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Tyron hails from Houma, Louisiana, where music and culture are plentiful.
Tyron Benoit has lived a journeyman’s life, with a fearless pursuit of excellence in everything he has done - and a range that is only familiar to those who approach life as a giant opportunity.
Tyron was “born on the bayou” in Houma, Louisiana - a hub of the Louisiana oilfield industry and Cajun culture. His musical influences were rich and varied - from Cajun zydeco to old school American rock and country to the European waves of punk and pop. He distinguished himself in the Marine Corps and saw combat in the Middle East before turning to entertainment. After some time modeling and acting in NYC, Tyron moved to Colorado with his brother and began playing music. Before long, they were playing shows in the Rockies and the Midwest.
He returned to New Orleans just before Katrina hit and was heavily involved in the rebuilding of the city - but still found a way to continue playing music with other contractors, in abandoned spaces, using generators. He ended up as the band leader for Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, an iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian, while running a business of his own.
In 2020, Tyron sold his business and turned his attention to music, full time. He began writing, recording, and getting a band of his own together, and for the past three years, Tyron has been making great strides, playing shows and festivals in New Orleans, the Gulf South region, and nationally.
In 2024 alone, the Tyron Benoit Band has played 15 festivals, from the French Quarter Fest and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in his home city to the Sunbanks Blues Festival (Washington State), WC Handy (Kentucky), Beaver Creek and the prestigious Telluride Blues and Brews Festival (Colorado), and will be heading to Lucerne, Switzerland to close out the Lucerne Blues Festival in November. And if that wasn’t enough, he’s been tapped to open for Tab Benoit in November for two weeks of dates in Texas and Florida, and he’ll be opening for Samantha Fish for a three-day run in Florida leading up to New Year’s.
Tyron has a commanding stage presence with an electric personality, smooth vocals, and fire in his fingertips as he plays both guitar and accordions. He has become a fan favorite wherever he plays, to audiences, sound crews, and buyers/owners alike.
TESTIMONIALS
"Hard-driving, arena-ready rock that keeps the Louisiana elements up front and the accordion high in the mix!""
OFFBEAT MAGAZINE
"Tyron Benoit’s music is just as diverse as Cajun culture. When you listen to the band’s music, there’s a dash of Zydeco, a pinch of rock, and a sprinkle of Americano. It’s culture that drives his passion, and as they say, there is no place like home."
THE HOUMA TIMES
"Rouse’s, the Gulf Coast’s largest independent supermarket chain, will launch their new 2021 Holiday campaign for TV and radio featuring Benoit’s original song, “Feels Like Home.”
AMERICAN BLUES SCENE