El Sido’s was the first stage for Williams' brother’s well-traveled band, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas. Nathan Williams Jr.

A fast talker who was never without a hat and a one-liner, Williams played the accordion. But he also built El Sido’s Zydeco and Blues Club in Lafayette, which became a launching pad for future ...

The community is mourning the loss of Sydney “Big Sid” Williams, a beloved pillar of the community and a legend in the zydeco ...

But Williams was more than a club owner and impresario. He was a community connector. Since his death, stories of his ...

Led by legendary accordion-playing frontman Nathan Williams, the Zydeco Cha Chas are genre icons, blending traditional Creole rhythms with modern influences for a unique and electrifying sound.

The accordion and bajo sexto, a 12-string guitar, are at the heart of the music. When Flaco Jiménez started recording in the '50s, early rock 'n' roll, country and zydeco music also were in the ...

The events will focus on celebrating Cajun Mardi Gras culture, highlighting the distinctive Courir de Mardi Gras customs in partnership with Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.

Sid Williams, a giant in the Zydeco music scene of Acadiana and a cherished philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 73.

While Chicago may be entering its bleariest month, you can still take in loads of enjoyment with live performances across ...

Each Tuesday through March 4, Lily Bell's in Milwaukee will celebrate Mardi Gras with Mardi Gras-themed food including Caribbean oxtails, seafood gumbo, jerk, curry or brown stew chicken and a variety ...

Summer in the USA offers diverse experiences from coast to coast — from festivals in Philadelphia to adventure in Illinois, and from hiking in Lake Tahoe to food & history in Louisiana.