BOBBY WAYNE HILTON

Born on July 29, 1953 to Ellen and John T. Hilton Jr., Bobby has 1 brother named Johnny. He was raised in Gretna

and attended St. Joseph, Shirley Johnson and George Cox Elementary schools and West Jefferson High School.

He has been playing drums for the past 25 years, primarily with "Jake & The Nifty Fifties" and occasionally with

Wayne Foret.

He's played many a Westbank venue as, The Old Scorpio, Old Fireman's Hall, Junkyard, Moulin Rouge, Keyhole,

many private parties, dances, weddings at various VFW, Lions Club & KC Halls, for Westbank Golden Age groups

and Boomtown, Treasure Chest, IP and Hollywood Casinos.

Bobby had 1 child Jason Paul Hilton, deceased, and has 1 granddaughter Romero. He retired from Avondale

Shipyards and he and his wife Sandy reside in Westwego, Louisiana

Carl is the son of Louis and Lucille Soudelier and was born on July 2, 1953. He has 4 brothers and sisters; Richard,

Corinne, Susan and Joe.

Raised in Houma, Carl graduated from Terrebonne High School and then attended United Electronic Institute in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

Carl has been playing guitar for over 40 years. He has played with

"The Elgin Street Bridge Band" whose members were Carl, Phillip Cheramie, Bozo Jarreau and Daniel Barrios. "The

Bayou Kings" with Phillip Cheramie, Bozo Jarreau, Lanny Boudreaux, Lloyd Toups, Kenneth Cheramie and Kevin

Anselmi. He's also played with, "The Gary T Band" and is presently playing with Waylon Thibodaux and "Party of 2"

which consists of Carl and Phillip Cheramie. Carl has had the pleasure of performing with Johnny Pennison, Jerry

Adams, Carl Dufrene, Sr., Ebdon Barrios, Emmett Boudreaux, Mike Cuneo and Ronnie Plaisance who owns Upstairs

Studios where Carl has done some session recordings.

Along with playing for many carnival clubs, private parties, and festivals throughout Louisiana and Mississippi, Carl

has performed at Mr. B's in Lockport, Diamond Horseshoe & The Silverado in Thibodaux, Jackson's, PI's Fed Pond,

Destiny's Bar, and TK'S in Golden Meadow.

Also, The Hilton Hotel and The Landmark in New Orleans and The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Carl has been married to the former Gail Griffin for the past 30 years and live in Golden Meadow. They have raised 4

children and have 2 granddaughters. He works for National Oilwell Varco as an electrical manager for the past 25

years

Chispa, as we all know him, was born on December 23, 1946, the oldest of

8 children of Leo W. and Ida Harvey Rousselle. He always wanted to play trumpet but money was tight. His father

was able to purchase a trumpet from the insurance company he worked for and thus began Chispa's musical career.

At the age of 16, while in high school, he joined, "The Nobles". Later while

attending Loyola Music School, he joined,

"The Corvettes". After college, Chispa

went on the road with "Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders", playing in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, New York, Miami,

Milwaukee, Chicago and San Francisco. In 1971, Chispa came back home and got involved with Allen Toussaint as a

staff musician. At the same time he was playing on Bourbon Street at the Ivanhoe with, "The Jackson Brewing Co."

which is where he met up with Billy Fayard who needed a trumpet player for his band, "The Levee Board" at his West

bank club, The Round Table and later at The Celebrity Club. Thus began his many many years of performing on the

West bank with such musicians as Ronnie Boudreaux, Barry Rodrigue Hector Nieves, Mark Bergeron, Janet Lynn,

Greg Villafranco, Judy & Sheena Anderson, Danny Hebert, Jerry Rousselle, Jules Albarado, Rod Schouest, Brett

Thomassie and C.J. Cheramie just to name a few.

Chispa played numerous weddings at the Davy Crockett hall and VFW in Gretna and with Eddie Powers at the

Immaculate Conception CYOteenage dances. He played at the Tahiti Club with Hector Neives and "The Ravin'

Mads", at the Suburban and The Fat Cat with Bobby Lonero, at Down The Hatch with Danny Hebert and at

Boomtown with "The Alley Cats", "Oak Alley", "Fleur De Lis ",

"Flite" and "Burgundy".

Chispa had the privilege of performing with outstanding local and internationally known clarinetist, Pete Fountain.

While subbing at the Blue Room, he backed up such stars as Ella Fitzgerald, Lou Rawls, Frankie Laine, Milton Berle,

and Gary Puckett. Additionally, he performed and recorded with,

"Harry Morel Society Band", "Rene Loupre Society Orchestra", "Jubilation",

"Ronnie Cole Trio", "Al Belletto Big Band", "Luther Kent and Trick Bag", "The Ivory Stars". In 1999, Chispa was

inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame with, "The Nobles" and in 2002 with "Bobby Lonero". His longest tenure has

been with the, "Pat Barberot Orchestra" playing every Sunday at the Jefferson Orleans North for the past 33 years.

He continues to play trumpet in his spare time while holding down a full-

time job as a Senior Piping Checker and Designer.

Chispa has been married to the former Susie Hegeman for the past 45

years. The couple has 3 children, Suzanne, Stephanie and Danny and 6 grandchildren. The couple presently reside

in Bush, Louisiana

On August 24, 1956, David Adams was born to Angelina and Edmond "Rock" Adams. He was raised in Algiers along

with his two brothers, Douglas and Darrin and two sisters, Donna and Denise. He attended St. Andrew the Apostle,

Karr Jr. High, graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in 1974 and attended Nicholls State University.

David has been a drummer for 46 years. He played with Billy Luft's band at the Wego Inn On the Hill, with the "Lower

Coast Band", the "Big Easy Players", the "Bad Dog Blues Band", "Orleans", "1966", and his longest tenure, over 15

years, with the band "Riverside".

Along with playing many venues in Fat City and in Metairie at Mo's Chalet and the Treasure Chest Casino, he

performed many a Westbank locations with the band "Riverside" who primarily played for private functions. The band

played for numerous weddings, anniversary, birthday parties and club dances at the Davy Crocket Hall, VFW,

American Legion, Lions and KC Halls across the Westbank. Also, for many school fairs and festivals such as the

Gumbo Festival; retirement and nursing homes for the elderly and for the Westbank Wild Game Dinners for Judge

Molaison. They also provided the entertainment for all of the Westbank parades during Mardi Gras, like Alla, Aladdin,

Choctaw, Grela, King Arthur and Poseidon.

David retired from the United States District Court in New Orleans after 27 years. David raised one son, Christopher

David who passed away in 2010. He is presently married to his wife of 25 years the former Sandra Burke and the

couple now reside in Metairie, Louisiana

Del as we know him, was born on July 17, 1941 to Simonette Joseph and

Heloise Landry Picheloup. He was raised in New Iberia, along with his two brothers Simonette Jr. and Michael

(deceased) and attended New Iberia High School.

At the age of sixteen, Del began playing piano and singing and performed

with bands, "Lloyd Peltier & the Rhythm Masters", "Paul Ronsonet & the Jumping Jacks", "Alan & the Spinners" and

Nel Nelson & the Chordettes".

Del has been a musician for 34 years. In 1964, he moved to Avondale and worked at Arnaud's Lounge for about a

year. Then he worked for Buddy Talamo at the Far East for about 3 years. He then worked with Jerry Chaisson at the

601 Club in Algiers for a year. He then moved back to Marrero to play for Buddy Talamo again at My Father's

Junkyard, along with Mike Stansbury on sax and Keith McKay on drums which lasted several years. He played

several other jobs with Mike Stansbury, Wayne Chance and Kathy Savoie. He then went back to My Father's

Junkyard for a while but later retired from playing music in 1991.

He retired from Avondale Shipyards in 2008 after 44 years of service. Del has 4 children and recently lost his second

wife, Dorothy of 38 years, in July of

2013. He now resides in Poplarville, Mississippi

Born on January 22, 1950, to Wilbert J. Sr. and Williana Cuneo Foret, in Houma, Dennis Foret has resided in Houma

ever since. He has 3 sisters, Betty, Patricia and Annette and 3 brothers, Luby, Wilbert Jr. and Raymond. Dennis

attended Honduras Elementary, Oaklawn Jr. High and South Terrebonne High Schools.

Dennis has been playing in bands for 48 years. He plays guitar, drums, bass and some piano. Some of the bands

he's performed with are: "Kenny Moore Band", "The Bayou Boys",

"Driftwood", "Tequilla Sunrise", "Harry Anselmi Band",

"Bouree' Band", "Dakota", "Southern Illusions", "Cypress Country" and "Rockin' Oldies". He played many local

venues like: the Country Club, Georges, Frontiers, Saddle Horn, Seabreeze, L&A, Jolly Inn, Cajun Country, R&R

Coral, The Music Cove, Diamond Horseshoe and Tiki in Thibodaux, PJ's in Golden Meadow and places on the

Westbank like the Moulin Rouge, The Scorpio, The Junkyard and Boutte Bingo Hall.

Dennis has been retired since 2014. He raised 3

daughters, 1 son and 1 stepson. He has 7 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He has

been married to the former Marilyn Lirette for the past 24 years and the couple reside in Houma

Born in Algiers, on April 11, 1956, to Frank Joseph and Vera L. Eslick Brignac, Frank Dale a/ka Buddy Franks has 3

sisters, Cathy, Debbie, Charlene and 1 brother the late Mickey Ray. He was raised in Marrero and attended Gretna

Elementary, Ames Elementary and Marrero Middle schools. He left school to join the Navy, toured in Vietnam and

was later stationed in Scotland, serving our country from 1972-1975.

Frank has been a professional musician for the past 38 years, getting his first break playing at Hee-Haw, thanks to

Vincent & Raymond Arnona and at Theo's thanks to Ted Heine. While still playing music, he has had other ventures

as Buddy Franks Club from 1990-1992, then Rayville Music Connection, « music store from 2005 till 2013 and the

Vieux Carre' Rock-a-Billy Cafe which was a restaurant from

2011 till 2013.

In 1978, he recorded his song "Evening Lady" which hit #26 on the Independent Singles Chart. He also recorded 4

songs in Nashville at Cupit Records in 2009. While primarily a vocalist he also plays rhythm and bass guitar and has

played with numerous hands as, "Good Time", "Buddy Frank's Krystal Kreek", "Libido Express", "Johnny Leggett

Band", "Buddy Frank's Midnight Flyer", "Frankie Breeze Mason Creek" and his latest, "Smackwater". He has also

performed in countless venues as, Swamp Inn, Canal Bank Inn, Old Scorpio, Country Swing, Moulin Rouge;

Fireman's Hall, Blue Angel and has played all over Northeast Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. A few of the artist

he has opened for are, Bad Company, Gene Watson, T. Graham Brown, David Houston, Sonny James, Wayne

Toups, Billy Jo Royal, Norman Wade & Rockin' Dopsie Jr.

There are many musicians that have played a big part in Frank's musical career that he gratefully acknowledges and

they are: Larry Bouche', Brent Ford, Wayne Freeman, Dwight Breland, Alan Hebert and the late Frank Joseph

Brignac, C.J.

Chiasson, Julian Thorpe, Jesse Laird, Curly Langly, "Tubby" Plaisance, Jimmy Palmisano, Tommy C., Johnny

Leggett and lastly the late Denny Taylor.

Frank and his wife Cheryl have been married for the past 13 years and have l daughter, Sky Lu' Bleu Brignac Ray,

whom is the voungest of his 7 children. And they are Cathy, Jenna, Dallas, Frank, the late Frank Dale Savoy, and

Robert Joseph Minjarez. He also has 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Frank, his wife and daughter reside in

Rayville, Louisiana

Jason was born on December 26, 1976, the only child of Peter Jason and Marilyn Lirette Parfait. He was raised in

Houma, Louisiana and attended Ellender Memorial High School.

Jason has been a musician for 27 years playing saxophone, keyboard and vocals. He presently performs with, "Ryan

Foret and the Foret Tradition". He has also performed with "Don Rich", "Treater", "Mixed Nuts", "Marc Broussard",

"Wayne Toups", "Johnnie Allan", "Blue Eyed Soul" backing up Jean Knight, Ernie K-Doe and Percy Sledge, "T-

Graham Brown" and the "Bourre' Band". He has also had the pleasure of recording with such artists as, Joe Barry,

Ernie K-Doe, TK Hulin, Duane Schurb, Wayne Foret, Warren Storm, Pott Folse, the Boogie Kings and Ray

Boudreaux who appeared on "The Voice".

A few of the many venues he's played are, Moulin Rouge,

My Father's Junkyard, Old Scorpio, Old Fireman's Hall, Boomer's, Swamp Inn, Pat's Atchafalaya Club in Henderson,

Yesterday's in Lake Charles, GG's Club in Alexandria, the Music Cove in Houma, countless fairs, festivals, weddings

and private parties.

He worked in the IT field for 10 years with the Jefferson Parish School Board and is presently employed with New

Orleans Original Daiquiris. Jason has 4 children, Jason, Nathan, Kerrie and lives in Boutte, Louisiana with his present

wife Melissa and daughter, Kaylee

Better know as "Jimmie Jam", Jimmie Adams was born on November 2, 1974 in Marrero, Louisiana to Dale and

Jimmie Adams, Sr..

He was raised in Westwego and attended Vic A. Pitre Elementary, Stella Worley Middle and Higgins High Schools.

At the age of 13, he and his father would play music together for

hours listening to Fats Domino and CCR. He started playing drums in the Th grade at Stella Worley under the

direction of Dr. Lynn Gelpi and was privileged to be a part of the Jefferson Parish Honor Band for 2 years. At 16, he

was playing drums with Aaron Foret at their 1" gig called the Ideal Bar in Lockport. They picked up a guitar and sax

player and began playing at My Father's Junkyard, Say Say, Swamp Inn and Canal Bank Inn. He stayed with Aaron's

band for 5 years then ventured off and started his own band with lasted about a year. He then joined "The Rockin'

Oldies" for a year and ended up playing with Wayne Foret's band. He enjoyed playing along side of the guitar player

who was Dino Palmisano. When his time had ended with Wayne Foret he joined Don Rich band which gave him the

opportunity to open and meet Wayne Toups, Hunter Hayes and Billy Jo Royal. He also had the chance to be in a

move with the band named, "The Badge" and was able to meet William Devane, Seal Ward, Billy Bob Thornton and

country singer Deana Carter. After six years, he parted ways with Don Rich and reunited with Aaron Foret and is still

with him today.

Jimmie is employed by Magnum Mud Equipment as inventory control person for the past 13 years. He has been

married since 1993 to the former Tiffany Carmadelle and have 2 children, Sierra Marie and Jimmie Joseph Adams Ill

and 1 grandchild Ellie Grace. In 2000, Jimmie and family moved to Bayou Blue, Louisiana and have lived there ever

since

Mike Carballo has been a professional musician for the past 47 years. He was born on March 6, 1951 to Maria and

Vincent Carballo Sr. Mike has two brothers, Vincent Jr. and Manuel, both deceased and a sister Anna. He started out

playing drums but later concentrated on his standup vocals.

He has shared the stage with such greats as Irma Thomas,

Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Hunter Hayes, Jean Knight, Dr. John, Louisiana La Roux,

Little Anthony & The Imperials and the Godfather of Soul James Brown.

Performing with, "The Premiers" he played at the Suburban Club,

with the band called, "Breakfast" at the Tahiti Club, with the band named, "Kaboose" at the Round Table, Fat Cat

Club and Mel's Villa, with "Mike & The Tigers" at the Celebrity Club, with "The Right Stuff" at the Right Place, Gretna

Seas and late nights at "'Charley's". Mike also played with bands named, "Great All-American Past-Time",

"Fuzion", "Sudz", "Yazoo", The Nobles, The Spades, and The Esquires and presently with, "The Esplanade Band".

He's also performed for parades and carnival balls for the Krewe of Grela and the Krewe of Choctaw, along with

many weddings and private parties and dances at various VFW, Lions, and KC halls on the Westbank.

He is presently employed by Versatech as an Instrument & Electrical Technician and has been married to the former

Linda Benevidas for the past 35 years. The couple raised 2 children, Stacie and Michael Jr. and have 2

granddaughters Sophia & Estella. The couple resides in Gretna, Louisiana

olan P. Zeringue was born on December 14, 1941, to Nolan E. and Marie

"Molly" B. Zeringue. He is the oldest of three sons including Ralph and Daniel and all three play music. He attended

Thibodaux High School, Nicholls State University and the American Institute of Banking, resulting in a short career in

the insurance industry and 14 years in banking.

In the fifth grade, he started studying guitar with Mr. Walter Hill and in the early 1960's learned the bass guitar also. In

1955, he played his first music job for a teenage dances at the KC Home in Thibodaux and the Schriever Community

Center with the, "Bayou Serenaders". In 1958 thru 1959, he performed with the "Hi-Fi's" and recorded the songs,

"Honey Babe" and "Broken Heart" at Big Bopper Studios in Beaumont, Texas. In 1960, he played bass with,

"The Jades" and recorded songs, "Hit the Road", "They Tell Me", "No One", and

"Blowin' The Rock", which were recorded at Cosimo's in New Orleans on the Rustone label. Nolan also played bass

with Willie West on his recording at Cosimo's of, "It's No Use To Try" and "Willie Knows How". During the late 1970's

and early 1980's, Nolan played lead guitar with his sons, Bryan, Dwayne and Carl along with his brother Daniel in the

band, "Way Down South". There was one gig where all 4 sons played with their dad.

It was a great pleasure for Nolan to have played with such great musicians as, Gene Rodrigue, Harry Anselmi, Vin

Bruce, Tommy Warren, Norman Wade, Phil Bo, Bobby Pitre and many many more. Nolan also played bass and

guitar with the, "Royal Tones" and a few years with, "A Smile Is Worth" performing for nursing home parties. He's

played many venues in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary and Assumption parishes during his many years of

performing.

Nolan has spent some 42 years in band instrument repair and in piano tuning and repair. He married the former

Deanna Blanchard in 1961 and they have raised 4 sons, Bryan, Dwayne, Carl and Eric. The couple has 7 grandchildren 

The son of Leonard Joseph "Red" and Laura Jane Griffin Cheramie, Philip Cheramie was born on August 16, 1952.

He has 1 sister Dinah and 3 brothers, Jason, Dwayne and Todd. He is a graduate of South Lafourche High School.

Philip received his first guitar, a Danelectro hollow body electric guitar for $12.00, from his parents when he was 12

years old and still has it today. He is a self-taught musician who began playing rhythm guitar around with his friends,

Wade Bernard, Jerry Adams, Tony Pierce and Butch Cheramie. Their 1" gig was for Mr. Johnny Melancon (deceased

for an election campaign party in Larose at The Butte. Then they played at a place called The Red, White & Blue in

Golden Meadow and got paid $22.00 each and spent it on hamburger steaks after the gig. Later Philip did a little DJ

work for KLEB AM in Golden Meadow, along with Dudley Bernard, Cousin Glenn and Noel "Michael James"

Cheramie. He then went to work for Superior Shipyard, where he teamed up with Carl Soudelier,

"Bozo" Jarreau and Daniel Barrios and formed the band, "4 on the Floor". The band played many weddings, festivals,

private parties, Lagniappe on the Bayou, night clubs and was a regular on the LA cruise ship out of Port Fouchon.

The band performed together for 10 years. Philip continued to play guitar, drums and sang with different local bands

like," LA 308", " South of the Border Band",

"Jay Gisclair Band", " Harry Anselmi Band","Rockin' & Rollin' Fifties Band" which became, "The Bayou Kings". The

members were Carl Dufrene, Harry Anselmi (replaced by Carl Soudelier), Ebdon Barrios (replaced by Kevin

Anselmi), Mike Cuneo on trumpet & saxophone, Lloyd Toups on saxophone, Lanny Boudreaux on keyboards,

Kenneth Cheramie on trumpet and Henry "Bozo" Jarreau on drums. "The Bayou Kings" played many fairs & festivals

in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles and Jefferson Parishes (Grand Isle); many venues as, PJs Fed Pond, Artie's

Sports Bar, Old Scorpio, Silverado, H&R Sports, Hank's, Jackson's Bar, Shriners Convention in New Orleans and

Galliano, KC Council and regulars at Yogi Bear Camp Ground in Robert, La. "The Bayou Kings" CD was produced by

Gary T's/Cin-Key recording studio and played on KRZ, KLEB, KCI

Ronnie Boudreaux was born on September 3, 1942 in Klotzville, Louisiana to Doris and O'Neil "Shine" Boudreaux.

He has a brother, O'Neil and Henry who is deceased. He was raised in Houma and attended Bayou Cane School,

Houma Elementary, Houma Jr. High and graduated in 1960 from Terrebonne High.

Ronnie started playing the cornet in the 6 grade and later switched to trumpet. Around 1958, he started his own band

called,

"Rhythm Hi-Lights", playing various teen dances around Houma.

Then in 1964, he joined the, "Twilights", playing at the Welcome Inn, Fun Pavilion, Ideal Club, Oncale's, South

Louisiana Club and

"Dulac Beach". Then in the late 1960's, he joined a band called,

"The Shadows" and played at the College Inn and the "Woodmen Teen" dances in Thibodaux. Later the band

changed their name to

"Pandora's Music Box". He then started another band called,

"Southern Creation" playing for private parties, Policemen's Balls in Houma and at the "Tiki" Lounge in Thibodaux. He

played trumpet with the "Rockin' Oldies" for about 3 years with, Mike Fanguy, Gary T., Dennis Foret, Dale Adams,

Wilbert Foret and Bryan Zeringue. The band has performed at the Boutte Bingo Hall, Scorpio Lounge, Cajun Event

Center in Raceland, Music Cove, Ramada Inn, Jack's Lounge in Houma, Congo Lounge in Thibodaux, AARP dances

in Morgan City, several class reunions and private parties. Recently he has been playing spot jobs with various local

bands.

Ronnie was married to the former Betty Duhon for 33 years when she lost her battle with cancer. The couple raised 3

daughters and one son, Liz, Debbie, Lisa and Patrick. He has two grandsons, 3 granddaughters and one great-

grandson. Ronnie has been retired for the past 2 years after working in sales for 43 years at Trapp Cadillac Chevrolet

and still resides today in Houma, Louisiana

Born on March 16, 1956, one of 10 children, "Smitty" was raised

in Houma, Louisiana along with his 9 siblings, Veronica, Laura, Caroline, Debra, Harold, Michael, Donald, Phillip and

Elvis. He attended Daigleville Elementary, Bayou LaCarpe Elementary, Elysian Fields Elementary, Oaklawn Jr. and

South Terrebonne High Schools.

He learned to play guitar at the age of 13. Then at 18 he formed

his first band, "Sidney Smith & the Nitelighters" and played at Charlie's Lounge in Dulac and got paid $40 a man (4

pieces). He then began playing weekly at Myrtle's Lounge in Houma. In 1980, he changed the name to

"Southern Image" and played gigs from Grand Isle to Lafayette, Louisiana.

For the past 34 years, Sidney has played at numerous, parks, campgrounds, fairs and festivals, including the French

Quarter Fest for 4 years from 1999-2003. His band has performed on the Westbank at the Mona Lisa, Swamp Inn,

Fireman's Hall, KeyHole, Moulin Rouge, My Father's Junkyard; including dance halls and nite clubs in Lafouche,

Terrebonne, Lower Jefferson, St. Mary, St. Charles, Tangipahoa, Iberia and Lafayette parishes which are too many

too many to mention.

Sidney was a towboat captain for 14 years in the Mississippi River, Intracoastal Canal and in the Gulf of Mexico,

towing drilling rigs and pulling anchors for derrick barges. He also worked for the Dept. of Transportation &

Development as bridge maintenance mechanic where he retired after 18 years of service.

Sidney has been married to the former Diana Verrett for 38 years

and the couple has raised 5 children, Katina, Kristy, Kelly, David, Sidney Jr.and also have 7 grandchildren. The

couple resides in Grey, Louisiana