Chris Trahan Band
The Chris Trahan Band has been described as the perfect four piece band; with keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and three players who sing, the band has soulful harmonies and the large sound of a horn section. From Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 to Motown, Hank Williams, Jr., Brooks & Dunn and Michael Jackson, the veteran musicians play a eide variety of music that appeals to all ages.
Chris Trahan began playing guitar in college with the influence of James Taylor. His love of music eventually led the piano. Chris played as a solo act for years before joining the band scene. Chris enjoys making music and seeing the audience have a good time. Playing music has always been a hobby but being in a band is particularly thrilling.
Mike Dupuis has more than 40 years providing a steady pulse for bands around Acadiana. Mike has held permanent positions in 14 bands and spot gigged for countless others creating a reputation of a highly dependable professional. From humble beginnings at 16 with Purple Haze (great band name, eh?), Drum & Bugle Corp, U.S. Air Force basic training, various Rock bands, Swamp Pop, Country bands, and now playing Soft and Classic Rock, Mike says it’s been a tremendous experience. He also has been writing music since the early ’80s, recording all of it from his home studio. Playing Country Music for a total of 10 years, highlights of his musical career include opening up for John Wesley Riles, Lorrie Morgan, Earl Thomas Conley, Steve Wariner, Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffy, Jo-el Sonnier, Brian Black, Andy Griggs, and Eddie Raven.
John Saucier is from Opelousas, Louisiana. John began performing live at 15 years old. John played with the Mamou based rock band Frozen Fat in the 70’s. In the 1980’s John played mainstream rock & roll and country rock in the 80’s with Manual Labor and Southern Style. He was a guitarist and vocalist for Nancy Tabb Marcantel in the 90’s. In the last ten plus years John has played with Full Circle, Phossils, Butt Necked Fish and the 2nd Street Carport Band. In addition, John loves classic rock and swamp pop music.
Chris Lasseigne has been playing the bass guitar for more than 30 years. He played in several Cajun, Zydeco, Rock and Blues bands on stage and in the studio. Chris toured with Cajun band Tee Mamou and played festivals in Panama City Beach, Florida, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Minneapolis Minnesota, and St. Paul Minnesota. Recently, Chris was a founding member of LA14; a band that gigged for more than 8 years. LA14 played Cajun, Zydeco, Classic Country, Old Rock & Roll, Blues, and R&B. A former member of The Louisiana Rhythm Katz, he has also played Classic Rock, Blues, Southern Rock and the Classic Blues of Muddy Waters, BB King, Buddy Guy, and Eric Clapton. Chris was influenced by the late Al “Pyook” Berard, who was a lifelong friend. Some of his Bass Guitar influences are Victor Wooden, Marcus Miller, and Cliff Burton. Chris loves bringing the joy of music to others. He believes music is a language that speaks to everyone’s soul.
Song List
Uptown Funk
BRUNO MARS
Sugar
MAROON 5
Thinking Out Loud
ED SHEERAN
Rude
MAGIC
Power of Love
HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS
I’ll Be There
JACKSON 5
Sara Smile
HALL & OATES
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
QUEEN/DWIGHT YOAKUM
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
GEORGIA SATELLITES
Proud Mary
CCR
That’s Alright Mama
ELVIS
Peaceful Easy Feelin
EAGLES
Rock In The USA
JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP
What I Like About You
THE ROMANTICS
Give Me One Reason
TRACY CHAPMAN
Unchain My Heart
JOE COCKER
Brown Eyed Girl
VAN MORRISON
New Orleans Ladies
LEROUX
Footloose
KENNY LOGGINS
Tupelo Honey
VAN MORRISON
Old Time Rock and Roll
BOB SEGER
Some Kind of Wonderful
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
Wonderful Tonight
ERIC CLAPTON
Chevy Van
SAMMY JOHNS
Shambala
THREE DOG NIGHT
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
CCR
Roll With It
STEVE WINWOOD
Lovin Touchin, Squeezin
JOURNEY
Oh! Darlin
BEATLES
It’s A Long Way To The Top
AC/DC
The Weight
THE BAND
Main Street
MAIN STREET
Feelin Alright
JOE COCKER
Call Me The Breeze
LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Gimme Some Lovin
SPENCER DAVIS GROUP
Wild Nights
VAN MORRISON
Let It Be/Hey Jude
BEATLES
Pride and Joy
STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
Johnny B. Goode
CHUCK BERRY
House is A Rockin
STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
Shama Lama Ding Dong
OTIS DAY
Lights
JOURNEY
My Angel Baby
TOBY BEAU
All My Ex’s Live in Texas
GEORGE STRAIT
On The Road Again
WILLIE NELSON
Folsom Prison Blues
JOHNNY CASH
He Stopped Loving Her Today
GEORGE JONES
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
NEAL MCCOY
If You Don’t Want Me To-The Freeze
RONNIE MILSAP
Family Tradition
HANK WILLIAMS
My Maria
BROOKS & DUNN
Small Town Girl
STEVE WARINER
Boot Scootin Boogie
BROOKS & DUNN
You Never Even Call Me
DAVID ALLAN COE
Neon Moon
BROOKS & DUNN
Tee Nah Nah
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
Mathilda
COOKIE & THE CUPCAKES
Don’t Close Your Eyes
KEITH WHITLEY
Boogie Shoes
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
I’m Your Boogie Man
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
Burn Rubber On Me
GAP BAND
Purple Rain
PRINCE
Brick House
COMMODORES
Knock on Wood
SEAL REMAKE
Get Ready
TEMPTATIONS
Can’t Help Myself
FOUR TOPS
Superstition
STEVIE WONDER
Land of 1000 Dances
WILSON PICKETT
Heard It Through Grapevine
MARVIN GAYES
You Really Got a Hold
MIRACLES
In The Midnight Hour
WILSON PICKETT
Let’s Get It On
MARVIN GAYE
What’s Goin On
MARVIN GAYES
Mustang Sally
WILSON PICKETT
Dock of the Bay
OTIS REDDING
What’d I Say
RAY CHARLES
Bring It On Home
SAM COOKE
Shake Your Body Down to the Ground
MICHAEL JACKSON
Forget You
CEE LO GREENE
Crazy
GNARLS BARKLEY
Stay With Me
SAM SMITH
BRUNO MARS
Sugar
MAROON 5
Thinking Out Loud
ED SHEERAN
Rude
MAGIC
Power of Love
HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS
I’ll Be There
JACKSON 5
Sara Smile
HALL & OATES
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
QUEEN/DWIGHT YOAKUM
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
GEORGIA SATELLITES
Proud Mary
CCR
That’s Alright Mama
ELVIS
Peaceful Easy Feelin
EAGLES
Rock In The USA
JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP
What I Like About You
THE ROMANTICS
Give Me One Reason
TRACY CHAPMAN
Unchain My Heart
JOE COCKER
Brown Eyed Girl
VAN MORRISON
New Orleans Ladies
LEROUX
Footloose
KENNY LOGGINS
Tupelo Honey
VAN MORRISON
Old Time Rock and Roll
BOB SEGER
Some Kind of Wonderful
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
Wonderful Tonight
ERIC CLAPTON
Chevy Van
SAMMY JOHNS
Shambala
THREE DOG NIGHT
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
CCR
Roll With It
STEVE WINWOOD
Lovin Touchin, Squeezin
JOURNEY
Oh! Darlin
BEATLES
It’s A Long Way To The Top
AC/DC
The Weight
THE BAND
Main Street
MAIN STREET
Feelin Alright
JOE COCKER
Call Me The Breeze
LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Gimme Some Lovin
SPENCER DAVIS GROUP
Wild Nights
VAN MORRISON
Let It Be/Hey Jude
BEATLES
Pride and Joy
STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
Johnny B. Goode
CHUCK BERRY
House is A Rockin
STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
Shama Lama Ding Dong
OTIS DAY
Lights
JOURNEY
My Angel Baby
TOBY BEAU
All My Ex’s Live in Texas
GEORGE STRAIT
On The Road Again
WILLIE NELSON
Folsom Prison Blues
JOHNNY CASH
He Stopped Loving Her Today
GEORGE JONES
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
NEAL MCCOY
If You Don’t Want Me To-The Freeze
RONNIE MILSAP
Family Tradition
HANK WILLIAMS
My Maria
BROOKS & DUNN
Small Town Girl
STEVE WARINER
Boot Scootin Boogie
BROOKS & DUNN
You Never Even Call Me
DAVID ALLAN COE
Neon Moon
BROOKS & DUNN
Tee Nah Nah
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
Mathilda
COOKIE & THE CUPCAKES
Don’t Close Your Eyes
KEITH WHITLEY
Boogie Shoes
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
I’m Your Boogie Man
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
Burn Rubber On Me
GAP BAND
Purple Rain
PRINCE
Brick House
COMMODORES
Knock on Wood
SEAL REMAKE
Get Ready
TEMPTATIONS
Can’t Help Myself
FOUR TOPS
Superstition
STEVIE WONDER
Land of 1000 Dances
WILSON PICKETT
Heard It Through Grapevine
MARVIN GAYES
You Really Got a Hold
MIRACLES
In The Midnight Hour
WILSON PICKETT
Let’s Get It On
MARVIN GAYE
What’s Goin On
MARVIN GAYES
Mustang Sally
WILSON PICKETT
Dock of the Bay
OTIS REDDING
What’d I Say
RAY CHARLES
Bring It On Home
SAM COOKE
Shake Your Body Down to the Ground
MICHAEL JACKSON
Forget You
CEE LO GREENE
Crazy
GNARLS BARKLEY
Stay With Me
SAM SMITH