Tom Rigney & Flambeau Bring Fiery Cajun and Zydeco Sounds to Grass Valley

Start: Saturday, September 20, 2025 7:00PM
End: Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:00PM

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of soul igniting roots music when Tom Rigney & Flambeau hit the stage. From blazing Cajun two steps to funky New Orleans grooves, high energy blues, and lush waltzes, they deliver a musical gumbo that’s as authentic as it is electrifying. About Tom Rigney A Bay Area native with a Master of Fine Arts from Harvard, Tom burst onto the scene with the legendary Western Swing band Back in the Saddle, winning a Bammie award in 1981 for their debut. He later joined Queen Ida’s Bon Temps Zydeco Band, touring worldwide and discovering a deep love for Louisiana dance music—Cajun, zydeco, and New Orleans grooves deeply infused into his style ever since. What Makes Flambeau So Special After founding Flambeau in 2000, Rigney crafted a signature sound that’s hard driving, melodic, and wildly danceable. Their repertoire blends original tunes by Rigney with classic Cajun, zydeco, and New Orleans staples—plus flashes of Celtic, Eastern European, and swing influences for a truly unique sonic feast. Flambeau is built to ignite dance floors: tight ensemble playing, infectious grooves, virtuosic solos, and Rigney’s charismatic stage presence (complete with legendary red boots) pull you in and refuse to let go. Critical Acclaim • Jean Pierre Lhoir: “They set fire to the tent... the revelation of the festival” • Paul E. Comeau (Dirty Linen): “Eclectic and sizzling… consistent yet varied… passionate and infectious” • The San Antonio Express News called Rigney “a world class fiddler—fiery, precise, and exquisitely tasteful” ?? Why You Should Be There Whether you're a longtime fan or a roots music newcomer, this is live music at its most vital and vibrant. Rigney’s compositions deliver emotional depth and melody, while Flambeau’s fiery groove keeps you dancing until you drop!