Interview with Wayne Toups;
00:00:00 - Soundcheck and intro;
00:01:05 - He learned his first song from his brother; Grew up listening to Cajun music; First song was the Wedding March;
00:02:07 - Talks about the accordion; He uses accordion to play more than Cajun music; He's been playing since February, 1972; His first gig was at the OST Club in Rayne in November, 1972; First time he sang on stage was with Milton Adams and the Crowley Cajuns at Marie's Lounge in Kaplan when he was 13;
00:04:15 - He is motivated by the music and his culture; Playing music with an edge;
00:05:17 - Career highlights: he played for President Clinton, George Lucas' Christmas party, toured South America, Europe; His favorite memories are playing for $50 a night driving around and sleeping in his van; 21 day tour with Carole King;
00:07:35 - He is most proud of his son, Darrell; He plays the congas;
00:08:10 - Most difficult challenges as a musician; Not getting recognition through media (on the radio, for example); More stations play Cajun and zydeco music now, but not when he started; Early touring days were a struggle;
00:11:15 - Relationship between band and audience; His band loves to play, so audience size doesn't matter;
00:12:05 - Playing in Louisiana vs. elsewhere; People out of state are sometimes more appreciative because the music is uncommon; Crowd sings along and claps;
00:13:35 - Language; He built his career on this language, it's the root of his music; Passionate language;
00:15:35 - Musicians who he looks up to: Walter Mouton, Clifton Chenier, Belton Richard, Aldus Roger, Iry Lejeune, Otis Redding, Allman Brothers, Aretha Franklin;
00:17:11 - Musicians he has influenced: Damon Troy, Dustin Ray, Hunter Hayes, Kiki Bourque, Jimmy Breaux, Jamie Bearb, Jason Bergeron;
00:19:00 - Advice to younger musicians; Do it for the love, not for the money; Be able to sacrifice; Lost time with his family;
00:21:55 - He feels lucky to be a part of something special that continues to grow;
00:23:17 - Questions about licensing for his show later that evening;

Show at Pat's Atchafalaya Club around Mardi Gras;
00:24:05 - Mardi Gras;
00:26:30 - Wayne Toups and his band before the show;
00:28:50 - Greeting fans before the show;
00:31:15 - Zydecajun Train;
00:34:30 - Sugar Bee;
00:37:52 - Mon ami;
00:40:58 - Quand j'étais pauvre;
00:45:42 - La valse de couillon;
00:49:04 - Zydeco sont pas salé;
00:55:28 - La porte d'en arrière;
01:00:05 - Tupelo Honey;