 By age twelve, with the help of his mother, Thierry formed his own band, "Zydeco Magic".Andre's repertoire grew as he was regularly invited to play with numerous visiting bands, such as the late John Delafose, his son, Geno Delafose, and many local Zydeco and Cajun bands, including the late Danny Poullard (California Cajun Orchestra).Thierry is a virtuoso on the accordion.