About Rabadash Records
Rabadash Records, one of the oldest independent labels in the country, celebrated its 40th anniversary year of making great music in 2024. May we enjoy another 40 years!
The label's primary focus since their very first release has been a commitment to preserving the music of New Orleans and southern Louisiana with works by legacy artists and new performers who embody the Crescent City's rich musical traditions.
Rabadash started almost by accident; it wasn't even conceived until label co-founder John Autin found himself on the outside looking in on a spoiled album deal. "We just fell into it," Autin recalls. "I started Rabadash with singer, Nora Wixted, who was my girlfriend at the time. We had negotiated a deal for Nora's album, were ready to sign, and the label called us up at the last second and told us they were signing a different singer instead. Since we already had all the tapes, the artwork and everything, we decided to start our own damn label! We released Nora's CD and then immediately recorded legendary piano player and singer, Al Broussard. He was almost 78 at the time and had never been recorded before even though he'd been playing on Bourbon Street since the 1920's.
Those two records came out in 1984 and we were off and running. We started off doing two or three releases a year, but we had to go dark for a while due to Hurricane Katrina. We didn't do anything for a few years, but we came back about 10 years ago. Last year Rabadash Studios moved to Mandeville, La and took over the location formerly known as Balance Studios, and now we’re able to do about six releases a year and record other non-Rabadash artists in our world class facility." Welcome to the Rabadash world of amazing music!
Downloads
When the Levee Breaks Down - Micha Billy (Single - Digital Download - WAV)$1.29
Boy from Tupelo - Micha Billy (Single - Digital Download - WAV)$1.29
Retox - John Lisi & Delta Funk(Digital Download-WAV)$12.00
Piano Town - John Autin (Digital Download-WAV)$11.00CDS
New Orleans Music at its finest! FREE SHIPPING ON ALL CDs!
Here We Go Again - Waylon Thibodeaux - CD$20.00
Zeppelins Made to Order - Tom McDermott & Chloe Feoranza - CD$20.00
It's My Turn - Michael O'Hara/The Sheik - CD$20.00
Reaching Out - Lindsey Mendez - CD$20.00
Rockin' Louisiana Man - Jeff Spence - CD$20.00
The Blues Masters featuring “Big Al” Carson – 3 Phat Cats and 1 Skinny Dawg - CD$20.00
Amanda Walker - Amanda Walker - CD$20.00
Piano Town - John Autin - CD$20.00
Piano Face - John Autin - CD$20.00
Deranged Covers - Big Daddy 'O' - CD$20.00
Used Blues - Big Daddy 'O' - CD$20.00
What you Gotta Go Through - Big Daddy 'O' - CD$20.00
That's How Strong My Love Is - Big Daddy 'O' - CD$20.00
New Orleans Duets - Tom McDermott & Friends - CD$20.00
The Music Of A Lifetime - Al Broussard - CD$20.00
Tex Townes & His Two Tone Trance Band - CD$20.00
Break the Chain - Anders Osborne - CD$20.00
Rabadash Records: Vibes - Theresa Andersson - CD$20.00
Now Appearing - John Magnie - CD$20.00Featured Artist - Serabee
NEW SINGLE - "MISSISSIPPI" FEATURING
This prodigal daughter returns home to embrace her roots to record what she calls “the front porch songs”.
"I was born on Saturday and singing on Sunday," as Sera so aptly puts it. "Music is in my blood, and the road I've traveled can't help but form my music."
It's true; her voice will remind you of love, pain, and laughter all at once.
"Mississippi Girl," a song that Serabee describes as having a “chicken neck groove” – you simply can’t listen to it without rocking your neck. This captivating Americana track was inspired by a moment of simplicity: picking mint leaves in her garden, craving some Cathead Vodka, and a spontaneous trip to the store with her dog enjoying the wind. "Mississippi Girl" is more than just a song; it's a contemporary urban legend and a boot camp style history lesson on the Magnolia State. From the Delta to the coast, the song covers university rivalries, musical greats, and the life of a true Mississippi girl.
Recorded at Rabadash Studios in Mandeville, LA with Serabee’s Roots Revival Band, the track features the soulful sounds of New Orleans blues harmonica player, Jason Ricci, and is produced by Serabee and Jon Cristian Duque.
Featured Artist - Laine Bleu
YOUNG TALENT LAINE BLEU SHARES THOUGHT-PROVOKING NEW SONG “DON’T FORGIVE YOU”
At just eighteen, Laine Bleu has already made a name for herself as a singer/songwriter who crafts catchy and relatable songs. As she navigates the challenges of a new chapter of her youth, Laine Bleu uses her powerful songwriting skills to share messages that transcend her years.
"I'm Laine Bleu. I love all kinds of music, but favor singing and writing country and country/pop. If you've ever been around me for longer than five minutes you already know that I'm prone to break out in song at any given time with no warning at all. My debut single, Seventeen, dropped on July 28, 2023, which just happened to be my seventeenth birthday."
In “Don’t Forgive You,” Laine Bleu captures the essence of moving on without harboring anger, while still acknowledging the hurt that remains.
Featured Artist - Big Daddy O
New Album "Passin It Down" Out NOW!
Passin It Down is an Americana album with songs covered by long-time Louisiana artist Big Daddy ‘O’, aka Owen Tufts. He is known for making every song his own, and he does just that in this album. His voice can take you down an old back road when you hear “Goin’ Back,” or he can make you cry tears of nostalgia as you listen to “Love Me.”
Big Daddy ‘O’ mainly performs as a solo act with his acoustic guitar custom made by guitar Luthier Scott Quiroz in San Diego or with a full, hard-hitting blues band demonstrating his considerable blues chops on his 1969 Les Paul Deluxe.
Big Daddy ‘O’ celebrates his fourth album, Passin It Down, for fans to enjoy out on Rabadash Records. Produced by John Autin at his Rabadash Studios in Mandeville, LA, he captured this unique artist in his finest form; his voice and an acoustic guitar. “With a big voice as sweet as Mississippi Moonshine, Owen can heal a broken heart,” producer John Autin says.
