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Live at Slim's Y-Ki-Ki

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This is the best live zydeco recording ever and perhaps Keith Frank's best record because it is so well produced that it captures the true magic of the Creole experience as it is felt from the dancefloor in South Louisiana's most popular zydeco club, Slim's Y-Ki-Ki. If you've ever been to a live show there, this album will "brought ya right back" and put a cold Bud in your hand. If you've never been there, after listening to this release, you'll probably want to learn more about Opelousas, Louisiana and the wonderful Creole culture there. The generous number of tracks on this disc spans Keith's entire career, with songs from his impossibly-difficult-to-find first cassette to several previously unreleased numbers that Keith only does live. Keith Frank and his Soileau Zydeco Band is no doubt the current reigning leader in the zydeco arena, mixing trademark irresistable accordion grooves, and clever lyrics with a fat, reggae-like feeling. Keith is updating the sound of the "old folk's" zydeco music, weaving textures of soul, R&B and hip-hop, presenting it to a younger audience. There is nothing else like Keith's double kicking noveau zydeco sound. You will not be able to stand still listening to this release! Perfect party music! If you were to purchase one zydeco release, this would be it. Highly recommended!

This cd is just wonderful, it will make you move. I saw Keith at the zydeco festival in Plaisance and in Lake Charles, LA. He was simply off the hook. Had to have the cd. My friends in Oakland, CA love it but I don't let it out of my sight.

I was a little disappointed in this CD. Mostly because of the production quality. The vocals overpower the instruments on this mix and make it hard to listen to, in my opinion. It just sounds a bit "noisy".

I bought this album after listing to Frank's great On a Mission album for three months straight. His music is infectous with a great mix of funk and Zydeco. This mix produces a beat that will not quite. This album captures the spirit and sweet of a live dance hall show, but I've enjoyed his On a Mission cd much more. I don't know if its the sound quality or the song selection, but something is missing for me on this CD. Also check out Beau Jocque & the Zydeco Hi-Rollers for another band that can bring that great funky style Zydeco.

This album does for zydeco what the Beausoleil *Live from the Left Coast* album did for Cajun music: to translate the vibrant experience of a zydeco dance and music event and crowd, and the interaction between a band and its fans. Keith Frank brings a superb talent and tight group work to the zydeco rhythms, and this CD varies brief but intense tunes with longer pieces that are no less enjoyable. My favorite tunes are "Co Fa", "Hold On To it", "Maymel", and "Rising to the Top." This CD is the ONE place to start for music from the younger generation of zydeco performers.

Keith Frank rocks! The best live album I've ever heard. This album is upbeat all the way!