Marc Broussard's Bayou Soul Invades 40 Watt On April 17

Photo Credit: John Chiasson

by Justin Davidson
04/10/2008

Athens’ 40 Watt Club is known for rock, but on April 17, it will take on the feel of a soul club as Marc Broussard brings his brand of “bayou soul” to Athens. Broussard, who released his second major album, Save our Soul, last year, has built up a rabid fan base. Broussard recently released a five-song EP and will release his third album later this year. Atlanta singer-songwriter Angie Aparo will open the show.

Broussard, who tours relentlessly, broke through with 2004’s Carencro, which featured his biggest hit thus far, “Home.” The Louisiana-based artist fuses elements of soul, blues, funk, rock, and pop together to create his unique sound that harkens back to artists such as Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye.

The EP, Must be the Water, was released on February 19 and was recorded while on-board Rock Boat, a music festival at sea. It is his first release of new material since Carencro, as Save our Soul was a compilation of soul covers that drew critical acclaim. Must be the Water is Broussard’s first release since joining Atlantic Records last year.

The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard, Marc was surrounded by all genres of music from an early age, which undoubtedly shaped his unique sound. He has toured with artists ranging from Dave Matthews to Willie Nelson to Maroon 5.

The 40 Watt show is Broussard’s first stop on a four-month tour that will end on August 29 in Yosemite, CA. A Marc Broussard concert is sure to be a high-energy event, transcending many musical genres. Doors open at 9 p.m. for this ages 18+ show. Tickets are available at School Kids Records in Athens for $17 in advance.