Charles Thibodeaux

Charles was born in Beaumont Texas in the early 50’s and grew up in a traditional Cajun family household. Charles’s parents were from Church Point, Louisiana and they spent many weekends visiting Louisiana while growing up. His parents spoke French around the house so that the children wouldn’t understand what they were saying. As a result, the kids learned to understand the Cajun French language. Charles often visited the Rodair Club which was owned by his late cousin Joe Thibodeaux in Port Acres Texas. It was there that he was influenced by Andrew Cormier, Rodney Lejeune, Dallas Roy, and many other famous Cajun Musicians to learn to play Cajun Music. Charles began playing accordion when he was 16 but got sidetracked away from the music for many years. In 2004, he formed  a Cajun Band in Austin Texas where he performs today for private parties, crawfish boils, and festivals in various places throughout the state. 

Peter Schwarz

Peter has performed a variety of roles in the music industry for over 30 years. Son of noted folk musician Tracy Schwarz, Peter was touring as a full-time musician by age 10. In 1983, he was awarded a NEA apprentice fellowship to study Cajun fiddle with master artist Dewey Balfa, and soon after performed on Balfa’s Grammy nominated release Souvenirs. Schwarz was a member of Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys through the 1990s, performing and composing on bass and fiddle, as well as managing the group through several years of heavy international touring and multiple recordings. Their 1993 Rounder release Trace of Time received a Grammy nomination. Peter has produced records and toured with additional artists such as Balfa Toujours and Charivari. He is now the business manager for Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel and Bismeaux Studio & Productions and still performs on occasion in Austin and in Louisiana.  Peter has played with the Austin Cajun Aces since 2005.

Steve Doerr

Steve was born in Cool Valley Missouri, March 10, 1949. He traveled around all over the United States before settling down in Austin Texas over 30 years ago. All the while, he has played music, with most of his performances as the front man for the Leroi Bros. and they have traveled and performed internationally. The Leroi Bros band is based in Austin Texas. Steve is the proud papa of 2 teenagers and he is a woodworker by trade. Steve has played rythym guitar with The Austin Cajun Aces since 2005.

Robert Vignaud

Robert (double bass) is a native of Southern Louisiana (Lake Charles and Lafayette). After high school in Lake Charles, he played for several years in the house band at the legendary Bamboo Club. While in Lafayette, he toured and recorded with a variety of groups including the Renaissance Cajun band, Beausoliel, the Lake Charles Symphony, the Alexandria Symphony, and several improvisational jazz ensembles. Since relocating to Austin, he has performed and recorded with a widely diverse assortment of musical ensembles. Current projects besides the Bayou Cajun Band include the Nash Hernandez Orchestra, The Harold Wood Quartet, and Brian Cutean. His major musical influence to date has been the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Richard White

Richard is a native of Alexandria La. In the late 80’s he played in a blues band in Baton Rouge called 'Forty Acres and a Mule' and also in a rock-a-billy blues band in Los Angeles called 'The Voodoo Boys' in the early to mid nineties. In addition to that, he has done a load of freelance work in recording studios, television shows, and playing clubs. In Austin, from 1998-2004, he has played almost exclusively with Peter Keane and Charley Larkey in a country blues trio ensemble where they recorded 2 records. Since 2004, he has freelanced live and in the studio with many Austin musicians including Tracie Lynn, Marvin Dykhaus, Chip Dolan, Cindy Cashdollar, Jimmy LaFave, and Darcie Deaville. Richard has been the drummer for the Austin Cajun Aces since 2005.