The New Iberians Blues & Zydeco Band

The New Iberians are a Family Friendly Festival and Club Favorite from the Pacific Northwest, guaranteed to get the crowd up and dancin'! The band's name comes from the Gulf Coast City New Iberia, Louisiana, the Cajun Capitol and Center of Hot Pepper Sauce Production. Our performance reflects our roots: Louisiana Zydeco, Northwest Rock, Memphis Soul and Chicago Blues. Frontman Evan Shlaes was born in Chicago where he first heard the blues and picked up an accordion. Harmonica player and vocalist Claes Almroth is a Swedish National and noted authority on recorded American music. Rubboard player Paul Bassette is a genuine Cajun, and a founding member of the pH Phactor Jug Band (NW pioneer folk rock act). Bass player J. Michael Kearsey hails from the Berkshires by way of Beloit and is a Portland Music Hall of Fame inductee (2004). Drummer Fred Ingram is Native Webfoot and much in demand as graphic artist as well as a superb rhythmatist. Guitarist Stevie Davis juggles his time between Portland gigs and his home in San Louis Obispo, California. Our music is upbeat, and includes original tunes as well as traditional Zydeco and good old Rock'n'Roll. Requests are always welcome, and with over 120 years of combined performing experience, we're hard to stump! We can perform as full 6 piece ensemble or as a duo, trio or quartet, electric or unplugged.

• hello josephene - fats domino
• goin' to the levee - new iberians
• jambolya - hank williams
• c'est la vie - chuck berry
• black snake blues - clifton chenier
• gimme some lovin' - spencer davis group
• howlin' for my darlin' - howlin wolf
• one way out - allman bros.
• belmont waltz - new iberians
• i can see clearly - johnny nash
• 634-5789 - wilson pickett
• vous voulez dancer? - bobby freeman
• iko iko - the meters
• zydeco boogaloo - buckwheat zydeco
• the weight - the band
• terry anne - the new iberians

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The New Iberians played fun and lively tunes at our community event. We all had a great time and would love to have them play for us again. Highly recommended! -- Mandy H, Portland, OR, 5/28/2009
• These guys have great energy and really have fun while they play. The crowd really loved them. I hope we can schedule them earlier in the day at next year's festival so we can have lots more folks dancing to their great old tunes. -- Diane D, Vancouver, WA, 6/28/2009
• Great guys to work with; very accommodating. The crowd enjoyed their music! -- Michelle L, Walla Walla, WA, 6/1/2009

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