CAMDEN — C.J. Chenier, a Creole born and raised in an indigenous American culture with its distinct language, cuisine and music, delivers a soulful vocal and accordion. Chenier, a Grammy nominated, world renowned musician and recording artist, has performed alongside many internationally recognized artists including his Grammy award winning father, Clifton "The King of Zydeco" Chenier, Paul Simon, Joe Sample and Ray Parker Jr., The Gin Blossoms and John Mayall. He has appeared on the Jon Stewart Show and CNN, and was featured on VH1 and Entertainment Weekly.

C.J. has exhibited his musicianship at many large festival venues such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival and Austin's SxSW Music Conference. In addition to a Grammy award nomination in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category, C.J. has received many major awards, including the Living Blues Critics' Poll Award, Indie Award (from AFIM) for Best Zydeco Album, Coups de Coeur (Blows of Heart) Blues Category Award from l'Académie Charles Cros (France) and Best of the Beat Best Zydeco Album (Offbeat).

The C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band concert, with opening act Dolphin Strikers, is Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., in the Camden Opera House; tickets $18 in advance, $22 at the door. Proceeds of the concert benefit Camden Winterfest and the U.S. National Toboggan Championships. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.camdenoperahouse.com.