Culpepper's plays one of the most extensive collections of Louisiana music anywhere. It is richly diverse, covering many different sounds and styles. This is a quick guide to the music you may hear during your visit with us. I have hand selected every song and hope you enjoy the music as much as we do! If you have any questions just ask!

Enjoy!

Martin

Even though our music covers numerous genres, for simplicity we can break them down to two categories: Music that sounds like Louisiana, and music that doesn't. Of course, that depends upon your exposure and age, but here goes a general description of each.

1. Music that sounds like Louisiana

Most people know the hopping sounds of Zydeco, the patterns of Dixieland jazz, and perhaps the strains of Cajun music. Even the modern Zydeco and Cajun bands display a recognizable Louisiana musical emphasis. Also, many of you are probably old or curious enough to know of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong , a legendary New Orleans pop and jazz talent and maybe even Fats Domino and his laid back but energetic pop hits of the 50's and 60's. This type of music makes up what many people would recognize as being Louisiana or New Orleans music.

2. Music that doesn't sound like Louisiana

These songs may not be the first ones that come to mind when you think about Louisiana music, but there is a definite connection. Use the following listing to make that connection. New Orleans piano wizards From Jelly Roll Morton to Eubie Blake, New Orleans has many piano legends. The range is from ragtime to the
rollicking stride and barrelhouse styles that are so renown in New Orleans.

Songs about Louisiana or New Orleans Billie Holliday's " Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans, Paul Simon's " Take me to the Mardi Gras", Hank Williams' "Jambalaya", Mary Chapin Carpenter's " Down at the twist and shout" are all examples of songs that are clearly about Louisiana. They often incorporate traditional Louisianan instruments and styles.

New Orleans funk The Meters, Dr John, The Neville Brothers, and the Wild Magnolias are examples of this type of New Orleans music. It is an indigenous New Orleans treasure.

Oldies From the semi-crazed songs of Jerry Lee Lewis to hits such as "Tell it Like it Is" by Aaron Neville, we have included many of these. Lots of soul hits but very eclectic.

Contemporary N.O. Jazz The Marsalis family of musicians, Harry Connick, Jr. and many more.

Contemporary Louisiana artist Marc Broussard, Mary Gauthier, Lucinda Williams, and the Subdudes are some of the currently popular Louisiana artists that sometimes tie their songs to their Louisiana roots.

Louisiana Blues Whether from New Orleans or the SW prairies, there is a rich blues tradition in Louisiana. From New Orleans' Champion Jack Dupree to the modern guitar blues of Tab Benoit, you may well hear something in this vein.

  It’s all about the food!!! Culpepper’s offers the very best of authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine with a sprinkling of our own original creations. Our dedication to the highest quality ingredients and traditional made from scratch cooking is real. Slow cooked classics such as Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice and Shrimp Creole share the spotlight with blackened specialties, exciting appetizers, hearty portions of fried seafood, New Orleans po-boys, great original cocktails and tempting desserts. Beignets anyone?

We have a Sunday Brunch that will broaden your prospective on the Colorado Springs brunch tradition. Be prepared for personal, friendly service and an upbeat atmosphere enhanced by the very best of Louisiana music. You will dine in surroundings featuring mountain views from the dining room and spacious patio. The décor has a modern New Orleans feel, easy on clutter, big on Louisiana. To get you in and out fast, we will use fast casual service at lunch Monday through Friday. Expect much more service than you would get in other fast casual restaurants. We transition to complete and attentive full service in the evenings and weekends. Our Sunday Brunch will broaden your prospective on the Colorado Springs brunch tradition. With live Zydeco on Monday evenings, Louisiana crawfish boils in the spring, and Mardi Gras celebrations in February, there is always something unique happening at Culpepper’s!