For 50 years, Grammy-winning band BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making potent Cajun music and can be credited with taking it from its regional roots in Louisiana to popularity worldwide. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s renowned fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most no-nonsense audience to its feet. The band’s distinctive sound is a stirring mix of New Orleans jazz, blues, rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country, and bluegrass. At LOH, they are joined by longtime friend — and legendary English singer-songwriter and guitarist — Richard Thompson.