Amis du Teche is the name of this this young, lively Cajun Band. The band’s name was derived simply because they all grew up along Bayou Teche in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, where they were influenced by the traditional Cajun sounds and French language of long ago. The band wants to be true to the heritage by speaking French and singing only French lyrics of traditional Cajun tunes. Adeline plays fiddle and Amelia plays guitar, while singing and conversing in French, and Robert brings rhythm with his upright bass. Adeline and Robert have performed together as far as Maine and Nova Scotia. Amelia has traveled internationally with her Father playing music for years. Amis du Teche has recently recorded the music for the Louisiana Public Broadcasting documentary titled, "In the Blind." They also perform for the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor on behalf of the Tourism Commission. They were recently featured on KLFY’s Acadiana music spotlight…https://www.klfy.com/.../acadiana-local-music-spotlight.../.
Adeline Miller has been playing Fiddle for 13 years. Adeline has attended the Sainte Anne University French Immersion Program in Nova Scotia in order to preserve the French speaking heritage of Louisiana. While traveling she performed Cajun music with her younger brother, Robert, as far as Maine and Nova Scotia. Adeline also performs at many local venues such as Bayou Teche Brewery, Artmosphere, Tante Marie Café, Café Sydnie Mae, & Pont Breaux’s. She is currently part of the Cajun ensemble and the Bluegrass ensemble at the University of Louisiana.
Amelia Powell, the granddaughter of the late Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa of the Balfa Brothers band, plays guitar in Amis du Teche. She has been performing professionally at musical events, venues and festivals across the United States and Europe since age 12 with her father, Dirk Powell. She has recorded on multiple albums including Freedom Highway, and nominated for Americana Music Honors and Awards’ Album of the Year. Last fall they were invited to perform with Amelia’s Mother, Christine Balfa, during the opening performance of Festival Acadian et Creole by Bonsoir Cantin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnGzxCLCv80 ). Amelia has also performed in multiple local and international feature films, radio shows, television programs, and documentaries, including Amis du Teche’s musical score on "In the Blind”, featured on LPB.
Robert Miller has been playing music for 9 years with guitar, bass guitar, and upright bass. Robert has broadened his horizons with other genres of folk music while attending Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, Washington. He has performed with his sister, Adeline, as far as Maine and Nova Scotia. He also plays at many local venues and festivals such as Festivals Acadians et Creoles, Festival International, & Crawfish Festival to name a few.