GRAMMY SUBMISSIONS
Album Categories:
Regional Roots Music Album:
Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Fusion Band – Accordion Man
Song, Track and 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
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.
credits
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)
album notes
Corey Arceneaux is Accordion Man
Corey Arceneaux’s latest project, Accordion Man, perpetuates his family’s 90-year Creole musical tradition and celebrates his own four-decade relationship with the instrument.He began playing the accordion at age 11 and has since developed a distinctive, expressive style. Few match his ability to bring out the piano accordion’s emotional range, and his versatility makes him hard to categorize.Corey’s sons are part of this endeavor, and you can tell they were born into it. Raised under their father's guidance, their roots are unmistakably Creole, and they continue the family's legacy into its fifth generation. Skillfully balancing heritage with innovative perspectives, the album honors their African American Creole roots and emphasizes Corey’s unique style and storytelling through music. Influenced by Zydeco legends as well as the unique “Lafayette Zydeco” sound of his upbringing – the group’s work embodies a deep connection to Louisiana’s vibrant cultural rhythms. It’s rooted in tradition while advancing Zydeco music’s evolution.Family is central to Zydeco Fusion. Desmond Joseph, Corey’s eldest son, plays bass and produces; Tyler Arceneaux, the youngest, produces, drums, and plays scrubboard; Corey Arceneaux, Jr., the middle son, handles production in the control room.Corey Arceneaux’s global performances and award-winning radio show, “Hot Sauce Saturday,” exemplify his commitment to preserving and revitalizing Zydeco music and Creole culture. His innovative approach with Zydeco Fusion captures the dynamic spirit of the people of southwest Louisiana – past, present, and future.
- Written by Denni Cravins \ Corey Arceneaux - Graphics by Corey Arceneaux