Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys started in 1988, by Steve Riley and David Greely. They have been very prolific, with more than 10 CD's almost exclusively in Cajun French. Their style has grown from exclusively traditional music of Riley's mentors Dewey Balfa, Belton Richard, and Walter Mouton, to a more personal style that still has a distinctively Cajun sound. They released a 'Best of' compilation album in 2008, which featured some of their greatest hits. David Greely retired from the band due to hearing problems. His last performance was the 2011 Mardi Gras dance in Eunice, Louisiana. In June 2022 David Greely was back playing with the band. ==Awards==

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys have been nominated for two Grammy Awards in The Best Traditional Folk Album category, one Grammy nomination was for Trace of Time for Best Traditional Folk Album, and the second was for Bon Rêve in 2004. ==Discography==

• Grand Isle (2011) • Dominos (2005) • Bon Rêve (2003) • Happytown (2001) • Bayou Ruler (1998) • Friday at Last (1997) • La Toussaint (1995) • Live! (1994) • Trace of Time (1993) • Tit Galop Pour Mamou (1992) • Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys (1990) Compilations • ''En Francais: Cajun 'n' Creole Rock 'n' Roll'' Various, produced by Louis Michot of Lost Bayou Ramblers (2011) Bayou Teche Brewers/CD Baby • Steve Riley in the group Racines: Allons Boire un Coup: A Collection of Cajun and Creole Drinking Songs Various artists (2006) Valcour Records Steve Riley on others' recordings • Been to Town and Back Again - Christopher Shaw (1994) • Transatlantic Sessions: Songs of Death, Divorce, Drinking and Dancing Cajun Roosters (2011) Whoopee Records-Pine Groove Sound/CD Baby • Evangeline Made: A Tribute to Cajun Music Various artists (2002) Vanguard Records ==See also==