Lake Charles native, Rusty Metoyer, is one of southwest Louisiana’s premier stars. Metoyer and his unique brand of Zydeco music have thrilled audiences from California to New York, in Holland and France, and every weekend from Houston to New Orleans. Rusty Metoyer was immersed in Creole music from a young age. Both of his grandfathers were Creole musicians. However, he didn’t pick up the accordion until the age of 14 after both grandfathers had passed away and he felt that someone needed to keep the tradition going in the family. In 2010, his senior year of high school, he formed the band Rusty Metoyer and The Zydeco Krush.
Metoyer and his band perform regularly in Louisiana and Texas for a wide variety of events, including festivals, night clubs, trail rides, corporate events, casinos, and private parties. What makes Metoyer’s music unique are the noticeable influences from many different genres such as funk, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, country, hip hop, and soul. Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush have released five albums: Comin' in Hot Vol. 2: Some Originals, Some Covers, All Bangerz (2024), Comin' in Hot Vol. 1: Live in Lake Charles (2024), Unlike Any Other (2022), In Due Time (2016) and Take My Hand (2013) and three singles: HYPE (2023), Riverbank (2019) and Hurricane Proof (2020). He is also a member of the creole super group known as Creole United, featuring seasoned creole musicians Andre Thierry, Sean Ardoin, Ed Poullard, and Lawrence Ardoin.
Metoyer is dedicated to preserving his Creole heritage and culture. In 2016, he was a recipient of the “Lasting Impression Award” by LA Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, from the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, at the National Tourism Week Awards Ceremony. He was also presented with the “Best New Artist Award” at the 5th Zydeco Music and Creole Heritage Awards Ceremony in March of 2017. The award was presented by the C.R.E.O.L.E. Inc (Cultural, Resourceful, Educational Opportunities, & Linguistic Enrichments, Inc) organization of Louisiana. Metoyer was most recently voted winner of American Press’ “People’s Choice of SWLA – Best local musician” (2021). And most recently nominated for "Best Zydeco Album" for OffBeat Magazine's Best of The Beat awards.
Rusty Metoyer and his band has performed at a variety of festivals including: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival (New Orleans, LA), Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou Cajun Zydeco Festival (Preston, Connecticut), ZydecoZity (Raamsdonksveer, Holand), and Nuits Cajun Festival (Saulieu, France). Metoyer continues to share his deeply rooted passion for Zydeco and Creole culture through his music and interviews. One of his latest interviews with Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) can be seen here..
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Rusty’s music can be heard on all major digital streaming services - Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, and more. Rusty and his band are sure to have their audience dancing and passin’ a good time!
November
McNeese Homecoming Block Party
Lake Charles, La | 7:30-9:30 pm
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11/2/24
New Orleans, La | 6:30pm
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11/3/24
Basile Swine Festival
Basile, La | 3-6pm
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11/8/24
Chasers Bar and Grill
Lake Charles, La | 10pm-1am
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11/9/24
C'est Bon Seasoning Festival
Carencro, La | 10pm
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11/10/24
Fightingville Riders Trailride
Loreauville, La | 5-8pm
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11/15/24
Cajuns Event Center
Church Point, La | 10pm-1am
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11/16/24
Smoke and Barrel
Lake Charles, LA | 2:15-3:15pm
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11/16/24
Pre-Holiday Bash
True Friend Hall
Parks, La | 9pm
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11/17/24
Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette
Lafayette, La | 5-8pm
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11/23/24
LSU vs Vanderbilt Bud Light
Fanzone Pregame - LSU Stadium
Baton Rouge, La | TBD
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11/24/24
Rusty Metoyer's Fan Appreciation Day
Yambilee Arena
Opelousas, La | 3-8pm
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11/29/24
Cowboys Nightclub Lafayette
Lafayette, La | 10pm-1am
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11/30/24
Horseshoe Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
Westlake, La | 9:30pm-12:30am
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December
Avenue Riders Trailride
Parks, La | 5-8pm
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12/6/24
Sulphur, La | 7-9pm
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12/7/24
O'Darby's Pub and Grill
Carencro, La | 10pm-1am
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12/8/24
Boots and Bling Jingle Jam
Opelousas, La | TBA
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12/13/24
Grouse Room
Lafayette, La | 10pm-1am
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12/14/24
Cousin's Bar
Port Allen, La | 10pm-1am
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12/15/24
Blending of Cultures Pt. 3
Area 337
Lake Charles, La | 4pm-7pm
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12/20/24
Cowboys Nightclub Lafayette
Lafayette, La | 10pm-1am
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12/21/24
Legends Rodeo
Port Allen, La | 3:30-6:30pm
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12/22/24
Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette
Lafayette, La | 5-8pm
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12/28/24
Grant Street Dancehall
Lafayette, La | 10pm-1am​
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12/31/24
Legends on the Bayou New Years Eve Bash w/ Keith Frank
Horseshoe Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
Westlake, La | 8pm
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