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http://www.myspace.com/themalfecteurs
One of Cajun Countrys most vibrant (but paradoxically most ignored) communities dominates the southern stretch of Louisianas longest highway, LA HWY 1. Houses and businesses straddle the road between the narrow banks of the Bayou Lafourche and brackish marsh, from Raceland to Grand Isle, where Louisianas coast eventually gives way to the Gulf of Mexico. Its a place where town names describe the areas distinctive terrain; La Rose, Golden Meadow, Cut Off. Down the bayou is a place where communities seem to blur into a single municipality with a shared main street. Its the physical and cultural landscape that produced swamp pop legend Joe Barry (Im a Fool to Care) and the Franco-country stylings of Vin Bruce, who performed at Hank William Srs wedding. Yet, Les Malfecteurs (The Outlaws) and their powerful brand of Cajun honky tonk are more than a simple product of their home parish. The group builds upon the legacy of Nathan Abshire while infusing the country music currents so prevalent in the Lafourche region. Following accordionist Ryan Brunets lead, Les Malfecteurs offer the promise of things to come. Their emotive bandleaders vocals, a driving rhythm section, and pining steel guitar are the very reason this band will be a powerful creative force not only in south Louisiana, but across the country. Ryan André Brasseaux Author of Cajun Breakdown (Oxford Press)

Band members:
Ryan Brunet, Blake Miller, Daniel Coolik, Tysman Charpentier, Phillippe Billeaudeax, Jay "Byrd" Miller,... Chaz Justice/lead guitar, stood in that night.