Chris Ardoin

Chris Ardoin (born April 7, 1981 in Lake Charles, Louisiana[1]) is a zydeco accordionist and singer.

[1] When he was just ten, with help from his father Lawrence, he formed the Double Clutchin' zydeco band with his elder brother Sean Ardoin on drums.

In 1994, the band released their debut album That's Da Lick on the Maison de Soul label.

Sean left the band after releasing the album Turn the Page in 1998 to concentrate on his solo career.

On July 30, 2021, Ardoin was hit by gunfire in a seemingly-random shooting following a performance at the Zydeco Bike Fest in Colfax, Louisiana.