Michael Doucet:

01:00 - Adult musical carrer; formation of Coteau
02:45 - The relationship between Coteau and BeauSoleil
03:30 - Getting young people interested in French music in the 1970s
05:30 - Recording BeauSoleil's first record
07:25 - Difference between the two groups
08:50 - Touring with Coteau

10:00 - Playing when Cajun music was not appreciated
11:45 - The retirement of Coteau
14:30 - Recording Coteau's first album and the difference
18:10 - Playing Jimmy Carter's inauguration
20:00 - Cajun music's influence and its impact on other genres

23:00 - How the NEA grant contributed to building relationships with Cajun legends
24:50 - 'The Cajun Pit' (Bessyl Duhon)
29:00 - Additional BeauSoleil history, such as different accordionists over the years
31:00 - 'Les Amis Cadjins' and 'Zydeco Gris Gris'
34:00 - The Canray Fontenot / Hector Duhon and Octa Clark recordings that were made at Michael's house, by Chris Strachwitz

35:40 - BeauSoleil prioritizing Dancehall style music in their sound
39:00 - The increase of booking gigs that were more dance oriented during the early 80's
40:00 - Old La Poussière Dancehall
41:20 - 1986: committing to music full time; band member rotation
44:00 - 1982: Tour in La Rochelle, France

45:00 - Sharing the stage with Jimmy and Pat Breaux; Jimmy's BeauSoleil beginnings
45:45 - Master's of the Folk Violin with Mitch Reed
48:00 - The necessity of evolution
52:00 - Signing with Rhino Records
53:25 - Remembering Tommy Comeaux
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