Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys to Bring Their Cajun Flair to Caffe Lena’s Stage, July 12th

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Bringing their hot and spicy take on traditional Creole music to Caffe Lena on July 12th is Steve Piley And The Mamou Playboys. The venerated Grammy-nominated group will surely give their audiences a not-to-be-missed performance!

Get ready to kick up your heels and let the good times roll with Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys. Hailing from the heartland of Louisiana, this charismatic band will take you on a wild musical journey through the vibrant sounds of Cajun and Creole traditions. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys began 35 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 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.

When all that heart and all that skill focus on the revelry of a hot two-step, then turn on a dime and deliver an a cappella ballad, then play something that sounds like Howlin’ Wolf fell in love with a Creole girl, you’ve found the most Cajun music you can find in any one spot. A writer for the Sharp Theater in NJ once said: “When Cajuns go out on the weekend looking for a band that will recharge their pride and identity, they find it in Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys.”

TICKET INFORMATION:

Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 pm show. Tickets are $42.00 for general admission, $38.00 for members, and $21.00 for students and children. To get your tickets, please click here. Those wishing to catch the show via live stream may do so by purchasing access for $5.00. To purchase access to the live stream, please click here.