FLAMBEAU

CONTACT TOM RIGNEY:
PHONE: 510 526-1048 (OFFICE).
EMAIL: tomrigney9@gmail.com

MARC BRINITZER: Electric guitar
CAROLINE DAHL: Piano
BRENT RAMPONE: Drums
SAM ROCHA: Bass
ANTHONY PAULE: Electric guitar

TOM RIGNEY AND FLAMBEAU

A performance by Tom Rigney and Flambeau is a high-energy, deeply engaging journey through the heart of American Roots Music, led by one of its most distinctive violin voices. Centered around Rigney’s virtuosic yet emotionally expressive fiddling, the ensemble delivers an original sound that blends Cajun and zydeco dance grooves with Blues, roots rock and roll, New Orleans R and B, and global influences.

From the first notes, the music invites movement—irresistible rhythms drawn from South Louisiana traditions drive the band, while Rigney’s violin sings with passion, grit, and lyrical beauty. One moment the ensemble channels the raw, joyous energy of a Cajun dance hall; the next, it shifts effortlessly into a driving, Blues-infused groove, a fiery Celtic reel, or a haunting ballad or waltz that brings the room to a hush. Rigney’s original compositions reflect decades of musical exploration, combining infectious melodies with a wide emotional range that connects immediately with audiences.

Flambeau functions as a true ensemble, with dynamic interplay and tight arrangements that showcase both individual musicianship and collective fire. The band’s sound is tight and polished but never predictable—rooted in rich musical traditions while constantly evolving. A Flambeau set highlights the breadth of Rigney’s writing and the band’s versatility, offering moments that raise the roof alongside passages of nuance and intimacy.

Above all, a Tom Rigney and Flambeau performance is joyful, soulful, and memorable—music that honors the past, lives fully in the present, and leaves audiences energized, moved, and wanting more.