Festivals
Regional roots, blues, zydeco, food, cultural, and family festival stages.
Grammy-winning Louisiana zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band
A high-energy, family-rooted zydeco experience from Lafayette, Louisiana — built for festivals, theaters, corporate events, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable dance floors.
6Musicians from Lafayette, LA
2,500+Shows performed
RootsZydeco, blues, and Louisiana music
Fans who've stopped by
30,000 Live visitor count, updated automaticallyAbout the artist
Carrying the sound forward.
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. leads The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band with the spirit of Lafayette, Louisiana and the legacy of his father, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Sr. The show blends accordion-driven zydeco, blues, roots music, and a modern festival-ready stage presence.
Raised around Louisiana’s Creole music traditions, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. began performing as a teenager and grew into a multi-instrumentalist, frontman, and ambassador for the genre. Today the band continues bringing joyful, dance-friendly Louisiana music to audiences worldwide.
Read Full BioCorporate & Private
High-energy entertainment for receptions, galas, conferences, and private events.
Theaters & PACs
A polished, story-rich Louisiana music performance for seated venues.
Latest
News & highlights.
Grammy win for Best Regional Roots Music Album
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band take home a Grammy, carrying the family's zydeco legacy to music's biggest stage.
Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
Recognized for a lifetime of keeping Creole and zydeco traditions alive for new audiences across the country.
New tour dates added every month
Festivals, theaters, and private events keep getting added — check the itinerary below or follow along on social media for the latest.
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Upcoming shows.
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Grammy win for Best Regional Roots Music Album
Bookings
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Midwest / select states
Jay Reil handles Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
847-272-0202Worldwide / all other markets
Lucy Bertrand handles the rest of the world.
504-303-8796514-844-8902 Canada