Big Weekend 2025 - Artists

Zydeco Diamonds

Friday 7:30 – 9:00 Main Hall

The shining jewel in the crown of the European Zydeco scene, with a collective pedigree spanning 30 years!
Always with an ear to the ground listening for new sounds coming out of Southwest Louisiana and Texas, whilst also delving deep into the jewellery box to re-discover classics from the golden years of Zydeco, as well as adding their own unique sparkle and shine to the mix.
From Clifton Chenier to Beau Jocque, Kieth Frank to Corey Ledet, throw in a bit of Toots & the Maytals and Micheal Jackson… we’ll see you on the dance floor!
Making folks move to their Zydeco groove, this elite team of flawless musicians un-deniably have the cutting edge when it comes to tearing up the dance floor!

Introducing the band…
Dan ‘the man with the master plan’ Williams – on the scruboard
Kev ‘hip roll’ Torne – on guitar
Andy ‘in the pocket’ Watson – on drums
Rob ‘the rock’ Hill – on Bass
Gav ‘pull it don’t push it’ Lewery – on Accordion

The Zydeco Diamonds deliver irresistible, funky, foot stomping high energy Zydeco dance music, pure and simple, loud and direct, from your head down to your dancing feet!

Big Weekend 2025 Lineup

The William Bakerfield Band

Combining to create a journey performing their favourite Americana/Country/Bluegrass songs interspersed with songs written by Pete Wakefield to be enjoyed by any audience!

Randy Vidrine

Randy Vidrine hails from the heart of Cajun country in Ville Platte, Louisiana, just a stone’s throw away from the legendary Fred’s Lounge in Mamou.

Hank JD Sleek

Kick back and enjoy the great mix of top tunes from Louisiana, East Texas and more... cos it's all about the music the dancing and the damn just havin' fun!