PLANET ZYDECO captures the heart and soul of traditional Louisiana zydeco, delivering the kind of accordion-driven dance music you’d find in the clubs and dance halls of southwest Louisiana. Based in New England, this talented group draws members from the tri-state area of southern Vermont, western Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

The band’s funky, syncopated sound features Rose Sinclair on accordion, Peter Pettengill and Nick Keil on twin electric guitars with harmony vocals, Alan Bradbury on bass, Paul McTaggart on drums, and Suzanne Wozniak on rubboard. The rubboard—or frottoir, as it’s known in Louisiana—is a corrugated metal vest played with spoons or bottle openers, creating the distinctive rhythmic heartbeat of zydeco.

PLANET ZYDECO’s repertoire includes high-energy dance numbers, blues-inspired grooves, and traditional waltzes that have captivated audiences throughout the Northeast. Don’t miss your chance to experience their infectious energy at the 2026 Rhythm & Roots Festival in Charlestown, Rhode Island!