Filé (band)

Filé is a cajun music ensemble from Louisiana founded in 1983. The group is named after filé powder, a spice used in cajun food.

Filé
GenresCajun music
Years active1983–present
LabelsFlying Fish Records
Associated actsCush-Cush
MembersWard Lormand, Kevin Shearin, Peter Stevens, D'Jalma Garnier, David Egan, Al Berard, Darren Wallace, Brian Langlinais
Past membersMichael Shinkman

The group was founded by Ward Lormand and Kevin Shearin, who had previously played together in the band Cush-Cush from 1980. Peter Stevens joined the group for their debut in 1985, while D'Jalma Garnier and David Egan joined in the early 1990s.

Members

Current
  • Ward Lormand – accordion, percussion, vocals
  • Kevin Shearin – bass, guitar, vocals
  • Peter Stevens – percussion
  • D'Jalma Garnier – fiddle
  • David Egan – keyboards
  • Al Berard - Guitar
  • Darren Wallace - Fiddle
  • Brian Langlinais - Guitar
Former
  • Michael Shinkman - Trombone

Discography

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