From Lafayette, Louisiana, bearing the zydeco music torch carried for decades by his world-renowned father, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. brings the hot and spicy sounds of the Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band to Glen Allen. A dynamic multi-instrumentalist and bandleader in his own right, Buckwheat Jr. has performed over 2500 shows worldwide, sharing the stage with legends like Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and Buddy Guy. He and his Grammy-winning band deliver a powerful fusion of zydeco, blues, and Louisiana roots that excites multi-generational audiences, keeping Louisiana’s traditions alive and ensuring that the joy, soul, and dance of zydeco continue to thrive for generations to come.
