Sonny Landreth is one of the most singular slide guitarists of our time. The self-described “native stepson” of South Louisiana cut his early chops with Clifton Chenier’s legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band, and is known as the “King of Slydeco” for his zydeco-inflected rhythms. Landreth moved towards the blues with his first album, “Blues Attack,” and has remained in and on the edges of the genre with his long-time band The Goners, as well as with luminaries like Eric Clapton and John Mayall, with forays into more experimental sounds and in the straight-ahead Americana realm via his extensive work with John Hiatt.

Landreth may be best known for his song, “Congo Square,” which has been covered by John Mayall and the Neville Brothers, among others, but Landreth’s unique guitar set-up and style of fretting and picking that set him apart – and above – the pack. Landreth has won a slew of awards, including a pair of Grammy nods and the Americana Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year. He has performed with musical stars across the spectrum, from Vince Gill and Mark Knopfler to Buckwheat Zydeco. He has recently toured with dobro and steel guitarist (and five-time Grammy winner) Cindy Cashdollar, and makes frequent appearances around South Louisiana.