Sheridan Opera House Presents

Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers

Saturday, Sept 7

Doors @ 8 p.m.

Show @ 9:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: $20 GA // $30 Reserved balcony

Dwayne Dopsie, 2018 GRAMMY-award nominee and “America’s Hottest Accordion” winner, plays a high energy zydeco that keeps you wanting more. Dwayne hails from one of the most influential zydeco families in the world. Although inspired by tradition, he has developed his own high energy style that defies existing stereotypes and blazes a refreshingly distinct path for 21st century zydeco music.

Dwayne, born March 3, 1979 in Lafayette, Louisiana, was the last of eight children and attributes his musical abilities to his father, Rockin' Dopsie, Sr., a pioneer of zydeco music.  As a small child, Dwayne was interested in the washboard, but quickly realized he had incredible talent with an accordion.  He has played the accordion since age seven and states, "This is my calling - Zydeco music is in my blood and it is my heart and soul."  As a tribute to his late father, the most influential person in his life, Dwayne plans to record an album of his dad's greatest Zydeco hits. 

Since debuting his band at age 19, Dopsie has performed in forty countries and hundreds of cities across the United States, Europe, Brazil, Panama and Canada. In 2018, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers were nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Regional Roots Music Album. 

More info at www.sheridanoperahouse.com