BONSOIR, CATIN: ‘Bonne Vie’ - Electronic Press Kit
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Credits
bonsoir, catin
Kristi Guillory - Accordion, Vocals
Christine Balfa – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Rubboard, T-Fer
Anya Burgess - Fiddle, Vocals
Maegan Berard Rankin - Electric Guitar, Vocals
Ashley Hayes Steele – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Danny Devillier - Drums, Percussion, Rhodes, Synth, Kalimba, Vibraphone, T-Fer
special guests
Eric Adcock - Hammond B3 Organ, Piano, Wurlitzer
Lyle Begnaud- Pedal Steel
Joel Savoy- Baritone Guitar
production
Produced by Joel Savoy, Ashley Hayes Steele, Maegan Berard Rankin
Executive Producer Kristi Guillory
Recording and Mixing by Joel Savoy at Valcour Records in Eunice, LA
Mastering by Aaron Thomas at ATMAS in Lafayette, LA
Digital Design by Megan Barra
Photographs by Ariel C. Thevenet
Art by Morgan Munzing
Lyric Edits by Barry Jean Ancelet
Downloads
album released august 21, 2026
Important dates to note:
July 17 - first single single (Marie Madeleine) and presale announcement everywhere
July 31 - second single (Levee)
August 14 - last single (Bonne vie)
Bio / Artist Info
Bonsoir, Catin is a female-powered Cajun supergroup from Southwest Louisiana. They burst upon the local Acadiana music scene in 2006 and have been rocking the local dance halls and festivals world wide ever since. As songwriters, they are known for their authentic yet progressive and creative Cajun music, pushing the boundaries of the traditional form. Members of Bonsoir, Catin Kristi Guillory (accordion), Anya Burgess (fiddle), Christine Balfa (guitar), Maegan Berard (electric guitar), Ashley Hayes (bass guitar), and Danny Devillier (drums) have an infectious onstage chemistry. With five full-length albums, their third release, Light the Stars (2016) was nominated for a Grammy award in the Regional Roots category.
Track List
Side A
1. MARIE MADELEINE
Traditional (Arranged by Kristi Guillory), Bassette Music, BMI
2. VIE D’MARRON
Kristi Guillory (Composer, Lyrics), Ashley Hayes Steele (Composer), Bassette Music, BMI
3. DANSER COLLÉ
Maegan Berard (Composer, Lyrics), Ashley Hayes Steele (Lyrics), Boogie Belle Music, BMI
4. LEVÉE
Kristi Guillory (Composer, Lyrics), Bassette Music, BMI
5. PARADIS
Kristi Guillory (Composer, Lyrics), Bassette Music, BMI
Side B
6. OH TITE FILLE
Albert Berard (Composer, Lyrics), Daniel Collet (Composer, Lyrics) , Flying Fish Music, BMI
7. MAMA ROSIN
Traditional, Arranged by Kristi Guillory and Anya Burgess, Bassette Music, BMI
8. BALFA WALTZ
Will Bolfa (Composer, Lyrics), Flat Town Music, BMI
9. BIG $$$
Kristi Guillory (Composer, Lyrics), Bassette Music, BMI
10. BONNE VIE
Ashley Hayes Steele (Composer, Lyrics), Kristi Guillory (Composer), Maegan Berard (Composer), Big Like A Shark, ASCAP
Photo by Ariel C. Thevenet