Phil Menard

Phil Menard
Born(1923-09-06)September 6, 1923
Cankton, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 26, 2016(2016-10-26) (aged 93)[1]
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
InstrumentAccordion

Phil Menard (September 6, 1923 – October 26, 2016) was an American musician who played the Cajun accordion. He lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana with his wife Georgie. Menard played with the band Louisiana Travelers[2] featuring Ivy Dugas. The group are credited with popularising the Heritage Waltz.

References

  1. ^ "Phil Menard". Johnson Funeral Home. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  2. ^ Broven, John (August 1987). South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous. Pelican Publishing. pp. 77–. ISBN 978-0-88289-608-3. Retrieved 26 June 2011.


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