It seems that Louisiana music brings a real element of passion to this band. It has become the mission of the bandleader Mark Palms, who traced his family roots to Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to bring the uplifting spirit of Louisiana music back to his northern home.
Dedicated to the traditional sounds of Southwest Louisiana, Creole du Nord delivers a lively Cajun & Zydeco groove featuring fiddle and accordion and a rockin’ rhythm section “pour les bon temps” Bandleader Mark Palms traced his family roots to Breaux Bridge and now brings the uplifting spirit of Louisiana to the northern great lakes with Michigan’s finest; Billy King (guitar), Walter Prettyman (fiddle), Carol Palms (bass) & Pete Siers (drums). After learning from some of Louisiana’s best... such as Joe Hall, Steve Riley, Blake Miller, Jesse Lege, Ray Abshire, Walter Mouton and more, Mark and the band Creole du Nord have been playing festivals, dances, and clubs across Michigan and the midwest. Creole du Nord - feeling it proud to be a small part of keeping this unique American made music alive.
