Lee Benoit has one of the most active Cajun bands in the region. Lee Benoit Avec Amis, his DEBUT CD, was nominated for the Cajun French Music Association's Best First Album Award, and the track "Valerie," received a nomination as Song of the Year. "Amis" includes Steve Riley, Freddie Pate, Eddie Bonin & Mark Miller. Released in 1993, 14 tracks.