Musicians | Austin Cajun Aces

Former drummer and percussionist for Louisiana's Kingfish, Dale Dougay has fond memories of his earliest exposure to the live music scene in his hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana. "It was those Friday nights back in 1964...the sounds of French music coming over the radio, broadcast live from the Shamrock Club...that caught my ear." Dougay recalls how as a youngster, he would pull two vinyl kitchen chairs together during the radio broadcast, and while sitting on one, would use the other as his "drum set", his drumsticks being whatever implements he could find.

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.

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.