The Cajun Vagabonds play traditional Cajun and Zydeco music with an occasional rock, funk, or swing classic. The band generates the perfect mix of dance-oriented music for dances, festivals, parties, and other event where people want to enjoy a dance groove. High energy and spontaneity are distinctive features of a Cajun Vagabond performance.
The band began when two precocious ten-year old musician friends and one dad performed at a house party. In typical Cajun style, all the furniture was removed from the largest room in the house, the band found its groove, and the whole house rocked on its foundations as enthusiastic guests danced for hours. The band has continued to play regularly for events and celebrations where people get up and dance.
In following years, the young band continued mastering their instruments and exploring the sources of music they love. All members of the group are actively involved writing and performing music in several other bands but remain committed to keeping traditional Cajun and Zydeco dance music alive.
The Cajun Vagabonds released their second CD, "Vagabond Special," in the summer of 2011. This recording features fresh versions of Cajun and Zydeco classics and some surprising renditions of tunes not usually considered "French."
The band released their first CD under the name The Cajun Vagabonds in the summer of 2006. Titled “Grounded,” it features a mix of dance party songs from the Vagabonds’ traditional Cajun to their Zydeco and Rock grooves.
The Cajun Vagabonds currently include the following performers:
Dorian Gehring (fiddle, accordion, guitar, vocals)
Stewart Gehring (guitar, lap steel, vocals)
Eli Leki Albano (bass, vocals)
Leo Peña (drums)
Nancy Friesen (rubboard, triangle, vocals)
The band began when two precocious ten-year old musician friends and one dad performed at a house party. In typical Cajun style, all the furniture was removed from the largest room in the house, the band found its groove, and the whole house rocked on its foundations as enthusiastic guests danced for hours. The band has continued to play regularly for events and celebrations where people get up and dance.
In following years, the young band continued mastering their instruments and exploring the sources of music they love. All members of the group are actively involved writing and performing music in several other bands but remain committed to keeping traditional Cajun and Zydeco dance music alive.
The Cajun Vagabonds released their second CD, "Vagabond Special," in the summer of 2011. This recording features fresh versions of Cajun and Zydeco classics and some surprising renditions of tunes not usually considered "French."
The band released their first CD under the name The Cajun Vagabonds in the summer of 2006. Titled “Grounded,” it features a mix of dance party songs from the Vagabonds’ traditional Cajun to their Zydeco and Rock grooves.
The Cajun Vagabonds currently include the following performers:
Dorian Gehring (fiddle, accordion, guitar, vocals)
Stewart Gehring (guitar, lap steel, vocals)
Eli Leki Albano (bass, vocals)
Leo Peña (drums)
Nancy Friesen (rubboard, triangle, vocals)