Coteau Grove Project Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary of Playing Shows for a Good Cause

LAFAYETTE, LA, - Coteau Grove Project (“Coteau Grove band”) is pleased to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Coteau Grove Project was formed in 2022 with a unique charitable mission of supporting nonprofit organizations in their fund-raising efforts. In its first two years, Coteau Grove has performed an impressive 35 shows in five states including a Kentucky Derby event in Louisville, Kentucky in May of 2023 with special guest John Elefante, former lead singer of the rock band Kansas, and several shows with Grammy Award-winning Louisiana Legend, Wayne Toups, as a special guest.

John Elefante shared, “In 2023, I was asked to make a special guest appearance for a Kentucky Derby event in Louisville, Kentucky with a band named Coteau Grove Project as my backing band. I was leery because I didn't know who they were, but something said ‘What the heck, go ahead and check it out.′″ He added, “I have to tell you, I had so much fun and met some of the greatest people and we're still really good friends to this day. I've only done two shows with them so far, but I would sit in with them at the drop of a dime anytime. They are fantastic and stylistically they can move from A – to – Z.”

Coteau Grove Project’s bass player, Keith Meyers, added, “My wife Ginger and I and our Coteau Grove family are grateful for all the opportunities we’ve had thus far to collaborate with artists such as Tracy Lawrence, John Elefante, Wayne Toups, Joe Caverlee and others to help support charitable organizations. We share a passion for helping those among us who are most in need. It’s all about helping people!”

Core band members include Keith Myers, Chris Foreman, Larry Menard, Charlie Rees, David Varisco, Sharona Thomas, and Bryan Perrin. With this line up, Coteau Grove delivers tight musicianship, rich vocals, and harmonies spanning genres from Cajun and classic country to R&B and rock, occasionally featuring special guest appearances by national recording artists, including Grammy Award winner Wayne Toups and John Elefante, former lead singer of the rock band Kansas (by request).

About Coteau Grove Project
The Coteau Grove Project is more than just a band—it is a philanthropic force with a mission rooted in culture, compassion, and community.

This dynamic group of seasoned musicians performs at no charge for non-profit organizations, universities, tourism events, etc. delivering a positive upbeat and high energy performance with a mission of helping to support charitable organizations and causes. Their performances ignite pride, inspire generosity, and honor those who step up to support those among us who are in need.

The  Coteau Grove Project shows up, instruments in hand, with full production crew and sound equipment, and hearts wide open—never asking for anything in return. Their message is simple yet profound: “Music can do more than move feet—it can move hearts.” Through their unwavering dedication to service, the Coteau Grove Project has become asymbol of Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage and its enduring passion for community service.

It’s all about helping people!

To learn more about Coteau Grove Project or to book, visit https://www.coteaugrove.com/

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