Playing
an upbeat, spicy blend of Zydeco, Cajun, Caribbean,
Blues, Tex-Mex and New Orleans funk! The best in
festive feel-good roots music for any occasion.
Established
in 1993, LeeRon Zydeco and band specialize in fun,
danceable, high-energy entertainment guaranteed
to get your party or event cookin'!
Lead
by the freight-train grooves of accordion master,
LeeRon Zydeco, the Hot Tamales play a combination
of traditional roots styles as well as well-known
classic rock and blues songs done in their unique “bayou
boogie” style. From hard-hitting zydeco grooves
to lilting calypso, waltzes and tex-mex, LeeRon
is the choice for unique entertainment that will
make your event memorable.
Leeron
has built
a reputation for creating a festive party atmosphere.
for concerts, clubs, weddings, and community/cultural
celebrations of all kinds. Based
in Western New York State, the group travels throughout
the Northeast and beyond.
The
Hot Tamales consist of some of the finest musicians
on the roots scene, having performed and recorded
with major artists such as Bob Dylan, The Four Tops,
Bo Diddley, Taj Mahal, and Bobby Blue Bland. The
instrumentation of the band is LeeRon on accordion/vocals,
along with guitar or fiddle, bass and drums/rubboard.
It is available as a four-piece unit or trio.
LeeRon
Zydeco & the Hot Tamales are perfect when you
are looking for unique, exciting entertainment or
for events with a Louisiana/ New Orleans or Caribbean/Tex
Mex
theme. You can be sure our recognizable, danceable
music is one that all ages enjoy.
The
Hot Tamales are also available as an acoustic “strolling
act” act
for events, and LeeRon is also available as a solo
artist.
LeeRon
Zydeco has released four
CDs of
original and classic tunes.
LeeRon
also conducts music edu-tainment programs – please
see the edutainment page
on this site.
LeeRon is also an organizer of the annual Zydeco-Reggae
Fest held in Western New York each summer.
LeeRon
Zydeco markets his own line of “A Bite of
the Bayou” Cajun New Orleans Food Specialties
including Bayou Boogaloo Hot Sauce, Hot ‘n
Chunky Salsa, Hot Pepper Swamp Jam and
Mardi Gras Mustard. These products are
available
at Premier
Gourmet on Delaware Avenue in Kenmore,
NY and at A Touch of Ellicottville, NY.
Musicians
who perform with LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales
include: Chris Haug, August Russo, Geoff Perry,
Jeff Whiting, Bob Falk, Kyle Brock, Jim Iarocci,
Doug Morgano, Nick Veltri, Sandy Konikoff, Ernie
Corallo, Steve
Sadoff, Ted Lambert, Nick Salamone, Joe Giarrano and John Allen.
For
additional information, bookings and
CD or food purchases, please email lrzydeco@leeron.com or
call 716-835-9014
