The man behind the sound
Rooted in Louisiana. Built for the stage.
Bayou Purple is the sound of South Louisiana after dark—electric guitar, deep-water atmosphere, and stories carried by the road home.
From intimate rooms to festival stages, Shelton Sonnier brings a performance shaped by blues, rock, and the unmistakable character of the bayou.
Listen
Music from the deep water.
New releases, live recordings, and featured performances will live here.
Featured release
Coming Soon
Follow Bayou Purple for the first release announcement.
Live
Meet us where the lights come on.
No shows announced yet.
Follow Bayou Purple or reach out for festivals, venues, private events, and collaborations.
Media
From the stage, the road, and the water.
Performance footage, photographs, interviews, and press materials will be collected here as the story grows.
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Bring Bayou Purple to your stage.
Available for festivals, venues, private events, collaborations, and selected appearances throughout Louisiana and beyond.
The trading post
Merchandise is on the way.
Apparel, music, and Bayou Purple goods will be available here soon.
Contact
Leave a note by the water.
For bookings, press, collaborations, or general questions, send a message.