The 694th SoCal Cajun/Zydeco Events * Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: Thursday March 15th, 2012

 

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day 2012


Next Two Week’s Events:

FRI 3/23/12 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA – UCLA MOUNTIAN BRUINS MARDI GRAS – 6:45PM
“LISA HALEY CAJUN DUET” w/ Andy Anders on bass
850 Willow Creek Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Benefit for UCLA Scholarship Program!
Please RSVP (909) 337-8200
www.UCLAMountainBruinsMardiGras


Rollin Zydeco in the Inland Empire

Join in the fun for a special celebration of our new place to dance!

Redlands Elks Lodge

663 New York Street

Redlands

Dance to the Music of Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

Saturday, March 24th

6:00 p.m.

$15.00 cover

includes a special Louisiana style meal of homemade gumbo and rice

Intermediate Lesson – 6:00 p.m. – $3.00

Beginner Lesson – 6:45 p.m. -free

Band Plays – 7:30 p.m.

Contact Information

Ronda Conley 760 774-8023

rollinzydeco@gmail.com


From Karen Redding:

 

CAJUN AND ZYDECO DANCE LESSONS

PRIVATE LESSONS, PARTIES, GROUPS

GENTLE, FUN, EXPERT INSTRUCTION

MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Los Angeles Music Center, Irvine Barclay Theater,

Long Beach Bayou Festival, Simi Valley Cajun/Zydeco Festival,

Gator By The Bay, many private parties and events!

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

Zydeco Two-Step, Waltz, Cajun Two-Step

Call Karen at 562-708-8946

karinovations@verizon.net

http://www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 


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https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/  Blog

& now on Facebook

 

Note: This is a volunteer newsletter and website that is done with a limited amount of time.  Most of the information on this site was sent to me by the promoters and pasted directly into the site. You must call the phone number referenced for any further information that is not listed and to check if the event has had any changes.  I am not responsible for errors and omissions. Thanks  Brad Sjoblom


Future Events:

Sidney’s Dances

MIGUEL FONTENOT AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 14 .

MARCH 31 2012

863 N . D STREET San Bernadino , CA

92410


MIGUEL FONTENOT,

APRIL 1 2012

AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB

3636 LINDEN , AVE LONG BEACH , CA 90807 . ADMISSION $ 20.00


 

Upcoming Golden Sails Event:

 

April 8, 2012 

T-Lou and Super Hot Zydeco Band

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

 

Upcoming Golden Sails Event:

Hello Zydeco dancers,
We’ve got two California zydeco bands coming to the Golden Sails in April and May
so get your dancin’ shoes on and come on down for two nights of great music and dancing.

April 8 – T-Lou and his Super Zydeco Band $15.00

May 13 – No dance, as we’ll all be at Gator-by-the-Bay in San Diego

June 10 – Joe Hall and The Louisiana Cane Cutters $15.00

Dances at the Golden Sails are held the SECOND SUNDAY of each month…
(except May this year).
The Golden Sails (inside the Best Western Hotel)
5285 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Long Beach, CA. 90803

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5:00 pm
Dance lessons from 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Band plays from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

See y’all there!

 


23rd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival

Memorial Day Weekend       26-27 May 2012

http://simicajun.org/

The 23rd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26th & 27th, 2012.

2012 promises to continue our tradition of bringing fans a full weekend of nonstop award-winning entertainment, more food choices than you can sample in two days, and activities to keep kids of all ages entertained too.

The first stage will feature 9 hours of continuous music each day.  Featured will be international and award winning Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music acts.

The second stage will feature the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue on Saturday and world-class blues and roots acts on Sunday.

Both stages feature lots of viewing space plus large dance floors.

In addition, this family friendly event has a giant kids area featuring bouncers, rock walls, specialty acts, crafts and talent shows.  There are also food booths and many crafts and merchandise booths.


 

Gator-by-the-Bay

The festival will be Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12-13 in San Diego. Reservations are now open at the next door Sheraton for the Lanai rooms at $119 + tax per night. Check the web site www.gatorbythebay.com for the schedule of bands. Bands will include Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Commander Cody (of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame) & Bonsoir Catin Cajun Band.


Mark your calendar;
*Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, Ca.
Sunday June 3, 2012
4pm Basic Zydeco Lesson w/Ted Sherrod
5pm Andre Thierry with Dexter Ardion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5scw6VsPI1A&feature=related

 

June 3rd * DEXTER ARDOIN AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB .

3636 LINDEN . AVE LONG BEACH . CALIF 90807

ADMISSION $ 20.00


GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco
Celebrating 17 years as a band!

Yes we are! working on Album #8!
New songs – new stories – for YOU! “Zydecosis 2.0”
Release date May 1, 2012!

View up-to-the-minute Worldwide Date Listings here: pollstar.com

Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” Video has over 506,000 Youtube hits so far!
Please “like” us – and tell your friends!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
This “Im-Peck-able” clucking featured on AOL, ESPN, FoxNews, Disneyland New Orleans Square!

Check out our Facebook Fanclub Page!
facebook.com/lisahaley.zydekats

OUR WORLD NEEDS JOYFUL MUSIC!
We love you all! – Lisa and the Kats

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MARCH


FRI 3/23/12 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA – UCLA MOUNTIAN BRUINS MARDI GRAS – 6:45PM
“LISA HALEY CAJUN DUET” w/ Andy Anders on bass
850 Willow Creek Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Benefit for UCLA Scholarship Program!
Please RSVP (909) 337-8200
www.UCLAMountainBruinsMardiGras

APRIL

SAT 4/14/12 HELENA, AR – KING BISCUIT “LIVE ON THE LEVEE” CONCERT SERIES – 6PM
Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St, Helena, AR

FRI 4/20/12 FT WORTH, TX – MAIN STREET ARTS FESTIVAL – 7PM
All around Downtown!
www.mainstreetartsfest.org/

MAY

SAT 5/19/12 OJAI, CA – OJAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
@ Dancing Oak Ranch, 4585 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura , 93001
www.ojaiconcertseries.com


SAT 5/26/12 SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE
Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee! No CA fans come on out and dance!!
Find locations on the festival website: sacjazz.com/

– and –

SUN 5/27/12 SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE

JUNE

SAT 06/09/12 RED BLUFF, CA – R WILD HORSE RANCH CRAWDAD FESTIVAL
We perform 6PM – Tehama District Fair Grounds, 650 Antelope Bl, Red Bluff, CA 96080
www.crawdadfestival.net/

SUN 6/17/12 VICTORVILLE, CA – HUCK FINN JUBILEE
We perform 3:40PM – Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville, CA 92345 (N. of Lake Arrowhead)
with Gatlin Brothers
www.HuckFinn.com

AUGUST

SUN 8/26/12 LAKE ALMANOR, CA – LAKE ALMANOR CONCERT SERIES – 7PM

SEPTEMBER

SAT 9/8/12 VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
www.cityofventura.net/mus


THURS 9/20/12 FULLERTON, CA – MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER – 7:30PM
1201 WEST MALVERN AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92833
http://themuck.org/sep-20-muck-roots-lisa-haleyzydeco/


Many-many-many more shows in the works!
Come out and dance!!

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:

One thing you can give and still keep…is your word.


From Dana D:

Hi Folks..well, the Zydeco Flames sure sounded great last week..As usual, there was a good crowd, w/lots of new people coming, and many regulars were there as well..The Flames always put a good show on and the vibe was quite cool..The dance lesson was very good, as I taught the “Zydeco Bounce” at the Beginning and lots of new people got it..we did a two-step lesson, and lots of people got it..We also taught the ‘Wobble” during the Break, and It was going on..I really love the dance and you always see lots of people smiling when it is playing..So thanks to all who came..the Flames will be back on April 13th..

Speaking of Dances, we ARE NOT HAVING A DANCE THIS FRIDAY MARCH 9th..We should be painting the foyer in the next couple of days, but we’ll see..we have a few other things to get right..as you know, we’ve not had hot water the last week..well, a transformer blew out on the Island and also took our hot water heater w/it..So we are getting a new one, and we also are going to put in some new lines that go to different outlets..So thanks for understand..

Don’t forget that Tom Rigney and Flambeau are coming back next week on March 16th..many, many people have asked when he is coming back, well here you go..Plus, they will be back on Friday, April 27th..For those who love to Waltz, and have some room for it, these dances are for you..

Lisas Basic Class is going on Tonight at the Beat 2560 9th in Berkeley..it’s on at 8:30, and goes till about 10pm..Lisa does a lot of wonderful stuff like leads and follows, turns, different rhythms on the Zydeco Count, some cool hand moves as wel..All of us could use a lot of brushing up on their moves..I really like the class as there are never enough ways to do the Basic step..I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I’m still coming up w/new ways of doing it..There is much more to the Zydeco Two Step than what a lot of people do now…Many people in the Basic Class know the Floating Slide for instance, where many folks in the scene don’t’..I have lots of people tell me their style is getting stale, where, here you go, The perfect place to learn, then you can go practice at the Ashkenaz after to a live band..I can’t speak enough of it..

 

As usual, my Wednesday Night Intermediate Class was great last Wednesday. we worked on more of the same stuff we did this past month..I have to say the class is really coming along..it was great to go through some moves in front of the mirror, showing where the weight is, body position in relation to your partner, etc..it was a nice class, and it’s always nice to see Arlene, Alex, Big Don, Ed, Robert, Anita, Darlene, Bruce, Yoshi, Karen and Sharon and Lisa..These folks are some of the best dancers in the scene in my humble opinion as they take the time to learn how to move…See you Wednesday..

Oh, and wanted to thank both Sharon and Yoshi for their one year anniversary of dancing in our Scene..They both started as novices and now are pretty good, are in the Wednesday class adding a lot to it, so I just wanted to say thanks to both..Who knows, Yoshi, maybe when you back to Japan, you can get folks there to get the Zydeco Beat going?

I’m also doing a special Sunday show w/Andre on March 18th..Lots of folks ask about it, and we do it every so often..So here’s one for ya..It’s a special benefit for Eagles Charities, specifically the Cancer Fund that we sponsor..I’ve had many people in my family die because of Cancer, most notably Lung Cancer, as they all smoked on my mothers side..She died, as did my Grandfather and many uncles and aunts..so I’m the sponsor of this..It’s going to be a potluck, and $10 donation(but you can give more), and the music will start around 4pm..Andre is doing this as a favor for us, so come down and help us have a good time..if you can’t make it, I’ll be glad to take donations at any dance as all the proceeds go to the Fund..Thanks..AND, we will be celebrating Jason Thierry’s birthday as well..So Andre, Jason, Zydeco Magic, a wonderful benefit, the Eagles Hall, yours truly, Lisa L. lots of room to move, what more could people want? See you there..

Thanks for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

www.sfzydeco.com

Schedule:

Friday-March 9 NO DANCE TONIGHT

Friday-March 16 Tom Rigney and Flambeau(making their Eagles return, a special St. Patricks Days Dance)

Sunday-March 18 Andre and Friends(playing a special Sunday Show, for Eagles Charities. 4pm Potluck, $10 Donation)

Friday-March 23 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-March 30 Korey Broussard and his band

Friday-April 6 Zydeco Flames

Friday-April 13 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca. 94501

16+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

 


 

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0QYqW2UaHU

 


Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K-5ftIr7U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NlOnG5pyQ

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKPrj4EM0do

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7by1oHbWY


San Diego News:

From Judy S:
Bayou Brothers Schedule
Mar 14 6:45 – 7:30 Dance lesson 7:45 – 10pm Live music at Tio Leo’s Lounge
Welcome Home PARTY for Sax player *Thom Pod*
5302 Napa St San Diego, CA http://tioleos.com/live-music
6:45 Dance Lessons included by:Greg Benusa http://www.zydecoach.com
$10 San Diego,

Mar 17 9pm – 1am The Marble Room in the Gaslamp
~ St Patty’s Day with The Bayou Brothers ~
535 5th Ave San Diego, CA 02101
http://themarbleroom.com/
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From Carole O:

Hey, generous volunteers and BTSC board members,
I will out of town teaching for the March dance so I need your help. With the membership year ended as of Feb., many dancers will want to renew their BTSC memberships at this dance (how’s that for optimism?). We need to have someone helping Renee out at our membership table through most of the night.

We have 3 shifts still needing coverage. Can we get your smiling face there to greet folks as they come in, offer them membership info, and collect their membership payment and form? It is usually a very easy job, and quite a bit of fun. Maryann will have all the materials that you need with her, and I have attached a little cheat sheet that you might want to print out to have with you to remember the details.

Please respond back by Th. eve which shift you’d be willing to take or if you are unavailable.

5:45 – 6:30 (includes set-up of table)

6:30-7- Barb Dwyer
7-7:30- Margaret Sohen
7:30-8
8-8:30 – Jan Maxted
8:30-9

Thanks so much for helping out if you can.
Carole

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From Garry T:

My Couzahns,
I am very happy to say that the Second Line Mardi Gras Parade in the Gaslamp Quarter was a very
successful “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”! We all had a “Good Time”. One BIG thank you to everyone
who participated. The BTSC’s success is all about people volunteering to make it all happen. One BIG
shout out to these very special people:

Patrick Dalcour who did an outstanding job constructing our wonderful Gator by the Bay Trailer Float and
driving it! Thank you Patrick for all your good work! Sue Schiele for helping with the Evites and the

participant master list and for being our Crawfish mascot. A tremendous help in organizing the event!
Another tremendous help was Peter Oliver for providing his experience and overall guidance of the event.
Also a big thank you to Roxanne Oliver for helping out while on the trailer. Another big thank you to
Carole Osborne for distribution of the Mardi Gras Beads (and her instant acquisition of more beads ;-)), Jim
Hance for his creative website posting and very clever “Bon Temps Occupy” flyer, Phil Piscopo for being
our Gator Mascot, and Maryann Blinkhorn for her Gator Mascot coaching. Lastly, thank you to Peter
Oliver, Greg Benusa, and Margaret Sohn for their assistance in composing our music playlist.
A special thanks to Angelyn and the Broadway San Diego Krewe for joining us and helping us to promote
GBB. Also Erin from McFarlane Productions for working so well with us.
A “Final Big Thank You” to Gator by the Bay for providing additional beads, and our President Al Gardner
for sanctioning the event and…… the BTSC Krewe for your attendance, making it all possible!

With peace, love, and ZENdeco,
Garry
Photos are available at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bon-Temps-Social-Club/208816275875982
and by Joe Macdonald at: http://gigolojoe.shutterfly.com/24795
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From Warren S:

Just a note for Inland Empire Zydeco fans see JPL Productions web site for a Zydeco dance 03/31 in San Bernadino Ca. American Legion Hall 863 N. D St San Bernadino Ca. I have heard this group play before and they rock. Please pass this around. Thanks.

Warren Small

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From Dana D:

Hi Jan,

I thought the Club might be interested in this article about a museum’s Mardi Gras memorabilia collection going on the auction block tomorrow. Who knows.. there might be some fabulous decorations for Gator by the Bay!

http://www.npr.org/2012/03/07/148075874/les-bons-temps-rouler-to-the-auction-block

Dana

Dana Dubbs

Communications Strategist | Writer | Editor

 

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Hi Brad-

Just wanted to let you and your subscribers know about my internet

“radio” station.   I’m playing a pretty wide variety of “roots” music,

including Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, Country, Hawaiian, Celtic, Reggae, &

Tex-Mex.  I will attempt to change the playlists weekly so that

listeners don’t get bored.  If any of your subscribers have any

constructive input or suggestions for other artists, they can contact me

through my station page.  Also, if any of the artists on your list would

like to submit music to be played, they can contact me through the

station page.  I will take all submissions under consideration, and if I

think it fits, I will play it.   It is free to listen, or listeners can

sign up for an ad-free VIP membership.

 

http://www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584?play

 

…Click the link above (or copy it into your browser) to listen!

 

Thanks

 

Dennis Gurwell

of Bonne Musique Zydeco

 


TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com


Hey Brad….

Hope all is good in your neck of the woods 🙂

Can you share this web page link to the blog as I posted a new video
clip teaching the Zydeco Cha Cha line dance.

www.ZydecoBlog.com

Thanks,
-Greg

 

Greg Benusa New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD

Hey Brad,

Can you put out to your mail list that we just released an Advanced & Intermediate Zydeco Dance instruction / Workshop#3 DVD.
It covers the styles and moves you see in Texas & Louisiana.
All the details about the DVD are at www.LearnZydeco.com
Thanks,
– Greg

New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD just released.  It’s title
is Workshop #1 – Louisiana Dance Home School
Instructor Greg Benusa covers beginning Zydeco, Waltz, the Cajun Jig
& Two Step.  It breaks down the basics of each of these dances as
well as covers a few intermediate moves as well.
It covers alternative teaching styles that are used across the
country.  The music on the DVD are from the bands of Brian Jack,
Leroy Thomas, Noonie & The San Diego Cajun Playboy’s.
Visit http://www.LearnZydeco.com for more details on the DVD and please pass
the word to new dancers who you think maybe interested.
It is currently available to purchase online at http://www.LearnZydeco.com
and will be sold through http://www.activevideos.com and probably Floyd’s
Records in the near future.
Thank You. – Greg ph: 619-857-8409


From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

 

 

TOOLOOSE CAJUN BAND plays Wednesday, March 21 at PPAA Hall. $10 general admission for all. Lesson at 7:15. Dance 8:00-10:00.

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STUMPTOWN ACES CAJUN BAND plays Friday, March 30 at the Spare Room on NE 42nd. Ave. $8.00 general admission. Band plays from 8:30-11:30 PM. Many songs will be sung in French–the old Cajun way. Check them out at www.facebook.com/events/386175811399412/

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WATERFRONT BLUES FEST will be July 4-5-6-7-8 . Cajun & Zydeco music will occur Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The final schedule will come out soon. Again this year, a contribution of $120 will provide you with a 5-day multiple entry pass into the festival, even if the fire marshal closes the gates due to overcrowding. Your pass contribution will be tax deductible, and supports zydeco music & bands, the dance floor & Cascade Zydeco booth. Because of the wonderful response last year, zydeco will be spread over three days this year, with Cajun music spread over two days. Make your check out to “Oregon Food Bank,” and send it Dick Brainard, 813 SW Alder St. #700, Portland, OR 97205, or you can give it to Dick on Wednesday nights at the PPAA Hall zydeco cd dances.

 


If you plan to attend the Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, July 4-5-6-7-8, and are considering staying in the Ondine Dorm at PSU (12-15 minutes walk to the fest), check it out at http://www.pdx.edu/confrences/summer-accommodations . To book a room there for $40/night, you must call 503-725-4370.

 

If wanting to stay at the Downtown Value Inn (6-7 minutes to the fest), you must call 503-226-4751 & ask for Franky. The rooms are clean, but the bath sinks have no counters. Corners & doors are sometimes scratched. Beds are all queens. A single queen is $71, two queens are $84. If we fill ten rooms, they will give a 10% discount. Book in the Dick Brainard block. It is a safe place, but not as upscale as typical hotels in downtown, or at the airport.

 

To purchase a 5-day festival entry pass, good for entry as many times each day, even when the gates are closed due to overcrowding, send a check for $120 made out to “Oregon Food Bank” to Dick Brainard, 813 SW Alder St., Portland, OR 97205. This is a tax-deductible donation. It is in support of Cajun & zydeco music at the fest, provides a dance floor & Cascade Zydeco information booth, and most importantly helps provide food for those in need.

 

 

Here is the latest Cajun-Zydeco schedule for the Waterfront Blues Fest.

 

Wednesday, July 4: There will be big name blues bands all day on the main stages. At nightfall, there will be a huge fireworks display over the river.

 

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: The main stages schedule is not set yet. We are still working on contracts. In addition, many of the musicians will do show & tell on the Workshop Stage. And, there will be late night cruise gigs on the river, and also in the adjacent hotel ballrooms. Keep checking http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

 

Thursday, July 5-Front Porch (Cajun-Zydeco) Stage–3-11 PM

3:00-4:00: David Vest Boogie Woogie, or Bon Ton Roulet, or New Iberians tba

4:15-5:15: Pete Krebs & the Texas Playboys, or other swing blues band tba

5:30-6:30: Swing Blues Band tba

6:45-7:45: Swing Blues Band tba

8:00-9:00: Cajun Country Revival w/ Joel Savoy, Jesse Lege & Caleb Klauder Country Band

9:15-11:00: Reggie Houston & Friends (Reggie came to Portland from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He played w/ Fats Domino & members of the

Neville Family)

After the fest ends for the night on Thursday, Corey Ledet will play at the Spare Room in NE Portland. At the Cascade Zydeco booth, we will try to arrange rides for those who need them

 

Friday, July 6-FP (Cajun-Zydeco) Stage–3-11 PM

3:00-4:00: Atomic Gumbo w/ Steve Kerin (Steve comes from Lafayette , LA. He plays Cajun, zydeco & boogie woogie rhythms–very danceable)

4:15-5:15: Caleb Klauder Country Western-Cajun Band

5:30-6:45: Corey Ledet Zydeco Band

7:00-8:00: TooLoose Cajun Band

8:15-9:15: Creole Roots Band w/ ____1____ in the lead (the five members of the Creole Roots Band are Dexter Ardoin, Jeffrey Broussard, Ed Poullard,

Andre Thierry & Sean Ardoin–each will play lead for one set)

9:30-11:00: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

 

Saturday, July 6-FP (Zydeco) Stage–Noon-11 PM

Noon-12:45: Zydeco Dance Lesson w/ Janine & Roland Jemerson

12:45-1;45; Creole Roots Band w/ ____2____ in the lead

2:00-3:00: Corey Ledet Zydeco Band

3:15-4:15; Creole Roots Band w/ ____3____ in the lead

4:30-5:30: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

5:45-6:45: Corey Ledet Zydeco Band

7:00-8:00: Creole Roots Band w/ ____4____ in the lead

8:15-9:15: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

9:30-11:00: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie

 

Sunday, July 7-FP (Zydeco) Stage–Noon-9 PM

Noon-12:45: Zydeco Dance Lesson w/ Ali & Adam Grimshaw

12:45-1:45-Creole Roots Band w/ ____5____ in the lead

2:00-3:30: Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie

3:45-5:15: Creole Roots Band & Geno Delafose in Zydeco Grand Finale w/ multiple lead changes, including dueling fiddles & dueling accordions.

Should be a “barn-burner.”

5:30-6:30: Swing Blues Competition tba

6:45-7:45: Swing Blues Competition tba

8:00-9:00: Swing Blues Finale tba


Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w30AEOnf0zQ

 


My Mother (Bernice Sjoblom) Does Zydeco at 97 and Eats Alligator * You are never too old to try something new!

 

Click on the Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ipnZhDntM


A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King  also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1p0krhOrKE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8QCD5ORCSk


Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV1u8vLWpwk


Check it out: Bruce Daigrepont’s Hard-driving Cajun Sounds at Gator By The Bay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wWeccQlf5s

 


Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5th brought to you by Vince Fry’s.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8YoGeno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Cory Ledet + His Zydeco Band Long Beach Bayou 2010

 Lil Pookie + The Z ydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010

Lil Pookie + The Zydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010 B


Peter Oliver & Kathy dancing to Foufollet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEQpc3xtdlg


 

AJ Gibbs and Erin Michaela Brandt dancing at the Long Beach Bayou festival

 


Violin Instructors Dr. Jim Sitterly and Grammy Nominated Lisa Haley

Violin Lessons on YouTube Go to YouTube.com and Search for zydecobrad + Violin

 


The purpose of this newsletter is to promote Cajun and Zydeco dancing in the Southern California area. 

You may access the Southern California Cajun Zydeco Web Page at

http://Zydecobrad.com

This Web Page will have additional information such as dance flyers and numerous links to Cajun/Zydeco Web Pages around the world. The dance time, date and location may change or cancel so please call the numbers provided to confirm. If you notice an error in any of the information let me know at Zydecobrad@aol.com.  If you have any Cajun/Zydeco functions or news that you want placed on the newsletter and Web Page, please send them to me via email or P.O. Box 1216 El Segundo, CA 90245-6216. You may also call me at home at (310) 962-6596.   I will try to answer your calls and letters as soon as I can. To be removed from this email list, just ask.

Thank You,
Brad Sjoblom

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time   

 

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: December 1st 

 

Don’t miss Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic & AJ Gibbs teaching this Sunday in Long Beach, CA from 5pm to into the night. Details Below:

 


 

This Week’s Events:

 

AJ Gibb’s New Events with Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic:

 

Sunday Dec 4th @ “LUSH” Niteclub 49 south Pine Ave.Downtown Long Beach, Ca. Show time 5pm.

For the first hour; AJ(Zydeco to Mydeco King) will be Doing Free Zydeco dance lessons to the best Music from Louisiana and Houston Zydeco Bands and also shuffles and line dances to songs by “R Kelly”, “YG”, “DJ Quick” and we gonna do the famous Wobble!

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will play New Zydeco hits all night long.

 

During the break; there will also be a LIVE DJ

 

Admission is only $10

Claudia Parra 310-755-5774 or AJ Gibbs 562-528-6626.


 

Sad News: Worship Sharing for Phil Rizzo

TRIBUTE TO HONOR PHIL RIZZO

1927 – 2011

Susann would be honored if you joined her in worship sharing to pay tribute to Phil who died on November 12, 2011.

Please bring your thoughts and the memories you wish to share and some finger foods starting on December 3, 2011 @ 11:00 a.m,

Orange Grove Meeting House

520 East Orange Grove Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91107

If you have questions contact Peter Day: day.peter@charter.net


Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/  Blog

 


Note: This is a volunteer newsletter and website that is done with a limited amount of time.  Most of the information on this site was sent to me by the promoters and pasted directly into the site. You must call the phone number referenced for any further information that is not listed and to check if the event has had any changes.  I am not responsible for errors and omissions. Thanks  Brad Sjoblom

 


 The Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans have been dressing, masking, and celebrating since 1682. The Creole Osceola Mardi Gras Indians, led by Chief Delco, got the “Creole” portion of their name because the Chief, Clarence Dalcour, a strong supporter of the Creole Heritage Center, is from the Seventh Ward. For more information, see the following websites: http://www.creoleosceola.com; http://mardigrasindians.blogspot.com/ ; and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creole-Osceolas-Mardi-Gras-Indians/125836604129763 .

Sheila Richmond

Creole Heritage Center

NSU Box 5675

Natchitoches, LA 71497

318-357-6685

http://www.nsula.edu/creole

 


World Village 468109

Congratulations to zydeco/blues artist C.J. Chenier for his nomination in the Best Regional Roots Music category at the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his latest album Can’t Sit Down! If C.J. wins, it will be a rare case of both father and son being GRAMMY winners – quite an accomplishment.

The 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards
ceremony will be held on Feb. 12, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

 

Chenier was literally born into the musical tradition of southwest Louisiana and Texas Zydeco, a chugging, accordion-led blend of French Creole and African-derived influences. Born the son of great Zydeco king Clifton Chenier, the first GRAMMY Award winning musician of his genre, C.J. was totally immersed in R&B, funk and jazz from childhood. Despite his family ties, or maybe because of them, C.J. was not terribly interested in his father’s music as a teenager. A natural player, C.J. won a scholarship to study music at Texas Southern University and spent his college years exploring his own musical style. Coming into adulthood, C.J.’s interest in the music of his ancestors grew and after college graduation, he joined his father’s legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band. After his father’s death in 1987, C.J. assumed leadership of the band. While he continued to develop his personal accordion style, C.J. also gradually began grafting on influences from his boyhood. As C.J. explains, “I play it the way I play it. All my father really told me was to do the best I could do with my own style.” Aside from performing and recording with his own ensemble, C.J. has worked with an impressive array of collaborators, including Paul Simon and The Gin Blossoms. A self-described “road dog,” C.J. tours extensively in North America.

Praise for Can’t Sit Down:

“His vocals and accordion continue to drip with top-line Louisiana hot sauce, keeping the good times rolling with energized adaptations of blues and Creole r&b classics.”

– Downbeat, January 2012

“He’s back to party-band mode this time [but] dipping back into the unlikely covers well…without sacrificing danceability…Curtis Mayfield’s “We Gotta Have Peace” is…the best example of his band’s flair for arrangements…What it does do is kick butt.”

– OffBeat Magazine

“Can’t Sit Down is a lot of fun.”

– Songlines

“[C.J.] not only knows the music’s roots, he sees it’s future[, r]olling in a load of rock and r&b, quite seamlessly…Even if you aren’t a genre fan, this is can’t miss stuff that’s sure to grab you.”

– Midwest Record

“This music is about as real as it gets… [the] take of ‘Please Don’t Go’ would make Muddy Waters green with envy. If you wanna get out of your funk, play this a few times. Guaranteed results. ”

– Jazz Weekly

“he’s got a great, bluesy style and a knack for making zydeco modern and current…One of the big highlights of the CD comes with the Tom Waits cover ‘Clap Hands’…this album [also] contains the first zydeco cover of John Lee Hooker’s “Dusty Road” that I’ve ever heard, and it’s a kicked-back scorcher.”

– 4 Stars, About.com

 

 

Future Events:

 

December 11, 2011 

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.


Rollin’ Zydeco in the Inland Empire

Come and Dance to the Music of

David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs

Saturday, December 17

6:30 p.m.

$10.00 cover

Lesson – 6:45 p.m.

Band Plays – 7:30 p.m.

Taylors Lounge

26787 Barton Rd.

Redlands

Contact info:

rollinzydeco@gmail.com

Ronda Conley 760 7748023

 


Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN  with specialist guest Mike Hurst * 5-9 PM  PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

4pm Basic Zydeco Lesson w/Ted Sherrod

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

Contact Person; Sidney Guathier
(323)401-8859

www.twoleffeetca.com

 

SIDNEY Dances

1, T. BROUSSARD. FEBURARY 5 2012

AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB. 3637 LINDEN , AVE LONG BEACH , CA 90807 . ADMISSIOM $ 20.00

 

2. MIGUEL FONTENOT, APRIL 1 2012 AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB, 3636 LINDEN , AVE LONG BEACH , CA 90807 . ADMISSION $ 20.00

 


LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

 

 

December 11, 2011 

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.


From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Lisa Haley’s “Chicken Fiddler” video on aol.com!

An extremely silly video of Lisa, featured for 36 hours on the AOL.com
frontpage,
has had 300,000 YouTube hits in four days!

We like to think of Lisa & the Zydekats as “serious artists,” but it’s a
“Chicken Fiddler” video that makes the news??

On YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
On AOL’s Urlesque Show:
http://www.aol.com/video/urlesque-daily-the-chicken-fiddler-strikes-again/51
7194248/
On ESPN: http://www.youtube.com/user/ESPNWorldwide

Please go see it and “like” us!

This is a special video made when Lisa became the “voice of the Chicken” in
Disneyland’s New Orleans Square! Zydecosis strikes AOL!

…And please pray that everyone will check out our “real” GRAMMY-nominated
show on http://www.lisahaley.com

Eight tours this summer, performing for 80,000 fans –
Europe, Borneo, Canada, the USA – they’ve all joined the “One World Swamp!”
We are sooo thankful for you all – and more to come!

DECEMBER

SAT 24: L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – WHOLE EVENT
3-6PM
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Ave, L.A., CA 90012
This event will be simulcast LIVE worldwide!
· On the Web via kcet.org
· Audio simulcast on KPFK, 90.7 FM
· Online:
· Facebook.com/LACountyHolidayCelebration
· Twitter.com/lacountyarts
· YouTube.com/lacountyarts
· Flickr.com/lacountyarts

PLUS LIVE BROADCAST! ON KCET, KOCE, KLCS, KVCR-TV
http://www.holidaycelebration.org

We’ll be performing “Joy Ride Christmas” – our new song! Please join us
wherever you are in the world!
– Merry Christmas!

MAY

SAT 5/19/12: OJAI, CA – OJAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
4585 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura , 93001

SAT 5/26/12: SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE
Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee! No CA fans come on out and dance!!
Find locations on the festival website: http://sacjazz.com/index.php
– and –

SUN 5/27/12: SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE

AUGUST

SUN 8/26/12 LAKE ALMANOR, CA – LAKE ALMANOR CONCERT SERIES – 7PM

SEPTEMBER

THURS 9/20/12: FULLERTON, CA – MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER – 7:30PM
1201 WEST MALVERN AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92833

Many-many-many more shows in the works!
Come out and dance!!

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“Words that soak into your heart are whispered … not yelled. ”


From Dana D:

 

Hi Everyone..sorry this is a bit late, but have been recovering from a very nasty cold bug that I got about a week ago..Wanted to thank all those who came out to hear Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic last Friday after Thanksgiving..was a nice night, and lots of folks showed up, again with lots of new people who came out..Andre really wowed them and many may have caught the Zydeco Bug, a bug that we all have..a great thing indeed..He just gets better and better as well..I’m always impressed by what he does, and I like all of what he does, but have to admit, that I’m really digging on the older 50s’ style Jump-Blues Zydeco that he has been putting down lately..Andre and his band really make it jump…it’s great music for Zydeco, Swing Out, Lindy, or the old Jitterbug..Man, Andre just has it going on.

Plus, when you think about the other stuff he does, (Boozoo, John Delafose, Beau Jocque,Danny Poullard) his own stuff, the whole show never repeats, and it’s a different sound every time..Andre played Cajun, French-Creole, Zydeco-Traditional Style, Zydeco-Nouveau Style, Zydeco-Jump Blues Style, plus Waltzes, Line Dances, and more..I know of no other accordion player in the genre who can do this..or will do this to please a dancing crowd..He’s just the best in my opinion and I can’t express it enough how LUCKY we are to have him here..He’ll be back on accordion on New Years Eve.

Speaking of bands coming back, lots of folks have asked w/Ruben is going to be back on the accordion instead of the great rubboard he plays..Well, you have your wish..this Friday, Dec. 2nd, he’ll be back to show you what he’s got..He’ll be having Andre on Bass, and special guest Jason Thierry on Rubboard, plus the rest of the Zydeco Magic Band..Wow, what a show..3 youngbloods up front w/the ZM rhythm section holding it down..I’m really looking forward to it..I like Rubens’ style as well. He plays a lot of the LeRoy Thomas/John Delafose style on some tunes but makes it his own, the way any artist should do, whether they be dancer, musician, writer, etc..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9pm.

Lisas Basic Class will resume on Tuesday the Dec. 6th, so if you know some folks who want to learn bring ’em on down..it’s a very fun class and people have gotten quite decent..we do turns, leads and follows, doing things in BOTH 6 and 8 beats, etc..all kinds of groovy things..check it out..one can never learn enough..

My Wednesday class IS ON TONIGHT, so come on down and we’ll see you there..

Lastly, We will be having our New Years Eve Party on SATURDAY DEC. 31st..We’ll be having food, champagne toast at 12, favors, etc..all for 30 bucks a head..if there are people who want a lesson, I’ll do a short one at 8:30, otherwise we’ll just do the Zydeco w/Andre and Zydeco Magic at 9pm..Lots of folks wanted it so here it is..and yes that means that there will be no dances on Friday the 23 or the 30th either..So come and have a good time..Last year was a lot of fun..This year, just as good or better..We’ll be having advanced tickets for those who need ’em, starting next week..Spread the word and we’ll see you there..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

www.sfzydeco.com

Schedule:

Friday-Dec. 2 Ruben Moreno w/Andre Thierry and special guests

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

Friday-Dec. 16 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Dec. 23 NO DANCE

Friday-Dec. 30 NO DANCE

Saturday-Dec. 31 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(New Years Eve Dance $30 includes champagne, food, etc.)

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca. 94501

16+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong


 

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0QYqW2UaHU



Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

 

Andre Thierry

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K-5ftIr7U

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NlOnG5pyQ

 

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKPrj4EM0do

 

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7by1oHbWY


San Diego News:

 

>From Barbie C:
Hello Jan,

Just want to let out the news that Pat Bean and the RB Chorale will be
performing at December Nights in Balboa Park this Saturday also. We have
been around for 37 years raising money to give music scholarships to
graduating high school students annually. We give $10,000 to $12,000 per
year. Audition forms are usually in the administrative offices of the high
schools or can be found on line at http://www.rbchorale.org. Would you kindly let
the musicians and our upcoming musicians know about this. What I am asking
is to send an email blast to all on your list. Thank you we are there for
the students!

Barbie

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>From John B:
Lacy J’s Roadhouse
12-4-2011 Sunday Funday w/Joe Sands Family Friendly Old Time Cajun Zydeco Band

12-16-2011 Friday Bayou Brothers

For details:
http://www.facebook.com/LaceyJsRoadhouseSaloon

***************************
>From Robert K:
http://sorisomail.com/email/74298/como-se-danca-o-merengue.html

****************************
>From Greg B:
Here is some info to post for this weeks Tio Leo’s… thanks -Greg

This weeks Tio Leo’s happening……….11/30
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic LIVE Band – 7:30pm
to Tio Leo’s this Wednesday!!! It is rare when Andre plays in San Diego and since he is the best accordion player west of the Mississippi it should be a great party!
Rubin Moreno is also one of the top rubboard players in Zydeco so come out to see why he is given this title…
AJ Gibbs offered to teach the dance lesson so come on out to see what Mydeco/Zydeco is all about :)…
I will be moving many of the tables to give us ample room to dance for this event…

Zydeco Dance Lesson 6:45pm – 7:30pm with AJ Gibb’s
Dance Lesson: Beginning Zydeco plus review Intermediate Cross Hand 1/2 Turn from two weeks ago as well as other Zydeco turns
Drawing at 9pm for freebies
Cover $12 (special band price)
Address: 5302 Napa St. San Diego

From Greg B:
Here is some info to post for this weeks Tio Leo’s… thanks -Greg

This weeks Tio Leo’s happening……….11/30
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic LIVE Band – 7:30pm
to Tio Leo’s this Wednesday!!! It is rare when Andre plays in San Diego and since he is the best accordion player west of the Mississippi it should be a great party!
Rubin Moreno is also one of the top rubboard players in Zydeco so come out to see why he is given this title…
AJ Gibbs offered to teach the dance lesson so come on out to see what Mydeco/Zydeco is all about :)…
I will be moving many of the tables to give us ample room to dance for this event…

Zydeco Dance Lesson 6:45pm – 7:30pm with AJ Gibb’s
Dance Lesson: Beginning Zydeco plus review Intermediate Cross Hand 1/2 Turn from two weeks ago as well as other Zydeco turns
Drawing at 9pm for freebies
Cover $12 (special band price)
Address: 5302 Napa St. San Diego
Ph: 619-857-8409
Video Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01fS7KSDm0E
Free dance lesson online at http://www.ZydecoLesson.com

New Video Clip of some local Zydeco dancers thanks to Marc Sobers

********************************
From Parivash L:
I got an email from a friend who lives in Oakland and is a Zydeco fan, letting me know that Andre Thierry will be in Southern California next week. Is this true and if it is, will you send an email to that effect? Thanks. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Parivash

Just a note to tell you that Andre Thierry is coming your way.

Sunday 11/27 – Sails Hotel Long Beach CA.
Thanksgiving weekend Sunday afternoon Zydeco Dance!
6285 East Pacific Coast Blvd. 5pm, $15

Wednesday 11/30 – Teo Leo’s San Diego
Headin’ back South near the border for some SD Zydeco.
5302 Napa Blvd., 6:30pm, $12
http://tioleos.com/live-music

************************
From Peter O:
December Nights’ Schedule
Friday Dec 2, 2011 Times
Johnny Vernazza Blues Band 5:00 PM
Three Chord Justice – Country 6:50 AM
Bayou Brothers 8:40 PM

Saturday Dec 3, 2011
Pappion Creole Band 12:00 PM
Euphoria Brass Band 1:20 PM
Pappion Creole Band 12:00 PM
San Diego Cajun Playboys 2:30 PM
The Stilettos 3:50 PM
Chet and the Committee 7:00 PM
Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters 8:40 PM

Dance Instruction Schedule:
Sylvia Castelluzzo – Country Line Dance – Friday 6:30 PM
Greg Benusa – Louisiana Swing and Cajun Fri 8:20PM

Greg Benusa – Cajun – Saturday 2:10PM
Pat Muller – Swing – Saturday 3:30 PM
AJ Gibbs – Zydeco – Satuday 5PM
Lori – The Line Dance Queeen – Saturday 6:40PM
AJ Gibbs – Zydeco- Saturday 8:20PM

********************************
From Judy S:
need 7 more…we’re almost to 100 Facebook Fans…. We need 7 more…we’re almost to 100 Facebook Fans…. We need 7 We WE
We need 7 more “like”…we’re almost to 100 Facebook Fans!
Pass this on to your friends,,,,
Check out our new “My Band” page on FACEBOOK
Stay in Touch and “Like” our New Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bayou-Brothers/151479084879549?sk=app_2405167945

This FRIDAY DECEMBER 2nd in Balboa Park – FREE EVENT
8:40 – 9:50 BAYOU BROTHERS play at Bon Temps stage
located in the Plaza de Panama by The San Diego Museum of Art.
http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/

http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/bon-temps-stage
*Balboa Park December Nights, the nation’s premier holiday festival, will take place for the 34th consecutive year on Friday, Dec. 2, 5-10pm, and Saturday, Dec. 3, noon-10pm. As always, the event brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year.”

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BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc


 

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

The Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Festival was great fun. It was held on the grounds of the Seminole Indian -Hard Rock Casino in Davie, FL (mostly surrounded by Ft. Lauderdale). The dance attendance was a bit sparse–probably due to this being the first year of the “new” festival. There was plenty to do besides dancing–shopping at all the stores in the mall, gambling in the casino, & good food at the festival and in the casino. There was a large covered plywood dance floor to the side of the stage. Bands included the Magnolia Sisters, Savoy Family Band, Kevin Naquin, C’est Bon, Rosie Ledet, Feufollet, Cedric Watson & Geno Delafose. Cedric and his rubboard player did an added set on a separate stage in the mall which blew me away–Creole roots music.

Bobby Rodriguez–the organizer–promises more zydeco next year, plus a dance floor right in front of the stage. I will be going.

*******************

New Year’s Weekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year. The 3-star Holiday Inn is giving us a discount rate of $60/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the New Year’s Zydeco Group Rate to reserve. Again, any problem making your reservation, ask to speak with Ashley DeRouen. And, remember to take your Priority Club card along for half off benefits. I’m flying into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then driving up to Lafayette for the weekend.

Geno Delafose will play the NYE dance at Vermilionville again this year. Tickets are $35. To reserve a ticket, go to

www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm/?load=event&event-65 , or call 337-233-4077, ext. 203, & ask for Chris.

Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band will play New Year’s Eve at Slim’s Yi Yi Ki in Opelousas about 9 PM.

Likely that Keith Frank will play at either El Sido’s, or the Zydecdo Hall of Fame in Lawtell.

L’Angelus Cajun Family Band wants to play for us at their church hall in Carencro for New Year’s Day Brunch Dance.

Roy Carrier’s Offshore Lounge in Lawtell will reopen for the 15th. annual Carrier Family Festival on New Year’s Day. Music

begins at 3 PM until we have had enough. Bands lined up so far include Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Dikki Du &

Zydeco Krewe, Dwight Carrier & the Black Cat Zydeco Ro Doggs, Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet, and Lil’ Pookie. Directions–go into

Lawtell on the one way street, turn right at the first gravel street (McClellen), go over the railroad tracks, turn left onto Perry &

go to the club.

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Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette will have a $60/night zydeco group rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week.

 


From Gary Hayman:

I just completed and posted to YouTube a special video that I have been working on for the last three days (I had to learn how to operate the various programs to produce it. [Windows Live Movie Maker & Audacity]

15 Second Zydeco Sampler #01

You can see it at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTa0OFnhsWo

Give it a ‘Like’ (thumbs up) and add a comment if you would like.

While there you can see some of my other recently uploaded YouTube travel videos.

I’m starting to get the hang of it.

This would be a good link to give to people unfamiliar with Zydeco to give them an initial exposure and get them interested. [Quick Link of the above: http://bit.ly/obYYN5 ]

Let me know how you like it.

Gary Hayman


 

Hi Brad

I have good news one of my song “Wobble Wobble ” off of my new C/D Crabwalk is going to be use in a movie call “Hopelessly in June” This is the web-site that you can go on to fine more about movie ,i am excited i haven’t got any news on when it will hit the big screen yet ,The song was played four time in that movie

Would you let the people know ,it would be appreciated .Thanks T-Lou

Brantley Brings His Music Hustle to Film with ‘Hopelessly …

… songwriter and musician Vincent Brantley … That’s when Brantley turned his full attention … David, Ella Joyce and Vincent Brantley in a scene from “Hopelessly in June

 


 

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Just wanted to let you and your subscribers know about my internet
“radio” station.   I’m playing a pretty wide variety of “roots” music,
including Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, Country, Hawaiian, Celtic, Reggae, &
Tex-Mex.  I will attempt to change the playlists weekly so that
listeners don’t get bored.  If any of your subscribers have any
constructive input or suggestions for other artists, they can contact me
through my station page.  Also, if any of the artists on your list would
like to submit music to be played, they can contact me through the
station page.  I will take all submissions under consideration, and if I
think it fits, I will play it.   It is free to listen, or listeners can
sign up for an ad-free VIP membership.

http://www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584?play

…Click the link above (or copy it into your browser) to listen!

Thanks

Dennis Gurwell
of Bonne Musique Zydeco


 

Greg Benusa New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD

Hey Brad,

Can you put out to your mail list that we just released an Advanced & Intermediate Zydeco Dance instruction / Workshop#3 DVD.
It covers the styles and moves you see in Texas & Louisiana.
All the details about the DVD are at www.LearnZydeco.com
Thanks,
– Greg

New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD just released.  It’s title
is Workshop #1 – Louisiana Dance Home School
Instructor Greg Benusa covers beginning Zydeco, Waltz, the Cajun Jig
& Two Step.  It breaks down the basics of each of these dances as
well as covers a few intermediate moves as well.
It covers alternative teaching styles that are used across the
country.  The music on the DVD are from the bands of Brian Jack,
Leroy Thomas, Noonie & The San Diego Cajun Playboy’s.
Visit http://www.LearnZydeco.com for more details on the DVD and please pass
the word to new dancers who you think maybe interested.
It is currently available to purchase online at http://www.LearnZydeco.com
and will be sold through http://www.activevideos.com and probably Floyd’s
Records in the near future.
Thank You. – Greg ph: 619-857-8409


From Jake Bacon:

Buffalo Bayou * On Since August 2003, a sonic gumbo laced with Cajun, zydeco, jazz, cabaret, and sound effects, cooked up, and served live around the world on the internet and broadcasting from southern California. Hosted by Jake Bacon.

Every Monday 2:00 – 4:00 pm pacific time (4-6 central time) on the internet at http://kuci.org/ , (also, local FM broadcast at 88.9 in Orange County, CA).. AND on itunes, and live on the Jake Bacon myspace page.

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

or listen live on the radio at 88.9 FM in Orange County

Also available on the KUCI website at http://www.kuci.org/
(click “listen now”)

and one of the first stations on itunes (at: radio/public/KUCI)

The Buffalo Bayou Show: California’s longest running bayou show on the air.
KUCI named Orange County’s best radio station two years in a row by OC Weekly.
Former SNL member and comedian Jon Lovitz says: “It’s a snortin’ buffalo in your ear!”
Buckwheat Zydyeco, himself, says: “If you’re listening to it, don’t you ever stop”.
Mr. Mojo: “Man, I like THAT show!”
anonymous listener: “Has anyone ever seen Jake Bacon and that buffalo in the
same room together?!”

 


Check out A J Gibb’s * website http://www.myspace.com/ajmydeco.  GOT MYDECO?

You are guaranteed to have fun because AJ’s gonna teach you how Zydeco is done.

If you’re looking for 1 on 1, group, event lessons, or a Zydeco DJ, then you need AJ Gibbs at 562-528-6626 / or email: amariyahzydeco@yahoo.com

 


My Mother (Bernice Sjoblom) Does Zydeco at 97 and Eats Alligator * You are never too old to try something new!

 

Click on the Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ipnZhDntM




Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w30AEOnf0zQ


Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV1u8vLWpwk


A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King  also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1p0krhOrKE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8QCD5ORCSk


Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5th brought to you by Vince Fry’s.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Cory Ledet + His Zydeco Band Long Beach Bayou 2010

 Lil Pookie + The Z ydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010

Lil Pookie + The Zydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010 B


 

Check it out: Bruce Daigrepont’s Hard-driving Cajun Sounds at Gator By The Bay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wWeccQlf5s


 

Peter Oliver & Kathy dancing to Foufollet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEQpc3xtdlg

 

AJ Gibbs and Erin Michaela Brandt dancing at the Long Beach Bayou festival

Violin Instructors Dr. Jim Sitterly and Grammy Nominated Lisa Haley

Violin Lessons on YouTube Go to YouTube.com and Search for zydecobrad + Violin

 

The purpose of this newsletter is to promote Cajun and Zydeco dancing in the Southern California area.

You may access the Southern California Cajun Zydeco Web Page at

http://Zydecobrad.com

This Web Page will have additional information such as dance flyers and numerous links to Cajun/Zydeco Web Pages around the world. The dance time, date and location may change or cancel so please call the numbers provided to confirm. If you notice an error in any of the information let me know at Zydecobrad@aol.com.  If you have any Cajun/Zydeco functions or news that you want placed on the newsletter and Web Page, please send them to me via email or P.O. Box 1216 El Segundo, CA 90245-6216. You may also call me at home at (310) 320-1915.   I will try to answer your calls and letters as soon as I can. To be removed from this email list, just ask.

Thank You,
Brad Sjoblom

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: November 17th

 

Don’t miss T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band this Saturday at Monrovia Knights of Columbus: Details Below:

 

Also Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai will be appearing at Twist Restaurant & Bar / Hollywood Hotel Sunday: Details Below

 


Sad News: Worship Sharing for Phil Rizzo

TRIBUTE TO HONOR PHIL RIZZO

1927 – 2011

Susann would be honored if you joined her in worship sharing to pay tribute to Phil who died on November 12, 2011.

Please bring your thoughts and the memories you wish to share and some finger foods starting on December 3, 2011 @ 11:00 a.m,

Orange Grove Meeting House

520 East Orange Grove Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91107

If you have questions contact Peter Day: day.peter@charter.net

 

This Week’s Events:

 

MONROVIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 1242

A Charitable, Fraternal Organization

PRENENTS

 

An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music

Featuring

 

T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band

 

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

8:00 pm — Midnight

Admission $13.00

 

Proceeds used for Christmas baskets for needy families

 

Knights of Columbus Hall

130 West Pomona Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016

(1 block south of 210 Fwy. at Myrtle)

For More Information Call:

(626) 484-1823

(626) 358-1718

 

“Great Gumbo” Available $5.00

 


The Culver’s Club For Jazz

 

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

 

Ah Ya Ya

 

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

 

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

 

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

 

All you can eat and drink – KJAZZ 88.1 FM Sunday Champagne Brunch for $39.95 adult, $19.95 children (12 and under). Each week it’s live jazz paired with an all you can eat buffet of cooked to order omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, carved prime rib, desserts, champagne, mimosas, and much more. Every Sunday from 11am-2pm at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa’s Twist Restaurant.

 

 


Palm Springs & Inland Empire Cajun/Zydeco Swing Dance

Come and Join Our First Dance

Hosted by Ronda Conley and David Sousa

 

Saturday, November 19

6:30 p.m.

Taylors Lounge

26787 Barton Rd.

Redlands

 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

$5.00 cover charge

 

Dance lesson with Marla

 

Additional Information:

 

Meetup.com/palmspringszydeco

Ronda Conley (760) 774 8023


Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/  Blog

 


Note: This is a volunteer newsletter and website that is done with a limited amount of time.  Most of the information on this site was sent to me by the promoters and pasted directly into the site. You must call the phone number referenced for any further information that is not listed and to check if the event has had any changes.  I am not responsible for errors and omissions. Thanks  Brad Sjoblom

 


 

Future Events:

 

SOMETHING NEW” hosted by Dance Choreographer AJ Gibbs

 

Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm – November 27 at 1:00am

Elks Hall

506 W. Whittier Blvd

montabello,ca 90640

The “Something New” party will feature AJ Gibbs teaching several new line dances to R. Kelly, Tupac, The Temptations, Dj Quic, Cupid and Casper….along with his 3 brand new self created zydeco line dances that no one has seen yet. AJ will also be teaching his Dynamic Zydeco moves as well. THATS NOT IT!!!!!!! be prepared to get your zydeco groove on to ANDRE THIERRY & Zydeco Magic, as they play alot of their new released zydeco songs. THATS NOT IT!!!!!!!!! their will be a live DJ spinning tunes to keep the party going till the LATE NIGHT HOUR.

admissions is $15 at the door or contact AJ GIbbs for $10 presale tickets.

their is a FULL BAR so u can get your drank on 😉

WE ARE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, SO PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE 2 BE AT MY PARTY!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 😉


November 27, 2011 

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

 


 

December 11, 2011 

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

 


Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN  with specialist guest Mike Hurst * 5-9 PM  PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

4pm Basic Zydeco Lesson w/Ted Sherrod

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

Contact Person; Sidney Guathier
(323)401-8859

www.twoleffeetca.com

 

SIDNEY Dances

1, T. BROUSSARD. FEBURARY 5 2012

AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB. 3637 LINDEN , AVE LONG BEACH , CA 90807 . ADMISSIOM $ 20.00

 

2. MIGUEL FONTENOT, APRIL 1 2012 AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB, 3636 LINDEN , AVE LONG BEACH , CA 90807 . ADMISSION $ 20.00

 


AJ Gibb’s New Events with Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic:

 

November 26 @ The Elks lounge: 506 West Whittier Blvd Montebello, CA Show time 8pm

 

Sunday Dec 4th @ “LUSH” nightclub 495 Pine Ave.Downtown Long Beach, Ca. Show time 5pm.

 

For the first hour; AJ(Zydeco to Mydeco King) will be Doing Free Zydeco dance lessons to the best Music from Louisiana and Houston Zydeco Bands and also shuffles and line dances to songs by “R Kelly”, “YG”, “DJ Quick” and we gonna do the famous Wobble!

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will play New Zydeco hits all night long.

 

During the break; there will also be a LIVE DJ

 

Admission is only $15 or contact me for $10 (pre-sale tickets)

 

Claudia Parra 310-755-5774 or AJ Gibbs 562-528-6626.


From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

 

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

 


.

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

 

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

 

Ah Ya Ya

 

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

 

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

 

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

 

All you can eat and drink – KJAZZ 88.1 FM Sunday Champagne Brunch for $39.95 adult, $19.95 children (12 and under). Each week it’s live jazz paired with an all you can eat buffet of cooked to order omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, carved prime rib, desserts, champagne, mimosas, and much more. Every Sunday from 11am-2pm at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa’s Twist Restaurant.

 


The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp 2010 will be held at the Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp for the third year in a row in the beautiful Mt Hood National Forest, just 55 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The Little Zig Zag River flows through the camp with great hiking trails right outside your cabin door.

For more information, click on the fireplace.

 

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

 

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

 

 


 

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

 

 

November 13, 2011 

David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $10 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

 

November 27, 2011 

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

 

December 11, 2011 

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey  (562) 396-1132

bontemppappion@aol.com

David  (909) 527-0926

DavidSousa@verizon.net

 

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.


From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Lisa Haley’s “Chicken Fiddler” video on aol.com!

An extremely silly video of Lisa, featured for 36 hours on the AOL.com
frontpage,
has had 300,000 YouTube hits in four days!

We like to think of Lisa & the Zydekats as “serious artists,” but it’s a
“Chicken Fiddler” video that makes the news??

On YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
On AOL’s Urlesque Show:
http://www.aol.com/video/urlesque-daily-the-chicken-fiddler-strikes-again/51
7194248/
On ESPN: http://www.youtube.com/user/ESPNWorldwide

Please go see it and “like” us!

This is a special video made when Lisa became the “voice of the Chicken” in
Disneyland’s New Orleans Square! Zydecosis strikes AOL!

…And please pray that everyone will check out our “real” GRAMMY-nominated
show on http://www.lisahaley.com

Eight tours this summer, performing for 80,000 fans –
Europe, Borneo, Canada, the USA – they’ve all joined the “One World Swamp!”
We are sooo thankful for you all – and more to come!

DECEMBER

SAT 24: L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – WHOLE EVENT
3-6PM
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Ave, L.A., CA 90012
This event will be simulcast LIVE worldwide!
· On the Web via kcet.org
· Audio simulcast on KPFK, 90.7 FM
· Online:
· Facebook.com/LACountyHolidayCelebration
· Twitter.com/lacountyarts
· YouTube.com/lacountyarts
· Flickr.com/lacountyarts

PLUS LIVE BROADCAST! ON KCET, KOCE, KLCS, KVCR-TV
http://www.holidaycelebration.org

We’ll be performing “Joy Ride Christmas” – our new song! Please join us
wherever you are in the world!
– Merry Christmas!

MAY

SAT 5/19/12: OJAI, CA – OJAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
4585 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura , 93001

SAT 5/26/12: SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE
Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee! No CA fans come on out and dance!!
Find locations on the festival website: http://sacjazz.com/index.php
– and –

SUN 5/27/12: SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE

AUGUST

SUN 8/26/12 LAKE ALMANOR, CA – LAKE ALMANOR CONCERT SERIES – 7PM

SEPTEMBER

THURS 9/20/12: FULLERTON, CA – MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER – 7:30PM
1201 WEST MALVERN AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92833

Many-many-many more shows in the works!
Come out and dance!!

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“Words that soak into your heart are whispered … not yelled. ”


From Dana D:

 

Hi everyone..Wanted to thank all those who came out for my Birthday Celebration, w/Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic..Was one of the best days I’ve had, and dances as well..The Balloons by Lisa and Christina were a nice touch I thought, and also the cake was sweet(no pun intended)..Was also Veterans Day and we had a pretty good of Vets who showed up..and to wild applause..as well as it should as w/o ’em, the country wouldn’t be where it is..So for those who were asking what we do, we give ’em a free dance for any of the local bands that we have coming up in the next couple of weeks….you’re name is there, so just come..

Wanted to say thanks also for all the women who were nice enough to dance with me..there should were a lot of them, all nice and wonderful to dance with..thanks again to all..it was a nice treat, as was the little funky number the band played..Me James Brown wasn’t quite up to my funky standards, but thank you all again for the cheering on..I was surprised and quite touched..

Don’t forget the Zydeco Flames will be at the Hall this Friday, Nov. 18th..they always put on a good show, so come on down..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9pm..

Looks like we WILL be having a New Years Eve Dance w/Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic..We’ll be decorating, having food, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, and nice people..I’m pretty much planning on the same format, w/the band starting at 9pm, and if there are people there who want a dance lesson we’ll do on at 8:30..and then go to 12:30 or so..Cost will be $30 for the whole night..we’ll see you there..and thanks to all the nice folks who gave their input..

What that means is that there won’t be any dances on either Friday the 23rd, or the 30th..But we’ll be there on the 31st..how about that?

Also, don’t’ forget that Andre will be playing again, on the day after Thanksgiving, and yes, we are going to have a Zydeco Dance Contest again..we did this in April w/Lisa Mitchell and Gilbert Love winning..there will be cash prizes for the top 3, and the only thing we are asking is that you cannot enter if you are a dance teacher..Cleo, Ricco, and myself will be judging like last time, so we hope to see you there. We had 12 couples last time and it was a lot of fun..and that is what this is supposed to be..Fun..And yes, they do things quite often in Louisiana and Texas, and in every other dance form I know. Again, we ain’t looking for cutthroat competition, just a fun night and have everyone enjoy the different styles of Zydeco that we have here..That’s going to be about 10:30, on the 25th of Nov. Come and cheer your friends on and enjoy the people..

 

I’ve also had some folks ask me about flatfooting and clogging..well, it turns out that on Tuesday the 22nd, I’ll be doing a workshop for those who want to learn..I’ll cover some of the steps that Thomas Maupin did at the Old-Time Convention and others as well..that will be at 8:30, Nov. 22nd, at the Beat, 8:30 and cost will be $10..taps are cool to bring..

 

And I’ll see my Wednesday night Class tonight..

How ’bout my Niners People? ‘Nuff said..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

www.sfzydeco.com

Schedule:

Friday-Nov. 18 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Nov. 25 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Thanksgiving show w/Zydeco Dance Contest

Friday-Dec. 2 Ruben Moreno w/Andre Thierry and special guests

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

Friday-Dec. 16 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Dec. 23 NO DANCE

Friday-Dec. 30 NO DANCE

Saturday-Dec. 31 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(New Years Eve Dance $30 includes champagne, food, etc.)

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca. 94501

16+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

 


 

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0QYqW2UaHU



Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

 

Andre Thierry

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K-5ftIr7U

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NlOnG5pyQ

 

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKPrj4EM0do

 

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7by1oHbWY


San Diego News:

 

>From Carol J:
There is going to be a community event in La Jolla on Sunday Nov 20th and they need swing dancers to dance at the Cuvier Club across the street from St. James church. If anybody is interested or knows of any swing dance groups please contact me at zbassgirl@gmail.com. Cuvier Club is an events/caterer so probably be some free food I would imagine. Also, Joe Sand cajun/zydeco band and Dempsey Pappion are playing outside in front of St. James church on that day from 1-3.

Thanks
Carol J
carolj@san.rr.com

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>From Your Board:
Update on December Dance–it has not been canceled! In fact, Leeroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners are booked to play for us at the War Memorial Building on Saturday, December 10th.

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>From Susan S:
Remember what a fine time we had last year at December Nights? Let’s do it again! This year December Nights will be on Friday, December 2nd (5 to 10pm) and Saturday, December 3rd (noon to 10pm).We are looking for volunteers to help as BTSC Booth Greeters, Setup Crew, Take Down Crew, and Roaming Dancers/Merry Makers.
Contact Susan sschiele@cox.net, 619-280-4562

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>From Yvonne D:
Hi Jan- Thanks for getting this out to your list!

Yvonne

BeauSoliel avec Michael Doucet
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8 pm
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Road,
Poway 92064

http://www.powayarts.org

858-748-0505

$42 adults, $10 youth ticket (18 years and under)

· Celebrate Mardi Gras early with Grammy Award-winning Cajun band, BeauSoleil! Come see one of the longest standing and most beloved Cajun bands in the world

· BeauSoleil holds the distinction of being the most frequent guests on National Public Radio’s legendary program, A Prairie Home Companion. BeauSoleil are synonymous with New Orleans’s Cajun music.

· “THE BEST CAJUN BAND IN THE WORLD” – Garrison Keillor, Prairie Home Companion

Tickets available on website:
http://www.powayarts.org

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From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

The Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Festival was great fun. It was held on the grounds of the Seminole Indian -Hard Rock Casino in Davie, FL (mostly surrounded by Ft. Lauderdale). The dance attendance was a bit sparse–probably due to this being the first year of the “new” festival. There was plenty to do besides dancing–shopping at all the stores in the mall, gambling in the casino, & good food at the festival and in the casino. There was a large covered plywood dance floor to the side of the stage. Bands included the Magnolia Sisters, Savoy Family Band, Kevin Naquin, C’est Bon, Rosie Ledet, Feufollet, Cedric Watson & Geno Delafose. Cedric and his rubboard player did an added set on a separate stage in the mall which blew me away–Creole roots music.

Bobby Rodriguez–the organizer–promises more zydeco next year, plus a dance floor right in front of the stage. I will be going.

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New Year’s Weekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year. The 3-star Holiday Inn is giving us a discount rate of $60/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the New Year’s Zydeco Group Rate to reserve. Again, any problem making your reservation, ask to speak with Ashley DeRouen. And, remember to take your Priority Club card along for half off benefits. I’m flying into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then driving up to Lafayette for the weekend.

Geno Delafose will play the NYE dance at Vermilionville again this year. Tickets are $35. To reserve a ticket, go to

www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm/?load=event&event-65 , or call 337-233-4077, ext. 203, & ask for Chris.

Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band will play New Year’s Eve at Slim’s Yi Yi Ki in Opelousas about 9 PM.

Likely that Keith Frank will play at either El Sido’s, or the Zydecdo Hall of Fame in Lawtell.

L’Angelus Cajun Family Band wants to play for us at their church hall in Carencro for New Year’s Day Brunch Dance.

Roy Carrier’s Offshore Lounge in Lawtell will reopen for the 15th. annual Carrier Family Festival on New Year’s Day. Music

begins at 3 PM until we have had enough. Bands lined up so far include Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Dikki Du &

Zydeco Krewe, Dwight Carrier & the Black Cat Zydeco Ro Doggs, Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet, and Lil’ Pookie. Directions–go into

Lawtell on the one way street, turn right at the first gravel street (McClellen), go over the railroad tracks, turn left onto Perry &

go to the club.

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Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette will have a $60/night zydeco group rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week.

 


From Gary Hayman:

I just completed and posted to YouTube a special video that I have been working on for the last three days (I had to learn how to operate the various programs to produce it. [Windows Live Movie Maker & Audacity]

15 Second Zydeco Sampler #01

You can see it at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTa0OFnhsWo

Give it a ‘Like’ (thumbs up) and add a comment if you would like.

While there you can see some of my other recently uploaded YouTube travel videos.

I’m starting to get the hang of it.

This would be a good link to give to people unfamiliar with Zydeco to give them an initial exposure and get them interested. [Quick Link of the above: http://bit.ly/obYYN5 ]

Let me know how you like it.

Gary Hayman


 

Hi Brad

I have good news one of my song “Wobble Wobble ” off of my new C/D Crabwalk is going to be use in a movie call “Hopelessly in June” This is the web-site that you can go on to fine more about movie ,i am excited i haven’t got any news on when it will hit the big screen yet ,The song was played four time in that movie

Would you let the people know ,it would be appreciated .Thanks T-Lou

Brantley Brings His Music Hustle to Film with ‘Hopelessly …

… songwriter and musician Vincent Brantley … That’s when Brantley turned his full attention … David, Ella Joyce and Vincent Brantley in a scene from “Hopelessly in June

 


 

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Just wanted to let you and your subscribers know about my internet
“radio” station.   I’m playing a pretty wide variety of “roots” music,
including Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, Country, Hawaiian, Celtic, Reggae, &
Tex-Mex.  I will attempt to change the playlists weekly so that
listeners don’t get bored.  If any of your subscribers have any
constructive input or suggestions for other artists, they can contact me
through my station page.  Also, if any of the artists on your list would
like to submit music to be played, they can contact me through the
station page.  I will take all submissions under consideration, and if I
think it fits, I will play it.   It is free to listen, or listeners can
sign up for an ad-free VIP membership.

http://www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584?play

…Click the link above (or copy it into your browser) to listen!

Thanks

Dennis Gurwell
of Bonne Musique Zydeco


 

Greg Benusa New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD

Hey Brad,

Can you put out to your mail list that we just released an Advanced & Intermediate Zydeco Dance instruction / Workshop#3 DVD.
It covers the styles and moves you see in Texas & Louisiana.
All the details about the DVD are at www.LearnZydeco.com
Thanks,
– Greg

New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD just released.  It’s title
is Workshop #1 – Louisiana Dance Home School
Instructor Greg Benusa covers beginning Zydeco, Waltz, the Cajun Jig
& Two Step.  It breaks down the basics of each of these dances as
well as covers a few intermediate moves as well.
It covers alternative teaching styles that are used across the
country.  The music on the DVD are from the bands of Brian Jack,
Leroy Thomas, Noonie & The San Diego Cajun Playboy’s.
Visit http://www.LearnZydeco.com for more details on the DVD and please pass
the word to new dancers who you think maybe interested.
It is currently available to purchase online at http://www.LearnZydeco.com
and will be sold through http://www.activevideos.com and probably Floyd’s
Records in the near future.
Thank You. – Greg ph: 619-857-8409


From Jake Bacon:

Buffalo Bayou * On Since August 2003, a sonic gumbo laced with Cajun, zydeco, jazz, cabaret, and sound effects, cooked up, and served live around the world on the internet and broadcasting from southern California. Hosted by Jake Bacon.

Every Monday 2:00 – 4:00 pm pacific time (4-6 central time) on the internet at http://kuci.org/ , (also, local FM broadcast at 88.9 in Orange County, CA).. AND on itunes, and live on the Jake Bacon myspace page.

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

or listen live on the radio at 88.9 FM in Orange County

Also available on the KUCI website at http://www.kuci.org/
(click “listen now”)

and one of the first stations on itunes (at: radio/public/KUCI)

The Buffalo Bayou Show: California’s longest running bayou show on the air.
KUCI named Orange County’s best radio station two years in a row by OC Weekly.
Former SNL member and comedian Jon Lovitz says: “It’s a snortin’ buffalo in your ear!”
Buckwheat Zydyeco, himself, says: “If you’re listening to it, don’t you ever stop”.
Mr. Mojo: “Man, I like THAT show!”
anonymous listener: “Has anyone ever seen Jake Bacon and that buffalo in the
same room together?!”

 


Check out A J Gibb’s * website http://www.myspace.com/ajmydeco.  GOT MYDECO?

You are guaranteed to have fun because AJ’s gonna teach you how Zydeco is done.

If you’re looking for 1 on 1, group, event lessons, or a Zydeco DJ, then you need AJ Gibbs at 562-528-6626 / or email: amariyahzydeco@yahoo.com

 


My Mother (Bernice Sjoblom) Does Zydeco at 97 and Eats Alligator * You are never too old to try something new!

 

Click on the Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ipnZhDntM




Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w30AEOnf0zQ


Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV1u8vLWpwk


A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King  also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1p0krhOrKE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8QCD5ORCSk


Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5th brought to you by Vince Fry’s.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Cory Ledet + His Zydeco Band Long Beach Bayou 2010

 Lil Pookie + The Z ydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010

Lil Pookie + The Zydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010 B


 

Check it out: Bruce Daigrepont’s Hard-driving Cajun Sounds at Gator By The Bay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wWeccQlf5s


 

Peter Oliver & Kathy dancing to Foufollet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEQpc3xtdlg

 

AJ Gibbs and Erin Michaela Brandt dancing at the Long Beach Bayou festival

Violin Instructors Dr. Jim Sitterly and Grammy Nominated Lisa Haley

Violin Lessons on YouTube Go to YouTube.com and Search for zydecobrad + Violin

 

The purpose of this newsletter is to promote Cajun and Zydeco dancing in the Southern California area.

You may access the Southern California Cajun Zydeco Web Page at

http://Zydecobrad.com

This Web Page will have additional information such as dance flyers and numerous links to Cajun/Zydeco Web Pages around the world. The dance time, date and location may change or cancel so please call the numbers provided to confirm. If you notice an error in any of the information let me know at Zydecobrad@aol.com.  If you have any Cajun/Zydeco functions or news that you want placed on the newsletter and Web Page, please send them to me via email or P.O. Box 1216 El Segundo, CA 90245-6216. You may also call me at home at (310) 320-1915.   I will try to answer your calls and letters as soon as I can. To be removed from this email list, just ask.

Thank You,
Brad Sjoblom

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time

 

 

 

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