Export NOLA: A New Orleans Music Experience featuring, Zydekool, Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Ella and Louie Tribute Band

The Ardoin name is one of the most revered in Zydeco music. Sean's family is truly Zydeco royalty.

The family's musical legacy started with the legendary Creole musician Amedee’ Ardoin, the first Louisiana Cajun or Creole accordionist to record; followed by Bois Sec Ardoin, one of the best-known practitioners of the state's rural Creole sound for six decades.

The Creole zydeco tradition was carried on by Sean's father, Lawrence "Black" Ardoin and the Ardoin Brothers, and the tradition has been passed on for generations in the Ardoin family from one accordion player to the next including Sean and his younger brother Chris Ardoin.

After co-leading the critically-acclaimed Zydeco outfit Double Clutchin' with his younger brother Chris, Sean set out on his own musical journey in 1999.

Sean Ardoin & Zydekool's hot brand of dancehall Zydeco has been a fan favorite since 1999, with the group performing everywhere from Carnegie Hall and festivals in Europe to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and even a network television performance on BET's top-rated comedy show Comic View. His music has also been featured on MTV's Road Rules, Real World New Orleans, Fraternity Life and Sorority Life.

Sean represents both the rural roots and progressive future of Louisiana's foot-stomping Creole-Zydeco sound like no other artist and he's truly one of Zydeco music's "triple threats." A rare combination of both tradition, talent and creativity, Sean continuously pushes the boundaries of the genre and works hard to keep the tradition alive while carrying on his family's cultural legacy and their influence on American music.


New Orleans— Mississippi-born, Louisiana-raised singer-songwriter and soul artist Tonya Boyd-Cannon is no stranger to the music scene. The daughter of a preacher, she has been singing since she was a child. Boyd-Cannon is a classically trained vocalist studying vocal performance in college. She says of her musical background, “I love to sing. Whether I’m singing jazz, funk, classical, rock, gospel, reggae or neo-soul, I perform like it’s my last time. She states, “I am extremely excited and dedicated to music and musician-ship.” As an artist, Boyd-Cannon plays piano, organ, drums and saxophone. She is featured on Hyundai and the Grammy’s present Amplifier Center Stage, an innovative platform aimed to mentor emerging artists and provide them the opportunity to elevate their careers. Boyd-Cannon’s professional career also includes work as a music vocal coach, educator, creative arts teacher and minister of music.

Boyd-Cannon’s fairly rare contralto voice, almost identical to that of a countertenor, pushes the envelope with amazing musical arrangements and jazzy lyrical content. Her current single “No Approval” is the self-validating anthem for the new millennium. Boyd-Cannon states, “This is a song of self validation! I lived my life for everybody else. The decisions that I made were theirs, not my own and now I’ve found myself. I approved of myself and put the stamp of approval as Tonya Boyd-Cannon.” Her international single “In New Orleans” captures the true heart of the city. The catchy chorus is in your head long after the song is over. Even if you have never visited New Orleans, Boyd-Cannon brings the personality of the city to life by using her sultry voice in every description.

Boyd-Cannon’s delivery is sharp yet inspirational; “Music All Over the World” is the definition. Boyd-Cannon’s combination of sounds and instruments is a kaleidoscope. She strategically blends creative vocals and instrumentation into a fusion of musical gumbo. In 2006, Boyd released her CD Rise My Child. The self-titled single is delivered with innocence and surrender. Boyd-Cannon shows her soulful vocal range, including fresh lyrics and robust harmonies. In 2010, She was crowned winner of “Budweiser’s: Battle for the Crown” contest. This achievement, also catapulted her to national prominence. In 2011 and 2012, Boyd-Cannon performed in Alabama’s BayFest, where she stopped the crowd in their tracks, when she belted Journey’s ballad, “Lights.” In 2012, she performed with the Stooges Brass Band at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Essence Music Festival.

Most recently, she returned home to New Orleans after ranking in the TOP 20 on NBC’s Emmy-Award winning show, “The Voice, where she was on “Adam Levine’s team. Not only did Tonya move the world with her voice, but she also wowed her coach, where he told others on her team to “Do what Tonya does!”

Today, she continues to bring her distinctive style to the stage as she shares her musical quest. She states, “Music is a healer. It can be the hardest metal rock to the most heart-wrenching ballad; with each…lyrical piece, I will find a peace in the music.”


The Ella and Louie Tribute band revives the timeless era of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong in a vibrant and compelling way with a selection of memorable songs including Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off, Cheek to Cheek, Autumn in New York, I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Basket, Stomping at the Savoy and many more.