00:01 Allison Miner makes general announcements and then introduced Walter Mouton. Mouton has only recorded one album because he did not enjoy the recording process. Miner discusses a club that Mouton plays in Breaux Bridge, LA. They play a tape of Mouton’s band from a 1983 WWOZ live broadcast. 05:44 Mouton discusses his musical influences – namely his father who played the accordion. He then discusses knowing the accordion. The first song that he learned to play was a song called “Home Sweet Home.” 08:30 Mouton demonstrates elements of playing the accordion. He talks about his beliefs regarding musicians dancing while playing. Miner asks him Mouton to play a song that he heard his father play during childhood. 12:44 Mouton talks about all of the instruments that he can play. He discusses the difference between the accordion and stringed instruments. Traveling is discusses as well as Mouton’s history playing the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Miner questions Mouton about his current band. Miner asks him to sing and he does. 18:15 Mouton has a fulltime job – he delivers freight for Churchill Truck line. The entire band has regular work and music is strictly a hobby. They have been to Washington DC, Johnston PA, and Ithaca NY. Miner says that the band has the sound of the 1950s that she believes to be important. He does more demonstration with his accordion and shows the difference in sound between two different instruments. Mouton talks about favorite songs in the key of D. He talks about the importance of watching other performers and learning from watching. 24:00 Mouton’s first band was made up of Rodney Miller, Johnny Allen, and an unnamed Brother in-law. Miner asks him to play a song in the key of D. After the song concludes, Miner asks Mouton to recommend places to dance in Lafayette, LA. Mouton recommends the club that he plays (Name is inaudible). Moulatte’s, Harry’s, Triangle Club, Randal’s Restaurant are suggested. 28:30 Mouton talks about creole music and the difference between that and Zydeco. Mouton is doesn’t like zydeco very much. Mouton says that Wayne Toups sits in with his group and they don’t play zydeco. They talk Swamp Pop music, specifically Cookie & the Cupcakes. Questions from the audience. Mouton says that Valby McBride was the first person to play bass with a Cajun band. 33:00 Mouton talks about recording for a compilation for Arhoolie Records. They finish the interview by playing the remainder of the previous WWOZ recording.
