KEEP ON SMILIN’ 2005:
Keep On Smilin’ is dedicated to Richie Domingue who passed away on July 3rd, 2005. His wisdom lit up every corner of the home, his joy has been generously shared with all of us. We thank him for his big heart and deep soul and for the music. While Richie wrote this music and is featured on “How Can I miss You” and “Everyday Way” and the title track, the band members have created this compilation of his work. They are: David Scott, Willard Blackwell, Linda Hutchinson, Randy Quan, Louie Rodriguez, and guest and former members Kyle St. John and Kendrick Freeman. The love, support, and dedication of all is a testament to the goodness of Rich’s life. Let’s sing and dance and Keep On Smilin’.
Keep On Smilin’ is dedicated to Richie Domingue who passed away on July 3rd, 2005. His wisdom lit up every corner of the home, his joy has been generously shared with all of us. We thank him for his big heart and deep soul and for the music. While Richie wrote this music and is featured on “How Can I miss You” and “Everyday Way” and the title track, the band members have created this compilation of his work. They are: David Scott, Willard Blackwell, Linda Hutchinson, Randy Quan, Louie Rodriguez, and guest and former members Kyle St. John and Kendrick Freeman. The love, support, and dedication of all is a testament to the goodness of Rich’s life. Let’s sing and dance and Keep On Smilin’.
LUCKY STARS 2002: “Have you seen what I heard and heard what I seen…Gator Beat’s on the street, and dat’s a zydeco party machine!” On this CD Richie Domingue was dedicated to getting exactly what he wanted. He brought in many guest artists, mostly from Louisiana and did a lot of the tracks in his own studio in Sonoma. As always, he was careful with every detail and took his time. He masterminded the whole thing, pretty much refusing to make concessions. It worked, and his songs continue to be played by the band.
THE RIVER’S GONNA GO 1999: Gator Beat has boogied from the bayous of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, to the Island of Victoria with their unique sound. In this CD, you’ll find yourself deep in the swamp with Canaille (Trickster), cutting a deal with the Mississippi river to stop the flood, chasing the wolf, riding the prairies to the Mardi Gras song, and down on your knees with Stop Baby Please. Fait ton pacquet (pack your bags) for a hot-rod ride into the heart of Acadiana with Gator Beat!!
SEE YA LATER ALLIGATOR 1997: Produced at Northern Lights Studio in Petaluma CA, this CD is the culmination of 10 years of developing the Gator Beat sound. You’ll hear Cajun, Zydeco and Louisiana Funk. Most cuts are original songs written by band leader Richard Domingue (1947-2005). He clearly defined his style and made his mark as what is surely one of this generation’s top Louisiana style artists. Cuts include: See Ya Later Alligator, Po Yi-Yi, Gimme Some Water, Le Soleil C’est Couche, Pauvre Charlie, Zydeco Wine, Jolie Catin, Tu T’en Fou, Just An Angel, Uncle Bud, Geronimo.
MARDI GRAS FEVER 1996: A forerunner to See ya Later, this CD offers a more traditional version of Louisiana music. Produced at Northern Lights, the goal was to present both old and new with our own stamp of originality. Newcomers to Cajun and Zydeco are thrilled with the “personality” of this masterpiece as they share in the fun that went into putting it together. Cuts include: Mardi Gras Fever, Iko, Dance All Night, Just Be Mine, Johnny Peut Pas Dancer, Brother John, J’etais Au Bal, Longtemps Passe, Lacassine Special, Handa Wanda.
