Beausoleil

Alligator Purse (Yep Roc)

Louisiana’s leading purveyors of Cajun music keep things interesting by stirring up blues (a reimagining of Dylan’s “Rollin’ & Tumblin,” “Rouler et Tourner”) and country (a rollicking take of Julie Miller’s “Little Darlin'”) into a jazzy stew that’s both uplifting and danceable. Fiddler and figurehead Michael Doucet and band are joined by Natalie Merchant, John Sebastian, Roswell Rudd, and Garth Hudson for one of Beausoleil’s best efforts in a 30-something-year career. (Friday, April 17, 9pm, Bluebonnet Stage.) ***.5

This article appears in April 17 • 2009.

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