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
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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
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
David (909) 527-0926
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:
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
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
David (909) 527-0926
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.
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
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>From Robert K:
http://sorisomail.com/email/74298/como-se-danca-o-merengue.html
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>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
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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
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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
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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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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
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