Sean Ardoin represents both the rural roots and progressive future of Louisiana's foot-stomping Creole-zydeco sound like no other artist. Sean's family is truly zydeco royalty: his great-great-uncle Amédé was the first south Louisiana Creole accordionist to record; his grandfather Bois-Sec has been one of the best-known practitioners of the state's rural Creole sound for six decades; his father Lawrence brought the family's sound to his generation; and Sean co-led the acclaimed zydeco outfit Double Clutchin' with his younger brother Chris.

Though he's just in his thirties, Sean is a dancehall veteran with more than 25 years' experience under his belt. He started at the tender age of five with The Ardoin Brothers' family band. After completing college, he then decided to form a zydeco band for the current generation with his little brother Chris on accordion. Chris Ardoin & Double Clutchin' quickly got noticed, releasing radio and dancehall hits, developing an international following and releasing several albums. The band even gigged at Carnegie Hall.

In 1999, Sean and Chris decided to separate, with Sean creating Sean Ardoin and Zydekool. They have since made hundreds of national and international appearances on stage and on television including a recent performance on BET's top-rated "COMICVIEW" hot on the heels of their gig at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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