Album Review of
Accordion Man

Written by Duane Verh
June 27, 2026 - 8:01pm UTC
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More of the same can be a good thing and Louisiana accordionist Corey Arcenaux here delivers track after track of satisfying old-school zydeco, keeping a nice balance between its lively and its mellow sides.  Ear-grabbing examples of the former include the title track and the highly infectious “Chock-A-Block”. For the latter, the lyric hook of the ballad “When It Comes To You” has instant impact.  A tasty surprise comes on the set's sole cover, Little Walter's "Last Night"- a fiery blues chorus from guitarist Joseph "Cookie" Chavis.  Good stuff!