Charivari

1 Charivari Pronounced Shah Ree – Va Ree Was A South Louisiana Cajun Band. Its Members Varied And Included Mitchell Reed Fiddle Jonno Frishberg Fiddle Accordion Randy Vidrine Guitar Vocals Alfred “Bo” Ledet Bass Matt Swiler Drums Lois Sprague Bass Zach Huval Accordion And Ben Goodwin. Several Members Of The Band Have Departed To Work On Other Bands And Projects However Charivari Occasionally Reunites For Performances. They Play Traditional Cajun Music As Well As Their Own Compositions. Charivari Was Originally Named The Mamou Prairie Band. Their Label Rounder Advised Them To Change Their Name Because It Sounded Too Similar To Other Cajun Bands. A Charivari Is A Cajun Tradition It Is A Party Thrown At A Newlywed Couple’s House. It Happens When The Bride Or Groom Remarries To Someone Who Has Never Been Married Before. The Band Released Two CDs I Want To Dance With You 2000 And A Trip To The Holiday Lounge 2005 . 2 A Punk Band From Poultney Vermont. Chari.Bandcamp.Com read less