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Charivari (pronounced shah-ree-va-ree), a group of young Cajun musicians who take their name from an ancient Louisiana tradition of all-night merry-making, play energetic and emotionally unreserved music on this exciting debut. With a strong core that includes fiddler Mitchell Reed and guitarist/singer Randy Vidrine, the band stakes its claim as one of the premier groups performing in the Cajun tradition today. Guests such as Michael Doucet and Sam Broussard join in the festivities; the result is a recording with all the wild energy and let-loose spirit of an all-night Cajun house party just before sunrise. -Dirk Powell 'Charivari,' an exciting new sound in Cajun music rooted in tradition while exploring cultural diversity. 'Charivari' or party down, these guys go at it like the world was a Mamou, LA wedding celebration on Mardi Gras day! -Michael Doucet 'Charivari's sound combines strong vocals and a solid, compelling groove withsome of the most remarkably syncopated and bluesy melody work in Cajun music. It's wild and wooly, but never misses the mark. I've tried, unsuccessfully, to play their CD as background music, but it sneaks into my soul and won't let me sit still. You've gotta love 'em!' -Jay Ungar