Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters are the greatest living practitioners of ZYDECO music. They present Zydeco with the conviction and authenticity of its rich heritage.

Rockin Dopsie's earliest musical memories are of his father, the famed ROCKIN' DOPSIE SR. playing the accordion. Rockin' Dopsie Jr. joined his father's band, and became on official member in 1982. He was then able to play the music that he loved, while dancing like the psychedelic stars of his time.

Today the Zydeco Twisters sole leader is Rockin Dopsie Jr. his brother, Tiger Dopsie, is the band's drum virtuoso and maintains the highly danceable beat. Anthony Dopsie, a great accordion player, replaced his father in the band playing the button accordion in a manner similar to his father's, but with the fervor of youth.

Rockin' Dopsie Jr. is considered to be the best rub board player in the world, and is a charismatic and electrifying stage performer. His dancing, splits, and audience participation antics make the band's performance exciting and keep attendees involved and engaged!

They were the house band for the Gayle Kind Show in January of 1998, the house band on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee in January 1999, house band for a week on Wheel of Fortune in January 2000, played with Harry Connick, Jr. at the Orpheus Ball in New Orleans during Mardi Gras '98, '99 and '01. Entertained President Clinton and the White House press corps on the White House lawn in September 1999, and danced and sang at the Chicago House of Blues with Dan Aykroyd in May 2000. In February of 2002, Dopsie and his brothers performed with Britney Spears and Mystikal on MTV's two hour Mardi Gras special.

In short, Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters is the ULTIMATE Zydeco Rock band – they create a high-energy, audience participation, dance 'til you drop, dynamic show.

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