Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: Saturday Feb.11th
Don’t miss David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs in Long Beach this Sunday Feb 12 at Golden Sails 5pm.
Details Below!.
The Week’s Events:
Mardi Gras dance
February 12, 2012
David Sousa and the Zydedo Mudbugs
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club
6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Admission: $10 at the door
Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)
Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM
Band Plays: 5-9 PM
Info:
Dempsey (562) 396-1132
David (909) 527-0926
Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at
the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH!
San Diego Event
The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego presents
LIL WAYNE AND SAME OL’ 2 STEP
Dinner (included with admission) 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Dance Lesson 6:20-7:00 p.m (Special Lesson with AJ Gibbs from Long Beach)
Open Dancing to Lil Wayne 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Zydeco thrives in San Diego! Yeah, you right!! Celebrating 20 years of good times to the zydeco/Cajun beat! The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego proudly presents a Mardi Gras-themed 20th anniversary dinner-dance featuring Lil’ Wayne and Same Ol 2 Step* straight from the heart of Louisiana’s zydeco country.
Bring your joi de vive. We’ll supply the beads, the band, dinner and King Cake. Costumes optional and welcomed! Come early to enjoy a delicious Louisiana-style dinner, included with admission, until the last bowl of gumbo is gone. Free dance lesson too!
Lil’ Wayne and Same Ol’ 2 Step is a high-energy band which blends old- and new-style Zydeco. Leader of the band, Wayne Singleton, is a young but very knowledgeable musician who has been involved with zydeco music since age 7. He cut his teeth with legends such as Beau Jacques, Keith Frank and Zydeco Force. Although some artists are pushing zydeco to its progressive left; Lil Wayne and Same Ol’ Two Step keep it firmly based in the Lawtell – Opelousas, Louisiana, style where it originally sprouted. The band’s consistent and more traditionally bed-rocked style of zydeco is up-tempo and performed with an exuberance that is sure to make you dance to the point of ecstasy. Costume to add to the festive feeling if you’d like.
Admission: $15 ($12 for BTSC and KSDS Jazz 88 members). Directions: From Interstate 5 south, exit at 10th Avenue in downtown San Diego, turn left on A Street, turn left on Park Blvd., go over freeway bridge, turn left onto Presidents Way and proceed to stop sign. Park in the lot to the left serving Hall of Champions, Automotive Museum, etc. Balboa Park Club is just north of the Puppet Theater. For a map of the area, click on Balboa Park Map in the navigation panel.
A special shout-out to dancers from back in the early to mid-90s when Maryann and Peter first began spreading the love of all things Cajun and Creole to San Diego. If we haven’t seen you since Y2K, we’d love to reconnect. Bring your stories, confessions, old photos, BTSC buttons, and, of course, your dancing shoes. We have a stellar band booked and all sorts of festivities planned. Recent dancers and newbies: we welcome your fresh energy at the dance and into the club if you’d like. Laissez les bon temps rouler!!!
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The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego is a member of the International Dance Association of San Diego County. Dance events in Balboa Park are sponsored in part by the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.
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:
ST. LUKE’S 2ND ANNUAL ZYDECO MASS & MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 East 7th Street, Long Beach invites you to their Second Annual Zydeco Mass and Mardi Gras Celebration to be held on Saturday, February 18th — Samedi Gras if you’re from Louisiana or know your French. Price of admission includes dinner and live music provided by The Fontenot Pappion Old Style Creole Band; the band will also play during the Zydeco Mass. The events are open to all and the Zydeco Mass (7pm) is Free. Tickets to the Mardi Gras dinner/dance held in Belliss Hall (directly after the mass, 8pm) are $15 per person at the door; $10 if purchased by February 12th. Children under 12 are Free; special activities are planned for them starting at 6pm.
The Fontenot Pappion Old Style Creole Band — featured at the Northwestern SU Creole Heritage Center, Natchitoches, LA – will surely lively up your soul with their repertoire of Zydeco, Cajun and Creole tunes and songs. Dinner will include such good-for-the-soul foods as Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice and much more.
Wear your Mardi Gras colors proudly (Purple, Gold and Green), put on a mask, throw on a hat, deck yourself in ribbons and bows… Think Celebratory! AND, don’t forget your dancing shoes. How else you gonna get them beads swingin’ proper?! Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Parking is available on the Church property on a first come basis; street parking is also available. For more information email C21TonyLubong@aol.com or call 310.749.3043.
T-Lou Schedules
February 18,2012
Transfiguration Church
2515 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angele’s, CA 90008
Please Call (323)291-1136
Call for ticket price
Former Market
February Sunday 19,2012
Time; 2pm/4pm
West patio stage
6333 West 3rd Street
Los Angele’s Ca 90036
Free Event
Aj Gibbs invited you to “Mardi Gras Party“
Monday, February 20, 2012
Time
7:00pm until 11:00pm
Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic along with AJ Gibbs as dance instructor/DJ
Where Spikes Bar & Grill 16728 Bellflower Blvd Bellflower, Ca. 90706
Description We are hosting a Mardi Gras Party taking place Monday Feb. 20th. at SPIKES BAR AND GRILL in the city of Bellflower right of the 91fwy on Bellflower blvd exit.
Door Open @ 7pm. $8 admission
Free parking in the back.
Come party with us y’all!!!!!
**ATTENTION ZYDECO PARTY PEOPLE****
Mardi Gras party will be taking placeMonday Feb. 20th. Party begins @ 7pm
@ Spikes Bar & Grill
16728 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, Ca. 90706
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic will be the live band, along with AJ Gibbs as dance instructor/DJ
Come party with us “MARDI GRAS” Style
Claudia Parra
Fat Tuesday Feb. 21st Alpine Casino, San Diego, 6pm
February Friday 24, 2012
Big Mardi-Gras Party (Zydeco/Cajun Dance)
Please come and check out this new place, it’s very nice,
Secured parking & Safe
T-Lou & his Zydeco Band
WLCAC Phoenix Hall
10950 S. Central Ave near Verbum Dei High School
Los Angeles, CA
Doors opens @ 8 p.m. (Free Dance lessons)
Time of performance 9:00 pm & 10:30 until 12 midnight
Advance Tickets $15.00 you may reserve seating @ $15 (best deal)
At the door $25.00
Please call (323)563-5639 ask for Alesia
Rollin’ Zydeco In The Inland Empire
Come celebrate the Mardi Gras season!
Dance to the Music of
David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs
Saturday, February 25
6:30 p.m.
$10.00 cover
Lesson – 6:45 p.m.
Instructor – A. J. Gibbs
including A.J.’s line dancing
Band Plays – 7:30 p.m.
Taylors’ Lounge
26787 Barton Rd.
Redlands
Contact Info:
Ronda Conley 760 774-8023
Uncle Darrows Restaurant
Saturday February 25 2012
(Free Event)
1pm to 5:00pm
2560 S. Lincoln Blvd
Marina Del-Rey Ca
Sidney’s Dances
MIGUEL FONTENOT AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 14 .
MARCH 31 2012
863 N . D STREET San Bernadino , CA
92410
MIGUEL FONTENOT, APRIL 1 2012 AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB
3636 LINDEN , AVE LONG BEACH , CA 90807 . ADMISSION $ 20.00
23rd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
Memorial Day Weekend 26-27 May 2012
The 23rd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26th & 27th, 2012.
2012 promises to continue our tradition of bringing fans a full weekend of nonstop award-winning entertainment, more food choices than you can sample in two days, and activities to keep kids of all ages entertained too.
The first stage will feature 9 hours of continuous music each day. Featured will be international and award winning Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music acts.
The second stage will feature the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue on Saturday and world-class blues and roots acts on Sunday.
Both stages feature lots of viewing space plus large dance floors.
In addition, this family friendly event has a giant kids area featuring bouncers, rock walls, specialty acts, crafts and talent shows. There are also food booths and many crafts and merchandise booths.
Gator-by-the-Bay
The festival will be Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12-13 in San Diego. Reservations are now open at the next door Sheraton for the Lanai rooms at $119 + tax per night. Check the web site www.gatorbythebay.com for the schedule of bands. Bands will include Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Commander Cody (of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame) & Bonsoir Catin Cajun Band.
June 3rd * DEXTER ARDOIN AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB .
3636 LINDEN . AVE LONG BEACH . CALIF 90807
ADMISSION $ 20.00
Portland Waterfront Blues Fest
The festival begins Wednesday, July 4th. & runs through Sunday, July 8th. this year. The signature blues acts have yet to be announced. However, bands playing on the zydeco stage Friday, Saturday & Sunday will include Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Corey Ledet Zydeco Band (he promises he will be there), and the Creole Roots Band made up of Dexter Ardoin, Jeffrey Broussard & Ed Poullard (plus Geno) which will play each set with a different lead. And, we are negotiating with another premier zydeco band from Louisiana, plus Cajun Country Revival w/ Joel Savoy, Jesse Lege & others, TooLoose Cajun Band & Caleb Klauder Band. It is likely Cajun & zydeco music will spill over into Thursday, July 5th., so you will want to come for the entire festival. It will be our 25th. Anniversary, so we will pull out all the stops! And, the zydeco stage is where the action is!!! There will be a dance floor. We are negotiating with a nearby hotel to secure a discount rate. Again this year, we will offer a 5-day pass, plus the discount hotel rate for a tax deductible contribution of $120 to the Oregon Food Bank. More info. later. Check out the web site at www.waterfrontbluesfest.com
PORTLAND WATERFRONT BLUES FEST–JULY 4-8
Cajun-Zydeco schedule subject to change. Some Cajun-Zydeco musicians will also perform on the workshop stage. And, a couple of the bands will play on late night river cruises. Corey Ledet will add a gig Thursday night at the Spare Room after the festival closes. Blues bands on other stages will include some major acts which will blow you away–TBA.
Thursday, July 5-FP Stage–3-11 PM
3:00-4:00: David Vest & Friends, or Bon Ton Roulet, or New Iberians
4:15-5:15: Pete Krebs & the Texas Playboys
5:30-6:30: Swing Blues
6:45-7:45: Swing Blues
8:00-9:00: Cajun Country Revival w/ Joel Savoy, Jesse Lege & Caleb Klauder band members
9:15-11:00: Reggie Houston (played w/ Fats Domino & the Neville Family) & Friends
Friday, July 6-FP Stage–3-11 PM
3:00-4:00: Atomic Gumbo
4:15-5:15: Caleb Klauder Country Western-Cajun Band
5:30-6:45: Corey Ledet Zydeco Band
7:00-8:00: TooLoose Cajun Band
8:15-9:15: Creole Roots Band w/ Dexter Ardoin in the lead
9:30-11:00: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
Saturday, July 6-FP Stage–Noon-11 PM
Noon-12:45: Zydeco Dance Lesson w/ Janine & Roland Jemerson
12:45-1;45; Creole Roots Band w/ Jeffrey Broussard in the lead
2:00-3:00: Corey Ledet Zydeco Band
3:15-4:15; Creole Roots Band w/ Ed Poullard in the lead
4:30-5:30: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
5:45-6:45: Corey Ledet Zydeco Ban
7:00-8:00: Creole Roots Band w/ Andre Thierry in the lead
8:15-9:15: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
9:30-11:00: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
Sunday, July 7-FP Stage–Noon-9 PM
Noon-12:45: Zydeco Dance Lesson w/ Ali & Adam Grimshaw
12:45-1:45-Creole Roots Band w/ Sean Ardoin in the lead
2:00-3:30: Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie
3:45-4:45: Swing Blues Competition
5:00-6:00: Swing Blues Competition
6:15-7:15: Swing Blues Competition
7:30-9:00: Creole Roots Band + Geno Delafose in Grand Finale w/ multiple lead changes, including dueling fiddles w/ Ed & Jeffrey, dueling accordions, etc.
Hotels Situation
The week of July 4-8 the national barbershop quartet convention will be here. As a result, all good hotel rooms in the downtown area are already sold out. This includes the Marriott where I have put people in past years. Following is a summary of what is available.
***Hotel Fifty at SW Front & Morrison: I have a block of 15 rooms reserved at $159 + tax for 4 nights Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun (you have to book all 4 nights).
They have two queen beds each room. Short 4 block walk (3-4 minutes) to zydeco stage. This is now the closest available hotel to the fest. Two blocks
from a MAX Light Rail stop from the airport. Must pay for parking. This block of rooms will only be held for 2-3 months. You can reserve a room &
cancel with no penalty with a couple weeks notice. If interested in one of these rooms, contact me ASAP.
**Downtown Value Inn at SW 4th. & Montgomery next to PSU. $71 for one queen room, $85 for two queen beds. Basic, small, but clean rooms. 7 blocks
to the main festival entrance. If we fill ten rooms, you get a 10% discount. Free parking under hotel. Pizza pub on ground floor open late. Let me know if
interested in one of these rooms. Not sure how long they will hold the block.
**PSU Student Residence Halls at SW 6th. & College, about 12 blocks from the main festival entrance (10-12 minute walk). All rooms include two single
beds, full bath, towels, coffee, wifi. Basic student furniture. Clean. $40/room. $50/room with full kitchenette. Go to http://www.pdx.edu/conferences/summer-
accommodations to book a room.
***Airport Hotels. A 40 minute ride on MAX Light Rail Red Line to downtown, then five block walk to zydeco stage. Go to http://www.hotwire.com, then type
in PDX and your dates to check rates. You will want the Cascade Station Area–short walk to nearby light rail station. Currently a 3 1/2 star hotel is going
for $61 + tax. Parking is free at the hotels if you are driving to Portland. Parking in downtown near the festival is $1.50/hour at a city-owned garage.
Other garages very expensive.
T-Lou Schedules
February 18,2012
Transfiguration Church
2515 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angele’s, CA 90008
Please Call (323)291-1136
Former Market
February Sunday 19,2012
Time; 2pm/4pm
West patio stage
6333 West 3rd Street
Los Angele’s Ca 90036
Free Event
February Friday 24, 2012
Big mardi-Gras Party
Please come out and check out this new place very very nice,
very good parking & secured
WLCAC Phoenix Hall
10950 S Central Ave
Los Angele’s Ca
Time of performance 9:00 pm
Advance Tickets $15.00
At the door $25.00
Please call (323)563-5639
Uncle Darrows Restaurant
Saturday February 25 2012
(Free Event)
1pm to 5:00pm
2560 S. Lincoln Blvd
Marina Del-Rey Ca
From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco
Celebrating 17 years as a band!
Yes we are! working on Album #8!
New songs – new stories – for YOU! “Zydecosis 2.0”
Release date May 1, 2012!
View up-to-the-minute Worldwide Date Listings here: pollstar.com
Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” Video has over 506,000 Youtube hits so far!
Please “like” us – and tell your friends!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
This “Im-Peck-able” clucking featured on AOL, ESPN, FoxNews, Disneyland New Orleans Square!
Check out our Facebook Fanclub Page!
facebook.com/lisahaley.zydekats
OUR WORLD NEEDS JOYFUL MUSIC!
We love you all! – Lisa and the Kats
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FEBRUARY
SAT 2/18/12 RENO, NV – JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET “PARDI-GRAS!” IN THE CELEBRITY SHOWROOM
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
Three bands! We perform 9:30PM
www.janugget.com/casino/parti-gras
SUN 2/19/12 ARCADIA, CA – SANTA ANITA RACETRACK “RAGIN CAJUN FESTIVAL”
We perform 12:30PM – with Eddie Baytos & Nervis Bros – Come celebrate with us!
285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
www.santaanita2012rajun-cajun-mardi-gras
SUN 2/19/12 HOLLYWOOD, CA – INTERNATIONAL FARMERS MARKET 23rd ANNUAL MARDI GRAS
We perform 5PM – “The Place to Be” if you can’t go home for Mardi Gras!
3RD & Fairfax, L.A.
www.farmersmarketla.com/mardigras
FRI 2/24/12 MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – MAMMOTH LAKES MARDI GRAS – 9PM
@ The Rafters: 202 OLD Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Costume Contest! Prizes!
www.therafters.com/mardigras
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SAT 2/25/12 MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – MAMMOTH LAKES MARDI GRAS – 9PM
MARCH
WED 3/7/12 IRVINE, CA – UC IRVINE “SPRING BREAK BEAD BASH” – 12PM
4101 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612
FRI 3/23/12 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA – UCLA MOUNTIAN BRUINS MARDI GRAS – 6:45PM
“LISA HALEY CAJUN DUET” w/ Andy Anders on bass
850 Willow Creek Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Benefit for UCLA Scholarship Program!
Please RSVP (909) 337-8200
www.UCLAMountainBruinsMardiGras
APRIL
SAT 4/14/12 HELENA, AR – KING BISCUIT “LIVE ON THE LEVEE” CONCERT SERIES – 6PM
Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St, Helena, AR
FRI 4/20/12 FT WORTH, TX – MAIN STREET ARTS FESTIVAL – 7PM
All around Downtown!
www.mainstreetartsfest.org/
MAY
SAT 5/19/12 OJAI, CA – OJAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
@ Dancing Oak Ranch, 4585 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura , 93001
www.ojaiconcertseries.com
SAT 5/26/12 SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE
Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee! No CA fans come on out and dance!!
Find locations on the festival website: sacjazz.com/
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SUN 5/27/12 SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE
JUNE
SAT 06/09/12 RED BLUFF, CA – R WILD HORSE RANCH CRAWDAD FESTIVAL
We perform 6PM – Tehama District Fair Grounds, 650 Antelope Bl, Red Bluff, CA 96080
www.crawdadfestival.net/
SUN 6/17/12 VICTORVILLE, CA – HUCK FINN JUBILEE
We perform 3:40PM – Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville, CA 92345 (N. of Lake Arrowhead)
with Gatlin Brothers
www.HuckFinn.com
AUGUST
SUN 8/26/12 LAKE ALMANOR, CA – LAKE ALMANOR CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
SEPTEMBER
SAT 9/8/12 VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
www.cityofventura.net/mus
THURS 9/20/12 FULLERTON, CA – MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER – 7:30PM
1201 WEST MALVERN AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92833
http://themuck.org/sep-20-muck-roots-lisa-haleyzydeco/
Many-many-many more shows in the works!
Come out and dance!!
CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“One thing you can give and still keep…is your word.“
From Dana D:
Wanted to thank all those who came out to hear Mark St. Mary and his band play last Friday night..it was the best I’ve heard him play in quite along time..Lots of great two-steps, some wonderful waltzes, and also cool shuffles..and both sets really cranked up..Many folks have said that it was nice to hear Mark play both sets the way he can, and he did..We also had lots of new folks, again, like we’ve been getting many months now, and they were all happy..we had a good dozen who came early, stayed late, and really were rockin’ out all night long..it was nice to see them get the Zydeco Groove going..Looks like Mark is back playing the old-time Zydeco like only he can, and he’ll be back sometime soon..and when he does, we hope to see those who have been asking me to book other bands other than Andre or the Flames show up this time and really enjoy a good band…
Was nice also to hear Andre play at a very small but nice place on Sat. night..Andre sounded very good as usual, but man was it tight..the dance area wasn’t big but it was rockin’..lots of folks were checkin’ out the dancers, and who knows, maybe some of them will even come and start doing the Zydeco..you never know..
Speaking of bands doing the Zydeco, the Zydeco Flames are making their return to the Eagles this Friday, Feb. 10th..The Flames always play good shows, they always have good crowds, and everyone is in a good mood..They’ve been doing it that way for 20 years now, and they show no sign of letting up..We’ll also be celebrating 3 Birthdays at least..Lloyd Meadows, the lead singer for the Flames, Lance Henry(get a Dance w/Lance Ladies), and Lisa Lee..We’ll be doing a Birthday Circle w/these wonderful folks and who knows? usually someone else meekly comes up and says it’s their Birthday too..we’ll see..either way, it’s going to be a great show..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9pm..
Also, don’t forget that Andre is playing our Mardi Gras Dance next week, Feb. 17th..we’ll be celebrating our King and Queen there, so come and see what we do..
On a sad note, had to admit that Don Cornelius’ passing was hard to hear..Don’t know about a lot of you, but Sat. afternoon was the place to be in front of the TV, watching “Soul Train”..Live acts were it, but most of us watched to catch the Soul Train Dancers, getting new moves, just seeing kids like us getting up w/the get down..Don was one of the original Macs, and he had a style that isn’t seen much anymore..Peace, Love and Soul Don..RIP..
On a bad note, have to admit that I’m not exactly thrilled to see the NY Giants as the champs of the NFL..I haven’t seen the new schedule for 2012, but hopefully my Niners will see them again, and this time kick their ass..Go Niners..
Wanted to let folks know that we are NOT HAVING A DANCE on March 9th..we are going to finally paint the place as of now..Things may change but right now we have it scheduled..
As usual, my Wednesday Night Intermediate Class was great last Wednesday. we worked on more of the same stuff we did this past month..I have to say the class is really coming along..it was great to go through some moves in front of the mirror, showing where the weight is, body position in relation to your partner, etc..it was a nice class, and was nice to see both Arlene, Alex and Big Don back..thanks all who came..See you Wednesday..
Thanks for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..
Dana D.
Schedule:
Friday-Feb. 10 Zydeco Flames(celebrating Lance and LLoyds Birthdays)
Friday-Feb. 17 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(celebrating Mardi Gras, choosing our King and Queen)
Friday-Feb. 24 Dwight Carrier
Friday-March 2 Zydeco Flames
Friday-March 9 NO DANCE TONIGHT
Friday-March 16 Tom Rigney and Flambeau(making their Eagles return, a special St. Patricks Days Dance)
Sunday-March 18 Andre and Friends(playing a special Sunday Show, for Eagles Charities. 4pm Potluck, $10 Donation)
Friday-March 23 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic
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 Ted S:
He lives on…at every dance (Rockin’ Sidney):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHlhJL3IlsQ&feature=artist
and Andre Thierry is playing at the casino in Alpine Fat Tuesday Feb. 21st, 6pm
(Editor’s Note: I’m guessing this is Viejas but I don’t see Andre listed on their schedule…details will follow, I’m sure)
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From Jim H (our webmaster, former BTSC Board Member and dancer):
BTW we are having another monthly Cajun house party here in St. Pete this Friday. Our dancers don’t have as many opportunities for dancing as you do in San Diego, but we have really fun parties of about 40-50 people with a live band. I am working with the local Cajun band to promote a larger dance event next month featuring Al Berard Cajun Band from the Lafayette area (featuring Lisa Brande from Vermont). We get traveling bands like Terrance Simien and BeauSoleil, but they are usually playing less dancer friendly venues. When we can get those bands into a venue like our fabulous Gulfport Casino, then we will have something. BTSC is very fortunate to have linked up with the IDA, the great venues at Balboa Park, and a half dozen good local Cajun bands. What you have done in San Diego is a good model for other communities like St. Pete.
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From Carole O:
Zydeco thrives in San Diego! Yeah, you right!!
Celebrating 20 years of good times to the zydeco/Cajun beat!
The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego proudly presents a Mardi Gras-themed 20th anniversary dinner-dance featuring Lil’ Wayne and Same Ol 2 Step* straight from the heart of Louisiana’s zydeco country.
Bring your joi de vive. We’ll supply the beads, the band, dinner and King Cake. Costumes optional and welcomed! Come early to enjoy a delicious Louisiana-style dinner, included with admission, until the last bowl of gumbo is gone. Free dance lesson too!
Feb 11, 2012
5:30- 7 dinner
6:20-7 dance lesson
7-10:30 Lil Wayne and Same Ol’ Two-step!
$15 admission includes all the fun that you can stand!
(BTSC and Jazz 88 members $12)
Balboa Park Club, off Park Blvd turning onto President’s Way west into Balboa Park, San Diego; near the puppet theatre. Free parking in nearby lots.
More info: www.icajunzydeco.com
*Lil’ Wayne and Same Ol 2 Step, are a high-energy band which blends old- and new-style Zydeco. Leader of the band, Wayne Singleton, is a young but very knowledgeable musician who has been involved with zydeco music since age 7. He cut his teeth with legends such as Beau Jacques, Keith Frank and Zydeco Force. Although some artists are pushing zydeco to its progressive left, Lil Wayne and Same Ol’ Two Step keep it firmly based in the Lawtell – Opelousas, Louisiana, style where it originally sprouted. The band’s consistent and more traditionally bed-rocked style of zydeco is up-tempo and exuberant. You are sure to want to dance to the point of ecstasy! Aiyeeee!
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From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon
I have received some questions re. the Creole Roots Band which will play at the Portland Waterfront Blues Fest over July 4th. week.
The Creole Roots Band is a creation of conversations between a number of Louisiana zydeco musicians. They had talked about playing Creole roots music in informal jam sessions on weekends at local clubs. Dexter Ardoin became the spearhead for the discussion, and told me about it at the first Roy Carrier Tribute at Slim’s on New Year’s Day a year ago. Using the Portland Waterfront Blues Fest as bait, Dexter brought a number of those interested in performing Creole roots music together with the possibility of playing at the festival this summer. A number in the group who were able to make the time commitment agreed this would be great fun. So……there you have it.
The Creole Roots Band for the 2012 Portland Waterfront Blues Fest will include Dexter Ardoin, Ed Poullard, Jeffrey Broussard, Andre Thierry & Sean Ardoin. Each will lead one set for the band during the fest. It will be like having five different zydeco bands playing for the fest–and with all-star backup of the other four members! And, for the grand finale, band members will play off each other–remember how Jeffrey Broussard & C.J. Chenier played accordions together at Rhythm & Roots a couple years ago–it blew us away!
Also, re. Corey Ledet–he will bring his own band from Louisiana–no local fill-ins. After the fest concludes for the night on Thursday, July 5, he will play a gig at the Spare Room on N.E. 42nd. Ave.–5-6 miles from downtown. We will offer rides for many of you who will need them, by having sign-up sheets for drivers and riders at the Cascade Zydeco booth.
For those needing accommodations, a few local folks have said they may be willing to provide beds. Those wanting homestays will need to provide their own transportation–ie., a car, plus reach a monetary agreement with the host. I will send out a list of potential hosts around the end of March.
As to hotels, the Hotel Fifty is about the best deal ($159/night + tax for a minimum of Th, Fr, Sa, Su nights). It is a 3-star hotel only 3 minutes from the zydeco stage, and two short blocks from the MAX light rail line from the airport. Great location for changing clothes, or napping. You need to let me know you want to reserve a room (1 or 2 queen beds), then in a month or so, I will give you a special group rate contact number for you to call to confirm your room. If you later decide to give up the room, just give the hotel a call to cancel the reservation.
The fest begins on Wednesday, July 4 at noon, and goes until Sunday, July 8 at 9PM. There will be many great blues bands of local & national renown throughout all five days/evenings on all three stages, plus the workshop stage. The Front Porch Stage will have the only dance floor, and will be dedicated mostly to dance music all week. The fest attracts about 20,000-25,000 people each day…..so, it is quite large. The fire marshal closes the gates each day when the crowd exceeds capacity. The only way to be certain to get in, even if the gates are closed, is to purchase an advanced five-day pass. I will soon send out information on how to make a special contribution in support of zydeco & Cajun music at the fest in order to get a five-day anytime entry pass.
I think this addresses all the questions I received the past two days. YA GOTTA COME–IT”S ONE OF THE BEST FESTIVAL’S IN THE COUNTRY
MARDI GRAS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE-JAN. 24
Thursday, Feb. 16
Rock ‘n’ Bowl, N.O.: Geno Delafose @ 8:30 PM.
Blue Moon, Lafayette: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole @ 9:00 PM.
Friday, February 17
La Poussiere, Breaux Bridge: Krewe de Canaille Dance: Masks encouraged: No
Jeans. Begins at 7 PM.
Lakeview RV Park, Mamou: Jason Frey @ 7:30 PM, Paul Daigle @ 9:30 PM.
Blue Moon, Lafayette: Feufollet begins around 10 PM.
Feed & Seed, 106 N. Grant St, Lafayette: Horace Trahan begins around 8 PM.
Leonville IFBS Lodge, 6240 Hwy. 31: TBA w/ Lil’ Nathan, Brian Jack, J. Paul &
Same Ol’ 2-Step.
Saturday, February 18
Café des Amis, Breaux Bridge: Joe Hall & Louisiana Canecutters; 8:30 AM-Noon.
Gerry Spanger’s House Potluck Party, Breaux Bridge; Geno Delafose; Noon-4
PM; Bring a dish & byob, plus a donation for the band.
Randol’s, Kaliste Saloom Rd.: Kevin Naquin; 7- 10 PM.
Blue Moon: Lafayette: Lost Bayou Ramblers; 8-9ish PM.
Cowboys, I-10 & Amb. McCaffery, Lafayette: Horace Trahan; 10 PM.
Leonville IFBS Lodge, 6240 Hwy. 31: TBA w/ Lil’ Nathan, Brian Jack, J. Paul &
Same Ol’ 2-Step
Sunday, February 19
New Iberia, Meche’s Donuts: Horace Trahan street dance; 11 AM.
Vermilionville, Lafayette: Goldman Thibodeaux & Lawtell Playboys; 1-4 PM.
La Poussiere, Breaux Bridge: Jackie Callier & Cajun Cousins; 3-7 PM.
Randol’s, Kaliste Saloom Rd.: Zydeco Ray; 7-9:30 PM.
Pat’s Atchafalaya Club, Henderson Levee: Steve Riley; 4-4:30 -7 PM.
Whiskey River Landing, Henderson Levee Rd.: Geno Delafose @ 4:30ish. PM
Church Point Street Dance: Chubby Carrier; 8ish PM.
Lakeview RV Park, Mamou: Jeffrey Broussard; 8ish PM.
Leonville IFBS Lodge, 6240 Hwy. 31: TBA w/ Lil’ Nathan, Brian Jack, J. Paul &
Same Ol’ 2-Step.
Monday, February 20
La Pouissiere, Breaux Bridge: CFMA Mardi Gras Dance & Costume Party; 7
PM.
Le Vieux Village, Opelousas: Geno Delafose @ 6:00 PM
Outlaws, 4607B Johnston St., Lafayette: Luni Gras dance w/ Chubby Carrier @ 8
PM, & Geno Delafose @ 10 PM.
Lakeview RV Park, Mamou: Steve Riley; 9ish PM.
Artmosphere, Lafayette: Lost Bayou Ramblers; 9:30ish.
Crowley Mardi Gras Street Dance: Horace Trahan; 9:30 PM.
Tuesday, Mardi Gras Day
Iota Street Dance on raised platform: 10 AM; Zydeco Band TBA.
Crowley Street Dance: J. Paul; 4-7 PM.
Mamou Street Dance: TBA.
Mamou Mardi Gras: Geno Delafose–TBA
Eunice Street Dance: various Cajun bands from early afternoon; Steve Riley at
3:30ish.
Nick’s on 2nd., Eunice: Geno Delafose; 7ish.
As noted in my last Mardi Gras Schedule, the Leonville, LA IFBS Lodge will have Mardi Gras dance events, Fri. 17th, Sat. 18th., & Sun. 19th.
Best route is I-49 north toward Opelousas, exit at Grand Coteau/Sunset (Hwy. 93).
Go east on Hwy 93 about 5 miles to Arnaudville, & turn left onto Hwy. 31 heading north. Go about 5 miles to Leonville.
Schedule is as follows (as told to me over the phone by Dustin at the IFBS Lodge–337-319-0639):
Friday, Feb. 17
9:00 PM–Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames
11:00 PM–Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
Saturday, Feb. 18
8:00 PM–Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers
10:00 PM–J. Paul & the Zydeco NuBreeds
Sunday, Feb. 19
Noon to 3:00 PM–Trail Ride
2:00 PM–Same Ol’ 2 Step
4:00 PM–Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas
6:00 PM–Cupid
8:00 PM–Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
SOME UPCOMING FESTIVALS
Mardi Gras
If coming for Mardi Gras in February, make your room reservations now. The Holiday Inn rate will again be $60 + tax per night. You may book as many nights as you want. Call 337-233-6815 & ask for the Mardi Gras Zydeco Group Rate. If any problem, ask to speak to Ashley Derouen.
A schedule of events will be posted as time gets closer. Gerry Spanger is planning his Saturday event with Geno Delafose. Mardi Gras Day will feature music & dance upcountry in Iota, Mamou & Eunice. All the clubs will have live bands.
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The St. Petersburg, FL Festival usually held in March is cancelled for 2012.
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Gator-by-the-Bay
The festival will be Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12-13 in San Diego. Reservations are now open at the next door Sheraton for the Lanai rooms at $119 + tax per night. Check the web site www.gatorbythebay.com for the schedule of bands. Bands will include Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Commander Cody (of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame) & Bonsoir Catin Cajun Band.
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The Daphne, AL Zydeco Festival is not for certain this year. It is usually held in late May. Check the web site at www.gulfcoastzydecomusicfestival.com for more information.
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Strawberry Park Cajun Zydeco Festival
The festival is scheduled for June 7-10 at Strawberry Park, Preston, CT. Go to www.strawberrypark.net/cajun-zydeco-festival.com for information. Bands will include Geno Delafose, Keith Frank, Horace Trahan, Steve Riley & Pine Leaf Boys.
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Portland Waterfront Blues Fest
The festival begins Wednesday, July 4th. & runs through Sunday, July 8th. this year. The signature blues acts have yet to be announced. However, bands playing on the zydeco stage Friday, Saturday & Sunday will include Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Corey Ledet Zydeco Band (he promises he will be there), and the Creole Roots Band made up of Dexter Ardoin, Jeffrey Broussard & Ed Poullard (plus Geno) which will play each set with a different lead. And, we are negotiating with another premier zydeco band from Louisiana, plus Cajun Country Revival w/ Joel Savoy, Jesse Lege & others, TooLoose Cajun Band & Caleb Klauder Band. It is likely Cajun & zydeco music will spill over into Thursday, July 5th., so you will want to come for the entire festival. It will be our 25th. Anniversary, so we will pull out all the stops! And, the zydeco stage is where the action is!!! There will be a dance floor. We are negotiating with a nearby hotel to secure a discount rate. Again this year, we will offer a 5-day pass, plus the discount hotel rate for a tax deductible contribution of $120 to the Oregon Food Bank. More info. later. Check out the web site at www.waterfrontbluesfest.com
Portland Oregon
Sunday, Jan. 29: Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys play 8:00 PM at Duff’s Garage, SE 7th. & Market. $10 Cover. $1 off if a member of Cascade Blues Assn.
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Friday, Feb, 17: TooLoose Cajun Band & Atomic Gumbo Double Header at Duff’s Garage, SE 7th. & Market. $10 Cover.
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Saturday, Feb. 18: Mysti Krewe of Nimbus Mardi Gras Ball at Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E. Burnside. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets-$25, available at http://www.portlandmardigras.com, or reserved by email at portlandmardigras@gmail.com. This will be a “sold out” event, so get your tickets in advance! Bands will include TooLoose Cajun Band, Atomic Gumbo, & Transcendental Brass Band. This year’s costume theme is “They All Ask’d for You,” a tune by The Meters, which will surely bring out the zoo animals & sea creatures! Check it out on the internet for inspiration.
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.
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