Julian Primeaux
Julian Primeaux | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 (age 41–42) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, Southern rock, Roots music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, harmonica |
| Website | https://www.julianprimeaux.com/ |
Julian Primeaux is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his work in blues, southern rock and roots music. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award and was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. In 2024, he was featured as a spotlight artist on NPR’s World Cafe.[1][2]
Biography
Early life
Julian Primeaux was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He grew up in southern Louisiana, where he began playing guitar at age eight and was performing regularly by age 12.[3][4]
Primeaux is a fourth-generation musician. As a child, he was introduced to music by his father and other family members. In the early 2000s, Primeaux became actively involved in the Louisiana music scene, performing in various groups while continuing to develop his skills as a songwriter and guitarist. This period marked the beginning of his professional career and led him to later focus on solo recording and touring.[5]
Career
Primeaux's debut album was released in 2009 and was titled Flowers From My Bones.[6][7]
In 2010, Primeaux was the lead guitarist on Dax Riggs second album, Say Goodnight to the World.[8]
Primeaux performed with Drew Landry at the 4th annual Muddy Roots festival in 2013.[9]
In April of 2023, Primeaux played at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.[10]
Primeaux has performed with a variety of musicians including Gary Clark Jr., Dr. John, Dick Dale, Rev. Horton Heat, Dax Riggs, Sonny Landreth, Ian Moore, Cold War Kids, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Lazy Lester, Anders Osborne, Lil’ Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers, and Corey Ledet.[11]
He has released a total of five albums.[12]
Discography
- Flowers From My Bones (2009)[13]
- Rock ’n’ Roll Boy (2011)[14][15]
- This Guilded, Swaying Heart (2016)[16]
- Songs for the Heart of Sister Flute (2023)[17]
- Spinning Heartache Into Gold (2025)[18]
Awards and honors
- Grammy Award nomination, Best Regional Roots Music Album (2022)[19][20]
- Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee (2024)[21][22]
References
- ^ Douris, Raina (2024-11-19). "Acadiana Music Spotlight: Julian Primeaux". NPR. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Julian Primeaux | Manship Theatre". www.manshiptheatre.org. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "AtwoodFest Music Festival, July 26-27 2025 - Madison, WI". www.atwoodfest.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Bennett, Aileen (2023-07-05). "Be You: Thank goodness Julian Primeaux found his muse and stayed in Acadiana". The Advocate. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Local Music Spotlight: Julian Primeaux". KLFY.com. 2020-03-23. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Julian Primeaux Interview – KALX 90.7FM Berkeley". kalx.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Flowers From My Bones, by Julian Primeaux & His Royal Rowdy Company". Julian Primeaux & His Royal Rowdy Company. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Spera, Keith (2010-08-06). "Dax Riggs distills even more despair on 'Say Goodnight to the World'". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Hard Soil: The Muddy Roots Of American Music". Trikont (in German). Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Booher, Carrie (2023-01-30). "French Quarter Fest celebrates 40 years w/50+ musical debuts, fireworks, parade + more". WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Julian Primeaux Interview – KALX 90.7FM Berkeley". kalx.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Julian Primeaux Interview – KALX 90.7FM Berkeley". kalx.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Flowers From My Bones". Myspace. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Julian Primeaux & His Royal Rowdy Company – Rock 'N' Roll Boy (CD) | Louisiana Music Factory". www.louisianamusicfactory.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Julian Primeaux And His Royal Rowdy Co. - Rock 'N' Roll Boy (in French), 2011, retrieved 2026-01-20
- ^ Pittman, Nick (2016-02-29). "Julian Primeaux: This Guilded, Swaying Heart (Independent)". Offbeat. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Willging, Dan (2023-09-27). "Julian Primeaux: Songs For The Heart of Sister Flute (Nature & Grain Music)". Offbeat. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BIO". julianprimeauxmusic. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Julian Primeaux | Artist | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Gruenig, Gerald (2023-01-16). "Local musician 'still in shock' after Grammy nomination". KLFY.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Toole, Taylor (2024-07-12). "Primeaux to be inducted into Louisiana Music Hall of Fame". KATC News. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ "Julian Primeaux inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame". KLFY.com. 2024-07-12. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2026-01-20.