The Bluerunners are
not your typical Louisiana band. Inspired by such seemingly
diverse artists as Clifton Chenier, the Balfa Brothers,
Iry Lejeune and rock acts like Los Lobos, The Band or
The Replacements, this young Lafayette based group is
one of the most original outfits in the current Acadiana
scene.
In much the same way that Los Lobos has updated Tex-Mex/Conjunto,
The Bluerunners have married the traditional sounds
of their Cajun heritage with a more contemporary Americana
and roots-rock vibe that is equal parts Beausoleil and
Wilco. Whether exploring their traditional side or cutting
loose on an original American track sung in French,
one thing is certain - The Bluerunners rock with the
abandon of a Saturday night in a zydeco roadhouse.
The Bluerunners’ latest album, “Le Grand
Bleu” offers a portrait of the band as a mature
ensemble presenting a fresh approach to roots rock.
Translated as “The Big Blue,” the recording
is an excursion into Americana via Southwest Louisiana:
part Southern urban folk, part traditional Cajun, and
part no-holds-barred rock with a definitive edge. “Le
Grand Bleu” is unmistakably a rock record but
with a first-class Cajun pedigree.
“Le Grand Bleu” was rated #1 CD of 2001
by Gambit Weekly. |
