Valcour Records

Valcour Records is an independent record label based in Eunice, Louisiana. Valcour was founded in 2006 by Joel Savoy (son of Marc and Ann Savoy), with friends Phillip LaFargue II and Lucius Fontenot.[1] Valcour Records' first release in 2006 was Goin' Down to Louisiana by fiddle player Cedric Watson and accordionist Corey Ledet.[2]

Valcour Records
Founded2006 (2006)
FounderJoel Savoy
Phillip LaFargue II
Lucius Fontenot
Distributor(s)Select-O-Hits
GenreIndie, folk, Americana, Cajun, zydeco
Country of originU.S.
LocationEunice, Louisiana
Official websitevalcourrecords.com

Valcour has since released albums with Louisiana bands such as the Figs, Bonsoir Catin, GIVERS, and Feufollet. Through the Cajun and Creole [drinking songs compilation Allons Boire un Coup[3] (2007), the label has also featured the Pine Leaf Boys, Ann Savoy, Steve Riley and Racines, The Red Stick Ramblers, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Balfa heir Courtney Granger.

In 2007, Valcour partnered with independent distributor Select-O-Hits for nationwide distribution.[4]

See also

References
  1. Munn, Charlie. "Valcour Records". Blues in London. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  2. "Goin Down to Louisiana". Archived from the original on 2011-03-02. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  3. Pittman, Nick (2006-11-21). "A Drink and a Song". The Independent Weekly. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  4. "Select-O-Hits - National Independent Distribution".


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