Feufollet

For the spirit in folklore, see Feu follet.

Feufollet
Background information
OriginLafayette, Louisiana, United States
GenresAmericana, Cajun, zydeco, country rock
LabelsValcour Records
MembersPhilippe Billeaudeaux[1]
Kelli Jones-Savoy[1]
Chris Segura[1]Mike Stafford[1]
Andrew Toups[1]
Past membersAnna Laura Edmiston
Chris Stafford[1]
Websitefeufollet.net

Feufollet is an Americana/Cajun band from Lafayette, Louisiana.

History

Formation

The band formed in 1995. [2]

Awards

The band has been recognized through awards including receiving a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album for its album En Couleurs (2010). It also received the Big Easy Award for "Best Cajun Band".[3]

Personnel

Singer and rhythm guitarist Anna Laura Edmiston—a member of the band since 2003[4]—left the band in 2012[5] to pursue other interests. She was replaced by Kelli Jones-Savoy.

Founding member Chris Stafford unexpectedly passed away on May 2, 2024.[6]

Members

  • Philippe Billeaudeaux[1]
  • Kelli Jones-Savoy[1]
  • Chris Segura[1]
  • Chris Stafford (d. 2024)[1]
  • Mike Stafford[1]
  • Andrew Toups[1]

Discography

Studio albums

  • La Bande Feufollet (1999)
  • Belle Louisiane (2001)
  • Tout Un Beau Soir (2004)
  • Cow Island Hop (2008) Valcour Records[7]
  • En Couleurs (2010)
  • Two Universes (2015)
  • Baby's On Fire - single (2018?) Valcour Records[7]

Collaboration albums

  • Color Sessions (2011)
  • En Francais: Cajun 'n' Creole Rock 'n' Roll Various, produced by Louis Michot of Lost Bayou Ramblers (2011) Bayou Teche Brewery/CD Baby

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Staff (n.d.). "About". Feufollet (via Facebook). Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "Artist Profile: Feufollet continues blending genres after 20 years". MSN. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Staff (May 6, 2011). "'Best Cajun Band' Award + UK/Acadie". Feufollet. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  4. ^ "La Bande Feufollet".
  5. ^ "Goodbye, Girl". theind.com. November 30, 2012.
  6. ^ "Feufollet singer Chris Stafford dies in Lafayette car crash". theadvocate.com. May 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Valcour Records". Valcour Records. Retrieved November 21, 2019.