credit: Colin Gould and Kevin Huval, Joshua Huval, and Ricky Reese avec ŒUVAL
ŒUVAL
ŒUVAL (pronounced Huval as in their last name) digs deep into their heritage and surroundings to bridge the traditional and modern and infuse their take on Cajun Créole music with attitude.
Based out of Lafayette, LA, Kevin and Joshua Huval along with regional powerhouses Jimmy Breaux, Cameron Fontenot, and Ricky Reese, belt out originals and take a fresh perspective to energize standards. Well rooted with a reverence for the masters, ŒUVAL grows, presses the edges, and seeks what the masters sought. Their music endeavors to connect with people and never release the ability to inspire dance.
“This isn’t just people playing music but an expression of the passion and complexity that make up a way of life. When they crank it up you can almost smell the sauce rolling in the background.” – Mr. James Perry
“This music makes you want to drink whisky and break sh*t!” – Random fan at Black Pot Festival
"The old stuff makes me want to dance, but y'all's new stuff; there's some real truth telling going on." – Mr. Eric Shexnayder
"Bruh, y'all are on f#cking fire!" – Mr. Shamus Fuller
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