Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Hot Peppers

Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers bring Southwest Louisiana’s zydeco tradition to Hank Dietle’s Tavern for an energetic evening of accordion-led music, Creole rhythms, and dance-floor grooves. Louisiana native Corey Arceneaux is an acclaimed accordionist and bandleader whose style draws on Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco, the latter of whom was also his mentor and friend. With five studio albums and decades of international touring, Arceneaux delivers a high-energy performance grounded in Louisiana roots.

Now based in Virginia, Arceneaux is joined by an experienced regional lineup: Ben Holmes on drums, Doug Bell on guitar, Gene Monroe on bass, and Pat Clark on frottoir. Together, they combine zydeco, blues, rock, New Orleans traditions, and dancehall spirit for a full-scale Louisiana-style party.

When: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Tickets: $20

Ticket availability: Tickets are available through Eventbrite and at the door if available.

Lineup: Corey Arceneaux, accordion and bandleader; Ben Holmes, drums; Doug Bell, guitar; Gene Monroe, bass; and Pat Clark, frottoir.

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern

Address: 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Music: Zydeco, Creole rhythms, blues, roots music, and traditional Louisiana sounds.