Recorded in 1987

Ben Sandmel with Terrance Simien:

00:30 - How he began playing music - Hanging out at Slim's and Richard's Club
01:05 - Church of Saint Anne's having a dance and hosting trial ride
02:45 - Teaching himself to play accordion and his influences
05:00 - Playing at the World's Fair and playing in Washington D.C.
09:30 - "The Big Easy" - writing a song with Dennis Quaid and recording it with Art Neville and Dickie Landry
10:30 - Booking Agent
11:20 - Description of his musical style
20:00 - Plans for future recording
22:10 - Parents spoke French but did not teach him, now he is trying to learn
25:45 - Soul music being worked into Zydeco music - different Zydeco styles
27:00 - Evolution of music
28:20 - Boozoo Chavis
29:30 - Clifton Chenier
34:00 - Difficulties playing music close to home and gaining respect in the local community