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Corey Arceneaux (born November 24,1975) is an American Zydeco accordionist, singer, songwriter, arranger and composer. His music group is billed as Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers, established in 1992.[1] He is also an award- winning radio air personality (popularly known as DJ Hot) simulcasted on Louisiana large market radio stations KFXZ 105.9 and KSLO 105.3.[2]

Early Life

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Arceneaux was born to a large Creole family based in Carencro, Louisiana, a small city in Lafayette parish. He started playing the accordion at age 10 under the tutelage of accordionist Clayton Sampy.[3][4] [5]Arceneaux crafted his skills by practicing on the family farm in Ossun, Louisiana, with the accompaniment of his cousin musician Shane Bernard, son of Rodney Bernard, Corey's great uncle and another Zydeco and Rock N' Roll musician. He also formed his first band while still in high school; and on November 22,1992, they performed their first gig at El Sido's Zydeco and Blues Club in Lafayette.[6] Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers was chosen as "Best Up and Coming Band' in the 1994 Zydeco People's Choice Awards.[7] Arceneaux is a member of one of Zydeco's first families, led by his late great uncle Fernest Arceneaux of Fernest and the Thunders, who was also known as the "New Prince of Accordion."[8] His great grandfather and Fernest's father, Ferdinand Arceneaux, was also an accordionist who performed Creole "Lala" music (a predecessor of Zydeco) at house dances.[9][10][5]Arceneaux also served as an altar boy for the funeral of Clifton Chenier at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lafayette La.[4]

Career

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Corey and the Zydeco Hot Peppers has performed internationally and domestically – wowing dignitaries and crowds at special events, festivals, clubs and Mardi Gras balls through the years. As of 2023, they have recorded six studio albums. His latest studio project, "I've Been Country" came 30 years after his first release, "Hot Pepper" and it brings in various dance styles while sticking to his strong Creole roots.[11][5][12]

Arceneaux's music is a creative blend of R&B, Blues and Country fortified with traditional Zydeco – his compositions reflect his culture and ancestors. Clifton Chenier,[1]

Clifton Chenier the King of Zydeco, and Buckwheat Zydeco were his biggest influences. He grew up down the street from Buckwheat and is proud to have received mentorship from him.[3][4]

In addition, Arceneaux has been a radio DJ for more than 30 years, which has allowed him to promote Zydeco and the Creole culture of Southwest Louisiana to a larger audience.[13] Currently, he's on-air every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central time with his Hot Sauce Saturday show, which highlights Zydeco with other Louisiana favorites such as "swingout" and "southern soul."[13]

Filmography

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Zydeco Crossroads: A Tale of Two Cities (Documentary, directed by Robert Mugge) includes a performance by Corey Arceneaux[14][15][16]

Awards and Honors

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1994 Zydeco People Choice Awards Best Up and Coming Performer[1][17]

2023 Lab (Louisiana Association of Broadcasters) Prestige Awards "Uniquely Louisiana-Radio Large Market" for Corey Arceneaux radio show Hot Sauce Saturday.[18]

Discography

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  • 2023 I've Been Country (H. Pepper Records)[12]
  • 2009 Nu Band Nu Sound (H. Peppers Records)[19]
  • 2008 20/20 (H. Pepper Records)[19]
  • 2000 Tell My Why (H. Pepper Records)
  • 1996 Hit and Run (Jewel Records JC-5053)[20]
  • 1994 Rockin Zydeco Party! Featured with various artist (Maison de Soul-1049)[21]
  • 1993 Hot Pepper (Zydeco Hound Records)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers". www.downtowncajunband.nl. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  2. ^ Cross, Dominick (2012-06-13). "My Three Sons". theind.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  3. ^ a b "4) The Music of the Pelican State Rises Up From Somewhere Deep - The Village Voice". Bing. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  4. ^ a b c Michael Tisserad, Michael Tisserand (1998). Kingdom of Zydeco. New York: Arcade Publishing. pp. 145, 170, 309, 314, 217, 323, 364. ISBN 978-1-55970-418-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  5. ^ a b c Broussard, Sherry (2013). Images of America Louisiana's Zydeco. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 642, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. ISBN 978-1-4671-1005-1.
  6. ^ Domangue, Druann (August 19, 1994). "Corey Arceneaux". The Daily Advertiser.
  7. ^ "Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers". www.downtowncajunband.nl. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  8. ^ Huggs, Katrinna (March 1993). "Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers". Creole Magazine.
  9. ^ "Fernest Arceneaux Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  10. ^ Fuselier, Herman (2009). "Liner notes "Nu Band Nu Sound"". Liner Notes "Nu Band Nu Sound".
  11. ^ "Lowcountry Cajun Festival returns on April 22". WCBD News 2. 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  12. ^ a b "Corey Arceneaux And The Zydeco Hot Peppers". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  13. ^ a b "Hot Sauce Saturday!". Z105.9 The Soul of Southwest Louisiana | Lafayette, LA. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  14. ^ Fuselier, Herman. "Cinema on the Bayou unveils 'Zydeco Crossroads'". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  15. ^ Mugge, Robert (2014-11-23). Corey Arceneaux in the 2015 Robert Mugge film ZYDECO CROSSROADS: A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Retrieved 2024-05-21 – via Vimeo.
  16. ^ "Zydeco Crossroads: A Tale of Two Cities". www.robertmugge.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  17. ^ Tisserand, Michael (February 1994). "Ten West". Offbeat Magazine.
  18. ^ The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters 2023 Prestige Awards Winner for Uniquely Louisiana "Large Market" KFXZ-FM "Hot Sauce Saturday" with DJ Hot... | By The Real Z1059Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-19 – via www.facebook.com.
  19. ^ a b "Corey Arceneaux Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  20. ^ Hit and Run - Corey Arceneaux, Corey & the Hot... | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-05-21
  21. ^ Rockin Zydeco Party! - Various Artists | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-05-20
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