Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Hot Peppers

Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers bring Southwest Louisiana’s zydeco tradition to Hank Dietle’s Tavern in a high-energy performance built around accordion-led melodies, Creole rhythms, and dance-floor grooves. Louisiana native Corey Arceneaux leads the band, drawing on traditions shaped by Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco, the latter of whom was also his mentor and friend.

Now based in Virginia, Arceneaux has released five studio albums and toured internationally for decades. His seasoned regional lineup combines deep roots-music experience with New Orleans influences for a performance that evokes a bayou party, dancehall throwdown, and full Louisiana celebration.

When: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tickets: $20; tickets are available through Eventbrite and at the door if available.

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

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Music: Authentic zydeco, Creole rhythms, accordion-driven Louisiana roots music, and high-energy dance grooves.