Marc Broussard will be raising the roof and gently setting it back down at Johnny D’s on Thursday, October 9.

By Jim Clark

With today’s musical landscape littered with cookie-cutter pop idols busily imitating one another in a ceaseless tumultuous din, it is truly breathtaking when genuine originality crosses with equally genuine virtuosity. Such is the effect that Louisiana born and bred roots-rocker Marc Broussard has on audiences who are fortunate enough to be entertained by him.

Somerville audiences are soon to be granted that opportunity as Johnny D’s welcomes Broussard to its stage on Thursday, October 9, for a 9:00 p.m. show.

His music steams and stomps, caresses and soothes. Raging one moment and balladeering the next, Broussard’s breadth and depth can run the gamut of emotions and take the listener on a ride through the darkest muddy depths of sorrow, straight through to the brightest heights of jubilation.

It is difficult to pigeonhole Broussard’s musical style, although the term “Bayou Soul” has been attributed to his approach to music, one that incorporates elements of rock, pop, funk, soul, R&B, and down home roots Americana.

His latest album release, A Life Worth Living, is an affirmation of this eclectic mixture of styles and tremendous range of ideas and emotions. Each track alternates masterfully from one to the next, one raw, ragged and urgent, and the next one tender, deep and thoughtful. It is a delightful listen, and one that must be repeated often.

Broussard’s latest album, “A Life Worth Living,” is an inspirational romp across many genres of roots-rock Americana.

Broussard’s musical heritage includes the undeniable influence of his father, Ted Broussard, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist and former member of The Boogie Kings. The sounds that shaped his musical identity were forged in the heart of Louisiana in the towns of Carencro and Lafayette, where he was raised. Rising to prominence in the folk-rock community by paying his dues the hard way, breaking into the recording field through independent releases, and ultimately securing major label contracts, Broussard’s work has matured and taken hold of a loyal group of followers over the years.

Since his recording debut in 2002 with the independently produced Momentary Setback, Broussard has followed up with an additional five albums, including his latest effort A Life Worth Living, which has garnered critical praise and is a wildly popular fan favorite.

Known as a kind and generous man, Broussard has generously contributed his time and efforts to such charitable causes as Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita relief, the United Way, and Habitat For Humanity. Additionally, he has travelled abroad to entertain U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East.

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to catch a real deal in action, as Marc Broussard rocks – both heavily and gently – the house of Johnny D’s.

Marc Broussard at Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant & Music Club, 17 Holland Street, Somerville, Thursday, October 9 at 9:00 p.m.