The Zyderythmics were born with one aim - to play the most exciting and danceable Louisiana music possible. Founder Phil Underwood learned Zydeco direct from the people- in the black clubs of Lawtell and Lafayette, Louisiana and has played onstage with great Louisiana artists like Lil Malcolm, The Creole Farmers, Leroy Thomas and many more. Influenced by the Creole greats from Louisiana, Clifton Chenier, Geno Delafose, Rosie Ledet, Chris Ardoin, the Zyderythmics also bring English power and energy to their own fresh new compositions -numbers that are set to redefine  Zydeco. Every number is danceable, every song has got something to say.

 

An accordion driven, rubboard scratching, rhythm machine. The Zyderythmics set storms through traditional Zydeco numbers and also pushes out the frontiers by drawing on their own compositions to create an irresistible taste of this powerful Louisiana musical style!

'Zyderythmics is a British band that plays Zydeco and Louisiana Blues...

 

“Zydeco Coat”, sung by Seggie, stands on a funky beat, all-round filled with typical Zydeco accordion...

 

“Bonsoir Moreau” is a very fine Cajun waltz. “When You Were A Child” is a danceable Zydeco-pop song.  They also teach Zydeco dancing. Maybe you can ask for reduction if you book them to dance on stage while they're playing…'

 

' The band had the capacity dance floor boogieing all night with two high-energy sets.. electrifying performance.. '

 

'Great choice of numbers... dancing unavoidable.. good tight sound..gorgeous white accordeon... what more can I say!... the future is awesome.' Mike Lovell

 

' A fantastic show... blown away by Zyderythmics' performance... we out here are gagging for it... brilliant line up.' Peter Dann

 

'A real dancer's band' dance fan

 

'perfect choice of band with their highly danceable Zydeco music and beautiful singing' Nigel Worthington Zydeco UK

 

'Triumphant'
Upton Swamp Festival