Gator Beat

Cajun/zydeco and Louisiana R&B band, founded in 1988 in California by accordionist and vocalist Richie Domingue. Renamed to "Gator Nation" in January 2014. Line-up (2013): David Scott - saxophone, pennywhistle and vocals; Willard Blackwell - vocals and washboard; Linda Hutchinson - bass; Randy Quan - guitar; Jesse "Lemme" Adams - keys, accordion; Mike Cannon - drums Former members included: Beau Bradbury - drums; Terry Keady - guitar, vocals; Mark Metoyer - bass; Harold Livingston - washboard; Nazar Eljumaily - guitar; Luis Rodriguez - washboard; Wolfgang Wein - bass; Myrna Cooper - washboard; Dana Mandell - accordion