Named after a legendary bayou in southwest Louisiana immortalized in Cajun accordion hero Nathan Abshire’s song “Sur le Courtableu,” the Bay Area band Courtableu is comprised of veterans of the local Cajun/zydeco scene who perform classic Cajun dancehall music in the style of Aldus Roger and Walter Mouton, with electric guitar, bass, and drums added to the traditional fiddle and accordion. Fiddler Richard Chon (Swamp Coolers, Sons of the San Joaquin, Saddle Cats) joins Creole Belles accordionist-singer Maureen Karpan, guitarist Gordon Clegg, bassist Bob Huberman, and drummer Sam Siggins. All played and studied with legendary accordionist and teacher Danny Poullard. Their dedication to the authentic Cajun honky-tonk sound and their vibrant, soulful performances have won them many friends and admirers among lovers of French Louisiana music.