Welcome to Catfish Howl!
we are a zydeco band! Blues, Rock, Country Mardi Gras Style
The Catfish Howl Blues Band performed for several years, and released the CD Midnight Mojo in 2009. The accordion was used during the recording of Midnight Mojo and then as part of the shows. With the addition of accordion to the act, there were several requests to change the format to Zydeco. The set list was changed, full time accordion and rubboard added, and the CD 10 Bourbon Street was released in 2017.
The Catfish Howl Zydeco Band has performed at several clubs, Gazebos, Private events, Crawfish-Boils / New Orleans-Mardi Gras celebrations. Blues is still featured along with Rock, Country, Cajun / Tex-Mex, Covers and Originals. A professional and fun band, it is Mardi Gras all year with Catfish Howl!
laissez le bon temps rouler!
Glen Robertson
accordion / vocals
Glen Robertson is a life-long musician and performer. Piano lessons at age 6, accordion lessons at 10, and first paying gig as a solo artist at age 13.
In the 1990s, he started playing keys and singing in Blues Bands.
Listening to several suggestions, accordion was added to the band full time and the format switched to Zydeco.
His love of New Orleans music and performing is present in Catfish Howl shows.
listen to the playlist
Andy Laliotis
guitar
A long-time performer in the New England Blues and Rock scene, Andy Laliotis bring joy and a love of Zydeco to Catfish Howl shows.
He often provided sound for the live shows too. Catfish Howl has the option of providing PA / Sound for all our shows.
listen to the playlist
Mark Michaels
guitar / vocals
Professor Mark Michaels teaches at UMASS Lowell and is a graduate of New England Conservatory. He adds a lot of professionalism and experience to the band.
Adding backing and lead vocals, he leads Catfish Howl through vocal and instrumental selections on live shows.
listen to the playlist
Linda Lassonde
rubboard
It would not be a live Zydeco show with the Frottoir. And this instrument is featured in all Catfish Howl performances.
Linda is often playing the rubboard on the dance floor, and you are invited to join in the fun during the show!
listen to the playlist
Ray Beret Lassonde
bass
Ray Beret is part of this solid backing rhythm that is so important to Zydeco music.
30 years performance experience throughout New England.
Master Certificate: Music Theory- Berklee College of Music
listen to the playlist
Leroy Pina
drums / vocals
Starting at age 14, Leroy Pina is a very experienced drummer / performer.
He. has recorded and played with many great musicians including J.B. Hutto, Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Cary Bell, and Albert King.
Catfish Howl provides a solid rhythm section / band, as well as fun and professionalism to all our performances.
listen to the playlist
Our shows
Professional and fun Band
"A perfect sound to dance and enjoy that atmosphere of undeniable romance, which they pour into the air. The accordion is a star: it's in every melody, every beat, and there's no lack of commitment to participate with excitement, even when the guitar presents its fingerings."
"Catfish-Howl puts us in a wonderful ball to wear out our feet and exhaust our strength, as it's impossible to sit still listening to this band. The blues magic really is irresistible!"
"There is a festive New Orleans feel to this New Hampshire band's music. The sound is a cross between what you would expect to hear on a countryside hayride and uptempo rural blues." Led by Accordionist Glen Robertson, Catfish Howl love to perform!
There is no typical show with the Catfish. You never know what you might see and hear from Catfish Howl, but we will all have a good time!
Playlist
