Zydeco Flames - The West Coast's Premier Zydeco Band

The West Coast's Premier Zydeco Band

The Band

The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as the West Coast's premiere Zydeco band. The Flames consistently pack the house in venues ranging from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dancehalls. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunningly powerful groove. The Flames’ sixth CD release "Fire It Up", featuring Andre Thierry and Billy Wilson on accordion, provides fans with hot Zydeco in the tradition of masters like Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco and Queen Ida.

Recordings

Fire It Up (2006)
Bank the Fire (2003)
Zydeco Flames Live: Smokin' at the Plant (1998)
The Heat is On (1996)
Burnin' Up the Tracks (1995)
Hot Offerings (1993) Compilations
Ashkenaz 30th Anniversary CD (2008)
Oakland City Center Sounds (2007), featuring "Fire It Up"
West Coast Mardi Gras Party (2001), featuring "You Can Dance (All Night Long)" from Smokin' at the Plant

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Video

Zydeco Flames “LIVE” (2000)

Awards

Best Zydeco Band, West Coast Blues Society (2006)
Best Original Song ("Don't Worry"), West Coast Cajun & Zydeco Association (1997)

Other

Five Flames songs are featured in the computer reality game, "The Sims Unleashed"

Major Appearances

Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Sacramento, CA (1994-2006; 2008, & 2009)
San Francisco Jazz Festival, San Francisco, CA (1997, 2007, 2008)
Sonoma County Jazz Festival – with Harry Connick, Jr., Sonoma, CA (2007)
Marin County Blues Festival, San Rafael, CA (1997, 2007)
Art and Soul Festival, Oakland, CA (2002, 2006-2007)
Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, Eureka, CA (1996-99; 2004)
Portland Blues Festival, Portland, OR (2003)
26th Annual Northern Rocky Mountain Folk Fest, Haley, ID (2003)
North Beach Festival, San Francisco , CA (2003)
Big Easy Festival, Reno/Sparks, NV (1998-99; 2001-2003)
July 4th/Pier 39, San Francisco, CA (1994-97; 1999; 2003)
Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, NV (1999-2000)
Bumbershoot Festival, Seattle, WA (1994; 1996; 1999)
New Orleans by the Bay, Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA (1996; 1998 )
Arizona Rhythm and Blues Festival, Flagstaff, AZ (1996-97)
Bill Clinton Re-election Fundraiser - President Clinton in attendance (Hillsborough, CA 1996)
Black and White Ball, San Francisco, CA (1995)

Radio

KGO 810 AM - performance and interview on the Greg & Rosy Show, "Wednesday Afternoon Café" (10/03/07)
KPOO 89.5 FM – interview with DJ Avacha (08/17/07)
KPFA 94.1 FM – interview with DJ Avacha (07/18/07)

KRON Morning News - performance and interview with Jan Wahl (07/29/06)
ABC NEWS10 - Zydeco Flames heat up the 2009
Sacramento Jazz Festival!

Meet the Zydeco Flames

Lloyd Meadows

(vocals, rubboard, harmonica, lyrics) Lloyd is a consummate entertainer and rousing crowd pleaser. His infectious energy infuses audiences wherever he performs. A classically trained singer, Lloyd's soulful, steamy style ranges from rock to blues to R&B, leading to a unique blend of Zydeco. His diverse musical background includes performances and recordings with Mal Sharpe's Big Money, Tom Rigney, Motordude Zydeco and Elvin Bishop. He appears regularly with bandmate and guitarist, Freeway Frank, at the notorious Twangfest.

Frank Bohan

(guitar) Frank has musical roots deep in the styles of the Chicago blues. Flames' fans are energized by his masterful solos and rhythm guitar work. Frank also served as bandleader for Freeway Frank and the Hotwires, and has played with Johnny Copeland, Alvin "Youngblood" Hart, Ricardo Scales, and Johnny Nitro. You can find Frank on Saturday mornings hamming it up with Marin favorites in the "Frank and Ted Show" at the Coffee Roasters in San Anselmo and jamming every other Wednesday at the infamous "Twangfest" at Peri's in Fairfax with local luminaries Bonnie Hayes, Ted O'Connell, Jeb Harrison, Tal Morris, Eric Shram and Kevin Hayes (of the Robert Cray Band).

Bruce Gordon

(accordion) Bruce has a deep French Creole style that is well-grounded in Louisiana Music and Creole culture. Today, Bruce Gordon & Zydeco Flames continue to capture the attention of music lovers and dancers worldwide.

Timm Walker

(bass, vocals, lyrics, producer, engineer) Timm is one reason why The Flames are known for having one of the tightest rhythm sections in the business. His performance credits include work with The Larry James Band, Roy Gaines, J.J. Malone, Sista Monica, Bobby Murray, and Andre Thierry. He is also a core member of The Elvin Bishop Band. Timm produced and engineered the Flames’ most recent CDs, "Bank the Fire” and “Fire it Up;" founded and recorded the New Orleans flavored funk at Beaufunk and engineered and produced their first CD "Change Gone Come Fa Betta."

William Allums Jr.

(drums) William's inspirational playing, with his unique brand of Louisiana-spiced rhythms, continues to draw fans to their feet and on to the dance floor. This multi-faceted player has deep roots in gospel music, hip-hop, funk and R&B.