Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: December 14th
Don’t Miss HORACE TRAHAN with special guest Mike Hurst * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB
Long Beach 4pm Basic Zydeco Lesson w/Ted Sherrod
this coming Sunday Dec 18th – Details below:
and
Rollin’ Zydeco in the Inland Empire
Come and Dance to the Music of
David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs
Saturday, December 17 – Details below:
This Week’s Events:
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
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
http://www.LouisianaDanceLA.com
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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
Future Events:
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
Hi Brad. Heads up. Hope you’re having a good Holiday Season. See you soon, Chrissa
Tue, Jan 17th
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys
At The Mint
Doors 8:00 PM
Show 9:00 PM
$12.00 / $15.00 day of show (21+)
Fri, Feb 10th
Honey Island Swamp Band
At The Mint
Doors 7:00 PM
Show 8:00 PM
$10.00 / $12.00 day of show (21+)
From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco
Merry, Merry Christmas!!
We are sooo thankful for you all – helping us spread “Zydecosis” in One
World Swamp!
Lisa Haley’s “Chicken Fiddler” video!
Amazing: We’ve had 469,000 hits on Youtube in the past month – Praise God!
This is a special video made when Lisa became the “voice of the Chicken” for
Disneyland’s New Orleans Square!
Zydekats Facebook Fanclub!
Our page is full of videos & photos, blogs & tweets by YOU, our Club
Zydecosis Fans – Please “like” us!
http://www.facebook.com/lisahaley.zydekats
2012 Tours are in the works!
We love you all!!
DECEMBER
TONIGHT!
SAT 12/10/11 5TH ANNUAL LOTTA LOVE EDITION – FAMILY, FRIENDS & FANS REMEMBER
NICOLETTE LARSON
Lisa Haley performs as part of this benefit for the UCLA Pediatric Fund
with National In Choir, Freebo, Lois Blaische, Debra Davis, Emily Gold, Lisa
Nemzo, Elsie May Larson
Talking Stick, 1411C Lincoln Blvd x California, Venice, CA 90291
http://www.facebook.com/events/#!/events/229508887102041/
SAT 12/24/11 L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION –
WE ARE THE FINALE! – 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!
FEBRUARY
RAFTERS MARDI GRAS!
FRI 2/24/12 MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – 9PM
202 OLD MAMMOTH RD, MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546
Northern CA fans, this one’s for you – come out and dance!
http://www.therafters.com/
AND
SAT 2/25.12 MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – RAFTERS MARDI GRAS – 9PM
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
JUNE
SAT 6/9/12 RED BLUFF, CA – R WILD HORSE RANCH CRAWDAD FEST – 6PM
http://www.crawdadfestival.net/
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
http://www.cityofventura.net/mus
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:
” Never look down on anybody – unless you’re helping them
From Dana D:
Hi folks..Well, we had a good time last week hearing LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, from Kinder La. LeRoy sure played great all night, w/his band it was a great night..W/Raymond Bilbo on Bass, Ruben Moreno on rubboard, Gerard St. Juilien on drums and Andre Thierry on guitar..Wow, the whole band sounded very, very good..Lots of people thought so, and there were lots of new people there..We always get a lot of new people every week and tis wonderful for to see them get to hear Zydeco for mostly the first time..LeRoy and his band are a great choice to get introduced to them..Was also nice to see LeRoy do a birthday as well, as we celebrated his Birthday..All in all, a nice night..Thanks again for all those who came..
And Speaking of bands that get a lot of people and are the first Zydeco Band a lot of people see, the Zydeco Flames are going to be at the Eagles Hall this Friday, Dec. 16th..The Flames have been doing it to death for over 20 years now, and still crank it up and out..The original band is back together so come on out and hear ’em..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9ish..See you there..
Lisas Basic Class is on for tonight Tuesday the Dec. 13th, 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..
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 have advanced tickets for those who want them, and they will be there this Friday….Spread the word and we’ll see you there..
Also, this will be the last Friday Dance of the year..we’ll be taking the next two weeks off, and come back for the New Years Eve gig, on Sat. Our first Friday Dance after the 16th, will be also w/the Flames..So we’ll be having them as the last Friday of the old year, and the first Friday of the new year..So again, if Fridays are your thing to do the Zydeco, we’ll see you then..
And for the folks in my Wednesday class, email me, as I’m not sure if we are going to go the next couple of weeks..Thanks..
Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..
Dana D.
Schedule:
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.
Friday-Jan. 6 Zydeco Flames
Friday-Jan. 13 Dwight Carrier and his Zydeco Band
Friday-Jan. 20 Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys(w/special Guest Chuck Bush on Bass)
Friday-Jan. 27 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 Wendy L:
Hi Jan,
Can you send this out, please?
Thanks!!
Wendy L.
OK all you SoCal zydeholics— Horace Trahan, whom we LOVED at Gator By the Bay last year, is playing this Sunday in Long Beach at the Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., from 5-9. He is SO worth the drive. Come on out and dance! And check out this video from his “Keep Walking” CD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oPDfEKf2pQ
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>From Jan M:
“OK all you SoCal zydeholics,” don’t forget Tio Leo’s is still “on” for tonight with a big tribute to one of my personal favorites, Geno Delafose. This may be his only San Diego appearance this year (via CDs, not in person). Thanks to Greg Benusa for keeping it all going for our enjoyment!
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>From Ron S:
Jan,
Would you be so kind as to post this to the Bon Temps email newsletter.
Hi Fellow Zydeco-cats and Cajun Critters. Ron Santucci here. Please check this out.
Judy Bishop and I are organizing a Christmas Caroling event. Its very informal and we have to still put together the deals but the basic plan is as follow:
Everyone would meet at my house on the afternoon of December 17th. We have some music books with Christmas Carols. Over a some wine, soda
and muchies etc we will do a little casual/informal practicing then drive to some nursing or elder care facilities. It would only take a couple
of hours in total so you will have your evening free.
We have not selected the facilities yet. That’s this weeks project.
If you have not done something like this before let me assure you, you do not have to have a good voice. It will blend with the others.
Also, I did this for several years 10-15 years or so ago. Let me share just one experience. We were singing to an elderly lady [I estimated to be in her 80’s] lying in bed. Tears started streaming down her cheeks. She looked at me and said we had made her Christmas. To see such gratitude for such a little kindness was extremely, and I mean extremely, moving. I had no doubt that I was the one receiving a gift. I can guarantee it, but I would not be surprised if you have a similar experience.
Soooo … if any of you are interested please contact me at rjs911@hotmail.com or Judy Bishop.
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all.
ron
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>From Carole O:
Hi, Bon Temps Socialites,
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, an engaging Houston-based band, and the many San Diegans who were intrigued by the club’s presentation at December nights are poised to join us tonight at the War Memorial Building. To continue the warm spirit of our December Nights extravaganza, we need your help. Because you volunteered to help out at Bon Temps Social Club activities, I am asking you to attend on Saturday with your warmest Bon Temps spirit and with a contribution to our holiday treats table. Please aim to donate munchies or drink for a minimum of 10-12 people. Cakes, cookies, candies, fruits, nuts, chips, cheeses, non-alcoholic beverages or whatever your inspiration and time allows for will add to the festivities. Let me know what you can contribute, or just bring it along with you on Saturday night.
If anyone has the equipment and willingness to setup drink for as many as 200 people, we’d love to be to offer apple cider, hot chocolate or some type of holiday drink. If you can do this, please contact me to arrange details of how the club will reimburse for the large volume of supplies this will entail.
If you can come to the dance before 6:15 or stay after 10:30, that would be a great help too as we set up and clean up after the dance.
Thanks, and once again, let’s let the good times roll!!
Aieee!!
Carole O.
Membership chair
Here’s a link to Leroy Thomas (Saturday’s featured band): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4uW-Fwf3xw&feature=related
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>From Greg B & Sylvia C:
If you attended December Nights Saturday, you may have seen the Soul Line Dance lesson Lori taught…the dance floor was packed! Now, Lori has offered to bring it to the Bon Temps Dance this Saturday. She’ll be teaching a line dance during band break that will include some new moves she picked up from AJ at the BTSC Dance Pavilion.
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>From Sue:
According to this notice on Lacey J’s website, dances there seem iffy in the near future: “posted Tues [no date given]: We are still without power, and I am not sure I will be able to recover from this. The former owner may be re-opening, just not sure of the timeline at this point.” Hope they make it.
Sue
(Editor’s Note: Rich P produced this from Lacey’s [updated] Facebook page: “We should be open and back in business by tomorrow evening. The words ‘Thank You’ aren’t even close to expressing the gratitude felt.”
It would probably be a good idea to call Lacey’s to confirm that there will be an event on Sunday–and if there is, the band is fun and the dance floor is wonderful! Tim Cook’s Steelbone Bontemps Band
(619) 448-8550
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>From Helene I:
Mark your calendars!
Helene’s Annual Chrisnukahstice (or Christanzukahstice) Party!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
6:30pm – ???? (overnighters welcome)
Please don your festive attire and join me for a joyful winter season celebration of:
Christmas; (Kwanza); Chanukah; and Solstice!
Enjoy great food, good company, festive music, dancing, & exhilarating conversation!
Bring your menorahs, candles, dreidels, and songs & musical instruments!
Bring your mistletoe, bells, and spirit & good cheer!
Bring your wassail, Yule logs, and pine cones & wreaths!
Fire and flag and poi spinners welcome – bring your gear!
Room for dancing!
Let’s partake of old and new holiday traditions together!
Let’s all celebrate these commemorative holidays and the cycles of nature’s seasons!
Vegetarian Potluck
(please mark dish – vegetarian, vegan, or rawfoods)
BYOB
All tableware, festive décor, and some beverages will be provided
(Modest “love donations” are appreciated to help offset hosting expenses)
Come one, come all….
Location: Escondido – address & directions provided upon confirmed RSVP
Other guests are welcome! (Please use discretion and please give me a heads-up)
Please RSVP to Helene at: h_idels@yahoo.com OR hdthoreau62@hotmail.com
(cell: 760.419.2312)
I look forward to seeing you all at this community-wide special event at my home!
Amen, Shalom, and Blessed Be,
~Helene Idels
(look for me on Facebook too!)
*Note: I am considering hosting a New Year’s Eve Party too.
Please let me know in your rsvp if this would be of interest. . . . . .
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>From Ric L:
MON Dec 12 7 – 10:30pm
The Bayou Brothers are at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge
http://humphreysbackstage.com/
NO COVER CHARGE
½ price food & drinks during Happy Hour 5-7pm
2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 224-3577
Shelter Island, CA
TUES Dec 13 9pm – 1am
Patricks II – Downtown
http://www.patricksii.com/
NO COVER CHARGE
FRI Dec 16 7 – 10pm
Lacey J’s Roadhouse Saloon & Grille
NO COVER CHARGE
Lacey J’s Roadhouse Saloon & Grille
8861 N. Magnolia Ave Santee, CA 92071
(619) 448-8550
http://www.facebook.com/LaceyJsRoadhouseSaloon
(formerly Mulvaney’s — formerly Wagon Wheel)
Santee, CA
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>From Joe K:
finally something that makes sense (to me at least)!
Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers…
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full..
The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’
The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed..
‘Now,’ said the professor as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things—your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car..
The sand is everything else—the small stuff.
‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ he continued, ‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Spend time with your children.
Spend time with your parents.
Visit with grandparents.
Take your spouse out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first—the things that really matter.
Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand.
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.
The professor smiled and said, ‘I’m glad you asked.’
The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.
Please share this with someone you care about. I JUST DID!
“LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS……….IT’S LEARNING HOW TO DANCE IN THE RAIN”
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From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon
New Year’s Weekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year.
Please let me know if you are coming–include all in your party–& send where you live–so I can make a list. Thanks.
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. (I have a room at the 4-star Intercontinental in downtown N.O., plus a rental car up to Lafayette–let me know if interested in sharing.)
The Zydeco Music Scene–So Far! All are non-smoking venues except as noted.
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
*Zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, New Orleans–Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie–8:30 PM.
FRIDAY, DEC. 30
*Blue Moon, Lafayette–Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Express will play around 9-10 PM. No dance floor.
*Angelle’s Whiskey River Landing, Henderson Levee–Lil’ Wayne & Same Ol’ 2-Step–9 PM–non-smoking event.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
*Café des Amis, Breaux Bridge–Joe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters–8:30 AM. Get there early as they tightly control the
number of people allowed inside these days.
*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. I have
been advised tickets are going fast.
*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 for New Year’s Eve. These two
venues still allow smoking–ugh!
*Café des Amis will have a Cajun band for dinner & dancing New Year’s Eve. Most people will come as couples so bring
your dance partner if you go there.
*La Poussiere in Breaux Bridge will have a Cajun band New Year’s Eve. Most people will come as couples, so bring your
dance partner if you go there.
SUNDAY, JAN. 1
*L’Angelus Cajun Family Band will play a New Year’s Day brunch at St. Peter’s Church Hall in Carencro, at 11 AM. The
music will be very lively, & the potluck food donated by church members will be sumptuous. Stay tuned for more details.
*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, “T” Broussard, and Lil’
Pookie–so far!
Directions–go into Lawtell on the one way street, turn right at the first gravel street (McClellen), go over the railroad tracks,
immediately turn left onto Perry & go to the club.
This will be a fund-raiser for renovations to the club so it can reopen on a regular basis. Cover–$20. Food–$5/serving–red
beans & rice, fried chicken, gumbo, bbq. Commemorative t-shirts & vintage Roy Carrier cds will be for sale.
*Annual New Year’s Day Cajun Jam/Potluck: 4 PM until ?? Hosted by Deb Waldman, Jeannie Heller & Chris Trahan: 207
Evangeline Drive, Lafayette 70501. Bring potluck item, drinks & instrument. $5.00 contribution in lieu of food. RSVP
dgwaldman@aol.com, jheller_1310@yahoo.com, trahan.chris@gmail.com.
Directions: From I-10 take exit 101-University Ave. south to Congress, turn left on Congress to Evangeline Dr. (one block),
turn left–1st. house on left. If lost, call Deb at 337-326-1711, Jeannie at 337-781-0862, or Chris at 337-739-2091.
*Angelle’s Whiskey River Landing –Geno Delafose at 4:30ish.
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Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette is offering a $60/night rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week. Call 337-233-6815 & ask for the Mardi Gras Zydeco Group Rate for whatever nights you desire. Best time to arrive is Thursday, Feb. 16 in New Orleans for the Rock ‘n’ Bowl zydeco dance, then up to Lafayette on Friday for zydeco dancing that night, Café des Amis on Saturday morning, Gerry Spanger’s House Party with Geno Delafose Saturday afternoon, club dancing that night, Sunday, Monday, & all day Tuesday in numerous venues. Detalis to be announced as time draws closer.
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Gator-by-the-Bay May 11-13 in San Diego. The line-up is not yet announced, but it is always among the best. Go to www.gatorbythebay.com for details. Discount rooms ($109 + tax) in the Sheraton Hotel lania section are currently available to reserve.
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Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou at Preston, CT will be June 7-10. Go to www.strawberryparkblastfromthebayou.com for more information. I know Geno Delafose is booked for the event.
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Portland Waterfront Blues Festival will run from Wednesday, July 4th thru Sunday, July 8th. We are working on zydeco for Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Front Porch Stage with a big dance floor. Planning for some great zydeco bands this year–bigger & better than ever! It’s our 25th. anniversary, so it will be a “blow out.” You won’t want to miss it. Discount hotel rooms are being negotiated nearby, & special entry passes will again be offered. Go to www.waterfrontbluesfest.com for early information. Numerous zydeco & Cajun bands will be announced soon.
Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette is offering a $60/night rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week. Call 337-233-6815 & ask for the Mardi Gras Zydeco Group Rate for whatever nights you desire. Best time to arrive is Thursday, Feb. 16 in New Orleans for the Rock ‘n’ Bowl zydeco dance, then up to Lafayette on Friday for zydeco dancing that night, Café des Amis on Saturday morning, Gerry Spanger’s House Party with Geno Delafose Saturday afternoon, club dancing that night, Sunday, Monday, & all day Tuesday in numerous venues. Detalis to be announced as time draws closer.
Gator-by-the-Bay will be May 11-13 in San Diego. The line-up is not yet announced, but it is always among the best. Go to http://www.gatorbythebay.com for details. Discount rooms ($109 + tax) in the Lania section are currently available to reserve at the Sheraton next to the festival grounds.
Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou at Preston, CT will be June 7-10. Go to http://www.strawberryparkblastfromthebayou.com for more information. I know Geno Delafose is booked for the event.
Portland Waterfront Blues Festival will run from Wednesday, July 4th thru Sunday, July 8th. We are working on zydeco for Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Front Porch Stage with a big dance floor. Planning for some great zydeco bands this year–bigger & better than ever! It’s our 25th. anniversary, so it will be a “blow out.” You won’t want to miss it. Discount hotel rooms are being negotiated nearby, & special entry passes will again be offered. Go to http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com for early information. Zydeco & Cajun bands will be announced soon.
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
| 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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