You want to know something I love about zydeco music? It is virtually impossible to be in a bad mood when you listen to it. Seriously, you'd have to be some kind of Gloomy Gus to be in a bad mood when you listen to zydeco. You know what's another great thing about this kind of music? It gets you moving.

Take C.J. Chenier's new album Can't Sit Down (the perfect name for a zydeco album. And in case you're wondering, the title track is indeed an instrumental cover of the 1963 song by The Dovells. In fact, there are a lot of covers on this album, including "Baby Please Don't Go," made famous by Muddy Waters and the Tom Waits song "Clap Hands." I'll tell you this much: a zydeco twist on a Tom Waits song is pretty sweet.

Now, allow me to backtrack a little bit. Sure, the energy of the title track immediately grabs the attention. But one other thing grabbed my attention in that first song: the guitar. Zydeco isn't known for having prominent and (dare I say) shredding guitars. The guitar in this song was not only enough to get my attention, but also to wonder who this guitarist is. The man responsible for getting my attention so effectively is Tim Betts. If you want another example of Betts's abilities with the axe, check out "Hot Tamale Baby" and prepare to be wowed.

And if you want one that will really get you moving? I'm talking it will make you want to throw some salt on the floor and dance until your good and sweaty. Check out "Red Shack Zydeco." Whoooooooa Nellie! If this one doesn't get some part of you moving, I have no question that your heart has stopped.

Do yourself a favor. Pick up this album, then schedule a party and have this as one of the albums in the playlist. Your guests won't be able to sit still.