Broussard follows footsteps of father
Some people are born into the elusive world of music. So was the case with Marc Broussard, who first appeared on a stage singing �Johnny B. Goode� with his father when he was only 5 years old.
He�s been writing and singing ever since, and 15 years later continues to collaborate with father Ted Broussard (Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist and member of the New Orleans R&B group Boogie Kings). Now 20, Broussard combines traditional soul, R&B and hook laden rock into his signature sound, drawing from Lafayette, La. musical influences.
�He never pushed it on me, but nudged me in the right direction,� Broussard said about his father in his native Cajun drawl. �He would always put a guitar near me, but let me seek it out on my own.�
Ted Broussard taught his son the woes that come with life in the music industry, but Marc felt it was his calling.
�It�s just a life. It�s not easier or more difficult than any one else�s,� Broussard said. �What I do for a living has its perks, but I put in a lot of hours every day. It takes a lot of wisdom and know how and the other 98 percent is just stupid luck.�
Leah Simon, from Ripley Records, discovered Broussard on a curb in Lafayette, and his debut album was soon underway. Recorded over three weeks at Tony Daigle�s studio in downtown Lafayette, the release, Momentary Setback, took shape with help from local session players including his father.
Momentary Setback runs the spectrum of musical styles reflecting his early Louisiana influences.
Broussard and his five-piece band are currently touring the country in support of the new release after it hit the streets Sept. 7.
�I hate to get away from my home, but the road is the place to be [for a singer/songwriter],� he said.
Tonight Broussard opens for the Dave Matthews Band at AmSouth Amphitheater.
�I�ve never met Dave, but got lucky to be able to get an opening spot on the tail end of his tour,� Broussard said. �I�m really excited about going out with him and hope to throw down with him. I feel like we share some fans. My music as well as his is groove oriented.�
Will Jordan/September 18, 2003
Nashville City Paper