Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: May 23th
Don’t Miss the 22nd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival this Memorial Day Weekend May 28th & 29th. They have a great line up this year including dance lessons. Check it out. Details Below: *
22nd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival *
Memorial Day Weekend May 28th & 29th
Saturday night free dance added to the Simi Valley Zydeco festival
over Memorial Day weekend. It’s a Zydeco DJ party hosted by AJ and
Greg Benusa. The party will be at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi
starting 9pm. Dinner and bar food available at the bar/club as well
before 9pm. Here is a link to more information to share… the
hotel asked if we could estimate the number so if you know your going
it would be nice to click on the I’m going button at the web site..
Event Web Site:
http://www.meetup.com/zydecosandiego/events/17230274/
Date/Time: Lesson 9pm, Dance 9:30pm-12:30am, no cover. Dinner
available before and during dance. Saturday May 28th, 2011
Location: Grand Vista Hotel / Arena Bar, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley, 93065
Questions? email Greg at gbenusa@pacbell.net or call 619-857-8409
Simi Valley Zydeco Festival Update… from Greg Benusa
We all survived the Gator festival and the next Big festival is Simi Valley in two weeks. Many dancers from Los Angeles and San Diego get a cheap room at Motel 6, myself and others are staying at the Grand Vista Hotel as well as other hotels in the area. The other option is to just drive up for just the day on Saturday and drive back that night.
The big Zydeco bands of Andree Thierry and Lil Pookie Zydeco are playing as well as Grammy award winning Buckwheat Zydeco who is rare to see on the west coast. On Saturday night after the festival there is a free Zydeco DJ dance at the Grand Vista Hotel at the Arena bar and grill which is very cool that they let all us dancers use it. Those who want to can get a bite to eat there before the dance as well. AJ and Myself will be spinning the tunes as well as a little lesson before the dance at 8:30pm.
Simi Valley Web Site with dance instruction added:
http://www.zydecoach.com/SimiValleyCajunFestivalLessons.htm
Hotel:
Dates – Friday May 27th, Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th… (or just Saturday if you want to drive up Saturday and just spend one night)
Cheap – Motel 6… this is right off the freeway and about 5 mintues from the festival. Very inexpensive rooms and many dancers often stay there. $70 rooms are a great price so grab them while they last !!
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=170
Extended Stay America Los Angeles-Simi Valley – $84 rooms
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/los-angeles-simi-valley.html
Full list of Simi Valley Hotels
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g33093-Simi_Valley_California-Hotels.html
Friday Night Get Together – For those who want to connect up with other dancers email me and I will makie sure you get the info for Friday night. We will probably be getting together at the Simi Valley Town Center which has some cool eating places as well for a drink afterwards.
http://www.simivalleytc.com/
See Saturday Band Schedule listed below…
Saturday Night Get Together…
http://www.meetup.com/zydecosandiego/events/17230274/
See Sunday band schedule listed below…
Monday – Memorial Day Fun…
Maybe we can get a group on Monday to Oxnard/Ventura and took the day trip to the Channel Island National Park with Islandpackers and then drove home that night…
http://www.islandpackers.com/
Zydeco…
Saturday, May 28
Swamp Critters
Andre Thierry
Parade
Buckwheat Zydeco
Lil Pookie
Sunday, May 29
Bayou Brothers
Lil Pookie
Parade
Buckwheat Zydeco
Andre Thierry
Blues…
The 44’s
Los Fabulocos Feat Kid Ramos
Mikey Jr. & Stone Cold Blues
Arthur Adams
Ana Popovic
Mannish Boys Revue with various special guests
John Nemeth
Sunday – May 29, 2011
Cadillac Zack with Special Guests
Mitch Kashmar Band
Kirk Fletcher Band
Big Pete tribute to Lester Butler
Shawn Pittman
Elvin Bishop “Hell Raisin Review”
Maria Muldaur
Web Site Artists:
http://simicajun.org/2010/?page_id=6Festival Web Site:
Simi Web Site
www.Cajun-Blues.com
From Karen Redding:
| SIMI CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND! |
Sat & Sun. May 28, 29, 2011
Great Lineup, Fun Weekend Ahead
Andre, Pookie and 2010 Grammy-winner Buckwheat Zydeco: a winning combination
Now in it’s 22nd year, this festival is the Simi Rotary Club’s main fundraiser for their charities, which is always a great reason to support this event. This year, dancers are also getting a great lineup that will leave folks happily tired at the end of the day on Sunday.
As the folks who run the Grammys have decided to discontinue the Cajun/Zydeco category, having Buckwheat perform will be especially meaningful, since only four artists/groups had the opportunity to win that award.
In recent years, this festival added a Blues stage with a stellar lineup of Blues performers.
Dance instruction will be provided both days on the Cajun/Zydeco stage as well as short, 10-minute dance intervals between bands on the Blues stage.
The festival is located at Rancho Suzanna Community Park, directly across the street from the Amtrak station, and next door to one of Simi Valleys shopping centers.
NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN THE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING! THEY WATCH WHERE FOLKS ARE GOING AND YOU WILL BE TOWED!!
May 28, 29, 2011 Memorial Weekend
Simi Cajun & Blues Festival
5005 Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Hours: 10:30 am – 8 pm both days
Admission: At Box Office (open 9-6 daily)
$18 Adults/age 13 and up
Kids 5-12: $15, Under 5-FREE
Also available online (NOTE: THERE IS A SERVICE FEE FOR ONLINE TICKET PURCHASES)
There is a list of venues in Simi Valley that will have tickets for advance purchase.
ALSO NOTE: New Parking Locations this year.
Here’s the link to the latest Gazette.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1105419194026.html
Now you have three ways to get the news.
- 1. Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter
- Zydecobrad.com Website
- 3. 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 Dances and Events
| Golden Sails Goings-On |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Lil’ Pookie June 12
Curley Taylor July 10
TWO TOP BANDS ADD SUMMER SIZZLE
Lil Pookie in June, Curley Taylor in July
As there won’t be any dances at the Golden Sails in May, be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming dances in June and July. Dances are usually** held on the Second Sunday of the month, so there is even more coming up. Watch the Gazette for details!
Lil Pookie Returns!
Lil’ Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations will be returning to the Golden Sails on June 12 for another evening of pull-out-the-stops (literally) pedal-to-the-metal fun! Returning to the west coast from his home in Louisiana for the first time this year, Pookie brings us his smooth, upbeat, HDQ (High Dance Quotient), Nouveau style. Pookie only gets out here a couple of times a year, so plan on being part of the crowd for this high-energy, fun-filled evening. CLICK HERE and listen to a sample of what you’re gonna get.
The hotel restaurant is just down the hall from the club and opens at 5 PM for dinner. Dance attendees are free to order food at the restaurant and bring it into the club.
As always, kids are welcome, so bring the whole family-the more the merrier!
Bands playing at the Golden Sails are playing for the door, so come on out and support ’em, y’all!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Lil’ Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club
6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Band Plays 5-9 PM
Beginner’s Dance Lesson at4:30 PM
Admission: $15 at the door
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 PM.
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CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE
GOLDEN SAILS DEBUT
I am very excited that Curley Taylor will be coming to the Golden Sails, as he hasn’t played in the Los Angeles area except at festivals. To have him in playing in an intimate venue, up close and personal is a real treat. I’m expecting a great turnout, so plan on arriving early!
Curley’s King of Smooth styling on his piano note accordion is a dancers dream. Great harmonies, throbbing bass guitar and perfect backbeat make this highly polished group of musicians more than just a band-they’re a well-oiled Zydeco machine.CLICK
for a sample, then be sure to be at the Golden Sails on July 10!
Again, kids are welcome, so bring the whole family!
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
**NOTE: Be sure to check calendar for Golden Sails dances, as there may be months when the Golden Sails is dark due to festivals.
June 18th * Miguel Fontenot will be performing. 7pm-11pm
The price will be $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door.
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
SEPT 4TH * MIKE HURST
5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB
Admission $20.00
Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA
DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB
Long Beach Petroleum Club
Admission $20.00
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA
June 25-26, 2011 Long Beach Bayou Festival
http://longbeachfestival.com/201053110/HTML/LBBMF_New_Home.html
Tickets will go on sale April 1, 2011.
LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL
June 25, 26, 2011
Cajun/Zydeco Bands:
Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners
Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band
Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
Billie Lee & The Swamp Critters
David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs
San Diego Cajun Playboys
Bonne Musique Zydeco
DR. JOHN AND THE LOWER 911 closing the festival on Sunday night
Blues stage filled with top-notch entertainers too!
CLICK HERE to check festival website for more info.
From Karen Redding:
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS | |
| CALENDAR AT A GLANCE | |
NOTE: NO DANCES OR EVENTS AT GOLDEN SAILS IN MAY DUE TO FESTIVALS! PLEASE PASS THE WORD!
May 28, 29, 2011 SIMI CAJUN FESTIVAL, Simi Valley, CA
June 11, 2011 Lil’ Pookie, San Diego, CA
June 12, 2011 Lil’ Pookie, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA
June 18, 2011 Miguel Fontenot, St. Catherine’s, Riverside, CA
June 25-26, 2011 Bayou Festival, Long Beach, CA
July 9, 2011 Curley Taylor, San Diego, CA
July 10, 2011 Curley Taylor, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA
Aug. 5-7, 2011 Crawfish Festival, Long Beach, CA
Aug. 13, 2011 San Diego dance band TBD
Aug. 14, 2011 Long Beach dance band TBD
Aug. 13, 2011 Ardenwood Cajun Festival, Fremont, CA
Aug. 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Fest Cotati, CA
Sept. 9-11, 2011 Lobster Festival, Long Beach, CA
Sept. 10, 2011 San Diego dance band TBD
Sept. 11, 2011 GOLDEN SAILS: TBD-poss no dance due to festival
Sept. 16-18, 2011 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp Weekend!
Oct. 2011 ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS TRIP:
Festivals Acadiens Et Creoles
From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Dear “Club Zydecosis” Friends:
GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco
Dear “Club Zydecosis” Friends:
Summer Tours Begin!
Our Sure Cure for Winter Blahs:
Get your Spirit moving – come out and dance!
California to Colorado and Switzerland to Borneo to France –
Thanks to our fans, Zydecosis spreads to new boundaries!
“Thank You!” to our fans who came and Cajun danced all day at Adams Ave
Roots Festival!
You were a spectacular addition to our show!
I had the honor of playing on two “American Idol” recordings this month:
Lauren Alaina’s “Born to Fly” and James Durbin’s “Time of Your Life.”
Now they need to sing a Zydeco song!!
Don’t you think so?!!
Our world needs joyful music!
Please pray for all those affected by tornadoes and the Mississippi floods.
We love you all! – Lisa and the Kats
MAY
SAT 5/28/11: SACRAMENTO, CA – 38th 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
11:30-12:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – FIREHOUSE LOT STAGE
2:30-3:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – RIVERFRONT REFUGE STAGE
5:30-6:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – FIREHOUSE LOT STAGE
8:30-9:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – FREEWAY GARDENS STAGE
– and –
SUN 5/29/11: SACRAMENTO, CA – 38th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE!
11:30-12:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – FIREHOUSE LOT STAGE
2:30-3:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – FREEWAY GARDENS STAGE
5:30-6:30PM: OLD SACRAMENTO AREA – FIREHOUSE COURTYARD STAGE
8:30-9:30PM: CONVENTION CENTER AREA – SHERATON GRAND NAVE BALLROOM STAGE
This last show is: Sheraton Grand 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
MON 5/30/11 NICASIO, CA – RANCHO NICASIO MEMORIAL DAY BBQ FESTIVAL – 4PM
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 – LEGENDARY BBQ!
Info: 415-662-2219 – ranchonicasio.com
JUNE
SAT 6/25/11: RAPPERSWIL, SWITZERLAND – RAPPERSWIL JAZZ N BLUES FEST – 10PM
8640 Rapperswil-Jona, near Zurich
http://www.bluesnjazz.ch/index.php?id=1
MON 6/27/11: ZOFINGEN, SWITZERLAND – ZOFINGEN MEETS NEW ORLEANS FEST –
8:35PM
http://www.new-orleans-meets.ch/
JULY
4th of July shows coming soon!
FRI 7/8/11: BORNEO, MALAYSIA – RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sarawak Cultural Village, near Borneo, Pantai Damai, Santubong, 93752
Kuching
http://www.scv.com.my
Workshop stages
and
SAT 7/9/11: BORNEO, MALAYSIA – RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL – 11:15PM
Main Stage
and
SUN 7/10/11: BORNEO, MALAYSIA – RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL- 11:30PM
Main Stage – Finale
FRI 7/15/11: MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – MAMMOTH LAKES JAZZ JUBILEE
http://www.mammothjazz.org/
Thank you Mammoth Lakes fans, for demanding “A dose of Zydecosis” at the
festival this year!
and
SAT 7/16/11: MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – MAMMOTH LAKES JAZZ JUBILEE
http://www.mammothjazz.org/
SAT 7/30/11: CRAPONNE-SUR-ARZON, FRANCE – FESTIVAL COUNTRY RENDEZ-VOUS –
11:45PM
The biggest Country Festival in France!
6 Place Croix de Carle, 43500 Craponne-sur-Arzon, France (near Lyon)
AUGUST
SAT 8/6/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION!
Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Avenue, Telluride, 81435
http://telluridejazz.org/
and
SUN 8/7/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION!
Main Stage with Allen Toussaint & Rita Coolige
http://telluridejazz.org/
TUES 8/9/11: REDLANDS, CA – REDLANDS BOWL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – 8PM
25 Grant St, Redlands, CA 92373
http://www.redlandsbowl.org/2010-music-festival/
SAT 8/13/11 ALTADENA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
FARNSWORTH PARK, 568 E MOUNT CURB AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001
altadenasummerconcert.com/
SAT 8/27/11: HOLLYWOOD, CA – “BIG! WORLD! FUN! FAMILY SERIES” @ FORD THEATRE
– 10AM
2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood, CA 90068, $5, children free!
http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/2011summerseason
SAT 8/27/11: VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
http://www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_se
rvices_events/music_stars
SUN 8/28/11: IDYLLWILD, CA – JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – 2PM
52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/
TUES 8/30/11: PASADENA, CA – MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT – 6PM
85 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103
SEPTEMBER
FRI 9/16/11 GRASS VALLEY, CA – GRASS VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS- 8PM
314 West Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
centerforthearts.org
SAT 9/17/11 MARIPOSA, CA – BLAZIN’ HOG ZYDECO FESTIVAL – 7PM
@ MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5007 FAIRGROUNDS RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338
World-class BBQ cookoff!
blazinhog.com
SAT 9/24/11 CASTAIC, CA – CASTAIC DAYS – 7PM
@ CASTAIC LAKE 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
INFO: (661) 257-4050 – http://castaicdays.com/
OCTOBER
SAT 10/1/11: IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL –11:30AM
Kia Stage – Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center
Plaza, Irvine CA 92606
SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/
CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
If “All of a good thing” is better than
“Some of a good thing, ”
Why is “Awesome” good, but
“Awful” bad?
– Andy Anders, Bassplayer Humor
From Jan M:
As many of you pointed out immediately (!), Curley Taylor is playing for us on July 9th not June 11th. Guess I don’t know who is playing in June. Do any of you? Let us know so we can update the website and let our dancing proofreaders know, too.
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From Wendy L:
Could you please put the following:
Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival June 25 & 26 at Rainbow Lagoon Park
Special Guest Artist: World renowned New Orleans legend Dr. John and the Lower 911!!!!
Headliners: Zydeco greats Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, LeRoy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners!
The new and expanded Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival will offer a wider range of Cajun, Zydeco and Blues artists plus increased children’s activities. In addition, the cultural history of these music genres will be explored in small-group talks with individual musicians as they share a little about the origins of the music and its cultural influences. Musicians will talk about what influenced their choice of a particular instrument, demonstrate its capabilities, and answer questions.
Complete schedule & info: http://longbeachfestival.com/
Saturday: Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters, Dave Sousa & the Zydeco Mudbugs, San Diego Cajun Playboys, New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band, Artwork Jamal, Bob Malone, White Boy James, Barbara Morrison, DW3
Sunday: Special Guest artist–Dr. John and the Lower 911!! Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band, Bonne Musique Zydeco,New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band, Bernie Pearl, Charlie Jene’, Seville, Guitar Shorty
Ticket info here: http://longbeachfestival.com/201053110/HTML/LBBMF_New_Tickets.html
Thanks!
Wendy L.
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From Sylvia C:
Hi Jan,
A few BTSC ladies are interested in African Dancing. There’s a free class every Thursday 6pm – 9pm at the Linda Vista Recreation Center. Live drumming.
Linda Vista Recreation Center
7064 Levant Street
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From Ric L:
Upcoming Gigs: Bayou Brothers
THUR May 19th 7p – 10pm House of Blues – Downtown
1055 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
no admission fee
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Hi folks..Just a quick note to thank all those who came out to hear the Zydeco Flames last Friday night at the Eagles..Sound was good, band was tight, lots of new people who showed up..The Flames do have a crowd of nice people who like to dance..They will be back on the 1st of July..
Speaking of good bands, Ruben Moreno will be w/his Zydeco Band, celebrating his new CD release..Ruben is not only a great rubboard player, but a wonderful accordion player and singer..He’ll be starting out at around 9pm, with a dance lesson at 8:30..See you there..
And speaking also of dance lessons, on Wednesday, June 1st, I’ll be doing a repeat of the Whiskey River Jitterbug workshop at the Beat, 2560 9th St. at 8:30..I’ll also be doing a few things dealing w/the Floating Slides and Lifts..this will be geared towards Intermediate Level, but if you are interested, give me a shout..thanks..
And don’t forget our Memorial Day Dance, w/Andre both playing and doing some cooking..There will be Barbeque Chicken and Ribs, along w/other things, and all for $13 bucks..Things will kick off around 3..That’s going to be on Monday Memorial Day..we used to do a Memorial Day Dance every year, but haven’t for awhile, so we hope to see you..we’ve gotten lots of requests to do a daytime thing, so here you go..
Happy Birthday to both James Smith and Wilbert McAlister, as well..Both good dancers and long time supporters of the Zydeco Dance Scene..
Thanks also to all those who have supported the Eagles for over 15 years..it’s all been appreciated..Remember to keep on dancing..
Dana D.
Eagles Hall
2305 Alameda Ave.
Alameda, Ca.
15+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music
Every Friday Night
Still Going Strong
From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon
Geno Delafose was a lot of fun Wednesday night. The PPAA Hall was quite full (about 150), but not like the clubs in Louisiana. I understand he was on fire at Hwy 99 Club in Seattle Thursday night. Guess I should have made the trip!
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Lil’ Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations w/ Andre Thierry on bass guitar will play Saturday, June 4, in Vancouver at the Eagles Lodge. 107 E. 7th. Street. Lesson at 6:30, dance from 7:00-10:30. General admission-$15; CZ members-$13.
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A number of checks were handed to me at the dance as contributions to the OFB in support of zydeco at the WFB. Thank you to all of you who have given contributions to the Oregon Food Bank. We are currently over 75 percent to our goal of $10,000. Your help is still needed. Remember, if you make a $120 contribution, you will receive a 4-day entry pass that is good even if the fire marshal closes the gates due to overcrowding. Your contribution, in any amount, is tax deductible. Make your check to “Oregon Food Bank,” and send it to Dick Brainard at 813 SW Alder St. #700, Portland, OR 97205.
I need to submit the $120 contributions to the Food Bank the end of May, so as to get the 4-day passes, which will be sent via mail, or given out at Wednesday night cd dances.
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Dance Camp is September 16-17-18, with Horace Trahan & New Ossun Express and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, plus instruction with Erin Brandt assisted by Sean Donovan. Be sure to register soon to assure you will get in. Go to www.cascadezydeco.com and click on “Dance Camp” to register, or pick up a registration form Wednesday night and send it in with your check.
Daphne Zydeco Festival is coming up May 20-21-22 in Daphne, AL (Mobile Bay area). If you don’t have your hotel, go to www.gulfcoastzydecomusicfestival.com. The Microtel has great rates. Contact Karen at 251-621-7807. The bands are noted on the web site. Some of us will be flying into New Orleans on Thursday for the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then driving to Daphne Friday. If you are interested in car sharing from there, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com
Portland Waterfront Blues Fest will be July 1-2-3-4, along the downtown waterfront in Portland, OR. It’s a huge festival with over 20,000 attending each day. We will have zydeco on Friday evening, all day Saturday, plus Sunday afternoon. Zydeco bands will include Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, TooLoose Cajun Band, Corey Ledet Zydeco Band, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, and Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. Each will play twice. Plus there will be over fifty blues bands including many great national artists (Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Robert Cray, just to name three). Go to www.waterfrontbluesfest.com for the full lineup. There will be a large dance floor at the zydeco stage. If planning to come, we can find you a special discount rate at a hotel near the festival, plus a 4-day gate pass, all for a donation of $120 to the Oregon Food Bank (the festival organizer). To reserve, or for more details, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com .
Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret State Park, RI will be September 2-3-4 (Labor Day Weekend) Check it out at www.rhythmandroots.com. Always one of the very best Cajun-Zydeco festivals.
Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp will be the weekend of September 16-17-18 in the Mt. Hood Nat’l Forest 50 miles from Portland. We are now the only zydeco dance camp in the country. Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Epress, from Lafayette, LA, and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, from the Bay Area will be playing all three days/nights. The main instructor will be Erin Brandt from the Bay Area, assisted by Sean Donovan from Seattle. For those who have been to Vortex & Buffalo Jambalaya dance camps, the facilities are similar, but nicer. We can meet you at the Portland airport & deliver you back, plus provide bedding if you can’t pack it on the plane. The cost is only $225, and we have a liberal refund policy if you have to cancel. We have space for only 150, & are already 1/3 full, so sign up soon to guarantee a spot. Stay a few extra days to explore Oregon & hike in the national forest! To check out the dance camp details & to register, go to www.cascadezydeco.com and click on “dance camp.” Any other questions, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com.
Festivals Acadiens will be October 14-15-16 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette has reduced our discount rate to $69/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the Festivals Acadiens Zydeco Group Rate. If any problem securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to http://www.PriorityClub.org to sign up.
Black Pot Festival will be the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway is giving us a $60/night rate. Call them at 337-233-6815 and ask for the Black Pot Zydeco Group Rate. If any problems securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. We only have 20 rooms reserved at this rate. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to http://www.PriorityClub.org to sign up.
New Year’s Weeekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year. The Holiday Inn is giving us a discount rate of $60/night this year. More details as time gets closer.
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
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
| 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. |
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