As the crowd stomps their feet and clap their hands you know who's on stage. Jimmy Thibodeaux's talent and emotion comes through in every performance. Jimmy is a native of Eunice Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country. Jimmy started playing the accordion at the age of 8. He began by studying the style of two legends, Belton Richard and Clifton Chenier. In the late 60's Jimmy joined Camay Doucet's band and played the accordion for the band until their split in 1976. After ten years in the oil field, Jimmy decided that it was time to return to his first love, performing live music. In 1986 he joined a local music group that eventually became known as Gumbo. The Gumbo CD was nominated for a Grammy.
From Gumbo, Jimmy's accordion talents afforded him the opportunity to join forces with MAMOU to produce the CD, "Mamou Comes To Town" on Cajun Crawfish House Records. Jimmy wrote and produced "Bourbon Street Party" an exciting and catchy CD on the Swallow Label.
The CD Bourbon Street Party was nominated for a Grammy. Jimmy Thibodeaux has been heard throughout the country. Jimmy has opened for stars such as Doug Stone, Mel Tillis, Loretta Lynne, and Conway Twitty. Out of so many great bands in New Orleans, Jimmy's band was chosen to perform for the grand opening of the Louisiana Super Dome with Bob Barker. Good Morning America interviewed Jimmy in New York while he was playing for the 100 Year Celebration of the Statue of Liberty. The first New Orleans' Jazz and Heritage Festival featured the music of Jimmy Thibodeaux.