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PRESTON FRANK & BIG DADDY ZYDECO

"Oh, we gonna have a big party up in there!"

So promises Preston Frank of his Big Daddy Zydeco show at Elk Creek. Given the legendary intensity of the zydeco player's live shows, it's easy to believe him.

Well just who is Big Daddy Zydeco? We all know he's Preston Frank, one of the last of seasoned Creole style of accordion players and father of Keith Frank who is without a doubt one of the top young Zydeco performers in Louisiana today. But beyond Preston, Big Daddy Zydeco is a collaboration between Preston Frank and former members of Donna the Buffalo, a band deeply influenced by Preston, Jim Miller/guitar and Jed Greenberg/bass, who've played with Preston countless times over the years at festivals and on tour while with Donna the Buffalo. Joining BDZ will be fiddler phenom Rosie Newton and Ryan Cady on drums. The late night / all night Zydeco Dance tent at the Grass Roots Festival is legendary for countless reasons. A piece of the legend flows from the lock in groove Preston held with Jim and Jed. When I told Preston about the possibility of this tour his eyes lit up with excitement. He knew the musical possibilities were rich. He was also excited by the unknown, by bringing together these musicians with such deep connection and letting it flow, Preston knew magical things are bound to happen. Be there for the excitement. Be there for the magic. Be there for Big Daddy Zydeco Preston Frank.