CHUNQ started in 2021 as an outlet for two percussionists (Danny Devillier and greg radcliff) to create original, percussion-heavy concert music. the challenge was to make as much sound as possible with only two people. as things evolved a third member (david crochet) was added to play bass guitar, guitar, and additional percussion. later still the addition of two more members (ashleigh d’uanoy and tim mcfatter) expanded the sound to include woodwinds. the repertoire runs the sonic spectrum from dreamlike and serene to head-scratchingly odd, using an array of standard percussion instruments like vibraphone, gongs, drums etc. to more unique sounds like the “torquenspeil” (a bell-like instrument made from wrenches), saw blades, slide whistles, as well as synth sounds, samples and loops.
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Greg Radcliff
Greg is an original member of CHUNQ and plays music as a drummer/percussionist in a variety of music projects in Lafayette. Greg graduated from The University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1994 with a Masters of Music and went out into the world to teach, perform, and compose music. Currently, Greg is enjoying a cajun-style life with his wife and two cats, playing gigs, and eating crawfish. "Being a Chunq'erian is a check on the ol' bucket list", says ol' Greg.
ashleigh D'Aunoy
Ashleigh D'Aunoy has been playing flute for over 40 years, with a master’s degree in flute performance and deep roots in classical music—but she’s never been one to stay in a single lane. A teacher, educational researcher, and consultant specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners, she champions inclusive, strength-based learning for neurodiverse students. She holds an Ed.D. in cognitive diversity and serves as Director of Enrichment, Innovation, and Talent Development at Episcopal School of Acadiana, as well as adjunct faculty at Bridges Graduate School.
david crochet
David Crochet is an original member of CHUNQ. He plays bass in the experimental-indie-yacht-jazz-pop band Scenic World and lead guitar in the avant-swamp-soft-grunge-core outfit Rad Wagon—genres he proudly invented just for this bio. He also performs with the classic country group Grampa.
tim mcfatter
Tim McFatter is a multi-instrumentalist from Lafayette, LA, He graduated from the University of New Orleans with a B.A. in Music with a concentration in Jazz Performance. Tim has performed at festivals and concert venues around the world as a former member of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, and Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. He has performed on recorded albums for artists including Zac Brown Band, Rod Stewart, CeeLo Green, and Mark Ronson. Tim has been nominated for two grammy awards for his work with Dwayne Dopsie. He has been teaching music in the LPSS talented program for 10 years.
danny devillier
Danny Devillier received a Masterʼs degree in music theory and composition from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1998. He lives in Lafayette where he works as a professional performing musician, composer/arranger, and educator. He has toured and recorded with some of the regionʼs best-known musicians, including Bonsoir Catin, with whom he received a Grammy nomination for best regional roots record in 2014. He is the owner of The Music Room Lafayette, a private music-lesson studio where he teaches drums, guitar, piano, and composition to students of all ages, and is also the director of The Good Time Rock Retreat, a summer rock camp for adults. He serves on the faculty of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as an adjunct music instructor.
