Saturday 8:00am-10:00am
Sunday 9:00am-10:00am
Sunday 10:00am-Noon (with the Cravins Brother's Zydeco & Info Show)
Corey Arceneaux (AKA “DJ Hot”) is a challenge to fit into one category. The leader of Corey and the Zydeco Hot Peppers, Corey sports youthful looks and a boyish grin that suggests he’s just a few years removed from the senior prom. Yet in 2008, Corey released “20/20, 20 Years, 20 Tracks,” a CD that confirms that he’s not in the current class of zydeco newcomers and wanna-bes. His two decades behind the accordion started at age 10. He’s a member of one of zydeco’s first families, led by his late uncle Fernest, who performed and recorded worldwide as the New Prince of the Accordion for more than 50 years.
Corey started in radio back in the mid 90’s when asked by Quinn Darterive (Aka “Dr. Boogie”) to join the KJCB staff. He did the Zydeco Show on Saturdays and Sundays for 2 years at KJCB before taking a break. It wasn’t until late 2008 when he was contacted by GL Haywood, then program director, to return to radio at KJCB to do the Zydeco Show.
Corey then made a move to KFXZ 105.9 after being contacted by program director, Carl T, about joining the Dream Team. He is one of the most influential air personalities on the radio today. Corey shows that he is indeed a modern man, in tuned with the R&B and rap-flavored zydeco of the new millennium. Yet he remains a proud Creole, showcasing the blues, French and gospel roots, while staying true to the history. Corey has also been performing as a disc jockey in local clubs and private parties for the past 10 years. A musician of talent, history and contemporary times, Corey Arceneaux is still a challenge to label. Your best bet is to just sit back and enjoy the results!
Favorite Zydeco Artist: Buckwheat Zydeco
Favorite overall Artists: Ray Charles, Fats Domino, & Bobby Bland
Favorite New School Artist: R. Kelly
Hobby: Playing the accordion
Vinnie V