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Prends Courage: A 20 Year Retrospective is now available at our shows and through our online store. Visit the Merch section and order a copy today!

“It was weird because a lot of that stuff I recorded when I was pretty young — listening back to my playing and singing, it was strange to hear now. I had to take that part out of the equation and listen as objectively as I could and not be embarrassed,” Stafford says. “But, I mean, it is pretty crazy and amazing that, at my age, I have made all these records and had a band that’s lasted 20 years. I’m glad to celebrate that and present the history of it to people who might not be aware of it.”

Read The Current’s recent article on our 20th anniversary by clicking the photo below

“As part of this landmark celebration, the group will release a 20-track commemorative CD on Feufollet Records entitled Prends Courage, christened after the raucous rock ’n’ roll track that opened 2008’s Cow Island Hop. The compilation features 17 tracks culled from Feufollet’s adventuresome seven albums and one 45-single; for the most part, it’s sequenced chronologically to show the band’s progression. The new tunes, says bassist and band manager Philippe Billeaudeaux, represent the three identities of the band. “Dans le magasin,” a Johnny Sonnier classic, is Feufollet’s nod to traditional dancehall Cajun. Kelli Jones’ “Going Fast” is transformed from a folksy pop tune into Keith Frank-styled zydeco. “Regard ensoleillé” is an unearthed trippy tune that was shelved when its writer, vocalist Anna Laura Edmiston left the band in 2012 to join—literally—the circus.”

Read Dan Wilging’s article for Offbeat by clicking the link below

Our three new songs featured on Prends Courage are available online and streaming now. The Going Fast EP includes our take on Johnny Sonnier’s “Dans le magasin” featuring Chris Segura on fiddle and vocals, Anna Laura Edmiston’s previously unreleased modern psychedelic”Regard ensoleilé”, and the title track, a new composition by Kelli Jones.  Prends Courage will be released next Friday and available through our website and at our shows. The album release party is that night with our good friends The Revelers at Artmosphere for their Festival After Hours series during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles.