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, including:
01- Late In Life
02- Musician's Waltz
03- Nonc Lloyd Two Step (instrumental)
04- Love Bridge Waltz
05- My Friend
06- Cherokee Waltz
07- Cajun Freeze
08- Memories Of Mama
09- Everyday Is Mother's Day
10- Step It Fast
11- A Secret Love
12- Old Folks Home
13- Nonc Lloyd Two Step (vocal)
14- Valerie