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The Greg Jones Jazz Ensemble is a modern jazz trio, guartet, or larger ensemble, that plays a range of jazz styles: instrumental, vocal & latin. Greg also performs solo latin, classical, or jazz guitar.

About Jean-Pierre Blanchard When I first began playing zydeco, the music was not widely known among the general American public, and there were not that many zydeco bands. In the years since, zydeco has become more popular, the number of zydeco bands has increased, and, as represented by some artists, the style of zydeco has changed. These days many zydeco fans are only familiar with the newer style of the music, usually played on the Cajun accordion, but I still play the older style that was established by Clifton Chenier years ago. I like the older style because the music has different beats and rhythms and it is played on the big accordion, which is not as musically limited as the Cajun accordion. Before Clifton Chenier passed on in 1987, I crossed paths with him many times and became friends with him. When we talked, we would speak in French. I spent a lot of time watching and listening to him play, too, studying his accordion technique and paying attention to how he led his band and captivated his audience. Clif was simply the best there ever was, and he will always be my main zydeco influence. I could play the newer styles, and I do occasionally perform on the Cajun accordion, but it’s the older style and the big accordion that really turn me on. To me, the older style of zydeco is like a trusted gumbo recipe—why change it? . Laissez Les Bon temps Rouler, Cher !! Jean-Pierre Blanchard

The Allen Oldies Band is an outfit dedicated to living and playing the dance wonders of the Sixties Hit Parade. Songs from an age when soda jerks were employable, letter jackets were not an option for the chess team, and Cadillacs had eight cylinders. A full-flavored band, The Allen Oldies Band covers all the bases, from Tommy Roe to Petula Clark, with more appeal than the best chocolate malt in town.

The boys began mesmerizing audiences in 1996 and just two years later the Houston Press selected The Allen Oldies Band as Critic's Choice for Best Cover Band. The band adheres to a strict dress code at all performances and has never been asked to turn the volume down by anyone other than Allen.

The Allen Oldies Band is the perfect band to play at your wedding, party, or corporate event. A real hit on the fun run circut and a favorite at festivals and outdoor parties all over Texas, the Allen Oldies Band sure knows how to work a crowd. Everyone loves the oldies, and no one does the oldies better than the Allen Oldies Band.

Lauren Allain has been a prominent classical guitarist in the Austin area for the past two years. She has participated in numerous music festivals, master classes, and placed in music competitions as well as worked extensively as a private guitar instructor.