While you're making the gumbo and king cakes tonight

The late great Buckwheat Zydeco. We lost Buckwheat this past year. Johnny had the privilege to see him back in Ypsilanti at the Frog Island Jazz and Blues Festival eons ago (Then Johnny realized he could hear the whole thing from his front porch). Always a showman!

Buckwheat Zydeco with 'Tee Nah Nah'

Let's step it up with some Zydeco music

Who better than Clifton Chenier with the aptly named 'Mardi Gras' Zydeco

One more time with the Balfa Brothers

'Madeleine' getting us through the lunch hour today.

Now that you're up to your ears with Paczki's and beads...

Packzi's (poonch-key), you know, the famous Detroit Polish Fat Tuesday treat, a loaded jelly donut. When Johnny says loaded he means it.

The Cajun Playboys with the timeless Cajun classic, 'Jolie Blonde'