MARC BROUSSARD
“Broussard delivers in a fashion that’ll seriously shake up your soul sensibilities, old-school and new.” -No Depression
Long hailed as a powerhouse vocalist and king of Bayou soul, Marc Broussard is one of his generation’s greatest ambassadors of Louisiana music, an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms. His father, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist of The Boogie Kings, nurtured Marc’s musical gifts at an early age, and the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana music scene gave Marc the opportunity to practice his craft consistently from childhood through early adulthood.
After releasing a successful independent EP at age 20, Broussard signed a record deal with Island Records. His song “Home” was successful at radio and catapulted him onto the national touring stage and since then has been a showstopping success for singers on The Voice, Blake Shelton’s team on Clash of the Choirs, and in Kelly Clarkson’s live shows. Broussard released multiple albums with major labels over the next 10 years but has recently returned to his independent roots with his new album “S.O.S. 4: Blues For Your Soul.”
Produced by Bonamassa, who contributes mesmerizing guitar solos on four tracks, alongside longtime collaborator Josh Smith, it is a stunning collection of soul and blues classics plus one Broussard original. It is also a continuation of his long-time philanthropic efforts. Created with an idea for raising funds to help our country’s underprivileged youth, “S.O.S. 4: Blues For The Soul” arrives with a double wallop: great music for a great cause. Thanks to Broussard’s generosity, a significant portion of proceeds from this, the fourth in his Save Our Soul album series, will be donated to Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation to support youth rehabilitation through music. This includes a partnership with Guitars Over Guns, a Miami-based nonprofit that offers students from the most vulnerable communities a powerful combination of music education and mentorship.
The combination of passion, talent, and heart has touched audiences and critics the world over. Said NPR, “His music radiates soulful Louisiana blues, but his songs blend those influences with raucous rock ‘n’ roll to create unique and infectious music.” And the Washington Times hailed, “Few modern voices are as powerful as Marc Broussard’s soulful, Bayou-bred baritone.”
Tagline: One of New Orleans’ most legendary stars, Marc Broussard channels R&B, blues, rock, and soul!
