Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: Saturday 25th, 2012
This Week’s Events:
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:
rollinzydeco@gmail.com
Ronda Conley 760 774-8023
Uncle Darrows Restaurant
Saturday February 25 2012 * T-Lou and Super Hot Zydeco Band
2560 S. Lincoln Blvd
12th Annual
“Mardi Gras West XI”
COMING THIS Saturday, February 25th, 2012
FREE ADMISSION
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!!!
Famous Crawfish Boil with Corn and Potatoes
LIVE MUSIC BY
T-LOU AND THE SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND
(Zydeco, Jazz and Blues)
Guests will enjoy free live music (zydeco, jazz and blues) provided by T-Lou and Super Hot Zydeco Band. The day festivities, for adults and children will also include crawfish boil, dancing, raffles throughout the event..
From Karen Redding:
CAJUN AND ZYDECO DANCE LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS, PARTIES, GROUPS
GENTLE, FUN, EXPERT INSTRUCTION
MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Music Center, Irvine Barclay Theater,
Long Beach Bayou Festival, Simi Valley Cajun/Zydeco Festival,
Gator By The Bay, many private parties and events!
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
Zydeco Two-Step, Waltz, Cajun Two-Step
Call Karen at 562-708-8946
karinovations@verizon.net
Hey Brad….
Hope all is good in your neck of the woods 🙂
Can you share this web page link to the blog as I posted a new video
clip teaching the Zydeco Cha Cha line dance.
Thanks,
-Greg
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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
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.
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The festival will be Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12-13 in San Diego. Reservations are now open at the next door Sheraton for the Lanai rooms at $119 + tax per night. Check the web site www.gatorbythebay.com for the schedule of bands. Bands will include Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Commander Cody (of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame) & Bonsoir Catin Cajun Band.
Mark your calendar;
*Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, Ca.
Sunday June 3, 2012
4pm Basic Zydeco Lesson w/Ted Sherrod
5pm Andre Thierry with Dexter Ardion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5scw6VsPI1A&feature=related
June 3rd * DEXTER ARDOIN AT THE PETROLEUM CLUB .
3636 LINDEN . AVE LONG BEACH . CALIF 90807
ADMISSION $ 20.00
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.
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
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:
Hi everyone..well, it was a little bittersweet at the Zydeco Flames last week..They sounded great, with a real nice turnout, and the whole vibe was real cool, except for the fact that we found out that a long time dancer, Sterling Bell, had passed away..Folks were a bit in shock, and more than a little saddened..But to me, keeping the dance going, w/the Flames playing like they have for over 20 years, is something Sterling was into very much..he had been coming for quite a long time, going back to around ’97 or so..Sterling and I over the years butted heads at times, and not just over the Niners or Raiders, but we cleared it up and he became a good friend and very loyal supporter of especially the Eagles, just like Lynda Yasuda was..He never missed a dance if he was healthy enough to come, and even when he had his knees worked on, he still came out to hear Rosie Ledet, one of his personal favorites..
Many of the Eagles knew him, just like they knew Lynda..he actually bought drinks!! for people and himself and all our bartenders knew him as a cool guy..He will be missed..I am glad we were able to celebrate his birthday at the Hall last month..RIP Sterling..I’ll always think about ya when the Raiders lose and the Niners win..LOL…
The Flames again, sounded wonderful. We had,like I said, a great crowd of people and all seemed to dig the sounds..The last few weeks, I thought it was just me, has not only brought us again lots of new people, but the ones w/the negative vibes working have left..and thank God they have..It’s just been fun w/o any drama going down, and hardly any complaints..Wanted to thank all those who do come again..By the way, the Flames will be back on March 2nd. Mark your calenders..
Speaking of bands coming back, Andre and Zydeco Magic will be there this Friday, Feb. 17th..we’ll be celebrating our King and Queen there, so come and see what we do..We’ll have some other prizes to give away as well, like free dances!! Damn, can’t get no better than that..Andre is playing around a lot of different places these days and it’s great he is..One of the reasons we have new people is because he is doing just that..So they come and see what Eagles and what I try to accomplish every Friday night, which is have a band play, people dance, everyone has a good time..Pretty simple, but it still seems to be working..There will be a dance lesson at 8:30, music is at 9pm, and we’ll be throwing beads, and having our crowing around 10:30..so we hope to see you there..
Also, don’t forget that,weather permitting, the Westbound Part of the Bay Bridge is going to be closed..That’s’ the side from the East Bay into the City..if it rains, it won’t be closed..If it stays sunny, it will..
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, and Ed back..thanks all who came..See you Wednesday..
I’m also doing a special Sunday show w/Andre on March 18th..Lots of folks ask about it, and we do it every so often..So here’s one for ya..It’s a special benefit for Eagles Charities, specifically the Cancer Fund that we sponsor..I’ve had many people in my family die because of Cancer, most notably Lung Cancer, as they all smoked on my mothers side..She died, as did my Grandfather and many uncles and aunts..so I’m the sponsor of this..It’s going to be a potluck, and $10 donation(but you can give more), and the music will start around 4pm..Andre is doing this as a favor for us, so come down and help us have a good time..if you can’t make it, I’ll be glad to take donations at any dance as all the proceeds go to the Fund..Thanks..
Thanks for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..
Dana D.
Schedule:
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.
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
From Helene I:
Reminder: Academy Awards Night Party at Helene’s! Sunday February 26th
Time to mark your calendars for my Oscars Night Party!
The usual………. red carpet show! vegetarian potluck! bring your ballots! dress elegant or casual! Arrive any time!
RSVP to me for address and directions to my home in Escondido! -Helene (hdthoreau62@hotmail.com)
The Academy Awards ceremony (The Oscars) is on Sunday, February 26, 2012
4:00pm Pacific Time (I think that’s for the Red Carpet, I think the awards show starts at 5:30)
http://oscar.go.com/video/PL55161146/_m_VD55160984
http://oscar.go.com/about-the-show
84th Annual Academy Awards, February 26th, 2012
| Best Picture: | The Artist, The Descendants, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Help, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, War Horse |
| Actor in a Leading Role: | Demián Bichir, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt |
| Actress in a Leading Role: | Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams |
| Directing: | The Artist, The Descendants, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, The Tree of Life |
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From Lynda J:
www.adamsaveonline.com/RootsFestival/default.htm
Adams Avenue Unplugged
April 21 & 22, 2012
FREE music festival with 12 stages in local parks and 100 bands featuring folk, traditional roots music, Appalachian folk songs, bluegrass, Americana, cowboy, Cajun, rockabilly . Previously known as the Adams Avenue Roots Festival. Sponsored by the Adams Avenue Business Association.(2012 Adams Avenue Unplugged San Diego Ca. telephone number: 619 282-7329)
(Editor’s Note: Lisa Haley & the Zydekats are listed as performers this year!)
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From Greg B:
A little something to share with the clubs mail list…
Some folks may enjoy learning the Zydeco Cha Cha line dance if they don’t know it so here is a link to the dance …
Thanks,
-Greg
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From Alicia T:
Hi!
I’m writing to see if you may know of a female, or a group of people, who may be going to the Portland
Blues and Zydeco Festival in July, and who might like to share a hotel room or a group of rooms for a discount?
Please let me know.
Alicia Teichman
alicia3@earthlink.net
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BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc
From Ric L:
Hi Everyone,
Just a little reminder of the Bayou Brothers Zydeco Matinee coming up at the Belly Up Tavern March 4th from 2-5pm.
only $8 at the door….great dance floor!!
Our next tour of the UK will be July 4 to Aug 6th….lots of cool festivals! I will have them on the schedule very soon.
Our own Thom Pod will be returning to San Diego March 14 and performing with us the Tio leo’s dance that night 7-10pm….please come out and say “HI” to Thom! Big Fun!!
cheers,
ric
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From Richard S:
Hi all,
Driving to Redlands Sat for Zydeco – see below. Anyone want to carpool and share gas costs? Leaving from Clairemont area of San Diego approximately 3:30 pm – it’s about a 2 hour drive per Map Quest (that’s without any stops – lol) from my home.
Richard Stahley
(619) 665-8027
rhshugs2u@gmail.com
Hope To See Everyone
Come and celebrate the Mardi Gras!
Dance to the music of David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs
Saturday, Feb. 25
6:30 p.m.
$10.00 cover
Intermediate lesson – 6:00 p.m. $3.00
Beginner lesson – 6:45 p.m. free
Band plays – 7:30 p.m.
We will be dancing, doing the official Mardi Gras white hanky parade dance and eating
King Cake
This month we will be raffling off a DANCE BASKET
(everything that a zydeco dancer could need)
Taylors Lounge
26787 Barton Rd.
Redlands
We are rollin zydeco in the Inland Empire so bring your friends
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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
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.
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
Hey Brad….
Hope all is good in your neck of the woods 🙂
Can you share this web page link to the blog as I posted a new video
clip teaching the Zydeco Cha Cha line dance.
Thanks,
-Greg
Greg Benusa New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD
Hey Brad,
Can you put out to your mail list that we just released an Advanced & Intermediate Zydeco Dance instruction / Workshop#3 DVD.
It covers the styles and moves you see in Texas & Louisiana.
All the details about the DVD are at www.LearnZydeco.com
Thanks,
– Greg
New Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction DVD just released. It’s title
is Workshop #1 – Louisiana Dance Home School
Instructor Greg Benusa covers beginning Zydeco, Waltz, the Cajun Jig
& Two Step. It breaks down the basics of each of these dances as
well as covers a few intermediate moves as well.
It covers alternative teaching styles that are used across the
country. The music on the DVD are from the bands of Brian Jack,
Leroy Thomas, Noonie & The San Diego Cajun Playboy’s.
Visit http://www.LearnZydeco.com for more details on the DVD and please pass
the word to new dancers who you think maybe interested.
It is currently available to purchase online at http://www.LearnZydeco.com
and will be sold through http://www.activevideos.com and probably Floyd’s
Records in the near future.
Thank You. – Greg ph: 619-857-8409
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?!”
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
Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco
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=MIu74lPk8YoGeno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010
Cory Ledet + His Zydeco Band Long Beach Bayou 2010
Lil Pookie + The Z ydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010
Lil Pookie + The Zydeco Sensations Long Beach Bayou 2010 B
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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