For your Consideration

 

Accordion Man is more than just an album—it’s a living legacy, telling a story of family, heritage, and the enduring spirit of Louisiana music. 

Celebrating 40 years as a fourth-generation Creole accordionist, Corey Arceneaux marks a milestone with his first feature recording alongside all three of his sons, carrying nearly 90 years of family tradition into its fifth generation. Rooted in the heart of Louisiana Zydeco, Accordion Man pays tribute to past generations while opening a new chapter for the future. It’s more than music—it’s a cultural inheritance shared through family, community, and the unmistakable rhythm of a people whose story deserves to be heard worldwide. Corey’s mission has never been about chasing trends or straying from his roots—it’s about taking Zydeco to new places, sharing its rich heritage with fresh audiences, and growing its fan base across the globe. This project bridges Louisiana’s natural acoustic Zydeco tradition with modern production while passing the torch to the next generation of musicians. Corey and his sons come from the historic birthplace of Zydeco music in southwest Louisiana, where they grew up immersed in the culture. For them, this genre and culture is not just an acquired style, but a lifelong way of life that they have lived and breathed since childhood.

 

GRAMMY SUBMISSIONS

🎵 ALBUM CATEGORY

REGIONAL ROOTS MUSIC ALBUM

Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band

Accordion Man

🎶 SONG, TRACK & SINGLE CATEGORIES

AMERICAN ROOTS PERFORMANCE

Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band

Accordion Man

AMERICAN ROOTS SONG

Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band

Good Ole Days

SONG OF THE YEAR

Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band

When It Comes to You

🎚️ CRAFT CATEGORY

BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NON-CLASSICAL

Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band

Accordion Man

ENGINEERS
Justin Tocket • Corey Arceneaux • Chris Ardion • Marco Delmar • Cecil Green

MASTERING ENGINEER
Teyerance Devon Alfred

Key Track Highlights:  

"Accordion Man" is a lively Zydeco anthem that showcases Corey’s signature accordion style. This upbeat, autobiographical track turns up the energy as the title song, highlighting the band’s impressive performance skills and instantly creating a party vibe. Corey shares his Zydeco journey with lines like, “I’ve been doing my thing / Traveling all over making this box sing / Spreading my culture to everyone so that I can pass it on to my sons.” Featuring a spirited cultural call-and-response, “Eh Las Bas” in French, meaning “Hey You” in English.

 

"Good Ole Days" is a soulful, rootsy track that channels the album’s emotional core, built on a modern Zydeco groove that fuses tradition with fresh, contemporary production. If you’re from Louisiana and know Zydeco, it’ll feel like a shot of joie de vivre and a “good time” only a trip home can bring. If you’re not, you’ll still quickly catch on to what makes Louisiana and its people so unique and special.


 "When It Comes to You" is a standout love song showcases the soulful guitar of Joe "Cookie" Chavis, blending perfectly with Corey’s bluesy accordion style. Written as a heartfelt tribute to Corey’s wife Denni, it captures the essence of the “Lafayette style” of Zydeco they both grew up hearing on local radio.

 

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“I’ve always dreamed of recording a full album with my three sons, giving them the chance to experience the process from start to finish, just like I did back in 1991 with my first recording. I wanted it to feel different from modern sessions, where it’s rare to have everyone together in the studio. My vision was for all of us to show up, instruments in hand, just like in the “Good Ole Days.” We used modern production to complete the project, but the experience of making the "Accordion Man" album together was truly priceless. For nearly four decades, I’ve celebrated, advocated for, and promoted my culture through live performances, my global radio show, volunteer cultural work, and touring. This project holds special meaning for me, my family, and the entire roots music community. Helping push the genre forward so it can live on and win new fans every day is the true meaning of being a cultural ambassador, and it’s a role I cherish. ” - Corey Arceneaux

Musician Credits

- Corey Arceneaux: Lead vocals, accordion  
- Desmond Joseph Arceneaux (eldest son): Bass  
- Tyler Arceneaux (youngest son): Drums, percussion, scrubboard (frottoir)  
- Joe “Cookie” Chavis: Electric guitar (Grammy Winner)  
- Cecil Green: Keyboards (Multiple Grammy Nominee)  
- Erica Fox: Featured lead vocals (on "Louisiana Woman"), background vocals  
- Shane Bernard: Percussion (guest contributor on one track)  

Production & Recording Credits

- Corey Arceneaux – Producer / Recording Engineer  
- Corey (CJ) Arceneaux Jr. – Producer  
- Tyler Arceneaux – Producer  
- Desmond Joseph – Producer  
- Chris Ardoin – Mixing (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 8)  
- Justin Tocket – Recording Engineer / Mixing (Grammy Winner)
- TytanSoundLab – Mixing (Track 5)  
- Marco Delmar – Recording Engineer  
- TytanSoundLab – Mastering Engineer  

 GRAPHICS & ALBUM NOTES

 - Album Notes: Denni Cravins / Corey Arceneaux  
 - Graphics: Corey Arceneaux  
 - Front Cover Photo: Marquel Forbes  

SONGWRITERS

 - Corey Arceneaux [BMI] – Songwriter/Composer (All Songs)  
 - Cecil Green (BMI] – Composer (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)  
 - Denni Cravins [BMI] – Songwriter (8, 9)  
 - Jayme Romain [BMI] – Composer (5)  

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