On S.O.S.: Save Our Soul, this young gifted musician whose voice defies
his appearance, masterfully breathes fire and passion into classic songs many
listeners his age haven't even heard. Broussard plumbed the vaults of historic
labels like Motown and Stax to create 11 performances that are sweltering and
incendiary and true. Marc and the band were adamant in their desire to do justice
to the songs they chose by recreating their original sounds and arrangements
as closely as possible.
Produced by long time collaborator/co-writer Justin Tocket and Broussard bassist
and music director Calvin Turner, Marc chose powerful soul/R&B classics
such as Al Green's "Love and Happiness" the record's first single,
The Staple Singers "Respect Yourself," Stevie Wonder's "You Met
Your Match," Otis Redding's "I've been Loving You Too Long" and
"Yes, We Can, Can" written by New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint.
Broussard himself penned the one original song on S.O.S.: Save our Soul,
"Come In From The Cold," a distinctive, sophisticated R&B ballad
delivered in Marc's own soulful southern style.
Broussard was born into a musical family in Carencro, Louisiana. The son of
Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist (and member of The Boogie Kings) Ted Broussard,
Marc grew up listening and playing with his father and was instilled with an
appreciation of the blues and the Cajun traditions of the south. At the age
of 20, he released his first record, 2002's Momentary Setback. He made
his breakthrough in 2004 with his critically acclaimed major label debut Carencro,
which featured the stomping blues/funk/rock of the single "Home."
Marc and his band are known for their relentless touring and high energy shows
that have won them legions of fans. They have performed sold out shows in thousand
plus capacity venues around the country, have been regulars on the festival
circuit and have toured with such artists as Maroon 5, Dave Matthews Band, Ronnie
Raitt and Willie Nelson, to name a few. They will be hitting the
road in support of S.O.S.: Save our Soul in early summer.
