Stefan Sernek - Accordion, Bass, Vocals

Son of Stefan Sernek Senior, a humble carpenter from Slovenia, Stefan Jr was confined to a life of cabinet-making & Bavarian oom pah-pah accordion playing - that was until he heard the rockin' sounds of buckwheat zydeco pulsating from his radio. The Alpine Echo's were promptly disbanded & Psycho Zydeco was conceived.

November 89' was the start of a new musical education for me. Clifton Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, Rockin' Dopsie & Queen Ida were early influences, followed by Terrence Simien & Beau Jocque.

….. "Finally I found a home for the squeeze box that was blues based & cool to play". Stefan embodies the phase "bon temps roulet" - let the good times roll - with living life to its fullest. Along with his psychotic squeeze-box playing he keeps the bands bottom end pumping along with the help of an old analogue bass/organ set up, all triggered from his left hand. He builds kitchens like a maniac, owns the Zydeco van & has a passion for movies with cajun/zydeco sound tracks.

Gregg Hatton - Guitar, Frottoir, Triangle, Vocals

After many dealings with shady characters over the years, it became evident that Gregg was the only person responsible enough to take on bookings & managing the Zydeco machine. He has a talent for organising the other 3 less organised band members both musically & logistically, early morning wake up calls, consistent hassling & simple reverse - psychology are some of the many tricks he employs. When he is not doing any of the above he is constantly restoring his very old house.

Christopher Wilson - Saxophone, Frottoir, Triangle, Vocals

Classical, Funk, Rock, Jazz and the music from Frank Zappa, a true chameleon, but for Chris performing live is where its at. "The success of our overseas tours along with the evolution of our recordings is something I'm quite proud of…..and to win over a first time audience is a big thrill".

Chris stumbled into Psycho Zydeco in January 1993 & cannot escape. As well as playing & teaching Chris spends a lot of the time contemplating the formation of the universe & the fabric of space & time.

"Zydeco definitely has a major role to play in the evolution of the human species on this planet".

Gene Gill - Drums and Percussion

Gene blames long time musical friend Chris Wilson for his involvement in Psycho Zydeco. " At first I thought it might be some kind of death-metal hybrid with a name like that " says Gene. Listening to recordings by Buckwheat Zydeco & Rockin' Dopsie soon put him on the right track "I think drumming wise Zydeco has the simplicity & drive of Rock, Blues or even Folk beats layered with the insistent syncopated rhythms you would find in African music or similar".

Hailing originally from Tasmania, Gene started playing professionally as a percussionist in a funk band & then classically with the Tasmanian symphony orchestra. He has played all kinds of things in venues & pubs all over the world & other places.