With original arrangements and self-penned songs, the Cajun Roosters Trio take the music of the Louisiana swamplands into fresh territories, creating a sound that’s uniquely their own. The band tour Dorset in March, with three performances in the county sponsored by Artsreach, Dorset’s touring arts charity.

Combining accordions, fiddle, guitar and vocals, The Cajun Roosters create an uplifting delighting audiences with their authentic music and stories of life in the bayous. Leading the trio is accordionist Chris Hall, who has recorded and played with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Dave Gilmour, Kate Bush and Seth Lakeman. Cajun music is served with southern swamp blues, Louisiana country and tall tales served by the undisputed masters of this genre!

Cajun Roosters are live in Sandford Orcas (01963 220208) on March 12, Broadwindsor (01308 867252) March 13, Sturminster Marshall (07903 057427) March 14 and Ashmore (01747 811364) on Mach 15. More details: www.artsreach.co.uk