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The Radiators noted New Orleans-based roots/rock/jam band
Brad Randell young "Nouveau Zydeco" accordionist from Lawtell, Louisiana
John Rankin solo acoustic guitarist won a 2003 Big Easy Award for Best Folk Artist
Eddy Raven singer & songwriter from Lafayette, LA has roots in Cajun, country and rock music
Michael Ray innovative trumpeter, vocalist and composer acclaimed for his work with jazz master Sun Ra, R&B giants Kool & The Gang, and the jam band Phish; leads his own "Cosmic Krewe" of musicians playing "Jazz Funk of the Future"
Michael Ray country singer/songwriter from Jonesboro, LA mixes southern rock, country, and honky tonk into what he calls simply "Swampy Tonk".
Rebirth Brass Band New Orleans brass band funk at it's best; led by Philip Frazier and brother Keith "Shorty" Frazier, ReBirth are celebratig their 20th anniversary in 2003!
Red Rockers New Orleans rock band from the 1980's included current Cowboy Mouth guitarist John Thomas Griffith; their music video, "China," was one of the first videos aired on MTV
Red Stick Ramblers crtically acclaimed Cajun Gypsy Swing group
Dalton Reed late R&B/soul vocalist from Lafayette, LA
Dan Reeder blues & roots singer, songwriter, musician and artist is a native of Lafayette, LA - now resides in Germany; first release is on John Prine's Oh Boy Records
Dmitri Resnik artist (blown glass) & blues guitarist; longtime NOLA resident now based in his home state of North Carolina
The Retakes 6-piece ska band from New Orleans
The Revealers funky New Orleans-based reggae band
Michael Rhodes award winning bass player, session man, and West Monroe, LA native is one of Nashville's most-recorded musicians; featured on 2004 release, "The Notorious Cherry Bombs"
Don Rich noted Swamp Pop vocalist & musician (not the late country music fiddler)
Zachary Richard singer, songwriter, and poet influenced by Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans R&B
Smiley Ricks percussionist extraordinaire and Big Chief of the Wild Renegade Hunters tribe
Step Rideau Zydeco accordionist born (Stephen Joseph Rideau ) in Lebeau, LA
Tommy Ridgley legendary New Orleans R&B vocalist passed away on August 11, 1999
Herlin Riley legendary jazz drummer and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra member has worked with Ahmad Jamal, Wynton Marsalis, and many others; Riley is related to the illustrious musical Lastie family; grandfather was Deacon Frank Lastie; mother is vocalist Betty Ann Lastie
- Herlin Riley CD's and audio clips (amazon.com)
- Herlin Riley interview (from 1998)
- Herlin Riley bio & photos (Drummer World)
- Herlin Riley New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming: book and CD featuring masters Herlin Riley, Johnny Vidacovich, and others; it traces the evolution of New Orleans jazz and second line drumming from the early styles of ragtime and traditional jazz to their modern applications in contemporary jazz.
Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys rockin' Cajun band
Yancy Riley country singer & songwriter from Abita Springs, LA
The Riverbabys blues, funk, rock band from Lafayette were led by guitarist & vocalist Michael Juan Nunez
James Rivers noted New Orleans musician (saxophone, flute, bagpipes, etc.) has done several soundtracks for Clint Eastwood; e.g. "Tight Rope", "Bird - The Life of Charlie Parker", "The Bridges of Madison County".
Sherman Robertson versatile guitarist from Breaux Bridge has worked with Bobby "Blue" Bland, Junior Parker, Clifton Chenier, Rockin' Dopsie, Terrance Simien, Paul Simon, and others
Coco Robicheaux note New Orleans swamp & hoodoo blues man
Alvin Robinson (1937-1989) late New Orleans R&B guitarist and noted session player; charted on his own in 1964 with "Something You Got"
- Alvin "Shine" Robinson several of Shine's solo tracks are available on "The Red Bird Story" collection
The Robinsons suburban pop/punk band from Chalmette, LA
"Big" Jim Robinson noted trad jazz trombonist (1892-1976) worked with Sam Morgan, Kid Howard, Bunk Johnson, George Lewis and many others; was a fixture at Preservation Hall in his latter years
Rock City Morgue hard rock/punk band founded by Rik Slave (Rik Slave and the Phantoms, Man Scouts of America) and Sean Yseult ("White Zombie")
Rockin' Jake (Larry Jacobs); award winning blues harmonica player, songwriter, bandleader, BBQ'er, Hot Sauce maker, and road warrior
Rockin' Sidney late Grammy winner (born Sidney Simien) brought zydeco into the mainstream with his hit "My Toot Toot"
DJ Davis Rogan musician, songwriter, band leader; founded funk band All That
Roddie Romero South Louisiana Boogie from multi-talented musician and vocalist; currently leads Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars
Rotary Downs New Orleans-based indie rock band
Wanda Rouzan noted New Orleans vocalist, music ambassador, and jazz funeral Grand Marshall
Royal Fingerbowl New Orleans band founded in 1995 by Alex McMurray, Kevin O'Day and Andy Wolf; Fingerbowl fans should also check out Tin Men.
Kermit Ruffins "the big boss with the hot sauce" - New Orleans trumpeter was an original member of the ReBirth Brass Band; after three great solo releases on the defunct Justice Records label, Kermit formed his band "The Barbecue Swingers", who have several releases on Basin Street Records; catch Kermit regularly at the Maple Leaf, Vaughan's and Joe's Cozy Corner
John Wesley Ryles noted country singer and songwriter from Bastrop, Louisiana had 25+ Country Chart entries between 1968 and 1988; first broke the Top 10 in 1968 - at age 18 - with the single, "Kay"; now a session player in Nashville
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