With the unlikeliest of instruments—the accordion—Ernest James and his band Ernest James Zydeco travel on a soulful musical journey, from the most traditional Louisiana Zydeco to irreverent foot-stomping dance parties. EJZ plays upbeat music featuring the accordion and scrub board with a fulfilling, authentic grittiness. Ernest, a professional zydeco musician for over 15 years, draws on southern roots to share his joyful music. Weaving multiple styles into their unique brand of traditional Zydeco music, the band creates a sound that taps into the heart of American music. And where better to experience that tradition than in the heart of American itself: Kansas City. The upbeat, traditional sound of EJZ engages people of all ages the world over. Headlining the International Cajun and Zydeco Festival in the Netherlands in 2014 won Ernest James Zydeco new audiences, turning observers into dancers, each show a celebration.