Get ready to experience the musical alchemy of Ruben Moreno this Labor Day Weekend at The Rhythm and Roots Festival! Ruben’s Zydeco journey began at the tender age of 7 when the rhythmic patter of a washboard first sparked his creative fire. By the time he was 10, he was already lighting up the stage at Austin’s iconic Continental Club with Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, setting the tone for a career that brilliantly blends tradition with innovation.

Mentored by legends like Leroy Thomas, C.J. Chenier, and Andre Thierry, Ruben quickly emerged as the youngest gem in C.J. Chenier’s Red-Hot Louisiana Band. His 2011 debut solo album, Por Ti Volare, produced by Thierry, soared to new heights and earned accolades from icons such as Buckwheat Zydeco.

Ever the boundary-breaker, Ruben weaves traditional Zydeco with soulful threads of blues, Chicano grooves, and hip-hop. His impressive creative ventures include a Certified Gold collaboration on Texas Sun with Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, as well as dynamic projects with Baby Bash that bridge the gap between classic rhythms and contemporary beats. His latest work showcases this incredible versatility: At the Trailride: Live at Stubb’s has already surpassed 175K streams, while his hit single The Recipe (This Heart) has earned more than 1 million streams, spotlighting his ability to craft music that is deeply authentic and universally relatable.

From enchanting nights at the New Orleans Jazz Fest to electrifying 70,000-strong audiences at Austin City Limits, Ruben’s performances are vibrant canvases where passion meets innovation. With international tours, competition accolades, and congressional recognition for his community contributions under his belt, Ruben Moreno is here to light up our festival stage—blending the timeless spirit of Zydeco with the pulse of tomorrow.