2004

• He presents his first Creole for Kidz, mini-residency, in his home state for 9 Louisiana schools reaching 1500 students. Sponsored by presented by the City of New Iberia and Epiphany Day School.

2003

• Headlined a rare four island tour of Hawaii even presenting in the remote village of Hana.

• Toured Australia a 3rd time.

• Recognized by the Board of Education of Lafayette, LA for his exemplary work as a cultural ambassador for his Creole culture and his indigenous music with the creation of Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco.

• National promotion with House of Blues, Bruce Foods and the Louisiana State Office of Tourism.

• Official Louisiana Purchase national ad & cruise

• Week long Creole for Kidz artist residency in the Quad City area of Illinois-Iowa visiting 14 schools and reaching nearly 4000 people.

• The Lafayette Parish School Board adopts Creole for Kidz CD and 5 page study guide for all 50 school libraries.

2002

• Continued to tour exclusively at select festivals, art centers and outdoor concert series throughout
the country.

• Released Creole for Kids–and the History of Zydeco.

• The first zydeco artist to play the nationally syndicated Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, Louisville, KY.

• Elected to the Board of Governors of the Memphis Chapter of the National Recording Academy, aka The Grammy people. He is at the forefront of national initiative to have a new Zydeco and Cajun Music Grammy voting category established.

2001

• Featured on CNN Worldbeat as well as House of Blues Radio Hour w/ Dan Aykroyd.

• Featured on Mountain Stage w/BR549 and E-town, (radio shows) Boulder CO. w/ Joe Ely.

• Opened shows for Robert Cray in Australia.

• Recorded a song for a compilation of John Hiatt songs, "Rollin into Memphis"

• Released The Tribute Sessions.

• Toured with the Dave Matthews Band.

• E-town radio guest. (3rd visit) w/ Del McCoury Band.

2000

• Second corporate party for Computer Associates.

• More top shelf touring at some of the very best festivals, city events and theaters.

• Featured guest on the eclectic and prestigious World Café radio show.

• Awarded the Creole Heritage Male Vocalist of the Year.

• House of Blues Live webcast. Filmed for NHK, Japanese Network Television.

1999

• Released Positively Beadhead to more rave reviews.

1998

• Released 5 song EP, Jam the JazzFest as a tribute to one of his favorite festivals, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

• Continues playing exclusive festivals, theaters, and showcase clubs.

1997

• Had the distinct honor of performing at The Presidential Inaugural Ball where he was greeted with a handshake by the President and First Lady and then was joined on stage by Stevie Wonder who played harmonica on a zydeco song.

• Corporate party for Computer Associates ( world’s 2nd largest software company)

• Signed with Tone Cool Records

1996

• Opened for Phish at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.

• Still in demand for some of the largest festivals in the country as a headline artist.

• Toured the UK.

• More high profile touring and corporate gigs with Turner Broadcasting and Gateway Computers.

1995

• Featured as one of only 6 artist on VH-1 for their coverage of the New Orleans Jazz Fest.

• Played the famous Newport Folk Festival.

• Had a song in the movie Exit to Eden, starring Dan Akroyd and Dana Delaney.

• Second corporate party for Burton Snowboards.

• House of Blues Live syndicated radio show with Dan Akroyd.

1993

• Another critical success with the release of There’s Room For Us All, Rolling Stone gave it an unprecedented 3 STAR review.

• High profile European tour including North Sea Jazz Fest, Nice Jazz Fest and WOMAD.

• Performed live on CNBC cable, Live with Roger Rose.

• Corporate party for Burton Snowboards, as requested by owner and CEO, Jake Burton Carpenter

1992

• Feature performance on National PBS Television, The Lonesome Pine Special.

• Received The Big Easy Award for Best Zydeco Band.

• Fifth and final year with the Miller Band Network.

• MuchMusic appearance. (Canadian equivalent to VH-1.)

1991

• Toured with Robert Palmer.

• Fourth consecutive year with Miller Band Network fulfilling the required 250 dates.

• Performed with Paul Simon and played a private party for the legendary artist following the concert.

1990

• Released his debut record, Zydeco on the Bayou , (Restless/Capitol) which was a huge critical success.

• National TV commercial for Chevrolet.

• Performed on screen and on the soundtrack for Disney’s TV pilot “Blue Bayou”, starring Mario Van Peebles.

1989

• Continued with The Miller Band Network tour schedule of over 250 dates in the U.S and Canada.

• Performed at a private fundraiser hosted by Bianca Jagger at The Brooklyn Academy of Music.

1987

• Had the rare opportunity of doing a USIA (State Dept. sponsored) tour of North Africa.

• Joined the Miller Band Network and toured the US and Canada extensively logging over 250 dates.

• Performed at a fundraiser in L.A for Michael Dukakis and The Hollywood Women’s Committee, sharing the stage with Bette Midler, Jesse Jackson, Barbara Streisand and Chevy Chase.

1986

• Appeared on screen and on the soundtrack of the movie The Big Easy.

• Co-wrote movie love ballad“Closer to You” with actor Dennis Quaid .

• Toured with Los Lobos during the period when La Bamba was a hit song.

• First European tour including the Bern Jazz Fest, opening for Fats Domino and Sarah Vaughn.

• Billboard Magazine voted him one of the Top Ten Live Performance Acts of the year.

1985

• Showcased at the Lone Star Café in NYC on the eve of Live Aid. In the audience were Dylan, Mick Jagger,
Keith Richards and Paul Simon.

• Recorded a Clifton Chenier single, You Used to Call Me, with Paul Simon singing background vocals.

• First national tour of the U.S and Canada.

1984

• Played a 3-week showcase at The World’s Fair in New Orleans.

1981

• Formed the first incarnation of the Mallet Playboys and began playing regionally.