Album Notes

LI’L ANNE AND HOT CAYENNE
HOW YOU GONNA DO THAT?
Independent - 2006

A review by Paule Pachter – December 24, 2006

Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne are one of the Northeast’s most sought after Zydeco acts. Of course, there are many reasons for their popularity, which is also beginning to extend across the country as a result of their invitations to perform at some of the more popular Zydeco venues in Louisiana and to work with such Zydeco notables as Roy Carrier and Sean Ardoin. Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne have a unique ability to cover some standard Zydeco material with exceptional flare, while at the same time delivering original material that’s fresh and deeply rooted in traditional Creole-Zydeco style.

On their second CD, the band has recorded some impressive covers including “Hamilton’s Club” (Keith Frank), “Whiskey Drinkin’ Man” (Roy Carrier), and “Johnny Billy Goat” (Boozoo Chavis). But, their original tracks are equally if not more impressive resulting in Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne having this ability to step out of the cover band mold with this CD. Among the exceptional original material featured is “Make My Mind” (with Sean Ardoin) and “Late for Leaving.”

The talented members of Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne are: Anne Stork (accordion and vocals); Phil Sanguedolce (vocals and rubboard); Rick Kline (bass, background vocals); Doug Chapman (drums); Bob Halperin (lead and acoustic guitars and harmonica); and Lew Papenfuse (rhythm guitar and vocals).

“How You Gonna Do That” is a wonderful follow-up recording from one of the country’s leading Zydeco bands. Their talents and passion for the music makes Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne uniquely qualified to grab a four-pepper rating from us for this great CD, which can be purchased online from their official website at: www.lilanneandhotcayenne.com

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