Tickets still available for BeauSoliel concert in Goshen on Jan. 15

GOSHEN, Ind. – "The best Cajun band in the world" – BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet – will perform at Goshen College during their Performing Arts Series concert on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall.

Tickets are still available for the concert for $40, $35, $20 (regular seating). For more information, contact the Goshen College Welcome Center by calling (574) 535-7566 or e-mailing welcomecenter@goshen.edu.

Founded in 1975, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet released its first album in 1977 and became one of the most well-known bands performing traditional and original music rooted in the folk tunes of Louisiana's Creole and Cajun people.

According to the band's website, BeauSoleil's musicians "take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe." Their music has appeared on film soundtracks and the group has played on numerous television shows. As frequent and favorite performers on NPR's legendary A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor calls BeauSoleil "the best Cajun band in the world!" They are one of the few groups performing traditional Louisiana music to win Grammy Awards.

The group includes Michael Doucet on violin, guitar, accordion, mandolin and vocals; David Doucet on guitar and vocals; Jimmy Breaux on accordion; Billy Ware on percussion; Tommy Alesi on drums; and Mitch Reed on fiddle and bass.

Editors: For more information about this release, to arrange an interview or request a photo, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.

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