“Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease” - A5
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Music
The Pontchartrain Shakers were formed in 2018 as a New Orleans Music Super Collaboration. Amedee “A5” Frederick touts a 3 ½ octave vocal range as the leader of the stage. He commands attention from the audience with his authentic artisty, exciting showmanship as a true leader, and frontman. Hailing from a multigenerational musical family, A5 is carrying the family torch as a blues ambassador.
Amedee has brought his love of performances to stages since the tender age of 10 years old. He has performed locally in Southeastern Louisiana gracing stages including the House of Blues, Tipitina's, Dew Drop, and 9 years at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He has also had the opportunity to perform at Festivals across the United States.
Jojjo Wight and Amedee “A5” Frederick started the Pontchartrain Shakers together in 2018 after discovering musical fluidity of intertwined guitar styles. Growing up Jojjo began performing with her father at the age of 12 in New Orleans jazz clubs. She performed with Charlie DeVore and his International Jazz Band, the Pontchartrain Owls, at 18 French Quarter Festivals. Jojjo went on her first North American tour at age 17. She studied classical guitar performance at Southeastern Louisiana University. In 2014, she recorded with Charlie DeVore and his New Orleans Family Band released by GHB/Jazzology records.
Jojjo is a shredding leader of the stage and brings musical influence from her jazz roots and classical training to give an exquisite interpretation in her playing. She plays the Blues from her soul and you can feel that energy in every performance.
The Shakers are fronted by the team effort of Amedee “A5” Frederick and Jojjo Wight. They are blessed to live in a musically rich community, where they hire the best professional musicians to perform with them. There are many revolving band members and they all boast amazing musical resumes.