ignites the spirit, with tracks like "Brand New Day," "Power," and "Firestarter" serving as testaments to their songwriting prowess.
The band's impact extends well beyond the stage. With over 2 Million monthly listeners on Spotify, Sons of Legion has found its way into the mainstream consciousness. Their music has become the soundtrack to pivotal moments, featured on ESPN broadcasts, Dodge Ram commercials, Netflix productions, and NBC programming.
As Sons of Legion continues to evolve and push boundaries, they remain true to their ethos of authenticity and musical integrity. Each note, each lyric, each performance is a reflection of their journey - two paths converged, creating a musical force that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Kasey Tyndall
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Known for her hook-heavy convergence of rock & roll and country, a sound that perfectly echoes the rare balance of boldness and sensitivity that infuses all her output, North Carolina native Kasey Tyndall started playing guitar and writing her own songs as a little girl. The singer-songwriter got her big break after winning a radio contest to sing onstage with superstar Keith Urban.
She soon moved to Nashville and quickly began building momentum, scoring a major win when “Middle Man” (an autobiographical yet deeply resonant song) landed her a life-changing publishing deal.
She’s since gained acclaim for songs like “Jesus and Joan Jett” (featured on Spotify’s Country Rocks playlist since it premiered in early 2022), “Dirt Road to Hell” (a summer 2023 single that went viral on TikTok), and “Bad For Me” (a January 2024 release featured on SiriusXM’s “On The Horizon”).
While touring with the likes of Hank Williams Jr., Ashley McBryde, Ian Munsick, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jamey Johnson, Bailey Zimmerman, Ella Langley, and more, Tyndall has earned such accolades as being named to the 2023 class of CMT’s Next Women of Country and continually carved out her own distinct lane in the country-rock world.
Tyndall is now embarking on an all-new era with her self-titled debut label album on MNRK Music, expected early 2025. The result: a fearlessly personal body of work revealing a one-of-a-kind songwriter of extraordinary depth.
malentina
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Malentina, affectionately known as The Mambo Queen of the South, is a singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and producer from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Now based in Lafayette, Louisiana, she blends the bold glamour of old Hollywood with the rhythms of 70s Latin club music, burlesque flair, and the rich cultural tapestry of both her island roots and Southern surroundings. Her sultry sound fuses classic Latin music with contemporary references, creating a style that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. Beyond the stage, Malentina is also a film producer, blogger, and cultural advocate, using her voice and projects to champion the social value of the arts and amplify diverse stories. She is currently working on her debut self-titled album, Malentina—a vibrant introduction to her genre-bending world.
J & The Causeways
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New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways debut album, Motions, conjures a universal theme of togetherness and compassion — melodies and lyrics cultivated with a keen understanding of reaching one another through healing and transcendence.
Singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson leads with a soaring level of octave prowess and sonic range akin to that of other renowned soul acts like St. Paul & The Broken Bones or Brittany Howard.
Captured by famed musicians/producers Robert Mercurio and Ben Ellman (both members of NOLA cosmic funk outfit Galactic) at Studio in the Country and Esplanade Studios, Motions is a record soaked in the freewheelin’ ethos and sonic tones of a vibrant city that Anderson proudly calls home.
Rusty Metoyer
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Lake Charles native, Rusty Metoyer, is one of southwest Louisiana’s premier stars. Metoyer and his unique brand of Zydeco music have thrilled audiences from California to New York, in Holland and France, and every weekend from Houston to New Orleans. Rusty Metoyer was immersed in Creole music from a young age. Both of his grandfathers were Creole musicians. However, he didn’t pick up the accordion until the age of 14 after both grandfathers had passed away and he felt that someone needed to keep the tradition going in the family. In 2010, his senior year of high school, he formed the band Rusty Metoyer and The Zydeco Krush.
Metoyer and his band perform regularly in Louisiana and Texas for a wide variety of events, including festivals, night clubs, trail rides, corporate events, casinos, and private parties. What makes Metoyer’s music unique are the noticeable influences from many different genres such as funk, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, country, hip hop, and soul. Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush have released six albums: King of I-10 (2025), Comin' in Hot Vol. 2: Some Originals, Some Covers, All Bangerz (2024), Comin' in Hot Vol. 1: Live in Lake Charles (2024), Unlike Any Other (2022), In Due Time (2016) and Take My Hand (2013) and three singles: HYPE (2023), Riverbank (2019) and Hurricane Proof (2020). He is also a member of the creole super group known as Creole United, featuring seasoned creole musicians Andre Thierry, Sean Ardoin, Ed Poullard, and Lawrence Ardoin.
Metoyer is dedicated to preserving his Creole heritage and culture. In 2016, he was a recipient of the “Lasting Impression Award” by LA Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, from the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, at the National Tourism Week Awards Ceremony. He was also presented with the “Best New Artist Award” at the 5th Zydeco Music and Creole Heritage Awards Ceremony in March of 2017. The award was presented by the C.R.E.O.L.E. Inc (Cultural, Resourceful, Educational Opportunities, & Linguistic Enrichments, Inc) organization of Louisiana. Metoyer was most recently voted winner of American Press’ “People’s Choice of SWLA – Best local musician” (2021). And most recently nominated for "Best Zydeco Album" for OffBeat Magazine's Best of The Beat awards.
Rusty Metoyer and his band has performed at a variety of festivals including: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival (New Orleans, LA), Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou Cajun Zydeco Festival (Preston, Connecticut), ZydecoZity (Raamsdonksveer, Holand), and Nuits Cajun Festival (Saulieu, France). Metoyer continues to share his deeply rooted passion for Zydeco and Creole culture through his music and interviews.
Rusty’s music can be heard on all major digital streaming services - Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, and more. Rusty and his band are sure to have their audience dancing and passin’ a good time!
Dani lacour
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Growing up in Mossbluff, Louisiana, LaCour's parents knew she was given the gift of singing since a very young age. The singers' dad and her began karaoke-ing when she was just 12 years old. Living in New Jersey at the time, LaCour was too young to be playing shows, which led to signing her up for guitar lessons. After one day of guitar lessons, Dani decided to teach herself her favorite songs and from there, the rest is history. Dani LaCour began writing her own songs and material shortly after.
Beginning her professional solo career in 2015, Dani has been nonstop performing and traveling all across Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana. Originally playing only cover songs at acoustic shows, Dani is now playing her own originals at shows as well as having singles out on all music platforms.
In 2018, the female powerhouse won first place in the local competition for NashNext, based out of Nashville. The band performed her single ‘Red Wine’ and was voted to the next round that was held in Nahville, Tennessee. One year later, Dani auditioned for the hit tv show, American Idol, and went as far as to make it to the last round of Hollywood and the top 60. After performing and getting to know the fellow judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, the singer took a break to write more original music and do her best to exceed her goals. That same year, 2018, the country/rock singer began opening and sharing the stage with some very well-known influences of hers, such as Jaryd Lane, Dustin Sonnier, Trent Cowie, Bag of Donuts, Billie Jo Jones, LVVRS, ThreeThirtySeven, Casey Chesnutt and MORE!
In 2019, Dani was welcomed into a hard-rock band named, Oh Rhien. The band put out an album in 2021 called ‘Patterns’ out on all platforms. This project, to date, is one of the singers’ favorite projects!
Fast forward to 2022, the Lake Charles, Louisiana native had formed a band, playing the favorites of southern rock and country, the band was made up with some of the most talented musicians out of Lake Charles, La and surrounding areas.
2025 is here and Dani has been nominated for the Josie Music Awards in 3 different categories -based out of Nashville Tennessee.The mom of two, put out an acoustic EP with some of her most personal songs in the beginning of 2025 and now- JANUARY 24th, the band will release their FIRST ALBUM called “In My Rearview”.
The singer/songwriter travels nonstop for shows and co-writes to Nashville and Texas bi-weekly.
Dani has opened shows for Billie Jo Jones, Briana Adams, Trent Cowie, Wayne Toups, Dustin Sonnier, Bag of Donuts, Val Storey, Stoney LaRue and MORE.
When you bring Dani LaCour to your event, you will NOT be disappointed. She is the total package from stage presence to talent. The mom of 2 kids, has built up her career over the last 10 years with minimal help. From managing to booking to promotions, this powerhouse singer/songwriter is about to make waves in your area.
Dani continues to stay grounded and humbled with her quick wit and sense of humor. As a mother of 2, she is fighting to show her children that you can follow your dreams AND make a comfortable living doing so. She strives to give a fiery and entertaining show each time for her supporters!
Alphonse Ardoin
Eric Gales
As both an African-American left-handed guitarist of extraordinary ability and an expressive vocalist, it is natural for people to compare Eric to Hendrix. But Eric has developed a unique hybrid blues/rock sound that also draws upon influences as diverse as Albert King and Frank Gambale. A unique amalgam of styles, Eric Gales stands head and shoulders among other guitarists in his genre.
Grace Bowers & the hodge podge
Grace Bowers is an 18 year old, award-winning guitarist, songwriter and bandleader who is undisputedly on a meteoric rise with buzz reaching fever pitch around the independent release of her debut album, Wine On Venus. Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Wine On Venus garnered widespread acclaim, Forbes praised it as, “an infectious, joyous party” and Rolling Stone calling Bowers “Nashville’s new guitar hero.”
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys began thirty-five years ago with a reputation for excellence. Their stunningly clean and cohesive performance of Cajun French music from the backwaters of Southwest Louisiana propelled them into the world music limelight early on, and by their third release, Trace of Time, had garnered them a Grammy nomination in the worldwide field of traditional folk music, another in 2004 for Bon Reve, in 2009 for Live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and again in 2011 for their release, Grand Isle.
Kylie Frey
In today’s country, it’s not uncommon for artists to veer from one “lane” to another, adopting a new sound and style as trends change. But there’s a growing movement within the genre suffering no such identity crisis, and there you’ll find Kylie Frey.
Prior to being named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2024, Kylie was born and raised as country as it gets, she is a third-generation rodeo girl and Louisiana state goat- tying champion – and a rising star as genuine as her blue jeans. Sincere in her convictions and too real to dismiss, even for ardent country haters, her sound both typifies and transcends the genre. With her music she’s brings a timeless sense of authenticity back.
“I just wanna own my story so much it makes someone else own theirs,” says the Carnival Music singer- songwriter.
Hayden Helms Band
Born in Louisiana and now residing in Nashville, Hayden has been a working musician for the past ten years. With a sound combining elements from The Police, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters and Justin Timberlake, the goal is to create music with both integrity and authenticity.
Recently was on tour with artist Struggle Jennings touring with Jelly Roll on a 44 date sold out run playing for 25,000 people nightly.
Been on tours with Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Elle King, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf, Struggle Jennings, Ra, A Killer's Confession etc.
Played Red Rocks and MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Debut album Motive Behind the Move released in March of 2024
On 2023's Loudwire best rock covers of the year playing the solo on “Roots Bloody Roots” Originally by Sepultura and covered by A Killer's Confesstion.
Young Band Nation
Lake Charles Young Band Nation started as a summer camp held by two music educators. Marcus Johnson (owner of SWLA Music School) and Doug Gay (owner of Baton Rouge Music Studios) are both professional performers and educators with degrees in Music Education. Marcus started his business SWLA Music School which provides music lessons in Lake Charles in 2012. Together, Doug and Marcus have expanded Doug's Young Band Nation Program in Baton Rouge to Lake Charles where the program is housed and operated within SWLA Music School and run by Marcus. LCYBN currently has 15 students in 3 bands that perform all over the Lake Area each semester.
