members
mick collins
Vocals
Matt Verta-Ray
Guitar, Bass
Rocio Verta-Ray
Organ, Piano, Vocals
Xavier Bray
Drums, Percussion
Robin Arthur Girod
Guitar, Bass
Cyril Yeterian
Melodeon, Accordion
Raw Zydeco from New York City
Broadway Lafayette is a captivating band from New York City dedicated to reinterpreting Zydeco music in its raw, passionate, and authentic form. Inspired by the deep roots of Black Creole blues and a rich blend of Cajun, R&B, gospel, jazz, and blues influences, the band creates a sound that seamlessly fuses tradition with modern energy. At the heart of their music are the distinctive sounds of accordion, melodeon, and French-language vocals, giving Broadway Lafayette a unique and unmistakable sonic identity.
Led by Mick Collins, a seasoned musician with a rich history in the rock and roots scene, whose Louisiana heritage deeply shapes the band’s authenticity. He is supported by an international lineup of outstanding musicians, including Rocio and Matt Verta-Ray, as well as Robin Girod, Xavier Bray and Cyril Yeterian from the renowned Swiss Cajun punk band Mama Rosin.
Broadway Lafayette brings Zydeco back to the stage — raw, vibrant, and unmistakable. With a blend of musical heritage and innovative spirit, the band sets new standards and captivates fans of roots music and contemporary folk aesthetics alike.
Discography
Subway Zydeco
Hound Gawd! Records
Broadway Lafayette bring the raw spirit of Zydeco straight from the subway to the stage. Formed in New York City, the band set out to capture the music’s original fire while pushing it into bold new territory. On Subway Zydeco, Mick Collins (The Gories, The Dirtbombs) reconnects with his Louisiana roots, channeling the black-Creole blues and the Zydeco tradition that stretches back to the 18th century.
To bring this vision to life, Collins teamed up with Matt Verta-Ray (Speedball Baby, Heavy Trash) and Rocio Verta-Ray, along with Mama Rosin — the legendary Cajun combat outfit from Geneva, Switzerland, known for their wild energy and versatility. Together, this lineup recorded on the fly, never playing a song the same way twice. That spontaneous spirit fuels the relentless drive of Subway Zydeco.
Born from the fusion of Creole melodies, Cajun influences, and African-American traditions like R&B, blues, jazz, and gospel, Zydeco has always thrived on cultural crosscurrents. Broadway Lafayette honor those roots with melodeon, accordion, and French lyrics, but charge it with a gritty New York edge and unchained intensity. The result is a sound that’s as timeless as it is untamed.
TRACKLIST
1. Zydeco Music
2. Bad Luck Joe
3. One Thing At A Time
4. Precious
5. Girl De Hong Kong
6. Bayou Lover
7. Mechante
8. Limpiar
9. Angola Dreams
10. Ou Est-Tu?
11. Ballade
