zydecobrad

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

T-Lou and his Hot Zydeco Band

will be rockin the war memorial building

Saturday November 12th

7:00-10:30 Non-members $15.00 members $12.00

Balboa Park

War Memorial Building

3325 Zoo dr.

San Diego Next to the zoo

for more info call Steve: 951-326-5161

socalzydeco@aol.com

Check it out!

Lisa Haley’s “Chicken Fiddler” video on aol.com!
An extremely silly video of Lisa, featured for 36 hours on the AOL.com frontpage,

has had 300,000 YouTube hits in four days!

We like to think of Lisa & the Zydekats as “serious artists,” but it’s a “Chicken Fiddler” video that makes the news??

On YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
On AOL’s Urlesque Show:
http://www.aol.com/video/urlesque-daily-the-chicken-fiddler-strikes-again/517194248/
On ESPN: http://www.youtube.com/user/ESPNWorldwide

Please go see it and “like” us!
This is a special video made when Lisa became the “voice of the Chicken” in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square! Zydecosis strikes AOL!
…And please pray that everyone will check out our “real” GRAMMY-nominated show on www.lisahaley.com

Eight tours this summer, performing for 80,000 fans –
Europe, Borneo, Canada, the USA – they’ve all joined the “One World Swamp!”
We are sooo thankful for you all – and more to come!

Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

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:

MONROVIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 1242

A Charitable, Fraternal Organization

PRENENTS

An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music

Featuring

T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

8:00 pm — Midnight

Admission $13.00

Proceeds used for Christmas baskets for needy families

Knights of Columbus Hall

130 West Pomona Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016

(1 block south of 210 Fwy. at Myrtle)

For More Information Call:

(626) 484-1823

(626) 358-1718

“Great Gumbo” Available $5.00

Palm Springs & Inland Empire Cajun/Zydeco Swing Dance

Come and Join Our First Dance

Hosted by Ronda Conley and David Sousa

Saturday, November 19

6:30 p.m.

Taylors Lounge

26787 Barton Rd.

Redlands

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

$5.00 cover charge

Dance lesson with Marla

Additional Information:

Meetup.com/palmspringszydeco

Ronda Conley (760) 774 8023

SOMETHING NEW” hosted by Dance Choreographer AJ Gibbs

Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm – November 27 at 1:00am

Elks Hall

506 W. Whittier Blvd

montabello,ca 90640

The “Something New” party will feature AJ Gibbs teaching several new line dances to R. Kelly, Tupac, The Temptations, Dj Quic, Cupid and Casper….along with his 3 brand new self created zydeco line dances that no one has seen yet. AJ will also be teaching his Dynamic Zydeco moves as well. THATS NOT IT!!!!!!! be prepared to get your zydeco groove on to ANDRE THIERRY & Zydeco Magic, as they play alot of their new released zydeco songs. THATS NOT IT!!!!!!!!! their will be a live DJ spinning tunes to keep the party going till the LATE NIGHT HOUR.

admissions is $15 at the door or contact AJ GIbbs for $10 presale tickets.

their is a FULL BAR so u can get your drank on 😉

WE ARE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, SO PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE 2 BE AT MY PARTY!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 😉

November 27, 2011

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

December 11, 2011

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

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

www.zydecotrailtour.shutterfly.com

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

AJ Gibb’s New Events with Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic:

November 26 @ The Elks lounge: 506 West Whittier Blvd Montebello, CA Show time 8pm

Sunday Dec 4th @ “LUSH” nightclub 495 Pine Ave.Downtown Long Beach, Ca. Show time 5pm.

For the first hour; AJ(Zydeco to Mydeco King) will be Doing Free Zydeco dance lessons to the best Music from Louisiana and Houston Zydeco Bands and also shuffles and line dances to songs by “R Kelly”, “YG”, “DJ Quick” and we gonna do the famous Wobble!

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will play New Zydeco hits all night long.

During the break; there will also be a LIVE DJ

Admission is only $15 or contact me for $10 (pre-sale tickets)

Claudia Parra 310-755-5774 or AJ Gibbs 562-528-6626.

Greetings Zydeco Friends!

Well, the next stop for ZTT will be Mardi Gras coming up in February 2012. We all hope you can make it with us.

You might be wondering where and why Mardi Gras started. Well, the folks here at ZTT did a little digging into the history of Mardi Gras and came up with the following:

Origins of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, the French for “Fat Tuesday” have quite a few names. While the English used to call it Shrove Tuesday, or, later as Pancake Day, to the Germans it is Fastnachtkuchen, or, just Fastnacht. We have all hard of Carnivale. This can be regarded as the mother of Mardi Gras traditions. However, around the middle of the second century traditions of the Carnivale became popular as a way to feast and act wild before the somber days of Lent. This is still celebrated as a splendid festival across South America and in the Catholic countries of Europe.

Mardi Gras first came to New Orleans through French culture in the year 1699 when the French explorers celebrated the holiday on the Mississippi River. In 1827, some young men who came back from completing their education in Paris introduced recent French ingredients to the event.

The name Fat Tuesday comes from the custom of parading a fat ox through the streets of Paris on Shrove Tuesday. Another explanation given is that the French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent.

The Symbolism of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras festivals emphasize feasting and excess just before the fasting of theChristian Lenten season. Occurring on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, Mardi Gras is usually a processional celebration. Through towns and countryside alike, masked and costumed participants revel in rituals of chaos that include reversals of the social order. Men dress as women, women as men; the poor as rich, the rich as poor; old as young, young as old; black as white, white as black. Costumed as clowns, monsters, movie heroes, historical and political figures, the colorful and noisy celebrants sing, dance and play the fool with abandon. Behind the anonymity of masks, les Mardi Gras mock and ridicule the accepted social structure and push the boundaries of conventional social behavior.

The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. These colors are said to have been chosen byh Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovitch Romanoff of Russia during a visit to New Orleans in 1872.

Meaning of Colors
	Justice (purple)
	Power (gold)
	Faith (green)

Country Mardi Gras

Much has been written about the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, which can be regarded as the most extravagant of all American festivals. It is known world-wide for its unmatched exuberance, lively spirits, and city-wide participation. Its galas, balls and parades equipped with floats and marching bands are a spectacle not to be missed, for sure. But much less is heard about the rural Mardi Gras celebrations (the ones we’ll be experiencing on our upcoming Mardi Gras 2011 tour!), which draw on traditions of a different nature and involve the whole community in revelry and celebration.

The Courir de Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras run) is a traditional rural celebration dating back to the earliest days of settlement. With its roots firmly in the medieval tradition of ceremonial begging, bands of masked and costumed horseback riders roam the countryside “begging” for ingredients for their communal gumbo. “Le Capitaine,” a caped but unmasked captain, leads the riders from house to house where they dance and sing for donations such as chicken, sausage, rice and onions to be used in the gumbo.

The day’s festivities end with a fais-do-do (dance) and lots of gumbo for Mardi Gras revelers.

Mardi Gras is after all a redistribution of wealth and beneath its many layers of exotic behavior lies a serious message of survival which goes back to pre-Christian festivals and ancient rites of passage.

During this festival everyone gives and everyone receives. Reflecting egalitarian values, a story of sharing is told over and over in the course of the day. In one of mankind’s oldest games of trying to fool your closest neighbors and best friends, these masked beggars symbolize anyone who may be hungry. The idea is that when they visit someone, those visited should share. Theft is part of the tension in the drama of this ritual play. There are even occasions of “enforced charity,” when the runners feel that the homeowner is not giving enough.

Sign up now for our upcoming Mardi Gras 2012 tour – while spaces are still available!

See ya’ll on the Zydeco Trail,

Naomi, Lonnie, Jeanie

Portions of this email were taken from the following websites:

http://www.theholidayspot.com/mardigras/origin.htm

http://www.louisianafolklife.org/lt/articles_essays/creole_art_dance_chicken.html

http://www.folkstreams.net/context,43

See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Mardi_Gras
*Shrove Tuesday, derived its name from the old practice of confessing one’s sins on this day in preparation of the holy Lenten season. The verb ‘to shrive’ means to confess oneself and receive absolution. The three-day period of Sunday, Monday, and Shrove Tuesday, was known as Shrovetide. after which the period of Lent begins.

From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

All you can eat and drink – KJAZZ 88.1 FM Sunday Champagne Brunch for $39.95 adult, $19.95 children (12 and under). Each week it’s live jazz paired with an all you can eat buffet of cooked to order omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, carved prime rib, desserts, champagne, mimosas, and much more. Every Sunday from 11am-2pm at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa’s Twist Restaurant.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp 2010 will be held at the Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp for the third year in a row in the beautiful Mt Hood National Forest, just 55 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The Little Zig Zag River flows through the camp with great hiking trails right outside your cabin door.

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

November 13, 2011

David Sousa and the Zydeco 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.

November 27, 2011

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

December 11, 2011

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Lisa Haley’s “Chicken Fiddler” video on aol.com!

An extremely silly video of Lisa, featured for 36 hours on the AOL.com
frontpage,
has had 300,000 YouTube hits in four days!

We like to think of Lisa & the Zydekats as “serious artists,” but it’s a
“Chicken Fiddler” video that makes the news??

On YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
On AOL’s Urlesque Show:
http://www.aol.com/video/urlesque-daily-the-chicken-fiddler-strikes-again/51
7194248/
On ESPN: http://www.youtube.com/user/ESPNWorldwide

Please go see it and “like” us!

This is a special video made when Lisa became the “voice of the Chicken” in
Disneyland’s New Orleans Square! Zydecosis strikes AOL!

…And please pray that everyone will check out our “real” GRAMMY-nominated
show on http://www.lisahaley.com

Eight tours this summer, performing for 80,000 fans –
Europe, Borneo, Canada, the USA – they’ve all joined the “One World Swamp!”
We are sooo thankful for you all – and more to come!

DECEMBER

SAT 24: L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – WHOLE EVENT
3-6PM
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Ave, L.A., CA 90012
This event will be simulcast LIVE worldwide!
· On the Web via kcet.org
· Audio simulcast on KPFK, 90.7 FM
· Online:
· Facebook.com/LACountyHolidayCelebration
· Twitter.com/lacountyarts
· YouTube.com/lacountyarts
· Flickr.com/lacountyarts

PLUS LIVE BROADCAST! ON KCET, KOCE, KLCS, KVCR-TV
http://www.holidaycelebration.org

We’ll be performing “Joy Ride Christmas” – our new song! Please join us
wherever you are in the world!
– Merry Christmas!

MAY

SAT 5/19/12: OJAI, CA – OJAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
4585 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura , 93001

SAT 5/26/12: SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE
Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee! No CA fans come on out and dance!!
Find locations on the festival website: http://sacjazz.com/index.php
– and –

SUN 5/27/12: SACRAMENTO, CA – 39th Annual SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE

AUGUST

SUN 8/26/12 LAKE ALMANOR, CA – LAKE ALMANOR CONCERT SERIES – 7PM

SEPTEMBER

THURS 9/20/12: FULLERTON, CA – MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER – 7:30PM
1201 WEST MALVERN AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92833

Many-many-many more shows in the works!
Come out and dance!!

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“Words that soak into your heart are whispered … not yelled. ”

From Dana D:

Hi folks..was nice having Mark St. Mary play last week at the Hall..many people like Marks style of Zydeco and they were dancing all night long..was especially nice to see Jason Thierry again..it’s sure strange in some ways to see a kid I’ve known since he was about 7 years old and see where he’s gone to..His wife, Christina, is helping out at the door these days, and once in a while they bring their little one there..Oh, and speaking of which, I have had lots of people ask if kids can come, and my answer is always “SURE”, why not?? I went pretty much everywhere with my parents and have always thought that is the way to go. We have a family vibe at the Hall, it keeps people on their best behavior, and adds something for both the old and new alike..so bring kids along if that is what needs to be done..

Anyway, this Friday we have a dance w/Andre Thierry and Zydeco, celebrating my Birthday and also Veterans Day..it’s the actual day 11/11/11, and as always we will be celebrating and calling out our servicemen and women for the job they’ve done..If you’re a Vet, come down, we’ll give you a nice loud cheer and big THANK YOU, and give you a receipt for a free dance down the road..it’s the least we can do for the wonderful Service they’ve all given..if you can’t make the dance, then go and see if you know a Vet and give ’em a big hug, money, kisses, anything that would show appreciation, for without them, we wouldn’t’ be here..

And w/Andre playing it’s going to be a good night all the way around..Andre is sounding better and better these days, and I’m just lucky he’s always able to play for the party..I’ve always asked people to “Dress to Impress”, and last week had some folks ask me what that meant..Well, what happened 16 years ago when we started this was some ladies asked me what I wanted for my birthday party, and I just happened to say “Good lookin’ ladies w/some makeup, mini-skirts, and pouffed up hair”..well some of them did, and these were women who normally did not do this..SO since then I thought it would just be cool for people to get a little stylin’ workin’..it’s not a big thing at all, just come down and have a good time..Just maybe once a year not wear Cargo shorts…LOL…that’s all..it’s going to be a nice time as again, Andre is the best I’ve heard him play and that’s going on 20 years..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9pm..

Some folks have asked about the Zydeco Funkateers coming down..they may or may not make it..depends on the night..if not they have told me they will be in full force next week for the Flames..we’ll just have to see..

Also, for those who wanted to know, we had a very nice write up in Alameda/Oakland Magazine by Andrew Gilbert..There are copies of the article at the Hall, and I’ll get the address in the next email for those that want to read it..there’s some pictures of our dancers as well, nicely done..the whole thing is well-done, and hopefully w/spur new people to come and see what us Zydeco Freaks already know..

Wanted to also say RIP Joe Frazier..Smokin’ Joe was the reason I took up boxing back in the day and he was an idol of mine..There used to be talk going around who was better, Ali or Frazier? Well, I always respected Ali for what he did and his skills, but Joe Frazier again was my guy..the 3 fights they had were legendary to this day, w/the “Thrilla in Manila” arguably the best fight ever..

on another note, what’s up w/the Raiders people?

And I’ll ask again, people have asked if we are doing a New Years Eve dance..I’m working on it, but am welcoming opinions on it..Feel free to contact me here..I have a few things that have to work out to do it, but hey look ok as of now..again, I’m trying to get a gist on this..let me know..I’d appreciate it..

I’ve also had some folks ask me about flatfooting and clogging..well, it turns out that on Tuesday the 22nd, I’ll be doing a workshop for those who want to learn..I’ll cover some of the steps that Thomas Maupin did at the Old-Time Convention and others as well..that will be at 8:30, Nov. 22nd, at the Beat, 8:30 and cost will be $10..taps are cool to bring..

And I’ll see my Wednesday night Class tonight..

How ’bout my Niners People? ‘Nuff said..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

Schedule:

Friday-Nov. 11 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(celebrating my birthday)

Friday-Nov. 18 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Nov. 25 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Thanksgiving show w/Zydeco Dance Contest

Friday-Dec. 2 Ruben Moreno w/Andre Thierry and special guests

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

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

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

San Diego News:

>From Carol J:
There is going to be a community event in La Jolla on Sunday Nov 20th and they need swing dancers to dance at the Cuvier Club across the street from St. James church. If anybody is interested or knows of any swing dance groups please contact me at zbassgirl@gmail.com. Cuvier Club is an events/caterer so probably be some free food I would imagine. Also, Joe Sand cajun/zydeco band and Dempsey Pappion are playing outside in front of St. James church on that day from 1-3.

Thanks
Carol J
carolj@san.rr.com

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>From Your Board:
Update on December Dance–it has not been canceled! In fact, Leeroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners are booked to play for us at the War Memorial Building on Saturday, December 10th.

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>From Susan S:
Remember what a fine time we had last year at December Nights? Let’s do it again! This year December Nights will be on Friday, December 2nd (5 to 10pm) and Saturday, December 3rd (noon to 10pm).We are looking for volunteers to help as BTSC Booth Greeters, Setup Crew, Take Down Crew, and Roaming Dancers/Merry Makers.
Contact Susan sschiele@cox.net, 619-280-4562

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>From Yvonne D:
Hi Jan- Thanks for getting this out to your list!

Yvonne

BeauSoliel avec Michael Doucet
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8 pm
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Road,
Poway 92064

http://www.powayarts.org

858-748-0505

$42 adults, $10 youth ticket (18 years and under)

· Celebrate Mardi Gras early with Grammy Award-winning Cajun band, BeauSoleil! Come see one of the longest standing and most beloved Cajun bands in the world

· BeauSoleil holds the distinction of being the most frequent guests on National Public Radio’s legendary program, A Prairie Home Companion. BeauSoleil are synonymous with New Orleans’s Cajun music.

· “THE BEST CAJUN BAND IN THE WORLD” – Garrison Keillor, Prairie Home Companion

Tickets available on website:
http://www.powayarts.org

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BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

Blackpot Festival was a blast! For those who have not been, it should be on your calendar for next Halloween weekend. There was a covered wood dance floor, which was packed most of the time. The food being prepared at the cook-off was delicious & plentiful–no tastes, just big bowls, mmm! The music included Cajun, zydeco, swing, blues, jazz, & country. Late Saturday night, it got a bit crazy with people taking their beer onto the floor & jumping around, so I left before the Pine Leaf Boys played at 11 PM. The camp ground was full of tents, & I understand jams went on until sun-up. It was cold at night–brrr. See you there next year!

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Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Fest is the weekend of Nov. 11-13. The lineup looks good. If you fly in Thursday, there is dancing at the “Round Up” at 9020 W. State Rd. 84, five miles away, with w.c. & e.c. swing, cha cha, country 2-step & waltz, w/lesson at 8 PM, dancing at 9 PM.

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New Year’s Weekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year. The 3-star Holiday Inn is giving us a discount rate of $60/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the New Year’s Zydeco Group Rate to reserve. Again, any problem making your reservation, ask to speak with Ashley DeRouen. And, remember to take your Priority Club card along for half off benefits. I’m flying into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then driving up to Lafayette for the weekend.

Geno Delafose will play the NYE dance at Vermilionville again this year. Tickets are $35. To reserve a ticket, go to

www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm/?load=event&event-65 , or call 337-233-4077, ext. 203, & ask for Chris.

Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band will play New Year’s Eve at Slim’s Yi Yi Ki in Opelousas about 9 PM.

Likely that Keith Frank will play at either El Sido’s, or the Zydecdo Hall of Fame in Lawtell.

L’Angelus Cajun Family Band wants to play for us at their church hall in Carencro for New Year’s Day Brunch Dance.

Roy Carrier’s Offshore Lounge in Lawtell will reopen for the 15th. annual Carrier Family Festival on New Year’s Day. Music

begins at 3 PM until we have had enough. Bands lined up so far include Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Dikki Du &

Zydeco Krewe, Dwight Carrier & the Black Cat Zydeco Ro Doggs, Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet, and Lil’ Pookie. Directions–go into

Lawtell on the one way street, turn right at the first gravel street (McClellen), go over the railroad tracks, turn left onto Perry &

go to the club.

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Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette will have a $60/night zydeco group rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

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.

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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.

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King ^{also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: November 3rd

Check out the Origins of Mardi Gras Below:

From Zydeco Trail,

Naomi, Lonnie, Jeanie

Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

ROB BOUMAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

Rob Bouman’s memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 6. Please call Betty at 818-594-5851 immediately and let her know if you’re definitely planning on attending so they can plan accordingly for food. Please also feel free to call Betty if you have questions.

In honor of Robs love for the music, there will be a DJ playing Cajun tunes after the service. Time and location will be announced soon.

Future Events:

T-Lou and his Hot Zydeco Band

will be rockin the war memorial building

Saturday November 12th

7:00-10:30 Non-members $14.00 members $12.00

Balboa Park

War Memorial Building

3325 Zoo dr.

San Diego Next to the zoo

for more info call Steve: 951-326-5161

socalzydeco@aol.com

November 13, 2011

David Sousa and the Zydeco 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.

MONROVIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 1242

A Charitable, Fraternal Organization

PRENENTS

An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music

Featuring

T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

8:00 pm — Midnight

Admission $13.00

Proceeds used for Christmas baskets for needy families

Knights of Columbus Hall

130 West Pomona Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016

(1 block south of 210 Fwy. at Myrtle)

For More Information Call:

(626) 484-1823

(626) 358-1718

“Great Gumbo” Available $5.00

Palm Springs & Inland Empire Cajun/Zydeco Swing Dance

Come and Join Our First Dance

Hosted by Ronda Conley and David Sousa

Saturday, November 19

6:30 p.m.

Taylors Lounge

26787 Barton Rd.

Redlands

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

$5.00 cover charge

Dance lesson with Marla

Additional Information:

Meetup.com/palmspringszydeco

Ronda Conley (760) 774 8023

SOMETHING NEW” hosted by Dance Choreographer AJ Gibbs

Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm – November 27 at 1:00am

Elks Hall

506 W. Whittier Blvd

montabello,ca 90640

admissions is $15 at the door or contact AJ GIbbs for $10 presale tickets.

their is a FULL BAR so u can get your drank on 😉

WE ARE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, SO PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE 2 BE AT MY PARTY!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 😉

November 27, 2011

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

December 11, 2011

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 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

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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

AJ Gibb’s New Events with Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic:

November 26 @ The Elks lounge: 506 West Whittier Blvd Montebello, CA Show time 8pm

Sunday Dec 4th @ “LUSH” nightclub 495 Pine Ave.Downtown Long Beach, Ca. Show time 5pm.

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will play New Zydeco hits all night long.

During the break; there will also be a LIVE DJ

Admission is only $15 or contact me for $10 (pre-sale tickets)

Claudia Parra 310-755-5774 or AJ Gibbs 562-528-6626.

Greetings Zydeco Friends!

Well, the next stop for ZTT will be Mardi Gras coming up in February 2012. We all hope you can make it with us.

You might be wondering where and why Mardi Gras started. Well, the folks here at ZTT did a little digging into the history of Mardi Gras and came up with the following:

Origins of Mardi Gras

The Symbolism of Mardi Gras

Meaning of Colors
	Justice (purple)
	Power (gold)
	Faith (green)

Country Mardi Gras

The day’s festivities end with a fais-do-do (dance) and lots of gumbo for Mardi Gras revelers.

Sign up now for our upcoming Mardi Gras 2012 tour – while spaces are still available!

See ya’ll on the Zydeco Trail,

Naomi, Lonnie, Jeanie

Portions of this email were taken from the following websites:

http://www.theholidayspot.com/mardigras/origin.htm

http://www.louisianafolklife.org/lt/articles_essays/creole_art_dance_chicken.html

http://www.folkstreams.net/context,43

From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

November 13, 2011

David Sousa and the Zydeco 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.

November 27, 2011

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

December 11, 2011

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Welcome all new “Club Zydecosis” members to the One World Swamp!
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
Zydecosis strikes Autumn!
• Thank you sooo much to fans attending Castiac, Venice, Irvine, Bakersfield
shows – and especially Orange Co Accordion Festival! Aaayyeee!!
• We are preparing to make Album #8!! Performing new songs at every show –
new Zydekats tunes!

DECEMBER
SAT 24: L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – WHOLE EVENT
3-6PM
Our timeslot TBA –
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Ave, L.A., CA 90012

But wait! No need to fight traffic and find a parking spot – 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!

Many, many more shows in the works!!
If you have a festival you would like to see us perform,
please let us know!
CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“Just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
You know that … so think carefully.
What does God have for you in 2012 that you can’t see or perceive yet?”

From Dana D:

Hi eveyone..thanks to all who made the Zydeco Flames 15th Annual Dance and Costume Contest a big success..there were over 200 people there, many in great costumes..and our winner was Forrest Gump..was a great costume, as were all of them..Flames sounded great, and another night was a big success,with lots of new people who came as well..it was a nice night..the Flames will be back on Nov. 18th..

Speaking of Bands coming back, Mark St. Mary will be here this Friday Nov. 4th..Mark is playing very good these days, what with that old-style of Zydeco, so come on out and see what you are missing if you haven’t heard him..Dance Lesson at 8:30, music is at 9pm..

I had two nice nights of dancing to Andre as well this weekend..got a chance to go see him in Brisbane and even though I wasn’t going to dance due to my tender ankle(yes, I’m a tenderfoot, as some folks have joked), I did anyway as Andre is too good not to sit down, and had some wonderful dances..Also got a chance to show a step I’m calling the “Wednesday Night Triple Step”, that is named for all the folks who do it in my Wednesday night Intermediate Class, and it was cool to see folks trying to learn it..Actually all it is is a variation on the old Swingout/Jitterbug/Whiskey River, except we do it in 8 counts instead of 6..For those folks who were doing it(Lance, Elizabeth, Jeannie, Marsha, Kristie) most of you were not looking bad..And for some others who ask what I do, I tell them I dance mainly in 8 these days, as opposed to 6..I find an 8 count beat easier to do, and it flows better..you don’t stop like you do when you do a 6, or at least some people stop..It’s way cool and just another way to do this dance..Some folks have asked me if I can dance in 6 and I say yeah, I can do both..I mean, why would you not learn how to do both? the more you know, the better you are has always been my philosophy..And always will be..

Andre is playing for my Birthday Party and I’ve had some folks ask if the Zydeco Funkateers are coming back..they are, but maybe not that weekend..they might show up the next week w/the Zydeco Flames instead..Andre never takes breaks, and we don’t’ want him too, so the Funkateers asked for another night..so they’ll be getting down on the 18th instead..But as always, as my Birthday Party, it’s always cool to get dressed to impress..Ladies are always encouraged as well as the gents to look smart..Anyway, come how you are as it’s always a good time..I do believe we will be celebrating other Scorpio Birthdays, like Cathleens if not more..

Also, we are going to have a Dance Contest on the night that Andre plays for our Thanksgiving Dance, Nov. 25th..We had a blast in April when we did it, w/Lisa Mitchell and Gilbert Love taking the first prize..It’s a lot of fun, no head games or mindtrippin’, just folks who want to show their stuff..Cleo, Ricco, and I will judge again, with the only qualification being that you can’t be a dance instructor and be in it..Pretty much that’s it..There’s some dough to this as well, but again, it’s all in fun, just like our Costume Contest..We hope to see you there..

Have had a lot of people ask if we are going to do a New Years Eve Party on Sat. Am waiting on the Hall , but if you have any comments about a yea or nay, feel free to let me know..

There’s always a good time in Lisas Basic Class last night, which starts tonight, Nov 1st..it’s always a lot of fun, and Lisa is a good teacher..leads, follows, great and cool footwork, arm patterns are just some of the stuff she does, and the people are very nice. and getting to be good dancers..Many of them have the floating slide down, a step many people want to learn, and here is one of the best places to do it..2560 9th St. In Berkeley, a place called the Beat..8:30 is the time..

And I’ll see my Wednesday night Class tonight..

How ’bout my Niners People? ‘Nuff said..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

Schedule:

Friday-Nov 4 Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco Band w/special guest Jason Thierry

Friday-Nov. 11 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(celebrating my birthday)

Friday-Nov. 18 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Nov. 25 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Thanksgiving show w/Zydeco Dance Contest

Friday-Dec. 2 Ruben Moreno w/Andre Thierry and special guests

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

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

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

San Diego News:

>From Peter O:
If you are looking to spend a Happy Hour or two this Friday, Nov 4, spend it at Gillespie Field Airport Café. Join Peter and Roxanne as they host their second “Fly Days” 1st Friday Happy Hour. We’ll have great appetizers, Vintage aircraft (a ’43 Stearman bi-plane – up close and personal), wine and craft beer and entertainment by our very favorite country band Three Chord Justice. Just the way to get your Friday night started. Hope to see you there. More details at http://gillespiecafe.com

Yes, there is a little room on the side (it’s tile however) and they were
dancing on the tarmac and in the aisles last time. Beer gets you creative!!

>From Rebecca N:
Sunday November 13,2011 “Midnight Heat” is playing at Seaport Village Gazebo from 1 to 4. FREE, good dance band if you enjoy sunshine, fresh air and outdoor events this is a good place.. Rebecca N…

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>From Ted S: (that’s me and JoAnn in the photo)
I will be giving a basic Zydeco lesson at Tio Leo’s (Thanks Greg) this Wednesday Nov 2, 2011 6:45pm.
Let’s make this dance a PARTY y’all! The call goes out to all dancers to bring someone new, someone to learn the basic steps and some kool moves. Then spend the evening dancing to one of our favorite bands, Theo and the Zydeco Patrol!
It’s a C.D.release party..”Wine, Wine,Wine”..dancin starts at 7:30..dance lessons by Ted 1hour before..give.a.ways..

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>From Judy S:
THURS Nov 3rd 8p – 12pm
Bayou Brothers play at House of Blues – Downtown
1055 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
no admission fee

For Band Bookings reply to this email or call Ric Lee: (619) 691-1609
“LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULET!”
Judy
Bayou Sister / Rubboards
President, Bayou Brothers Fan Club

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>From Ski & Sandi N:
Do we know anyone in San Diego who has a house for rent or needs a roommate do you?
We have a young woman friend who is looking for a place.
If anyone does have something please call 619-448-6144 or email skiandsandi@gmail.com
Thanks Ski & Sandi
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BTSC@dances.com
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From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

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Geno Delafose will play the NYE dance at Vermilionville again this year. Tickets are $35. To reserve a ticket, go to

www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm/?load=event&event-65 , or call 337-233-4077, ext. 203, & ask for Chris.

Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band will play New Year’s Eve at Slim’s Yi Yi Ki in Opelousas about 9 PM.

Likely that Keith Frank will play at either El Sido’s, or the Zydecdo Hall of Fame in Lawtell.

L’Angelus Cajun Family Band wants to play for us at their church hall in Carencro for New Year’s Day Brunch Dance.

Roy Carrier’s Offshore Lounge in Lawtell will reopen for the 15th. annual Carrier Family Festival on New Year’s Day. Music

begins at 3 PM until we have had enough. Bands lined up so far include Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Dikki Du &

Zydeco Krewe, Dwight Carrier & the Black Cat Zydeco Ro Doggs, Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet, and Lil’ Pookie. Directions–go into

Lawtell on the one way street, turn right at the first gravel street (McClellen), go over the railroad tracks, turn left onto Perry &

go to the club.

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Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette will have a $60/night zydeco group rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

From Gary Hayman:

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

Would you let the people know ,it would be appreciated .Thanks T-Lou

Brantley Brings His Music Hustle to Film with ‘Hopelessly …

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King ^{also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: October 27th

Happy Halloween!

Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

ROB BOUMAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

In honor of Robs love for the music, there will be a DJ playing Cajun tunes after the service. Time and location will be announced soon.

Future Events:

November 13, 2011

David Sousa and the Zydeco 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.

MONROVIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 1242

A Charitable, Fraternal Organization

PRENENTS

An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music

Featuring

T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

8:00 pm — Midnight

Admission $13.00

Proceeds used for Christmas baskets for needy families

Knights of Columbus Hall

130 West Pomona Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016

(1 block south of 210 Fwy. at Myrtle)

For More Information Call:

(626) 484-1823

(626) 358-1718

“Great Gumbo” Available $5.00

Palm Springs & Inland Empire Cajun/Zydeco Swing Dance

Come and Join Our First Dance

Hosted by Ronda Conley and David Sousa

Saturday, November 19

6:30 p.m.

Taylors Lounge

26787 Barton Rd.

Redlands

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

$5.00 cover charge

Dance lesson with Marla

Additional Information:

Meetup.com/palmspringszydeco

Ronda Conley (760) 774 8023

SOMETHING NEW” hosted by Dance Choreographer AJ Gibbs

Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm – November 27 at 1:00am

Elks Hall

506 W. Whittier Blvd

montabello,ca 90640

admissions is $15 at the door or contact AJ GIbbs for $10 presale tickets.

their is a FULL BAR so u can get your drank on 😉

WE ARE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, SO PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE 2 BE AT MY PARTY!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 😉

November 27, 2011

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

December 11, 2011

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 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

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

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

AJ Gibb’s New Events with Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic:

November 26 @ The Elks lounge: 506 West Whittier Blvd Montebello, CA Show time 8pm

Sunday Dec 4th @ “LUSH” nightclub 495 Pine Ave.Downtown Long Beach, Ca. Show time 5pm.

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will play New Zydeco hits all night long.

During the break; there will also be a LIVE DJ

Admission is only $15 or contact me for $10 (pre-sale tickets)

Claudia Parra 310-755-5774 or AJ Gibbs 562-528-6626.

From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

November 13, 2011

David Sousa and the Zydeco 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.

November 27, 2011

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

December 11, 2011

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Admission: $15 at the door

Free Gumbo! ($ donation accepted)

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info:

Dempsey (562) 396-1132

David (909) 527-0926

Kids welcome! Families, singles welcome!

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at

the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

OCTOBER
SUN 10/16/11: GLENDALE, CA – PASADENA POPS “MUSICAL CIRCUS” – 1PM
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT – OUTDOORS “ON THE GREEN” AMERICANA AT BRAND SHOPPING
CENTER,
889 AMERICANA WAY, GLENDALE, CA 91210, 818.637.8982
http://americanaatbrand.com/glendale/entertainment/kids_calendar.php

DECEMBER
SAT 24: L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – WHOLE EVENT
3-6PM
Our timeslot TBA –
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Ave, L.A., CA 90012

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!

From Dana D:

Hi everyone..Wanted to thank all those who came out to hear Dwight Carrier and his band play last week at the Eagles Hall in Alameda..It sure had the Carrier sound: hard-driving, and lots of funky ass tunes..a bit on the rougher side of the Zydeco tip so to speak..Reminded me of all the times I used to go to Roy Carriers Offshore Lounge..and see Dwights uncle Roy play..Dwight does put on a good show though, and it was nice to hear him play again..lots of other folks thought so as well, and there were a lot of new people there as well, always a good sign..he’ll be back sometime in the future..

This Friday, Oct. 28th will be the 15th Annual Zydeco Dance and Costume Contest, w/the Zydeco Flames..it’s one of the best parties of the year..the Hall will be decorated by Lisa, Christina and myself..there are cash prizes for the best costumes, people come In some very strange but tre cool stuff and the music is top notch..what more could one want? The Flames always put on a good show, and they always look the part, and get in the spirit so come down and see what this is all about..the Contest starts at 10:30 and goes quick and we do it “Showtime at the Apollo’ Style..a big circle of people for the contest and audience applause is the barometer on who wins..simple as that and I go fast on it..SO if you want to be in it, be ready please..Dance lesson for those who want to warm up at 8:30, music at 9pm.

One note: some folks were asking me why it’s only 15 years when we’ve been doing Zydeco Dancing for 16..well, one year we had a conflict and we did the show at Bobbies Back Door Bar-B-Que..Anybody remember that? was quite a show..But that is the reason..

Also, we are going to have a Dance Contest on the night that Andre plays for our Thanksgiving Dance..we did this back in April and had a very good time..W/Lisa Mitchell and Gilbert Love winning some dough..It’s all in good fun and the only requirement is that you can’t be a dance instructor..other than that, come down and sign up..we’ll have a sign up sheet at that dance so get your moves on..again, it’s all in good fun..Some folks get a bit weird about this as they think that Dance Contests shouldn’t be part of the scene..well, it’s been going on for many years and to do it time to time seems like a good thing to me..we’ll see you there..

Have had a lot of people ask if we are going to do a New Years Eve Party on Sat. Am waiting on the Hall , but if you have any comments about a yea or nay, feel free to let me know..

Thanks for a good time in Lisas Basic Class last night..was a lot of fun, and we had a good group..It’s become a bit more of a Basic class, especially where the footwork is concerned..Most of the people have turns, floating slides pretty well down..So if you want to learn how, you ought to come..tis a fun time. And speaking of the Tuesday night class, it’s going to start a new series next week..Last night I taught it and the folks in there are getting pretty good..they’ve pretty much all got the floating slide down, and we worked on the underarm pass, and both the women and men got it pretty good..it was a lot of fun..Nov. 1s is the date for the class at the Beat 2560 9th St. in Berkeley..8:30 is the time…And I’ll see my Wednesday night Class tonight..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..I’ll update more in the next weeks edition..

Dana D.

Schedule:

Friday-Oct. 28 Zydeco Flames 15th Annual Halloween Dance and Costume Contest

Friday-Nov 4 Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco Band w/special guest Jason Thierry

Friday-Nov. 11 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(celebrating my birthday)

Friday-Nov. 18 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Nov. 25 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Thanksgiving show w/Zydeco Dance Contest

Friday-Dec. 2 Ruben Moreno w/Andre Thierry and special guests

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

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

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

San Diego News:

From Ric L:
The Bayou Brothers will be at Seaport Village on Sunday, Oct. 30th.
1 – 4pm
Seaport Village – East Gazebo (Kettner Blvd & Harbor Drive)
Free & open to the Public
http://www.seaportvillage.com/entertainment/
There is lots of room to DANCE!

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From Jan M:
Hey Members! We’re still missing votes from a few of you–all you have to do to record your vote is read over the proposal we email you, click “Reply” and write either “Approve” or “Don’t Approve” and click “Send.” It’s that simple! Make it happen.

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From R.A. Ricard:
“Sunday Night Dance” at Lacey J’s Roadhouse Saloon & Grille… is happening.
Recorded Line Dance music, Dinner, dance instruction, and Live Dance Band 5:00 -10:00 pm every Sunday Night
Insanely Great, and Fully Wonderful…… changing the way dance halls, bands, and partner dancers play together.

NO COVER CHARGE- so come on down this Sunday, October 30!
5:00 -10:00 pm
Live band starts sharp at 6:30 for three sets…Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters play for your dancing pleasure! Did I mention “No cover charge”?
8861 N. Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 448-8550

(formerly Mulvaney’s — formerly Wagon Wheel -NICE BIG DANCE FLOOR)
http://tinyurl.com/3jbcrvg

New Owner, Operator, Jeanna Cash .. you will love her,, all heart business woman. Great “Old Time” Country Road House, Dining, Bar Room, Dance Hall Ambiance.

Located two blocks North of Highway 52 and Magnolia St exit, in Santee, CA
With plenty of easy parking, an no major highway traffic on Sunday Night.

(PS: Don and Jan Maxted will be there and hope you will be too!)

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From Your Board of Directors:
Our next 2nd Saturday dance features T’Lou and Super Hot Zydeco Band at the War Memorial Building!
Here’s a video to remind you how good he is:

$15 at the door. Members $12.
Details at http://www.icajunzydeco.com thanks to Jim Hance who designs and manages our wonderful website even though he has moved to Florida! Thanks again, Jim!

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From Ted S:
(Who thought you would enjoy this video of the “Queen of Zydeco”) Queen Ida still rocks!

_______________________________________________
BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

Festivals Acadiens was great this year. The weather was beautiful–clear blue sky & low-mid 80’s each day. Lots of good dancers–the stage with the floor was always packed. The stages with grass/dirt dance areas were also very crowded. Horace Trahan seemed to be the star attraction this year–he played the Rock ‘n’ Bowl Thursday, Downtown Alive Friday, & the festival Saturday. John Moran (from Denver area) put a video on his facebook page–sorry, I don’t remember the link; suggest you go to Facebook, & type in his name.

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Black Pot Festival is the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway is giving us a $60/night rate. Call them at 337-233-6815 and ask for the Black Pot Zydeco Group Rate. If any problems securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. They will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up.

Thursday, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas play the Rock ‘n’ Bowl in N.O.

The Blackpot Festival runs Friday night & all day Saturday with lots of cook-off samples to taste. Go to http://www.arnb.org for the full festival lineup.

Geno Delafose plays Friday at 6 PM at the Landry Street Farmers Market in Opelousas, then at 9:30 at Pat’s on the levee in Henderson.

Leroy Thomas plays at Café des Amis Saturday AM, & Kevin Naquin plays at La Poussiere Saturday evening.

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Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Fest is the weekend of Nov. 11-13. The lineup looks great. Check it out on www.cajun-fest.com, or go to floridacajunzydecofestival on the internet without using www, or .com. Book a 3-star hotel on www.hotwire.com near the FLL Airport (Area B on the Hotwire map), and maybe get the “Best Western Plus” Hotel ($66 + tax) at 1900 Stirling Rd. two miles from the airport and less than a mile from the festival site. If you fly in Thursday, there is dancing at the “Round Up” at 9020 W. State Rd. 84, five miles away, with w.c. & e.c. swing, cha cha, country 2-step & waltz, w/lesson at 8 PM, dancing at 9 PM.

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New Year’s Weekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year. The 3-star Holiday Inn is giving us a discount rate of $60/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the New Year’s Zydeco Group Rate to reserve. Again, any problem making your reservation, ask to speak with Ashley DeRouen. And, remember to take your Priority Club card along for half off benefits. I’m flying into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then driving up to Lafayette for the weekend.

Geno Delafose will play the NYE dance at Vermilionville again this year. Tickets are $35. To reserve a ticket, go to http://www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm/?load=event&event-65 , or call 337-233-4077, ext. 203, & ask for Chris.

Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band will play New Year’s Eve at Slim’s Yi Yi Ki in Opelousas about 9 PM.

L’Angelus Cajun Family Band wants to play for us at their church hall in Carencro for New Year’s Day Brunch Dance.

Roy Carrier’s Offshore Lounge in Lawtell will reopen for the 15th. annual Carrier Family Festival on New Year’s Day. Music begins at 3 PM until we have had enough. Bands lined up so far include Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Dikki Du & Zydeco Krewe, Dwight Carrier & the Black Cat Zydeco Ro Doggs, Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet, and Lil’ Pookie.

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Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Holiday Inn in Lafayette will have a zydeco group rate beginning the weekend before and running through the end of the week. I will inform you of the rate as soon as it is finalized.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

From Gary Hayman:

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

Would you let the people know ,it would be appreciated .Thanks T-Lou

Brantley Brings His Music Hustle to Film with ‘Hopelessly …

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King ^{also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: October 17th

AJ Gibb’s New Events with Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic:

November 26 @ The Elks lounge: 506 West Whittier Blvd Montebello, CA Show time 8pm

December 2nd @ The Elks lodge:506 West Whittier Blvd Montebello, ca. Show time 8pm

Sunday Dec 4th @ “LUSH” nightclub 495 Pine Ave.Downtown Long Beach, Ca. Show time 5pm.

Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will play New Zydeco hits all night long.

During the break; there will also be a LIVE DJ

Admission is only $15 or contact me for $10 (pre-sale tickets)

Claudia Parra 310-755-5774 or AJ Gibbs 562-528-6626.

Next Two Weeks Events:

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Friday, October 21, 2011

Show Times:

Show #1: 7:30 PM

Show #2: 9:30 PM

$10.00 cover charge

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

6161 West Centinela Avenue

Culver City, CA

Sweet Baby J’ai with Bonne Musique Zydeco band creates a unique entertainment concept for our Los Angeles fans. We have combined a zydeco band and a Jazz-Blues vocalist to provide a fun filled evening of enjoyable listening and dancing. As Baby J’ai belts out her vibrant and beautiful voice on such songs as At Last, Neighbor Neighbor, Summertime, and Black Magic Woman, BMZ rebounds with zydeco and New Orleans tunes with Baby J’ai on the rubboard and other exotic percussion instruments. Together we keep the room lively and provide music for everyone. Enjoy a taste by watching the enclosed videos, and then come and check us out!

Hi Brad

Would you let the people know ,it would be appreciated .Thanks T-Lou

Brantley Brings His Music Hustle to Film with ‘Hopelessly …

Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1107944822520.html

Karen Redding’s Link:

ROB BOUMAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

In honor of Robs love for the music, there will be a DJ playing Cajun tunes after the service. Time and location will be announced soon.

Future Events:

November 13, 2011

David Sousa & the Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

MONROVIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 1242

A Charitable, Fraternal Organization

PRENENTS

An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music

Featuring

T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

8:00 pm — Midnight

Admission $13.00

Proceeds used for Christmas baskets for needy families

Knights of Columbus Hall

130 West Pomona Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016

(1 block south of 210 Fwy. at Myrtle)

For More Information Call:

(626) 484-1823

(626) 358-1718

“Great Gumbo” Available $5.00

SOMETHING NEW” hosted by Dance Choreographer AJ Gibbs

Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm – November 27 at 1:00am

Elks Hall

506 W. Whittier Blvd

montabello,ca 90640

admissions is $15 at the door or contact AJ GIbbs for $10 presale tickets.

their is a FULL BAR so u can get your drank on 😉

WE ARE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, SO PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE 2 BE AT MY PARTY!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 😉

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 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

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Friday, October 21, 2011

Show Times:

Show #1: 7:30 PM

Show #2: 9:30 PM

$10.00 cover charge

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

6161 West Centinela Avenue

Culver City, CA

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

From Karen Redding:

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

November 13, 2011

David Sousa & the Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

http://www.LouisianaDanceLA.com
GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

7th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles, CROSS 7TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past Loynes/the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway. Take Westminster Blvd. west for approximately 6.9 miles, turn Right on Pacific Coast Highway. Go ½ mile, over bridge, turn Right into hotel, right into parking lot. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the East:

Take 605 Freeway South to 405 Freeway North, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Turn Left at end of ramp, go 2 miles, CROSS 7TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp. Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

INFORMATION:

Karen 562.708.8946

karinovations@verizon.net

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

DECEMBER
SAT 24: L.A. MUSIC CENTER – 52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – WHOLE EVENT
3-6PM
Our timeslot TBA –
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Ave, L.A., CA 90012

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!

San Diego News:

>From R.A. Richard:
Lacey J’s doors are open all afternoon. Dinner starts at 5:00 The band starts at 6:30 sharp.
Between 5-6:30 line dancing to recorded music and dance instruction
this Sunday -Prior the the Bayou Brothers, Pat Muller will be our zydeco dance instructor… Pat will start between 5-6 as soon as there are enough people..

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>From Jeanna (owner of Lacey J’s):
Thank you much, Rich! I want to make sure our families know the areas are separate for the full dance hall and where the under 21s are allowed! I would hate fir someone to show up with minors and have to leave due to our restrictions in the bar area. We do have a full restaurant where minors are allowed, but it’s extremely important to me that no one is disappointed!

Warmly,
Jeanna

>From Rich P:
Jan, Karen..All
Good News, Okay to announce! It is official, everything is firmed up…
“Sunday Night Dance” at Lacey J’s Roadhouse Saloon & Grille… is happening.
Recorded Line Dance music, Dinner, dance instruction, and Live Dance Band 5:00 -10:00 pm every Sunday Night
Insanely Great, and Fully Wonderful…… changing the way dance halls, bands, and partner dancers play together.

NO COVER CHARGE- so come on down!
5:00 -10:00 pm
Live band starts sharp at 6:30 for three sets…

Family Dinner -all ages welcome-, with plenty of recorded and Live Music for Partner Dancing:
Big Full Kitchen with Master Chef Steve
Official name of the venue,
Lacey J’s Roadhouse Saloon & Grille
8861 N. Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 448-8550
(formerly Mulvaney’s — formerly Wagon Wheel)
http://tinyurl.com/3jbcrvg

New Owner, Operator, Jeanna Cash .. you will love her,, all heart business woman. Great “Old Time” Country Road House, Dining, Bar Room, Dance Hall Ambiance.

Located two blocks North of Highway 52 and Magnolia St exit, in Santee, CA
With plenty of easy parking, an no major highway traffic, on Sunday Night.

Starting This Coming Sunday Night. Oct 16

Bayou Brothers
Sunday Evening October 16, 2011

Rhythm Jacks
Sunday Evening October 23, 2011

Swamp Critters
Sunday Evening October 30, 2011

Billy Watson’s Silverstring Submarine Band
Sunday Evening October 6, 2011

Sue Palmer’s Motel Boggie Woogie Swing Orchestra
Sunday Evening November 13, 2011

Zydeco Patrol
Sunday Evening November 20, 2011

BackWater Blues Band
Sunday Evening November 27, 2011

Joe Sands Family Friendly Old Time Cajun Zydeco Band
Sunday Evening December 4, 2011

Sue Palmer’s Motel Boggie Woogie Swing Orchestra
Sunday Evening December 11, 2011

Beatles Tribute Band pending confirmation..
Sunday Evening December 18, 2011

Merry Chrismas Happy Holidays
Sunday Evening December 25, 2011 closed…
Folks, if you never been in this venue,,, it is a real treat.. the real deal.. Insanely Great, and Fully Wonderful You will Love it.

Coming Soon, Real, live Old Timey Honky Talk Piano Music and ambience… great place for meetings, parties…

I am soooo Happy!
much love to you all… Let’s PARTY!

r.a. richard….
_______________________________________________
BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

From Dana DeSimone

Sorry about that folks for this thread..Wanted to thank all those who came out last week to hear Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic play at the Eagles last week..Wow, the whole place rocked big time, and Andre was on fire from note one till he quit 3 hours after he started playing..Andre has gotten to a whole new level of playing that only he occupies in my mind..his band was with him all night long and they just did it to death, Zydeco Style..and the best thing about it is that we get to do it all over again this Friday Oct. 14th, w/Andre and his band again at the Eagles. Some folks I know are going to Festival Acadiens et Creole in Louisiana and while its’ a nice festival and all, we have the best band period out here playing for us.We are truly blessed to have Andre here….Dance lesson at 8:30, music goes on at 9..

It was a good night last week as well as I wanted to thank all the birthday girls who got up and danced in the circle..seems we had 5 of ’em: Cindy, Lynda, Donna, Anita, and Jeannie..Wanted to thank Andre for playing one as well..some of the new folks had no idea what we were doing, but they got into it and it was a nice time..as was the whole night..Again, for those of you who missed it, you’ll have another shot this Friday..

Had a good time dancing to Andre at the Church dance, St. Paul of the Shipwreck in Hunters Point in SF..Nice old, funky church and lots of nice people who I don’t see as often as I like..had my favorite dance w/Mama Lena, Andres Grandmama, all of 81, who can still move too..she’s so a joy and one very, very big reason this scene is still here..w/o her, her husband, her daughter Olivia, and now her grandson Andre, this scene wouldn’t’ be anywhere near what it is..Warren Simien did a good job..there were even a couple of Asian John Travoltas there doing it..a nice dance and danced my ass off..

Heard Lisas Class was very good last night as well, and tonight should be the same w/the Wednesday Night Intermediate Class at the Beat..can’t thank you guys enough..

And don’t’ forget in a couple of weeks the Zydeco Flames will be playing for our 15th Annual Zydeco Dance and Costume Contest..it’s always a big hit, and lots of creative minds show up..that’s going to be on the 28th..there will be cash prizes..

Also, got to give my Niners a shout out..they looking good..Raiders aren’t that bad either..who knows? Maybe we’ll both get into the playoffs..one can only hope..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..I’ll update more in the next weeks edition..

Dana D.

Schedule:

Friday-Oct. 14 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-Oct. 21 Black Cat and the Zydeco Ro Doggs

Friday-Oct. 28 Zydeco Flames 15th Annual Halloween Dance and Costume Contest

Friday-Nov 4 Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco Band w/special guest Jason Thierry

Friday-Nov. 11 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(celebrating my birthday)

Friday-Nov. 18 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Nov. 25 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Thanksgiving show

Friday-Dec. 2 TBD

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca. 94501

16+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

UPCOMING CAJUN-ZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

If you do not want to receive these infrequent reminders, please send me an email to that effect, and I will delete you.

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FABULOUS CASCADE ZYDECO DANCE CAMP

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp was a huge success–one of the best dance camps ever! The two bands–Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Express, and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic–each played all three days/nights. Awesome!!! Erin Brandt, lead instructor, partnered by Sean Donovan, did a wonderful teaching job–so many neat moves & so easy to learn them. Erin did a great job explaining each move. Ali & Adam Grimshaw got the beginners confidence up & running quickly, so as to join the main group. For the first time, we included an introduction to tango–it went over great!–taught by David Christensen. The talks/demonstrations by Horace and Andre were very informative. For the social hour before dinner Saturday, a group of Cajun jammers agreed to play–it was icing on the cake as we danced around the tables being decorated in a festive manner. The food was superb all weekend. Sunday morning, the decorations committee created a Café des Amis atmosphere, and tightened up the dance floor area to be like the real thing. We didn’t need the toasty fires going in all three lodges stone fireplaces, but had them anyway. Check out the video shot by John Moran from Denver. You can access it at wwww.cascadezydeco.com, or http://youtu.be/1OpVER7W1LQ. People are already asking to register for next year!!! Not sure how we will accommodate all the returning dancers, plus the many others who now want to attend–but, we will figure out a way.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29; ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays at the PPAA Hall. This is the annual CZ Halloween Costume Dance. Prizes!!! Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DANCE w/ MARK ST. MARY BAND at the PPAA Hall. Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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Every Wednesday Zydeco Lesson & CD Dance: PPAA Hall, 618 SE Alder St. There is a big dance floor & a full bar. Lesson at 7:15 & dancing to cd’s 8:00-10:00. Volunteers are needed each week for 15 minute stints at the door. There is a sign-up sheet at the table.

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Sunday Zydeco (beginning Oct. 9th.) every Sunday evening from 7-9 PM at Dodge City Bar & Grill, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Free event. Beginning lessons always available.

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The New Iberians will be moving their monthly dances to the 2nd. Friday each month at the East Portland Eagles at 4950 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Music begins at 8 PM. Special guest artists have included individual members of TooLoose Cajun Band & Atomic Gumbo.

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Remember to renew your annual membership to Cascade Zydeco. Membership runs from July 1-June 30. Membership helps fund our dance events during the year–live band dances, zydeco at the annual Waterfront Blues Festival, annual dance camp in September, & annual summer members picnic. The cost to become a member is only $20 per year. AND it’s tax-deductible! Plus you get $2.00 off at Wednesday night cd dances and live zydeco dances. To join, or renew, fill out a membership form at the entry desk on Wednesday night. Be sure to include your name, adress and email. The membership form is also available on our website www.cascade-zydeco.com Send your dues to Vicky Ryan Barbur, Membership Chairperson, 2865 S.E. Harrison, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Or leave your dues Wednesday evening at zydeco.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

From Gary Hayman:

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

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King ^{also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1107944822520.html

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: October 7th

^{Don’t miss}^{Dwight Black Cat Carrier & the Ro’ Dogs}^{at Golden Sails in Long Beach Sunday. Details Below:}

ROB BOUMAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

Rob Bouman’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 6. Please call Betty at 818-594-5851 immediately and let her know if you’re definitely planning on attending so they can plan accordingly for food. Please also feel free to call Betty if you have questions.

In honor of Robs love for the music, there will be a DJ playing Cajun tunes after the service. Time and location will be announced soon.

This Week’s Events

Dikki Du had to cancel his tour due to a family emergency. Not to worry, though. We have a fantastic band coming in his place! If you could please put out word that we had a change of bands for this Sunday, I’d sure appreciate it.

Here’s the information:

Dwight Black Cat Carrier

& the Ro’ Dogs

Black Cat Carries On!

Rockin’ the house from Louisiana to LA, Dwight “Black Cat” Carrier and the Ro’ Dogs will be playing the Golden Sails THIS SUNDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 9! Visiting California from his native Opelousas, Louisiana, Dwight is Zydeco royalty. As a member of the famed Carrier family, Dwight released his first CD at age 14. Playing with other bands, he went on to tour around the world for several years. His extensive resume also includes multiple appearances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. After pursuing another career for an extended time, Dwight formed his new band Black Cat & Ro’ Dogs’s. To say that Dwight is BACK in the world of Zydeco is an understatement! The new band is hot, they’re tight and they’re gonna set your world on FIRE! So be sure to come on out to the Golden Sails and get some Louisiana Heat, Dwight Carrier style. I’ll see you all on the dance floor!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Dwight Black Cat Carrier

& the Ro’ Dogs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy

Long Beach, CA

$15 Cover

Beginner’s dance lesson at 4:30 pm included

Band Plays 5-9 pm

Info: Karen 562.708.8946

TRAVEL ADVISORY: 7th Street off ramp from the northbound 405 and westbound 22 is CLOSED for construction! Plan your drive accordingly (or should I say accordionly?) Driving directions are at the bottom of the Golden Sails Schedule below.

Karen Redding’s Link:

Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

Future Events:

MONROVIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 1242

A Charitable, Fraternal Organization

PRENENTS

An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music

Featuring

T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

8:00 pm — Midnight

Admission $13.00

Proceeds used for Christmas baskets for needy families

Knights of Columbus Hall

130 West Pomona Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016

(1 block south of 210 Fwy. at Myrtle)

For More Information Call:

(626) 484-1823

(626) 358-1718

“Great Gumbo” Available $5.00

SOMETHING NEW” hosted by Dance Choreographer AJ Gibbs

Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm – November 27 at 1:00am

Elks Hall

506 W. Whittier Blvd

montabello,ca 90640

admissions is $15 at the door or contact AJ GIbbs for $10 presale tickets.

their is a FULL BAR so u can get your drank on 😉

WE ARE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, SO PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE, TO INVITE SOMEONE 2 BE AT MY PARTY!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 😉

Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html
From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

Eagle Rock Music Festival

Welcome Inn

1840 Colorado Blvd

Eagle Rock, CA

Saturday, October 1, 2011

BMZ performs from 7 – 10 pm on the balcony of the Welcome Inn. The parking lot below is the dance area. C’mon out and pass a good time with us.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar and Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock present the 13th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival, the yearly music festival with a unique and independent neighborhood vibe. The festival will take place on Colorado Blvd. between Eagle Rock Blvd. and Argus Dr. in Eagle Rock, on Saturday October 1, 2011, from 4:00-11:00pm

Big Mama’s Rib Shack & Southern Cooking

1453 N. Lake Avenue

Pasadena, CA

(626) 797-1792

BMZ appearing —

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:30 PM

2 – 45 minute shows.

Big Mama’s is a family owned and operated restaurant and catering company in Pasadena, California. We also have banquet space and dining options for practically any event. We serve the finest barbecue and southern eating this side of the Mississippi. Because of our unique cuisine and southern hospitality, we attract diners of all walks of life from across the globe including many celebrities. It is true “down home” Southern food, crafted with careful attention to the tradition and love handed down from Big Mama’s original personal recipes.

Orange County Squeeze Box – Accordion Festival

Orange County Market Place

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sunday, October 9, 2011

10 AM – 4 PM

BMZ performing from 11AM – 12:15 PM

The word accordion comes from the German word “akkord” which means “agreement, unity, and harmony.” And that’s what The Big Squeeze in Costa Mesa is all about. Its focus is the accordion but it is also the coming together of many styles of squeeze box music in one setting

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Friday, October 21, 2011

Show Times:

Show #1: 7:30 PM

Show #2: 9:30 PM

$10.00 cover charge

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

6161 West Centinela Avenue

Culver City, CA

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

From Karen Redding:

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

October 9, 2011

Dwight Black Cat Carrier & the Ro’ Dogs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 13, 2011

David Sousa & the Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

http://www.LouisianaDanceLA.com
GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

7th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

From the East:

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

INFORMATION:

Karen 562.708.8946

karinovations@verizon.net

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Welcome all new “Club Zydecosis” members to the One World Swamp!
Zydekats Facebook Fanclub!
Please vote for your favorite LHZ song NOW!! Watch the chart move!
Videos & photos, blogs & tweets by YOU, our Club Zydecosis Fans – Please
“like” us!
http://www.facebook.com/lisahaley.zydekats

“Zydecosis 2011 Tour” continues to California Gold Country!

. Thank you sooo much to fans attending Grass Valley and Mariposa
Blazin’ Hog Zydeco Festival last weekend! Aaayyeee!!

. We are preparing to make Album #8!! Details soon – Performing new
songs at every show – Please tell us your favorite new Zydekats tune!

OCTOBER

SAT 10/1/11: IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL -11:30AM

Kia Stage – Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center
Plaza, Irvine CA 92606
http://www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage/general_information.asp

SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
Come out and dance in the Bakersfield Swamp!
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/

SUN 10/9/11: ANAHEIM, CA – ORANGE CO ACCORDION FESTIVAL – 12:45PM
http://events.orangecounty.com/costa-mesa-ca/events/show/178924625-the-big-s
queeze-3rd-annual-orange-county-accordion-festival

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:

“It’s a rare child who gets to pick where they’re raised up;
It’s how you raise up your future that counts!”

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:
FESTIVALS ACADIENS, OCTOBER 12 – 17, 2011

Join Jeanie Sousa and Lonnie Stevens from the Bay area as they take you on a five-day guided tour of the heartland of Zydeco during the week of Festivals Acadiens. Limited number of spaces available. Please check out our website at www.zydecotrailtour.shutterfly.com or to join our mailing list send an email to zydecotrailtours@yahoo.com.

From Karen R:
Hi Jan,

Actually you made a boo boo. The band for you guys for saturday is The Bayou Brothers. I did have that correct in the calendar section of my newsletter.

Dwight Carrier is playing the Golden Sails on Sunday. The band was not available for Saturday night.

Please also encourage people to come out to see Dwight Carrier, as the band is playing for the door. It’s most unfortunate that the accordion festival is on the same day as the Second Sunday dance. I’m very concerned that people will go to the accordion festival and not come to the Golden Sails, thereby leaving the band in a world of hurt.

Best,

Karen

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From Peter O:
You are invited to a new, monthly Gillespie Field event: “FlyDays”

Brought to you by Air Group One of the Commemorative Air Force (“CAF”), the folks that produce the annual “Wings Over Gillespie” Air Show and the new management of the Gillespie Field Cafe.

Launch Date: “FlyDay,” October 7, 2011
… Entertainment: 5 – 7+ PM with Three Chord Justice – Great country Music
No Cover!
Food: Appetizer Specials, Steak & Chicken Kabobs,
Caprese, Pulled Pork Sliders and more

More Details at http://www.ag1caf.org/FlyDays.htmSee More

FlyDays
http://www.ag1caf.org

We are happy to announce our joining the family of companies at Gillespie Field. We look forward to meeting all the tenants and locals in the Gillespie neighborhood. Roxanne has a long history in food service and deep family ties in El Cajon and East County. She has years in the hospitality business and is looking forward to making our guests feel right at home at the Gillespie Café.

Peter brings business experience in Professional video production and the promotions and festival arena with his involvement in the Gator by the Bay – Zydeco, Cajun and Crawfish Festival in San Diego. Look forward to an updated menu, enjoy the new coat of paint and soon some evening Special Events during the warm weather. We can’t wait to develop a new relation with our community and want to hear what you have to say. We’ll make your visit memorable by offering a fun atmosphere, Fresh healthy food, great choices and good prices.
Roxanne & Peter
Gillespie Field Cafe
2015 N. Marshall Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

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From Karen R:
Hi Folks,
I thought I’d see if you guys can post this in your next email blasts.

This lady is moving out here from Louisiana and is looking for work and also a roommate. Her name is Ellie. Her email address is danceledance@cox.net
(don’t know if that’s still going to be good, if she’s moving) Her phone is 337-781-8004.

Here’s an excerpt from her last email to me:

“My cell phone number is 337-781-8004. When I arrive there I will be in the Encinitas area but will begin to look for work and a place to stay. I have decided to try and share a place with someone for the time being till I am certain of where I will be working and how that will play out. I have a couple of things lined up for interviews when I get there however, I thought I would mention this to you as if you know anyone that is looking for a roommate or looking to employ someone in the travel industry you could keep me in mind.”

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BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival.

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

From Dana D

Wanted to say thanks to all who came out and heard Motordude Zydeco last week, celebrating Billys Birthday..also birthday people in the house were Willie Jordan, and Jeannie Souza..thanks for coming to hear the band..

Another thing, is that Dikki Du is NOT coming out this week..I got a call from his this morning and he is not coming from Louisiana to do his tour..SO we are going to have Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic in his place This Friday, Oct. 7th…and we are really lucky to have this option..Andre is the best in my mind and it’s wonderful that he is here, and likes to play the Eagles Hall..And the stuff he plays gets better and better all the time..his band is quite tight these days, so come Friday and next week as well..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9pm..

Speaking of Andre, was nice to see him back up Jeffrey Broussard on Sunday at the Ashkenaz..was also nice to hear Jeffrey play some of the old school stuff that he is known for..I haven’t danced that much in quite awhile..so thanks guys..And by the way, for the many people who asked why Jeffrey did not play the Eagles, he played in San Luis Obispo on Friday night so he wasn’t here..

Don’t forget that Lisas class in tonight, Tuesday at the Beat 2560 9th at 8:30..Lisa is a good teacher, and teaches a lot of stuff that people keep asking about..this is a class for those who want to learn other moves, and to update their stuff and style..it’s a wonderful class to learn stuff in..And for those who come on Wednesday, we’ll see you there..at 8:30..

Thanks all who keep the scene going out here..many places don’t have ANYTHING going on and have to wait months for an out-of-town band or have to go to Texas or Louisiana to hear Zydeco..we are blessed to have this a couple of times a week..I’ve said it before but tis quite true..

Also, got to give my Niners a shout out..they looking good..Raiders aren’t that bad either..who knows? Maybe we’ll both get into the playoffs..one can only hope..

Thanks again for all the support and remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

Schedule:

Friday-Oct. 7 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(filling in for Dikki Du, who’s not coming out)

Friday-Oct. 14 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-Oct. 21 Black Cat and the Zydeco Ro Doggs

Friday-Oct. 28 Zydeco Flames 15th Annual Halloween Dance and Costume Contest

Friday-Nov 4 TBD

Friday-Nov. 11 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(celebrating my birthday)

Friday-Nov. 18 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Nov. 25 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Thanksgiving show

Friday-Dec. 2 TBD

Friday-Dec. 9 LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, celebrating LeRoys Birthday

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca. 94501

16+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

UPCOMING CAJUN-ZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

If you do not want to receive these infrequent reminders, please send me an email to that effect, and I will delete you.

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FABULOUS CASCADE ZYDECO DANCE CAMP

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29; ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays at the PPAA Hall. This is the annual CZ Halloween Costume Dance. Prizes!!! Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DANCE w/ MARK ST. MARY BAND at the PPAA Hall. Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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Sunday Zydeco (beginning Oct. 9th.) every Sunday evening from 7-9 PM at Dodge City Bar & Grill, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Free event. Beginning lessons always available.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

From Gary Hayman:

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

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King ^{also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: September 2nd

^{Don’t miss}^{Mike Hurst}^{at the Petroleum Club this Sunday in Long Beach from 5 to 9pm Details Below:,}

^{Details Below}

Next two Week’s Events

SEPT 4TH * MIKE HURST

5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Admission $20.00

Long Beach Petroleum Club

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

NOLA’S – A Taste of New Orleans

BMZ Appearing —

Saturday, September 10, 201,

8 – 12 midnight

734 E. 3rd Street (Downtown Arts District)

Los Angeles, CA 90013

(213) 680-3003

NOLA’s “A Taste of New Orleans,” is a new supper club that offers down-home jazz music, Creole cooking, and Sunday brunch with live bands. It’s the latest eatery at Ha’s Corner in the Los Angeles Downtown Arts District.

Saturday Sept 10 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Iris Vineyard

Party for Iris Vineyard Birthday Party

Starting Time: 12 noon to 4:30 pm

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd

Solvang, Ca 93463
Info:

(805) 688-0717

From Karen Redding:

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1107140433350.html

Link to Gator Gazette:

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Rainbow Lagoon Park

Shoreline Drive and Linden

Long Beach, CA

BMZ performs on Sunday,

September 11, 2011, 1 – 3 PM.

The Original Lobster Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually. We combine local popular artists, Swing, Salsa, R&B/Motown, Decades 70s/80s Dance Bands, tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed in the World’s Largest Cooker prepared and served by Bristol Farms Master Chef for that mouth watering taste, giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars to create the largest Lobster Festival outside of Maine, right here in Southern California.

Click here to listen.

BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS

1-3 PM
One of Southern California’s hottest Cajun/Zydeco bands in the nation. Once you hear the Swamp Gator’s infectious music you will find it hard to stay in your seat — grooving to the Zydeco beat.

Click here to listen.

A.J. GIBBS
The Mydeco Dance King

You are guaranteed to have fun with my style of Zydeco dancing of which I call “MYDECO”. You will learn the basics and how to add freestyle moves to your dancing style. Adding hip hop, break dance, salsa, or whatever to the feel of music.

Now you have three ways to get the news.

Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter

Zydecobrad.com Website

http://www.livermoreperformingarts.org/calendar/view.asp?id=2218

Future Events:

LVPAC Presents MOJO and The Bayou Gypsies

Thursday, September 29, 2011, 7:30PM

Bankhead Theater, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore, CA

MOJO and the Bayou Gypsies are talented, joyful entertainers who immerse their audiences in the original Cajun and Zydeco dance beats of the Southwest Louisiana tradition. Their performances are simply electrifying from beginning to end, pulling audiences right onto their feet. MOJO’s boundless charisma and their infectiously happy music guarantees an unforgettable night of fun. It’s no wonder MOJO and the Bayou Gypsies have spent 25 years “inducing wild behavior” with their engaging, explosive and exhausting entertainment power.

It’ll be a wild night of fun with MOJO and the Bayou Gypsies’ rocking concert at the center of a New Orleans-themed Gala to benefit the Bothwell Arts Center. Two receptions to be held in the theater lobby are included in the price of admission – come early for the “Taste of New Orleans” welcome party and extend the party after the show with complimentary champagne, tea and coffee, plus a Southern-style dessert buffet. And if you’re really adventurous, sit on the Bankhead stage with MOJO and the band to truly celebrate a little Mardi Gras in September! Stage seating at $80 each is limited – please call the ticket office for stage seating.

Welcome Party begins at 6pm with free Louisiana-style samplings by Cabana Dave’s Catering Hurricanes, Beer & Wine for Purchase shopping for souvenirs including boas, masks and beads Live Zydeco and Cajun concert featuring MOJO and The Bayou Gypsies at 7:30pm Post-performance reception with complimentary champagne, Chicory coffee, pralines and other popular NOLA desserts at 9pm.

Section Ticket Type Price Per Seat Number of Seats

Price 1 Regular $65.00 012345678910 seats

Price 2 Regular $50.00 012345678910 seats

Price 3 Regular $35.00 012345678910 seats

For special limited VIP stage seating call the ticket office at 925-373-6800.

October 9, 2011

Dikki Du & His Zydco Krewe

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html
From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html
IN THIS ISSUE

OC BBQ Bonanza Festival

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines

NOLA’S – A Taste of New Orleans

Long Beach Lobster Festival

Eagle Rock Music Festival

Big Mama’s Rib Shack

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

The Twist Restaurant

Mt. Kiwanis Dance Camp

JOIN OUR LIST

OUR SPONSORS

New Orleans Cajun Cafe

140 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, CA

310 372-8970

New Orleans Cajun Cafe has amazing home cooked Cajun, Creole and Southern style cuisine.

Bayou Talk

A creole/cajun community newspaper

Featuring CDs and downloads of your favorite zydeco artist.

Uncle Darrow’s Cajun Creole Eatery

2560 S. Lincoln Blvd

Marina del rey, CA

310 306-4862

The Uncle Darrow’s Family prides itself on making the best quality gourment foods, this side of the “Mason Dixon Line”.

Serving the finest barbecue and southern eating this side of the Mississippi.It is true “down home” Southern food, crafted with careful attention to the tradition and love handed down from Big Mama’s original personal recipes.

1453 North Lake Avenue

Pasadena, CA

(626) 797-1792

Issue: #58

August 16, 2011

Orange County BBQ Bonanza

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Mile Square Park

16801 S. Euclid Street

Fountain Valley, CA

BMZ performs 3 – 5 PM.

A combination of local and nationally known bands, the BEST BBQ IN TOWN, giant food court (Chinese, Mexican, local eateries and American foods – something for everyone), children’s area (including carnival rides, bounces, magicians, and storytellers) and stage, dance floor, arts and crafts, cantinas (serving water, beer, wine, liquor drinks – “The Big Bonanza” and Margaritas), to create the largest BBQ Extravaganza, right here in Southern California.

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines

52500 Temecula Dr.

Idyllwild, CA 92549

BMZ performs:

Saturday, August 27, 2011

On the French Quarter Stage

3:45 – 5:00 PM

At the Jazz and Jambalaya Dinner

7 – 9 PM

Idyllwild Jazz In The Pines was the vision of two music lovers and beloved Associates, the late Lin Carlson and Barbara Wood, who wanted to find a way to promote America’s original art form — jazz, and raise money for scholarships for the Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program. Eighteen years ago, they got together with former Jazz Musical Director, Marshall Hawkins, and the rest is history.

Our official kick-off is the Patron’s Dinner Dance on Friday, August 26. Tickets for this exclusive event are $250, and include admission to both days of the festival, special reserved Patron’s seating, and parking. Patron tickets can be purchased through this website or call (951) 500-4090. Come and enjoy a great evening of gourmet food, fine wine, special music to dance away the night and a great start to your jazz weekend.

Our Saturday After Hours Jazz and Jambalaya will again be held at Nelson Hall. Every year the Jazz festival gets better and better, and we think this upbeat, accessible and fun addition will be a smashing success. Seating is limited. Tickets are $25; purchase yours early here, or by calling (951) 500-4090.

NOLA’S – A Taste of New Orleans

BMZ Appearing —

Saturday, September 10, 201,

8 – 12 midnight

734 E. 3rd Street (Downtown Arts District)

Los Angeles, CA 90013

(213) 680-3003

Long Beach Lobster Festival

Rainbow Lagoon Park

Shoreline Drive and Linden

Long Beach, CA

BMZ performs on Sunday,

September 11, 2011, 1 – 3 PM.

Eagle Rock Music Festival

Welcome Inn

1840 Colorado Blvd

Eagle Rock, CA

Saturday, October 1, 2011

BMZ performs from 7 – 10 pm on the balcony of the Welcome Inn. The parking lot below is the dance area. C’mon out and pass a good time with us.

Big Mama’s Rib Shack & Southern Cooking

1453 N. Lake Avenue

Pasadena, CA

(626) 797-1792

BMZ appearing —

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:30 PM

2 – 45 minute shows.

Orange County Squeeze Box – Accordion Festival

Orange County Market Place

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sunday, October 9, 2011

10 AM – 4 PM

BMZ performing from 11AM – 12:15 PM

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Friday, October 21, 2011

Show Times:

Show #1: 7:30 PM

Show #2: 9:30 PM

$10.00 cover charge

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

6161 West Centinela Avenue

Culver City, CA

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

From Karen Redding:

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Sept 10, 2011 Mark St. Mary, San Diego, CA

Sept 10, 2011 T-Lou at Iris Rideau Vineyard, Solvang, Ca

Sept 11, 2011 Mark St. Mary, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept 16-18 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp!

Sept 17, 2011 Blazin’ Hog BBQ Competition & Zydeco Festival, Mariposa, CA

Oct 8, 2011 Dikki Du, San Diego, CA

Oct 9, 2011 Dikki Du, Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach, CA

Oct 12-17, 2011 Zydeco Trails Tours “Festivals Acadiens 2011”

Nov 12, 2011 T-Lou, San Diego, CA

Nov 13, 2011 BAND TBA, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Nov 27, 2011 Andre Thierry Thanksgiving Dance! Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Dec 11, 2011 Leroy Thomas, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 13, 2011

Band TBA (We’re working on it!)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

All dances to be held at the

GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL, PCH CLUB

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA

(Look for the beautiful bougainvilla blossoms)

Enter the club through the portico, turn right

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

7^th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!

Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles,

CROSS 7^TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway,

Take Westminster Blvd. west for approximately 6.9 miles, turn Right on Pacific Coast Highway. Go ½ mile, over bridge, turn Right into hotel, right into parking lot. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the East:

Take 605 Freeway South to 405 Freeway North, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Turn Left at end of ramp, go 2 miles, CROSS 7^TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp. Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Hello “Club Zydecosis” Friends – Welcome all new members!

Announcing Our New Facebook Fanclub Page!
facebook.com/lisahaley.zydekats
Videos & photos, blogs & tweets by YOU, our Club Zydecosis Fans –
Worldwide! Go see! – and please “like” us!

• Lisa was just onstage at Telluride Jazz Festival with American Idol winner
Taylor Hicks – see the video on our Facebook Fanclub page today!

“Zydecosis 2011 Tour” Travels Three Continents!
• Sacramento, Switzerland, Borneo, Mammoth Lakes, Toronto, Southern France,
Redlands Bowl, Altadena, – they’ve all just joined the “One World Swamp!”
Seven tours so far this summer, performing for 80,000 fans, on three
continents, we are sooo thankful for you all – and more to come!
• “Zydecosis in the One World Swamp” tour 2011 – come on the Joy Ride with
us!

AUGUST

SAT 8/27/11: HOLLYWOOD, CA – “BIG! WORLD! FUN! FAMILY SERIES” @ FORD THEATRE
– 10AM
2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood, CA 90068, $5, children free!
http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/2011summerseason

SAT 8/27/11: VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
http://www.cityofventura.net/mus

SUN 8/28/11: IDYLLWILD, CA – JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – 1:15PM
52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/

TUES 8/30/11: PASADENA, CA – MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT – 6PM
85 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103
http://www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/index.php/home/126-concerts-in-the-park

SEPTEMBER

FRI 9/16/11 GRASS VALLEY, CA – GRASS VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS- 8PM
314 West Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
centerforthearts.org

SAT 9/17/11 MARIPOSA, CA – BLAZIN’ HOG ZYDECO FESTIVAL – 7PM
@ MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5007 FAIRGROUNDS RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338
World-class BBQ cookoff!
blazinhog.com

SAT 9/24/11 CASTAIC, CA – CASTAIC DAYS – 7PM
@ CASTAIC LAKE 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
INFO: (661) 257-4050 – http://castaicdays.com/

OCTOBER

SAT 10/1/11: IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL –11:30AM
Kia Stage – Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center
Plaza, Irvine CA 92606
http://www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage/general_information.asp

SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/

SUN 10/9/11: ANAHEIM, CA – ORANGE CO ACCORDION FESTIVAL – 12:45PM
http://events.orangecounty.com/costa-mesa-ca/events/show/178924625-the-big-s
queeze-3rd-annual-orange-county-accordion-festival

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“We can’t cure the world of sorrows,
But we can choose to live in joy.”
– “Club Zydecosis” member Joseph Campbell

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:
FESTIVALS ACADIENS, OCTOBER 12 – 17, 2011

From Ric L:
~ Temecula Hot Summer Nights ~
http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Visitors/Events/Summerfest/HotSummerNights.htm

Every Friday evening is a vacation for the entire family during Hot Summer Nights. Bands play on patios, in parking lots and special stages throughout Old Town Temecula while Temecula’s favorite balloon artist Dynamite Dave clowns around with guests. Every week is a new experience with Blues, Tribute Bands, Reggae, Cajun/Zydeco, Ska, Beach, Big Band, Alternative Rock and Country concerts. Some Fridays feature party jumps, soccer playing dogs, BMX exhibitions, games and trivia contests – all FREE activities for the family from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Bayou Brothers plsy this Friday @ Rosa’s Cantina (Front St. & Main St.)
FREE. There are lots of other bands playing as well. See you there!

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A Presidential Decree from Al G: (Algae?)
This Saturday I am planning to have breakfast with Bon Temp and Friends at Café Oliver. Rocky and Peter’s HomeStyle Café in the East County.

Conveniently located right next to the Tower at Gillespe Field. 2015 Marshall Ave for those GPS types.

Feel free to bring your kids, loved ones, friends, adversaries and the like. If we’re lucky Chef Rocky might be on hand to sign autographs!

You don’t want to miss this. It will be better than breakfast at Tiffanys.

A RSVP to Jan would be nice, but not required. But put me down as the first RSVP
RSVP to jemaxted@yahoo.com

Prez Al

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From BJ Deculus:
Hello Jan,

I hope all is well with you and Don. I was reviewing pictures of the band last week and came across the ones Don shot on the front steps of your home. This was around 1991 or 92 when Kenny Menard was with BMZ. We were so young then, but we are getting younger . . . . . . . 🙂

Would you kindly provide your fans with the link to my newsletter. It is fresh off the block.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs019/1101606953212/archive/1107160020803.html

Thanks,

_______________________________________________
BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival.

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

Well, this will be short and sweet, and sorry for the lateness of it..have been fighting a cold all week, but am finally over it..Thanks for all who came out last Friday night to hear Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco Band play..saw a lot of folks who haven’t been around awhile, and it was nice to see them..Mark played his usual old-school stuff and we had a very nice mellow night all the way around.Was especially nice to see Jason Thierry again play rubboard..HIs wife Christina will be workng the door from time to time so it’s all good..Thanks also Dana, David, and Jim for making the evening go smooth..Mark will be back sometime soon..

Speaking of Thierrys, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will be back this Friday Sept. 2nd..we were originally not going to have a dance due to some planned remodeling projects at the Hall, but they fell through..Lo and behold, asked Andre if he wanted to play, and hear we are..Andre was playing I SW Louisiana last weekend, and is back home, and as I’ve always said, we are lucky to have him here..Dance lesson at 8:30, music at 9pm..Will do some warmup stuff as well to get going..see you there.

A quick note here to mention that if our Raiders and Niner teams look as bad as they did last weekend, man, it’s going to be a long Fall..Very long..

Speaking of the weekend, had to work a private birthday party at the Hall on Sat. and had a blast..they were playing lots of old-school line dance stuff, like the Harlem Shuffle, Electric Slide, the Bus Stop, Cha-Cha Slide(Part 2)..They also did the Funky Chicken to good ol’ Rufus Thomas, and the Cupid Shuffle and The Wobble were each played 3 times..Most of these folks couldn’t’ figure out how I knew all these dances, but man, what a great party..The Wobble is a cool dance..Folks from 8-80 were all getting their Wobble on,although the Cupid Shuffle had the most people..Who knows, I may have turned some people on to Zydeco Friday Nights..

Congrats to the people who got a months free dances: Susan Hathaway, Etta H.(a fellow Bal grad), Elizabeth Doty(a Lowell grad but we don’t hold that against her), Jacqueline T, and Alan, from New York of all places who just moved here, and is a friend of old friends Laura and Jeremy Rice, who teach in the New York area….They all get in free the whole month of Sept..Glad that all enjoyed the night and thanks to all who came..

Also my Wednesday Night Intermediate Class is on tonight..And Lisas Basic Class will be starting up next Week, Sept. 6th, Tuesday, at the Beat 2560 9th St. in Berkeley..8:30 is the time..it’s a nice bunch of people who come..remember all of us can never do enough Basics..

See you Friday..

And thanks again for all the support..

Remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca.

16 Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

Friday-Sept. 2 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-Sept. 9 Sheryl Cormier, Edward Poullard, Andre Thierry, Dwight Carrier and Korey Broussard

Friday-Sept. 16 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Sept. 23 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-Sept. 30 Motordude Zydeco(Celebrating Billys Birthday)

Friday-Oct. 7 Dikki Du and his Zydeco Krewe

Friday-Oct. 28 15th Annual Halloween Zydeco Dance and Costume Contest w/the Zydeco Flames

There’s more that I’ll update later

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

UPCOMING CAJUN-ZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

If you do not want to receive these infrequent reminders, please send me an email to that effect, and I will delete you.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20; ANNUAL CASCADE ZYDECO PICNIC at Ralph Olsen’s Tangoasis, 3919 NE 50th. Ave., Vancouver. Begins at noon until ??? CZ provides burgers, etc. You bring a potluck dish, your beverages, & dancing shoes. This is the CZ annual meeting. CZ members free, non-members $5.00. Come meet the new CZ executive committee.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28; ZYDECO BRUNCH at EAT Art Theatre at Milepost 5, 850 NE 81st. Ave., Portland. Noon to 3 PM. Lesson & dancing to cd music. Breakfast & lunch items for sale.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, MT. HOOD FESTIVAL of the FOREST, Wildwood Recreational Area, Zigzag, OR, w/ ATOMIC GUMBO, NEW IBERIANS & TOOLOOSE; Noon until Dusk.

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CASCADE ZYDECO DANCE CAMP; September 16-18 at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp near Rhododendron with two outstanding bands–Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Express (from Lafayette, LA), & Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic (from the Bay Area), plus Erin Brandt (from the Bay Area) as lead instructor, assisted by Seattle’s Sean Donovan. Our decorations committee & food committee are planning a big surprise for Sunday–recreating the “Café des Amis” scene from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. And, we will be having a “social hour” with alcohol allowed, before dinner Saturday night–so you may bring your favorite beverages! Go to www.cascadezyeco.com and click on “Dance Camp” for details & registration form.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29; ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays at the PPAA Hall. This is the annual CZ Halloween Costume Dance. Prizes!!! Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DANCE w/ MARK ST. MARY BAND at the PPAA Hall. Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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Remember to renew your annual membership to Cascade Zydeco. Membership runs from July 1-June 30. Membership helps fund our dance events during the year–live band dances, zydeco at the annual Waterfront Blues Festival, annual dance camp in September, & annual summer members picnic. The cost to become a member is only $20 per year. AND it’s tax-deductible! Plus you get $2.00 off at Wednesday night cd dances and live zydeco dances. To join, or renew, fill out a membership form at the entry desk on Wednesday night. Be sure to include your name, adress and email. The membership form is also available on our website www.cascade-zydeco.com Send your dues to Vicky Ryan Barbur, Membership Chairperson, 2865 S.E. Harrison, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Or leave your dues Wednesday evening at zydeco.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp the weekend of September 16-17-18 in the Mt. Hood Nat’l Forest 50 miles from Portland, OR. Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Epress, from Lafayette, LA, and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, from the Bay Area will be playing all three days/nights. The main instructor will be Erin Brandt from the Bay Area, assisted by Sean Donovan from Seattle. The cost is only $225. We have space for only 150, & are currently 3/4 full. Stay a few extra days to explore Oregon. To check out dance camp details & register, go to www.cascadezydeco.com and click on “Dance Camp.” Any other questions, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com.

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Festivals Acadiens; October 14-15-16 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette has reduced our discount rate to $69/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the Festivals Acadiens Zydeco Group Rate. If any problem securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up. Fly into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then drive to Lafayette on Friday. Get a good N.O.hotel rate for Thursday on www.hotwire.com.

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Black Pot Festival the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway is giving us a $60/night rate. Call them at 337-233-6815 and ask for the Black Pot Zydeco Group Rate. If any problems securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. We only have 20 rooms reserved at this rate. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up. Again, fly into N.O. Thursday for the Rock ‘n’ Bowl. At the festival, check out the Cajun Country Revival Band which is getting rave reviews. It will be featured on American Routes on PBS, Sunday, Sept. 4.

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Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Fest the weekend of Nov. 11-13. The lineup looks great. Check it out on www.floridacajunzydecofestival.com. Book a 3-star hotel on www.hotwire.com near the FLL Airport (Area B on the Hotwire map), and get the “Best Western Plus” Hotel ($66 + tax) at 1900 Stirling Rd. two miles from the airport and less than a mile from the festival site. If you fly in Thursday, there is dancing at the “Round Up” at 9020 W. State Rd. 84, five miles away, with w.c. & e.c. swing, cha cha, country 2-step & waltz, w/lesson at 8 PM, dancing at 9 PM.

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From Gary Hayman:

From time to time (usually on Friday) I’ll send out a link to a Zydeco Mystery Song.

The music may be old or new, good or bad — but for a week, the artist and album will be a mystery.

If you know how, you can capture the music (which is .mp3) and place it in your music library or put in on your iPod or mp3 player.

Information: http://bit.ly/14F4v

Here is a link to a song I furnished in a previous mailing [UIWGCA-XGBI] :

http://bit.ly/qkyYb5

Gary Hayman

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Thank you Roy for putting on a great 18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival .}

^{Her are some highlights of Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

A.J. GIBBS The Mydeco Dance King ^{also moved the crowd with his Zydeco lessons:}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

http://www.musiccenter.org/events/aa_dancing.html·

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: August 25th

^{Don’t miss}^{Lisa Haley and the Zydekats}^{at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood this Saturday,}

And

Zydeco at the Music Center

with Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers on Friday.

And

Joe Sand Cajun Zydeco Band * Sunday at Golden Sails in Long Beach 5 to 9
^{Details Below}

This Week’s Events

Zydeco at the Music Center

with Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers

WHAT: Zydeco

WHERE: Music Center Plaza, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: Aug 26, 6:30pm-10pm

ADMISSION: FREE, donations welcomed. First come, first served.

Let go at the Music Center. Dance and shake it, move it and groove it under the

stars at Dance Downtown. Join us for a Zydeco dance party with great music and

beginner dance lessons sprinkled throughout the evening. All for free!

Upcoming:

Sept 09 – Samba

For more information, visit musiccenter.org or call (213) 972-3660.

THIS SATURDAY AUG 27 @10am — Spend a morning in Bayou country listening to Cajun and Zydeco music with Grammy® nominee Lisa Haley and the Zydekats at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA. Tickets are just $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Ford Amphitheatre is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Visit http://www.fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/306 for more info.

From Karen Redding:

Joe Sand & His Cajun Creole Band

(Formerly Fontenot Pappion Louisiana Band)

“Old Style” Louisiana Music

Family Tradition Carries On!

Born on April 3, 1934 not far from Mammou in the tiny Louisiana settlement of John
Reed, Joe Fontenot’s childhood deep in the forests that were the home of revered
Creole musician Bois Sec Ardoin provided him with the rich cultural background
that makes Fontenot one of southern California’s hidden gems.

While Joe didn’t pick up an accordion until many years after moving to California
in 1952, Joe’s music is influenced by his memories of riding to dances in horse-drawn
buggies and wagons, snugly wrapped in the blankets his mother tucked around him.

“Jimmy Rodgers and Amadee Ardoin made me love music,” Fontenot says. “I also listened
to Hank Williams and all the country music greats.”

When asked what made him decide to pick up the accordion, Fontenot says he had always
been interested in playing. Even though they lived here in California, his cousin
Dempsey Pappion’s Dad and uncles played all the time and eventually Joe bought his
first squeezebox on a visit back home. It was a little beginner’s single-note accordion
by Hohner he picked up at Floyd’s Records in Ville Platte.

A self-taught musician, Joe first played around with guitar, but it was the accordion
that held his interest. Learning to play using Mark Savoy’s book, “How to Play Cajun
Accordion,” Joe continued teaching himself the songs of his homeland. Dancers were
delighted earlier this year when Fontenot got on accordion at a local Mardi Gras
event and quite proficiently pumped out those upbeat Creole dance tunes.

Shy and soft-spoken by nature, Joe is quiet and doesn’t say much unless you ask
him a question. However, his love of traditional Cajun and Creole tunes played “Old
Style” shines through when he picks up one of the several accordions he owns today,
and man, can he play!

Accompanied by his cousin Dempsey Pappion on rubboard, Joe’s band is a family affair.
Joe is passing his love of his music and culture to his grandson “Little John,”
who plays rubboard with the band as well. Add a dash of bass guitar, drums, rhythm
guitar and throw in a bit of old-time fiddle and you’ve got gumbo! Musical gumbo,
that is.

John Reed is gone now, a mere memory. However, Joe shares that memory through his
music every time he plays. Now all of us can live part of it too! Come join Joe
and the band and “pass a good time,” as they say in Louisiana, when Joe, Dempsey
and Little John share their gifts at the Golden Sails on Sunday night, August 28.

By the way, part of the Creole tradition is something known as Lagniappe, or a little
something extra. On that note, I heard a rumor that Creole chef Guy Du Plantier
will be stoppin’ by that night, this time with some Gumbo for folks to try. Ummm.
Ummm. Ummm. Can’t wait! While I won’t be teaching a lesson that night, I hope to
see you there!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Joe Sand Cajun Zydeco Band

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
NOTE DIFFERENT TIME! Band Plays 6-9 PM
Admission: $10 at the door
NO DANCE LESSON THIS TIME
Info: Dempsey 562.396.1132
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at
5 PM.

HHere’s the link to Karen Redding’s latest Gazette.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1107140433350.html

Now you have three ways to get the news.

1. Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter
Zydecobrad.com Website
3. https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/ Blog

Note: This is a volunteer newsletter and website that is done with a limited amount of time. Most of the information on this site was sent to me by the promoters and pasted directly into the site. You must call the phone number referenced for any further information that is not listed and to check if the event has had any changes. I am not responsible for errors and omissions. Thanks Brad Sjoblom

SEPT 4TH * MIKE HURST

5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Admission $20.00

Long Beach Petroleum Club

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

Saturday Sept 10 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Iris Vineyard

Party for Iris Vineyard Birthday Party

Starting Time: 12 noon to 4:30 pm

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd

Solvang, Ca 93463
Info:

(805) 688-0717

http://www.livermoreperformingarts.org/calendar/view.asp?id=2218

LVPAC Presents MOJO and The Bayou Gypsies

Thursday, September 29, 2011, 7:30PM

Bankhead Theater, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore, CA

Section Ticket Type Price Per Seat Number of Seats

Price 1 Regular $65.00 012345678910 seats

Price 2 Regular $50.00 012345678910 seats

Price 3 Regular $35.00 012345678910 seats

For special limited VIP stage seating call the ticket office at 925-373-6800.

Sidney’s Dance

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

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From Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette

IN THIS ISSUE

OC BBQ Bonanza Festival

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines

NOLA’S – A Taste of New Orleans

Long Beach Lobster Festival

Eagle Rock Music Festival

Big Mama’s Rib Shack

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

The Twist Restaurant

Mt. Kiwanis Dance Camp

JOIN OUR LIST

OUR SPONSORS

New Orleans Cajun Cafe

140 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, CA

310 372-8970

New Orleans Cajun Cafe has amazing home cooked Cajun, Creole and Southern style cuisine.

Bayou Talk

A creole/cajun community newspaper

Featuring CDs and downloads of your favorite zydeco artist.

Uncle Darrow’s Cajun Creole Eatery

2560 S. Lincoln Blvd

Marina del rey, CA

310 306-4862

The Uncle Darrow’s Family prides itself on making the best quality gourment foods, this side of the “Mason Dixon Line”.

1453 North Lake Avenue

Pasadena, CA

(626) 797-1792

Issue: #58

August 16, 2011

Orange County BBQ Bonanza

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Mile Square Park

16801 S. Euclid Street

Fountain Valley, CA

BMZ performs 3 – 5 PM.

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines

52500 Temecula Dr.

Idyllwild, CA 92549

BMZ performs:

Saturday, August 27, 2011

On the French Quarter Stage

3:45 – 5:00 PM

At the Jazz and Jambalaya Dinner

7 – 9 PM

NOLA’S – A Taste of New Orleans

BMZ Appearing —

Saturday, September 10, 201,

8 – 12 midnight

734 E. 3rd Street (Downtown Arts District)

Los Angeles, CA 90013

(213) 680-3003

Long Beach Lobster Festival

Rainbow Lagoon Park

Shoreline Drive and Linden

Long Beach, CA

BMZ performs on Sunday,

September 11, 2011, 1 – 3 PM.

Eagle Rock Music Festival

Welcome Inn

1840 Colorado Blvd

Eagle Rock, CA

Saturday, October 1, 2011

BMZ performs from 7 – 10 pm on the balcony of the Welcome Inn. The parking lot below is the dance area. C’mon out and pass a good time with us.

Big Mama’s Rib Shack & Southern Cooking

1453 N. Lake Avenue

Pasadena, CA

(626) 797-1792

BMZ appearing —

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:30 PM

2 – 45 minute shows.

Orange County Squeeze Box – Accordion Festival

Orange County Market Place

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sunday, October 9, 2011

10 AM – 4 PM

BMZ performing from 11AM – 12:15 PM

The Culver’s Club For Jazz

At Last

Bonne Musique Zydeco & Sweet Baby J’ai appearing

Friday, October 21, 2011

Show Times:

Show #1: 7:30 PM

Show #2: 9:30 PM

$10.00 cover charge

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

6161 West Centinela Avenue

Culver City, CA

Ah Ya Ya

Zydeco, Blues & Jazz – Sunday, November 20, 2011

Twist Restaurant & Bar- Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call 323.491.1000 or reserve online through Open Table

Located on the Mezzanine Level.

Bonne Musique Zydeco will appear with Sweet Baby J’ai on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 11am to 2pm. We will perform Zydeco, Blues & Jazz.

The Only Zydeco Dance Camp!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp features…

For more information, click on the fireplace.

Thank you for being a part of my gazette. I hope that it was informational to you and that you will look forward to reading the next one.

Sincerely,

Bervick BJ Deculus

Bonne Musique Zydeco

bjdeculus@aol.com

818 774-0570

From Karen Redding:

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Aug 28, 2011 Joe Sand & His Old Style Cajun Band, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept 10, 2011 Mark St. Mary, San Diego, CA

Sept 10, 2011 T-Lou at Iris Rideau Vineyard, Solvang, Ca

Sept 11, 2011 Mark St. Mary, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept 16-18 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp!

Sept 17, 2011 Blazin’ Hog BBQ Competition & Zydeco Festival, Mariposa, CA

Oct 8, 2011 Dikki Du, San Diego, CA

Oct 9, 2011 Dikki Du, Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach, CA

Oct 12-17, 2011 Zydeco Trails Tours “Festivals Acadiens 2011”

Nov 12, 2011 T-Lou, San Diego, CA

Nov 13, 2011 BAND TBA, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Nov 27, 2011 Andre Thierry Thanksgiving Dance! Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Dec 11, 2011 Leroy Thomas, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

October 9, 2011

Orange County Accordion Fest

After Partaayy! Band TBA

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 13, 2011

Band TBA (We’re working on it!)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

All dances to be held at the

GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL, PCH CLUB

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA

(Look for the beautiful bougainvilla blossoms)

Enter the club through the portico, turn right

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

7^th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!

Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles,

CROSS 7^TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway,

From the East:

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Hello “Club Zydecosis” Friends – Welcome all new members!

Announcing Our New Facebook Fanclub Page!
facebook.com/lisahaley.zydekats
Videos & photos, blogs & tweets by YOU, our Club Zydecosis Fans –
Worldwide! Go see! – and please “like” us!

• Lisa was just onstage at Telluride Jazz Festival with American Idol winner
Taylor Hicks – see the video on our Facebook Fanclub page today!

AUGUST

SAT 8/27/11: VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
http://www.cityofventura.net/mus

SUN 8/28/11: IDYLLWILD, CA – JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – 1:15PM
52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/

TUES 8/30/11: PASADENA, CA – MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT – 6PM
85 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103
http://www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/index.php/home/126-concerts-in-the-park

SEPTEMBER

FRI 9/16/11 GRASS VALLEY, CA – GRASS VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS- 8PM
314 West Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
centerforthearts.org

SAT 9/17/11 MARIPOSA, CA – BLAZIN’ HOG ZYDECO FESTIVAL – 7PM
@ MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5007 FAIRGROUNDS RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338
World-class BBQ cookoff!
blazinhog.com

SAT 9/24/11 CASTAIC, CA – CASTAIC DAYS – 7PM
@ CASTAIC LAKE 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
INFO: (661) 257-4050 – http://castaicdays.com/

OCTOBER

SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/

SUN 10/9/11: ANAHEIM, CA – ORANGE CO ACCORDION FESTIVAL – 12:45PM
http://events.orangecounty.com/costa-mesa-ca/events/show/178924625-the-big-s
queeze-3rd-annual-orange-county-accordion-festival

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“We can’t cure the world of sorrows,
But we can choose to live in joy.”
– “Club Zydecosis” member Joseph Campbell

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:
FESTIVALS ACADIENS, OCTOBER 12 – 17, 2011

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1107140433350.html

>From Al G:
Could you please announce that I will be playing swing from 5:30pm to 6:45pm a Tio Leo’s tonight (Wednesday)?

Saints and Sinners are welcome!

Thanks,
Al

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>From Karen R:
Hi All,
Once again, here’s the link to the latest Gator Gazette. Please post on your website if you can.

It should be live no later than 11:30 pm tonight, August 16, 2011 ( Please wait until you know it’s live of course!)

Thank you for your support!

All the best,

Karen

Karen Redding
LouisianaDanceLA.com
Zydeco & Cajun Music & Dance
Instruction & Promotion
Los Angeles and Surrounding Areas
karinovations@verizon.net
562-708-8946

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>From Dolores S:
Attached flyer is a reminder about “Boogie by the Bay” with the Bayou Brothers at the Boat Club.

_______________________________________________
BTSC mailing list
BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival.

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

vHi everyone..well it was pointed out to me by lots of folks in my last email that I mentioned that Mark St. Mary never fails to disappoint the crowd..well,that was a mistake..Mark always puts on a good show and always delivers the style of music he plays, which is the old-time Zydeco sound a la Clifton Chenier..Sorry if that offended anyone, especially Mark..it was just a typo that I failed to catch..Thanks for pointing it out to me..

2) Yes, Sheryl Cormier is coming out here for real..have had a bunch of people ask me if she really is..Sheryl is..plane tickets are purchased and she is ready to play..W/Edward Poullard and Andre Thierry backing her up, it’s going to be a great night of old-time French music..So yes she is coming..playing both at Eagles Hall and at the Sebastopol Sunrise Rotary Festival which will feature Freeze Guillory w/his mother Queen Ida as a special guest, Sheryl Cormier w/Edward Poullard and Andre Thierry, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic(who are sounding great these days) and the Zydeco Flames..Lisa and I will be doing dance lessons between the bands for about 20 minutes apiece, and it’s always a good thing and fun to do..it’s going to be a great show,

It’s at Ives Park in Sebastopol..website:www.winecountrycajun.com. and It’s on September the 10th..

See you there..

Dana D.

Well, we sure had a fun time last week at the Hall, celebrating our 16 years there every Friday night pretty much..Andre really sounded great w/the full sound of a great band..Andre doesn’t’ need any help w/the greatness of his own playing, but it sure sounds great to me these days..Some folks have asked me why we have him as much as we do, and I have to scratch my head and answer “Why wouldn’t’ we?” He’s gotten really, really good, there is no doubt about it..He’ll be back in a couple of weeks backing up Sheryl Cormier and Edward Poullard..that will be a good show as well..Again, and I’ve said it many times, we are blessed to have such a talent here locally..ain’t it great?

Speaking of local talent, Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco Band will be coming back to the Hall this Friday..as most of you know, but maybe some don’t, Mark plays that old-school Zydeco sound, made popular by the late King Clifton Chenier..and plays it well indeed..Great accordion playing and vocals, Mark never fails to disappoint..Dance lesson at 8:30, music is at 9pm..

There will be another great Intermediate Class tomorrow night at the Beat, 2560 9th St. it was a good class last week, as we had 3 extra guys!! in class so we did footwork, and it was a really nice to do some cool syncopations and different timngs on the Basic Step..Thanks to all who came and we’ll see you there tomorrow..

And I have to admit that even though my Niners won like I said they would, it wasn’t the most pleasant sight to see..way too many fights by knuckleheads in the stands for a pre-season game!! Dumb guys all the way around..anyway, I’ll expect the money from the nice folks who bet but lost..

Have heard nothing but nice things about the paint job, the sconces, and lighting..we’re working on a few other things when the time permits but thanks for the patience that all the Zydeco folks have..BTW, the floor looked nice as well..There was an actual wedding ceremony performed up there last Sat. night for a couple of nice members..glad everyone liked it..

See you Friday..

And thanks again for all the support..

Remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca.

16 Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

Friday-Aug. 26 Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco Band

Friday-Sept. 2 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-Sept. 9 Sheryl Cormier, Edward Poullard, Andre Thierry, Dwight Carrier and Korey Broussard

Friday-Sept. 16 Zydeco Flames

Friday-Sept. 23 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-Sept. 30 Motordude Zydeco(Celebrating Billys Birthday)

Friday-Oct. 7 Dikki Du and his Zydeco Krewe

Friday-Oct. 28 15th Annual Halloween Zydeco Dance and Costume Contest w/the Zydeco Flames

There’s more that I’ll update later

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

UPCOMING CAJUN-ZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

If you do not want to receive these infrequent reminders, please send me an email to that effect, and I will delete you.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20; ANNUAL CASCADE ZYDECO PICNIC at Ralph Olsen’s Tangoasis, 3919 NE 50th. Ave., Vancouver. Begins at noon until ??? CZ provides burgers, etc. You bring a potluck dish, your beverages, & dancing shoes. This is the CZ annual meeting. CZ members free, non-members $5.00. Come meet the new CZ executive committee.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28; ZYDECO BRUNCH at EAT Art Theatre at Milepost 5, 850 NE 81st. Ave., Portland. Noon to 3 PM. Lesson & dancing to cd music. Breakfast & lunch items for sale.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, MT. HOOD FESTIVAL of the FOREST, Wildwood Recreational Area, Zigzag, OR, w/ ATOMIC GUMBO, NEW IBERIANS & TOOLOOSE; Noon until Dusk.

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CASCADE ZYDECO DANCE CAMP; September 16-18 at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp near Rhododendron with two outstanding bands–Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Express (from Lafayette, LA), & Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic (from the Bay Area), plus Erin Brandt (from the Bay Area) as lead instructor, assisted by Seattle’s Sean Donovan. Our decorations committee & food committee are planning a big surprise for Sunday–recreating the “Café des Amis” scene from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. And, we will be having a “social hour” with alcohol allowed, before dinner Saturday night–so you may bring your favorite beverages! Go to www.cascadezyeco.com and click on “Dance Camp” for details & registration form.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29; ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays at the PPAA Hall. This is the annual CZ Halloween Costume Dance. Prizes!!! Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DANCE w/ MARK ST. MARY BAND at the PPAA Hall. Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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Every Wednesday Zydeco Lesson & CD Dance: PPAA Hall, 618 SE Alder St. There is a big dance floor & a full bar. Lesson at 7:15 & dancing to cd’s 8:00-10:00. Volunteers are needed each week for 15 minute stints at the door. There is a sign-up sheet at the table.

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Remember to renew your annual membership to Cascade Zydeco. Membership runs from July 1-June 30. Membership helps fund our dance events during the year–live band dances, zydeco at the annual Waterfront Blues Festival, annual dance camp in September, & annual summer members picnic. The cost to become a member is only $20 per year. AND it’s tax-deductible! Plus you get $2.00 off at Wednesday night cd dances and live zydeco dances. To join, or renew, fill out a membership form at the entry desk on Wednesday night. Be sure to include your name, adress and email. The membership form is also available on our website www.cascade-zydeco.com Send your dues to Vicky Ryan Barbur, Membership Chairperson, 2865 S.E. Harrison, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Or leave your dues Wednesday evening at zydeco.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp the weekend of September 16-17-18 in the Mt. Hood Nat’l Forest 50 miles from Portland, OR. Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Epress, from Lafayette, LA, and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, from the Bay Area will be playing all three days/nights. The main instructor will be Erin Brandt from the Bay Area, assisted by Sean Donovan from Seattle. The cost is only $225. We have space for only 150, & are currently 3/4 full. Stay a few extra days to explore Oregon. To check out dance camp details & register, go to www.cascadezydeco.com and click on “Dance Camp.” Any other questions, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com.

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Festivals Acadiens; October 14-15-16 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette has reduced our discount rate to $69/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the Festivals Acadiens Zydeco Group Rate. If any problem securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up. Fly into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then drive to Lafayette on Friday. Get a good N.O.hotel rate for Thursday on www.hotwire.com.

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Black Pot Festival the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway is giving us a $60/night rate. Call them at 337-233-6815 and ask for the Black Pot Zydeco Group Rate. If any problems securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. We only have 20 rooms reserved at this rate. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up. Again, fly into N.O. Thursday for the Rock ‘n’ Bowl. At the festival, check out the Cajun Country Revival Band which is getting rave reviews. It will be featured on American Routes on PBS, Sunday, Sept. 4.

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Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Fest the weekend of Nov. 11-13. The lineup looks great. Check it out on www.floridacajunzydecofestival.com. Book a 3-star hotel on www.hotwire.com near the FLL Airport (Area B on the Hotwire map), and get the “Best Western Plus” Hotel ($66 + tax) at 1900 Stirling Rd. two miles from the airport and less than a mile from the festival site. If you fly in Thursday, there is dancing at the “Round Up” at 9020 W. State Rd. 84, five miles away, with w.c. & e.c. swing, cha cha, country 2-step & waltz, w/lesson at 8 PM, dancing at 9 PM.

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New Year’s Weekend in Lafayette, LA will be Dec. 29-Jan. 2 this year. The 3-star Holiday Inn is giving us a discount rate of $60/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the New Year’s Zydeco Group Rate to reserve. Again, any problem making your reservation, ask to speak with Ashley DeRouen. And, remember to take your Priority Club card along for half off benefits. I’m flying into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl, then driving up to Lafayette for the weekend. Geno Delafose is scheduled for the NYE dance at Vermilionville again this year. L’Angelus Cajun Family Band wants to play for us at their church hall in Carencro for New Year’s Day Brunch Dance.

From Gary Hayman:

From time to time (usually on Friday) I’ll send out a link to a Zydeco Mystery Song.

The music may be old or new, good or bad — but for a week, the artist and album will be a mystery.

If you know how, you can capture the music (which is .mp3) and place it in your music library or put in on your iPod or mp3 player.

Information: http://bit.ly/14F4v

Here is a link to a song I furnished in a previous mailing [UIWGCA-XGBI] :

http://bit.ly/qkyYb5

Gary Hayman

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Thank you Roy for putting on a great}^{18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival}^.

^{Her are some highlights of}^{Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

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 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1107140433350.html

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time

Posted on August 30, 2011 by zydecobrad | Leave a comment

Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: August 16th

^{Don’t miss}^{David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs} ^{this Saturday in Long Beach’s Seaport Village}

^and

^{Andre Thierry}^{Sunday at 6pm at Memoria Park in La Canada}

^{Details Below}

^{From Karen Redding:}

FLAMIN’ HOT NEWS! David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs will be performing THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 at Seaport Village here in Long Beach from 2-5 pm! C’mon out and support him and spread the word about Zydeco and the Golden Sails while yer at it! This event is FREE! See below for more info.
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MORE FLAMIN’ HOT NEWS! Andre Thierry is playing a FREE concert THIS SUNDAY EVENING at 6 PM at Memorial Park in La Canada! I JUST NOW SAW THIS ON HIS WEBSITE! See below for more info.

This Week’s Events
From Karen Redding

Zydeco by the Sea

Saturday August 20, 2011

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

BOARDWALK THEATRE STAGE AREA

Shoreline Village

429 Shoreline Village Dr.

Long Beach, CA

2-5 PM

FREE!

What a special treat! THIS SATURDAY afternoon, August 20, 2011 from 2-5 pm folks will be able to dance and listen to David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs under the canopy at The Boardwalk Theatre Stage at Long Beach’s Seaport Village shopping center. This event is FREE to the public. C’mon out! Help spread the word about Zydeco and support the Golden Sails Zydeco events while you’re at it! Remember, the bands that play at the Golden Sails all play for the door, so the more folks we can recruit, the more for the bands!

Located across the street from Rainbow Lagoon, Seaport Village is right on the water and just across the harbor from the majestic Queen Mary. Arrive early and enjoy strolling the length of the village as the boats in the marina bob gently at their moorings, check out the many quaint shops, get yerself some freshly made Funnel Cake or Churros at the Funnel House next to the stage, ride the carousel. After the show, grab some great grub at one of the Village’s excellent eateries. There’s lots of free parking too. Whatever you do, be sure to enjoy David and the band from 2-5 pm! See y’all there!

Andre Thierry THIS SUNDAY Aug. 21

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Memorial Park

1301 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA

6 PM

FREE!

Wow! Wish I’d have known about this sooner so you folks would have more notice, but sometimes that’s just how it be, I guess.

Anyway…if you don’t already have iron-clad plans, this is a great opportunity to see one of the best artists in the genre. I know. I know! I’m preaching to the choir for many of you and I’m sure I’ll see you there.

Now for those of you who are new to the Gazette: I don’t care what you have to do, or how far you have to drive: DROP. EVERYTHING. AND HOOF IT UP TO LA CANADA FOR THIS CONCERT, cuz’ Andre is one of the best of the best. He doesn’t get down here from his home in the Bay area all that much, and you get to see him for FREE to boot!

This event is held at a little jewel of a city park right on the main drag in La Canada, at the intersection of Foothill Blvd and La Canada Blvd, which is where Highway 2 begins it’s winding way through the Angeles Crest National Forest.

Belting out one high-octane Zydeco tune after another, Andre has been asked back to La Canada for their summer concert series year after year for good reason.

Playing everything from soulful, bluesy two-steps to upbeat tunes, he also includes waltzes and line dances to keep everyone happy.

Andre’s unique voice gives his vocals a distinctive, soulful quality you’ll remember for life. Once you hear him, you’ll be hooked! So…bring your babies, dogs, friends and your tube chairs. Pack a picnic, throw in some chicken, cake and chips. Then settle down on the emerald blades of the city’s well-manicured lawn and allow yourself to be caressed by the gentle breezes of early eve, while the cerulean sky fills with lavender hues.

Oh yes, take a turn on the dance floor too, for an unforgettable summer’s eve.

Here’s the link to Karen Redding’s latest Gazette.

Now you have three ways to get the news.

1. Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter
Zydecobrad.com Website
3. https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/ Blog

Zydeco at the Music Center

with Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers

WHAT: Zydeco

WHERE: Music Center Plaza, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: Aug 26, 6:30pm-10pm

ADMISSION: FREE, donations welcomed. First come, first served.

Let go at the Music Center. Dance and shake it, move it and groove it under the

stars at Dance Downtown. Join us for a Zydeco dance party with great music and

beginner dance lessons sprinkled throughout the evening. All for free!

Upcoming:

Sept 09 – Samba

SEPT 4TH * MIKE HURST

5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Admission $20.00

Long Beach Petroleum Club

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

Saturday Sept 10 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Iris Vineyard

Party for Iris Vineyard Birthday Party

Starting Time: 12 noon to 4:30 pm

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd

Solvang, Ca 93463
Info:

(805) 688-0717

http://www.livermoreperformingarts.org/calendar/view.asp?id=2218

LVPAC Presents MOJO and The Bayou Gypsies

Thursday, September 29, 2011, 7:30PM

Bankhead Theater, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore, CA

Section Ticket Type Price Per Seat Number of Seats

Price 1 Regular $65.00 012345678910 seats

Price 2 Regular $50.00 012345678910 seats

Price 3 Regular $35.00 012345678910 seats

For special limited VIP stage seating call the ticket office at 925-373-6800.

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

From Karen Redding:

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Aug 20, 2011 David Sousa, Seaport Village, Long Beach, CA

Aug 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Fest, Cotati, CA

Aug 21, 2011 Andre Thierry, Memorial Park, La Canada, CA

Aug 28, 2011 Joe Sand & His Old Style Cajun Band, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept 10, 2011 Mark St. Mary, San Diego, CA

Sept 10, 2011 T-Lou at Iris Rideau Vineyard, Solvang, Ca

Sept 11, 2011 Mark St. Mary, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept 16-18 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp!

Sept 17, 2011 Blazin’ Hog BBQ Competition & Zydeco Festival, Mariposa, CA

Oct 8, 2011 Dikki Du, San Diego, CA

Oct 9, 2011 Dikki Du, Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach, CA

Oct 12-17, 2011 Zydeco Trails Tours “Festivals Acadiens 2011”

Nov 12, 2011 T-Lou, San Diego, CA

Nov 13, 2011 BAND TBA, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Nov 27, 2011 Andre Thierry Thanksgiving Dance! Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Dec 11, 2011 Leroy Thomas, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

August 14, 2011

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$10 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

October 9, 2011

Orange County Accordion Fest

After Partaayy! Band TBA

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 13, 2011

Band TBA (We’re working on it!)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

All dances to be held at the

GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL, PCH CLUB

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA

(Look for the beautiful bougainvilla blossoms)

Enter the club through the portico, turn right

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

7^th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!

Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles,

CROSS 7^TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway,

From the East:

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Dear “Club Zydecosis” Friends:
Summer Zydecosis in the One World Swamp!

Welcome all new members!

The Borneo Rainforest World Music Festival was amazing!
The Malaysian people had such great hospitality, warm hearts, a truly great
festival.
We made friends with bands from Kenya, Poland, Senegal, Finland, Colorado,
Iran, Malaysia, Georgia, Brittany…
We left a piece of our hearts in Malaysia!

It was so great to see all our long-time fans, and new ones too at MAMMOTH
LAKES JAZZ JUBILEE!
Jam session with fiddler Tom Rigney was a blast!
Zydecosis strikes the mountains!
We march off next to Toronto, then France, then Colorado – spreading
Zydecosis in the One World Swamp!
Our latest CD, “Absolutely Live!” just charted on Billboard’s World Chart!
Aaaayyyyeeee!!!!

Our world needs joyful music!
Please pray for all those affected by the floods.
We love you all! – Lisa and the Kats

JULY

SAT 7/23/11: TORONTO, CANADA – BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST – 5PM
1798 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1G8
http://www.beachesjazz.com/kewgardens.html

SAT 7/30/11: CRAPONNE-SUR-ARZON, FRANCE – FESTIVAL COUNTRY RENDEZ-VOUS –
11:45PM
The biggest Country Festival in France!
6 Place Croix de Carle, 43500 Craponne-sur-Arzon, France (near Lyon)

AUGUST

SAT 8/6/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Avenue, Telluride, 81435
http://telluridejazz.org/

and
SUN 8/7/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Main Stage with Allen Toussaint & Rita Coolige
http://telluridejazz.org/

TUES 8/9/11: REDLANDS, CA – REDLANDS BOWL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – 8PM
25 Grant St, Redlands, CA 92373
http://www.redlandsbowl.org/2010-music-festival/

SAT 8/13/11 ALTADENA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
FARNSWORTH PARK, 568 E MOUNT CURB AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001
altadenasummerconcert.com/

SAT 8/27/11: VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
http://www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_se
rvices_events/music_stars

SUN 8/28/11: IDYLLWILD, CA – JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – 2PM
52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/

TUES 8/30/11: PASADENA, CA – MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT – 6PM
85 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103

SEPTEMBER

FRI 9/16/11 GRASS VALLEY, CA – GRASS VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS- 8PM
314 West Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
centerforthearts.org

SAT 9/17/11 MARIPOSA, CA – BLAZIN’ HOG ZYDECO FESTIVAL – 7PM
@ MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5007 FAIRGROUNDS RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338
World-class BBQ cookoff!
blazinhog.com

SAT 9/24/11 CASTAIC, CA – CASTAIC DAYS – 7PM
@ CASTAIC LAKE 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
INFO: (661) 257-4050 – http://castaicdays.com/

OCTOBER

SAT 10/1/11: IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL –11:30AM
Kia Stage – Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center
Plaza, Irvine CA 92606

SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“A wise man hears 1 word & understands 2”

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:
FESTIVALS ACADIENS, OCTOBER 12 – 17, 2011

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1106943359996.html

>From Maryann B: (channeling through Jan M)
Joel-the-Pretty-Dance-Dress-Guy would like to show (and sell) his wears at this Saturday’s dance….and the Board approved (after I told them I already have 4 of these lovely dance dresses myself). He will donate a % of the proceeds to the Club. I visualize him setting up in the lobby and the women trying on in the ladies room. If this sounds like something that would interest you, bring a little extra cash/check/credit card (don’t know about this for sure).

By the way, the band is a first-time at the Bon Temps: David Souza and the Zydeco Mudbugs. See YOU at the War Memorial Building tomorrow evening!

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>From Dolores S:
Hi Jan
I’m sending a flyer for a dinner and dance party to be held on Saturday, August 27th at the Outboard Boating Club and is open to the public for this event.
Thanks,
Dolores

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>From Jan M:
This is not dance-related but you may enjoy the photos Don took of our bobcat family in Jamul (“Photos of the Week”)–
http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/

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>From Karen R:
Hi Folks,
Here’s the link to the latest Gazette. Thank you for your support!

Karen Redding
LouisianaDanceLA.com
Zydeco & Cajun Music & Dance
Instruction & Promotion
Los Angeles and Surrounding Areas
karinovations@verizon.net
562-708-8946

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Andre Thierry’s Events

Laissez les bons temps rouler! …Andre

www.andrethierry.com
andre@andrethierry.com
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com/andrethierry

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival.

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

www.zydecoonourmind.com

Schedule:

Dance at Eagles Hall *Sponsored by Alameda Eagles Aerie 1076*
Eagles Hall 2305 Alameda Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Get Directions Tel: 415-285-6285 email: zydecod@msn.com
Upcoming Zydeco / Cajun Dances See Dancers View Flyer
Friday, July 29th Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws from Houston, Texas 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $tbd Friday, August 5th The Zydeco Flames 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15 Friday, August 12th Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys from Southwest Louisiana 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15	Friday, August 19th Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic Celebrating our 16th anniversary 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15 Friday, August 26th Mark St. Mary Zydeco Band 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15

GREETINGS FROM LOUISIANA SUE

Zydeco in Stockton date correction

Dikki Du & his Zydeco Krewe

Thursday July 28 8 PM $10

Dance floor Great Food and Drinks

Lozanos Pacific Ave Grill
6124 Pacific Ave. Stockton 95207

(209) 471-5437

Rio Ramaza Event Park Schedule

10000 Garden Hwy. Sacramento

between Riego Rd.& Elverta Rd.

lots of shade, misting system,food and drinks,

No outside food or beverages NO pets

August 7, Zydeco on the River, 3-7 PM featuring
The Bayou Boys Band $10, http://www.bayouband.com/

August 14 Zydeco on the River, 3-7 PM, featuring
The Blues Box Band $10, http://www.thebluesbox.net/

August 19-21, Sacramento’s First Hemp Festival,
for details http://www.hempfestival.org/ 916-812-0146

August 27 Moive under the stars Pirates of the Caribbean, but which one will it be stay tuned…We will have cannon fire, and special

feature previews. gate opens 7:30 movie at dusk,

FREE with canned food donation to Rio Linda/Elverta Food bank

details 916 962 6415

August 28, Zydeco on the River 3-7pm, featuring
Z.O.O.M, New Orleans R & B with Zydeco on our Mind $10,

Sept. 3 & 4, One Love One Heart, Reggae Festival
Food, Music, vendors Face book site Haso Live 916-607-6995

Sept. 24 & 25, Seafarer’s Marketplace and Pirate Festival
Free with donations of canned food or cash. Live music, Pirate encampments, cannon fights food and treasures from around the globe and lots more. Characters welcome

for information,directions and more on these events http://www.louisianasue.com/

or call 916-962-6415

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

The Leroy Thomas zydeco dance at the secret Society Ballroom was great. The hall worked quite well & all who came gave it a glowing grade. Leroy is playing a lot of new stuff & has rachetted up the quality of his music.

We still need men to register for dance camp–a number of pretty ladies are being left on the wait list. Please men–sign up now!!!

UPCOMING CAJUN-ZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

If you do not want to receive these infrequent reminders, please send me an email to that effect, and I will delete you.

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CASCADE ZYDECO DANCE CAMP; September 16-18 at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp near Rhododendron. This year we have two outstanding bands–Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Express (from Lafayette, LA), & Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic (from the Bay Area), plus Erin Brandt (from the Bay Area) as lead instructor, assisted by Seattle’s Sean Donovan. Our decorations committee & food committee are planning a big surprise for Sunday–recreating the “Café des Amis” scene from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. And, we will be having a “social hour” with alcohol allowed, before dinner Saturday night–so you may bring your favorite beverages! Go to www.cascadezyeco.com and click on “Dance Camp” for details & registration form.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12: TOOLOOSE CAJUN BAND & THE NEW IBERIANS at Hawthorne Eagles Hall, 4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Music begins at 8 PM. Cost is only $5.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14; CAJUN-ZYDECO DAY at BITE of OREGON, Waterfront Park w/ TOOLOOSE, NEW IBERIANS & ATOMIC GUMBO: 3:15-8:00 PM, Garden Stage; Entry $10 Contribution.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, MT. HOOD FESTIVAL of the FOREST, Wildwood Recreational Area, Zigzag, OR, w/ ATOMIC GUMBO, NEW IBERIANS & TOOLOOSE; Noon until Dusk.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29; ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays at the PPAA Hall. This is the annual CZ Halloween Costume Dance. Prizes!!! Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DANCE w/ MARK ST. MARY BAND at the PPAA Hall. Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret State Park, RI is September 2-3-4 (Labor Day Weekend). Check it out at www.rhythmandroots.com. Always one of the very best Cajun-Zydeco-Swing festivals.

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp will be the weekend of September 16-17-18 in the Mt. Hood Nat’l Forest 50 miles from Portland. We are now the only zydeco dance camp in the country. Horace Trahan & the New Ossun Epress, from Lafayette, LA, and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, from the Bay Area will be playing all three days/nights. The main instructor will be Erin Brandt from the Bay Area, assisted by Sean Donovan from Seattle. For those who have been to Vortex & Buffalo Jambalaya dance camps, the facilities are similar, but nicer. We can meet you at the Portland airport & deliver you back, plus provide bedding if you can’t pack it on the plane. The cost is only $225, and we have a liberal refund policy if you have to cancel. We have space for only 150, & are already 2/3 full, so sign up soon to guarantee a spot. Stay a few extra days to explore Oregon & hike in the national forest! To check out dance camp details & to register, go to www.cascadezydeco.com and click on “Dance Camp.” Any other questions, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com.

Festivals Acadiens will be October 14-15-16 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette has reduced our discount rate to $69/night. Call 337-233-6815 and ask for the Festivals Acadiens Zydeco Group Rate. If any problem securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up. I’m flying into N.O. on Thursday for zydeco at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl that night, then driving to Lafayette Friday. Got a good hotel rate on http://www.hotwire.com near the airport in N.O. for Thursday.

Black Pot Festival will be the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in Lafayette, LA. The 3-star Holiday Inn on Evangeline Thruway is giving us a $60/night rate. Call them at 337-233-6815 and ask for the Black Pot Zydeco Group Rate. If any problems securing this rate, ask to speak to Ashley DeRouen. We only have 20 rooms reserved at this rate. And, they will give 1/2 off coupons for the full buffet breakfast if you have, or sign up for, a Priority Club card. Go to www.PriorityClub.org to sign up. Again, flying into N.O. Thursday.

Ft. Lauderdale Cajun-Zydeco Fest is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 11-13. The lineup looks great. Check it out on several websites. www.floridacajunzydecofestival.com; www.cajun-zydecofest.com; seminolehardrockhollywoodzydeco.com; www.facebook.com/cajunzydeco. Hopefully some of these will work for you. Also try floridacajunzydecofestival without typing in www. first, or .com after it. I booked a 3-star hotel on http://www.hotwire.com near the FLL Airport (Area B on the Hotwire map), and got the “Best Western Plus” Hotel at 1900 Stirling Rd. two miles from the airport and less than a mile from the festival site. George Valezquez, who lives in the area, says it is a fairly new hotel. I’m flying down on Thursday so as to get a little beach time during the day Friday before the festival begins, & flying home Monday afternoon (more beach time).

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

*For Southern CA & national zydeco information, go to Greg Benusa’s www.zydecoblog.com

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

*For photos & other interesting zydeco stuff, go to www.portlandsideways.com

From Gary Hayman:

From time to time (usually on Friday) I’ll send out a link to a Zydeco Mystery Song.

The music may be old or new, good or bad — but for a week, the artist and album will be a mystery.

If you know how, you can capture the music (which is .mp3) and place it in your music library or put in on your iPod or mp3 player.

Information: http://bit.ly/14F4v

Here is a link to a song I furnished in a previous mailing [UIWGCA-XGBI] :

http://bit.ly/qkyYb5

Gary Hayman

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

^{Thank you Roy for putting on a great}^{18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival}^.

^{Her are some highlights of}^{Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

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 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

Live Life to the Fullest / One Day At a Time

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: August 9th

^{Don’t miss}^{T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco}^Band ^{this Saturday in Gardena}

^and

^{David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs}^{Sunday at 5pm Golden Sails In Long Beach}

^{Details Below}

^{Thank you Roy for putting on a great}^{18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival}^.

^{Her are some highlights of}^{Step Reideau & The Zydeco Outlaws}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5BcBCynGeQ

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}

View the New Orleans Style 2nd Line Procession for Joel Okida and Rob Bouman at the Long Beach Crawfish Festival 2011:

This Week’s Events

August 14, 2011

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

SPECIAL GUEST DANCE INSTRUCTOR!

Marla Meyer teaching Whiskey River Jitterbug

during the band’s break!

(Regularly scheduled Beginner’s Zydeco

Lesson with Karen at 4:30 pm.)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$10 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM (Beginner’s Zydeco)

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

Saturday August 13, 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Gardena City Hall

1670 W. 162nd street, Gardena, CA

Starting Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

FREE – CONCERT ON THE LAWN

AND ICE CREAM for the family

BRING YOUR BLANKETS or LAWN CHAIRS

We will be outside in front of Gardena City Hall

This is a beautiful place – nice dancing space

Here’s the link to the latest Gazette.

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=kd5uzwcab&v=0015rqrTrc4AjvoeW8ch54za1QoOp7SHO6AR5riY3q-BBf-30YkqVUCRa3krcy4MvwJ6_8_osXVuF7LegXb18Uc8GISV6H6Tzj1iU9p26xblA_hrqZY_DCKhA%3D%3D

Now you have three ways to get the news.

1. Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter
Zydecobrad.com Website
3. https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/ Blog

SEPT 4TH * MIKE HURST

5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Admission $20.00

Long Beach Petroleum Club

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

Saturday Sept 10 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Iris Vineyard

Party for Iris Vineyard Birthday Party

Starting Time: 12 noon to 4:30 pm

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd

Solvang, Ca 93463
Info:

(805) 688-0717

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

From Karen Redding:

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

July 30-31, 2011 Crawfish Festival, Long Beach, CA

Aug. 13, 2011 David Sousa, San Diego, CA

Aug. 13, 2011 T-Lou, Gardena City Hall, Gardena, CA

Aug. 14, 2011 David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Aug. 13, 2011 Ardenwood Cajun Festival, Fremont, CA

Aug. 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Festival, Cotati, CA

Aug. 28, 2011 Joe Sandy & His Cajun Zydeco Band, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept. 10, 2011 San Diego, Mark St. Mary

Sept. 10, 2011 T-Lou at Iris Rideau Vineyard, Solvang, CA

Sept. 11, 2011 Mark St. Mary, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept. 16-18, 2011 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp!

Sept. 17, 2011 Blazin’ Hog BBQ Competition & Zydeco Festival, Mariposa, CA

Oct. 8, 2011 San Diego: Andre Thierry

Oct. 9, 2011 Orange County Accordion Festival

Oct. 9, 2011 Golden Sails presents OC Accordion Fest After-Party! Dancin’ & Jammin’

Oct. 12-17, 2011 Zydeco Trails Tours “Festival Acadiens 2011”

Nov. 12, 2011 Band TBA, San Diego

Nov. 13, 2011 Band TBA, Golden Sails, LB, CA

Nov. 27, 2011 Andre Thierry at Golden Sails Thanksgiving Dance

Dec. 11, 2011 Leroy Thomas, Golden Sails, LB, CA

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

August 14, 2011

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$10 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

October 9, 2011

Orange County Accordion Fest

After Partaayy! Band TBA

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 13, 2011

Band TBA (We’re working on it!)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

All dances to be held at the

GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL, PCH CLUB

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA

(Look for the beautiful bougainvilla blossoms)

Enter the club through the portico, turn right

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

7^th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!

Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles,

CROSS 7^TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway,

From the East:

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Dear “Club Zydecosis” Friends:
Summer Zydecosis in the One World Swamp!

Welcome all new members!

Our world needs joyful music!
Please pray for all those affected by the floods.
We love you all! – Lisa and the Kats

JULY

SAT 7/23/11: TORONTO, CANADA – BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST – 5PM
1798 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1G8
http://www.beachesjazz.com/kewgardens.html

SAT 7/30/11: CRAPONNE-SUR-ARZON, FRANCE – FESTIVAL COUNTRY RENDEZ-VOUS –
11:45PM
The biggest Country Festival in France!
6 Place Croix de Carle, 43500 Craponne-sur-Arzon, France (near Lyon)

AUGUST

SAT 8/6/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Avenue, Telluride, 81435
http://telluridejazz.org/

and
SUN 8/7/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Main Stage with Allen Toussaint & Rita Coolige
http://telluridejazz.org/

TUES 8/9/11: REDLANDS, CA – REDLANDS BOWL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – 8PM
25 Grant St, Redlands, CA 92373
http://www.redlandsbowl.org/2010-music-festival/

SAT 8/13/11 ALTADENA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
FARNSWORTH PARK, 568 E MOUNT CURB AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001
altadenasummerconcert.com/

SAT 8/27/11: VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
http://www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_se
rvices_events/music_stars

SUN 8/28/11: IDYLLWILD, CA – JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – 2PM
52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/

TUES 8/30/11: PASADENA, CA – MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT – 6PM
85 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103

SEPTEMBER

FRI 9/16/11 GRASS VALLEY, CA – GRASS VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS- 8PM
314 West Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
centerforthearts.org

SAT 9/17/11 MARIPOSA, CA – BLAZIN’ HOG ZYDECO FESTIVAL – 7PM
@ MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5007 FAIRGROUNDS RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338
World-class BBQ cookoff!
blazinhog.com

SAT 9/24/11 CASTAIC, CA – CASTAIC DAYS – 7PM
@ CASTAIC LAKE 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
INFO: (661) 257-4050 – http://castaicdays.com/

OCTOBER

SAT 10/1/11: IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL –11:30AM
Kia Stage – Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center
Plaza, Irvine CA 92606

SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“A wise man hears 1 word & understands 2”

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:
FESTIVALS ACADIENS, OCTOBER 12 – 17, 2011

www.andrethierry.com
andre@andrethierry.com
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com/andrethierry

From Theo B:
Zydeco Patrol plays tonite @ the Barefoot Bar 6 til 9pm..come enjoy some down home zydeco..
Theo J Bellow

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From Your Board of Directors:
First time at the Bon Temps — Saturday, Aug. 13th “David Souza and the Zydeco Mudbugs!” War Memorial Building, Balboa Park.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Dance Lesson at 6:20 p.m.
Open Dancing to David Souza & The Zydeco Mudbugs 7-10:30 p.m.
$15 Admission / $12 for BTSC and Jazz 88 Members

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From Ric L:
Bayou Brothers Gigs —
SAT Aug 6th 4 – 6pm
Standley Park Anniversary Concert
Guest Artist – 14 yr old Wyatt Lowe on Guitar
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/standley.shtml
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/10/free-summer-concerts-2011/

3585 Governor Dr San Diego, CA 92122

30th Anniversary Banana Split & Movie in the Park
650 feet Banana Split begins at 4:00 p.m. sharp
Bayou Brothers Concert 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Magic Show 6:30 p.m.
Fun Zone Activities 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

FREE

THUR Aug 11 6:30 – 8pm Lemon Grove Concert in the Park
http://www.ci.lemon-grove.ca.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=662
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/10/free-summer-concerts-2011/
Berry Street Park 7071 Mt. Vernon St Lemon Rove, CA 91945

FREE
Lemon Grove, CA

SAT Aug 13 6 – 8pm Santee Lakes Concert in the Park
Santee Lakes Campground
FREE
Santee Lakes, CA

TUES Aug 30 9pm-1am Patricks II – Downtown
http://www.patricksii.com/
FREE

FRI Sept 2 6-10pm Temecula Hot Summer Nights
http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Visitors/Events/Summerfest/HotSummerNights.htm
Rosa’s Cantina (Front St. & Main St.)
FREE
Temecula, CA

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BTSC@dances.com
http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/btsc

Andre Thierry’s Events

Laissez les bons temps rouler! …Andre

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival.

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

www.zydecoonourmind.com

Schedule:

Dance at Eagles Hall *Sponsored by Alameda Eagles Aerie 1076*
Eagles Hall 2305 Alameda Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Get Directions Tel: 415-285-6285 email: zydecod@msn.com
Upcoming Zydeco / Cajun Dances See Dancers View Flyer
Friday, July 29th Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws from Houston, Texas 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $tbd Friday, August 5th The Zydeco Flames 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15 Friday, August 12th Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys from Southwest Louisiana 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15	Friday, August 19th Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic Celebrating our 16th anniversary 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15 Friday, August 26th Mark St. Mary Zydeco Band 8:30pm Lesson w/Dana 9:00pm Dance, $15

GREETINGS FROM LOUISIANA SUE

Zydeco in Stockton date correction

Dikki Du & his Zydeco Krewe

Thursday July 28 8 PM $10

Dance floor Great Food and Drinks

Lozanos Pacific Ave Grill
6124 Pacific Ave. Stockton 95207

(209) 471-5437

Rio Ramaza Event Park Schedule

10000 Garden Hwy. Sacramento

between Riego Rd.& Elverta Rd.

lots of shade, misting system,food and drinks,

No outside food or beverages NO pets

August 19-21, Sacramento’s First Hemp Festival,
for details http://www.hempfestival.org/ 916-812-0146

August 27 Moive under the stars Pirates of the Caribbean, but which one will it be stay tuned…We will have cannon fire, and special

feature previews. gate opens 7:30 movie at dusk,

FREE with canned food donation to Rio Linda/Elverta Food bank

details 916 962 6415

August 28, Zydeco on the River 3-7pm, featuring
Z.O.O.M, New Orleans R & B with Zydeco on our Mind $10,

for information,directions and more on these events http://www.louisianasue.com/

or call 916-962-6415

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

We still need men to register for dance camp–a number of pretty ladies are being left on the wait list. Please men–sign up now!!!

UPCOMING CAJUN-ZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

If you do not want to receive these infrequent reminders, please send me an email to that effect, and I will delete you.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12: TOOLOOSE CAJUN BAND & THE NEW IBERIANS at Hawthorne Eagles Hall, 4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Music begins at 8 PM. Cost is only $5.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14; CAJUN-ZYDECO DAY at BITE of OREGON, Waterfront Park w/ TOOLOOSE, NEW IBERIANS & ATOMIC GUMBO: 3:15-8:00 PM, Garden Stage; Entry $10 Contribution.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, MT. HOOD FESTIVAL of the FOREST, Wildwood Recreational Area, Zigzag, OR, w/ ATOMIC GUMBO, NEW IBERIANS & TOOLOOSE; Noon until Dusk.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29; ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays at the PPAA Hall. This is the annual CZ Halloween Costume Dance. Prizes!!! Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DANCE w/ MARK ST. MARY BAND at the PPAA Hall. Lesson at 7 PM, dance from 8:00-11:30. Usual cost.

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

*For Southern CA & national zydeco information, go to Greg Benusa’s www.zydecoblog.com

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

*For photos & other interesting zydeco stuff, go to www.portlandsideways.com

From Gary Hayman:

From time to time (usually on Friday) I’ll send out a link to a Zydeco Mystery Song.

The music may be old or new, good or bad — but for a week, the artist and album will be a mystery.

If you know how, you can capture the music (which is .mp3) and place it in your music library or put in on your iPod or mp3 player.

Information: http://bit.ly/14F4v

Here is a link to a song I furnished in a previous mailing [UIWGCA-XGBI] :

http://bit.ly/qkyYb5

Gary Hayman

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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

www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

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Zydecobrad’s Cajun & Zydeco News: July 26^th

^{Don’t miss the}^{18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival}^{this weekend! Details Below}

There will be a New Orleans Style 2nd Line Procession for Joel Okida and Rob Bouman this weekend.

This will happen before Step Rideau comes on Saturday July 30^th prior to 7pm at the Long Beach Crawfish Festival. Details Below from Wendy L:

This Week’s Events

The 18^th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival July 30th and 31^st

From Karen Redding:

Great Lineup Promises

Good Ol Fashioned Fun

I been so busy I haven’t had a chance to look at the lineup for this festival until just now, and it’s got a lot going for it! I know you guys love Crawfish, but I also know you’re interested in how the dancin’s gonna be.

I’m very excited to see that Mr. Step Rideau, one of my favorite Zydeco performers is headlining on Saturday, with Dikki Du coming in a close second. I have no idea who the Zydecoasters are or what they sound like, but we’ll find out!

Andre Thierry and Waylon Thibodeaux headline on Sunday, with some great local bands rounding out the weekend, including David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs, Bennie & The Swamp Gators, Bonne Musique Zydeco. Los Angeles favorites LA to LA dancers and the Royale Garden Dixieland Band will be adding their own special touches to the festival.

With admission at $13, this festival is a great bargain. If you don’t purchase your tickets in advance to get the $13 rate, just go on the festival website and print out the $2.00 off coupon.

For $25 presale per day, you can get admission to the festival and a Crawfish Feast served by Bristol Farms. Rates are $30 for this package the day of the festival.

AS ALWAYS, CHECK FESTIVAL WEBSITE FOR ACCURACY AND FULL DETAILS!

Festival hours:

Saturday: 12 Noon – 11 PM

Sunday: 12 Noon – 10 PM

GO HERE FOR FESTIVAL WEBSITE

See y’all there!

from Wendy L

New Orleans Style 2nd Line Procession for Joel Okida and Rob Bouman

Could you please announce that there will be a traditional New Orleans 2nd line honoring the memories of our fellow dancers Joel Okida and Rob Bouman at the Long Beach Crawfish festival on Sat. July 30, just before Step Rideau takes the stage at 7 pm. It will be led by The High Steppers New Orleans Boogie Band and LALA 2nd Line Dancers! I hope that everyone who can make it will participate! Kathlene Persoff is making a collage of photos of Joel to carry in the 2nd line, so if anyone has any they’d like included, please email them to her at kpersoff@sbcglobal.net. It should be a really great festival, with both Dikki Du and Step Rideau scheduled for some hot zydeco on Sat. and master Cajun fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux on Sun., as well as our favorite, Andre Thierry–plus many others! Here’s the website: http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com.

Thanks!
Wendy L.

· From Warren Casey

Wendy Weisenberg and I are putting on a memorial for Joel here at our home on Sunday August 7 – All friends of Joel are welcome. Contact me at: warrencasey@wickedtinkers.com for more info!

Here’s the link to the latest Gazette.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1106420453035.html

Now you have three ways to get the news.

1. Zydecobrad@aol.com newsletter
Zydecobrad.com Website
3. https://zydecobrad.wordpress.com/ Blog

August 4^th * Marcia Ball * Canyon Club

Agoura Hills, CA

The Canyon Club
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301-3304
(818) 879-5016
http://www.canyonclub.net

Saturday August 13, 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Gardena City Hall

1670 W. 162nd street, Gardena, CA

Starting Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

FREE – CONCERT ON THE LAWN

AND ICE CREAM for the family

BRING YOUR BLANKETS or LAWN CHAIRS

We will be outside in front of Gardena City Hall

This is a beautiful place – nice dancing space

SEPT 4TH * MIKE HURST

5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Admission $20.00

Long Beach Petroleum Club

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

Saturday Sept 10 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Iris Vineyard

Party for Iris Vineyard Birthday Party

Starting Time: 12 noon to 4:30 pm

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd

Solvang, Ca 93463
Info:

(805) 688-0717

DECEMBER 18TH 2011 * HORACE TRAHAN * 5-9 PM PETROLEUM CLUB

Long Beach Petroleum Club

Admission $20.00

3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach, CA

From Karen Redding:

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

July 30-31, 2011 Crawfish Festival, Long Beach, CA

Aug. 13, 2011 San Diego dance band TBD

Aug. 14, 2011 David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Aug. 13, 2011 Ardenwood Cajun Festival, Fremont, CA

Aug. 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Festival, Cotati, CA

Sept. 10, 2011 San Diego, Mark St. Mary

Sept. 11, 2011 Mark St. Mary, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept. 16-18, 2011 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp!

Sept. 17, 2011 Blazin’ Hog BBQ Competition & Zydeco Festival, Mariposa, CA

Oct. 8, 2011 San Diego: Andre Thierry

Oct. 9, 2011 Orange County Accordion Festival

Oct. 9, 2011 Golden Sails presents OC Accordion Fest After-Party! Dancin’ & Jammin’

Oct. 12-17, 2011 Zydeco Trails Tours “Festival Acadiens 2011”

Nov. 12, 2011 Band TBA, San Diego

Nov. 13, 2011 Band TBA, Golden Sails, LB, CA

Nov. 27, 2011 Andre Thierry at Golden Sails Thanksgiving Dance

Dec. 11, 2011 Leroy Thomas, Golden Sails, LB, CA

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

August 14, 2011

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$10 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

October 9, 2011

Orange County Accordion Fest

After Partaayy! Band TBA

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 13, 2011

Band TBA (We’re working on it!)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come!

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY’S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY

All dances to be held at the

GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL, PCH CLUB

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA

(Look for the beautiful bougainvilla blossoms)

Enter the club through the portico, turn right

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

7^th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!

Please take alternate route.

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles,

CROSS 7^TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway,

From the East:

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower. Follow directions above.

From Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

GRAMMY Nominee – Americana/Cajun/Zydeco

Dear “Club Zydecosis” Friends:
Summer Zydecosis in the One World Swamp!

Welcome all new members!

Our world needs joyful music!
Please pray for all those affected by the floods.
We love you all! – Lisa and the Kats

JULY

SAT 7/23/11: TORONTO, CANADA – BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST – 5PM
1798 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1G8
http://www.beachesjazz.com/kewgardens.html

SAT 7/30/11: CRAPONNE-SUR-ARZON, FRANCE – FESTIVAL COUNTRY RENDEZ-VOUS –
11:45PM
The biggest Country Festival in France!
6 Place Croix de Carle, 43500 Craponne-sur-Arzon, France (near Lyon)

AUGUST

SAT 8/6/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Avenue, Telluride, 81435
http://telluridejazz.org/

and
SUN 8/7/11 TELLURIDE, COLORADO – TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Main Stage with Allen Toussaint & Rita Coolige
http://telluridejazz.org/

TUES 8/9/11: REDLANDS, CA – REDLANDS BOWL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – 8PM
25 Grant St, Redlands, CA 92373
http://www.redlandsbowl.org/2010-music-festival/

SAT 8/13/11 ALTADENA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7PM
FARNSWORTH PARK, 568 E MOUNT CURB AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001
altadenasummerconcert.com/

SAT 8/27/11: VENTURA, CA – OLIVAS ADOBE – 7:30PM
4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 92002
http://www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_se
rvices_events/music_stars

SUN 8/28/11: IDYLLWILD, CA – JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – 2PM
52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/

TUES 8/30/11: PASADENA, CA – MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT – 6PM
85 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103

SEPTEMBER

FRI 9/16/11 GRASS VALLEY, CA – GRASS VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS- 8PM
314 West Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
centerforthearts.org

SAT 9/17/11 MARIPOSA, CA – BLAZIN’ HOG ZYDECO FESTIVAL – 7PM
@ MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5007 FAIRGROUNDS RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338
World-class BBQ cookoff!
blazinhog.com

SAT 9/24/11 CASTAIC, CA – CASTAIC DAYS – 7PM
@ CASTAIC LAKE 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
INFO: (661) 257-4050 – http://castaicdays.com/

OCTOBER

SAT 10/1/11: IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL –11:30AM
Kia Stage – Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center
Plaza, Irvine CA 92606

SAT 10/1/11: BAKERSFIELD, CA – BRIGHT HOUSE AMPHITHEATER – 8PM
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/

CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH:
“A wise man hears 1 word & understands 2”

Hey everyone!

The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles is having a series of workshops called Zydeco Boot Camp. Squeeze the bellows and tickle the keys of your accordion again. Scratch those strings once more and transform your violin into a fiddle. Transport yourself to the Bayou and explore and learn this earthy music and rhythms used to create a spectrum of possibilities such as Two-Step, Shuffle, and Waltz – a simmering American melting pot of sound!

Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA

REGISTER ONLINE: Now – July 15

Fee: sliding scale from $15 to $25 for the series of 6 workshops.

For more information, visit musiccenter.org or call (213) 972-3660.

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:
FESTIVALS ACADIENS, OCTOBER 12 – 17, 2011

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From Al G:
How would you like to swing with the president? (of the Bon Temps, that is) Greg’s given me control of the Tio Lio’s mic from 5:30-6:45 this Wednesday and we’re gonna play some swing music for your dancing/listening pleasure. Come on over early and grab a bite to eat, a drink or a table for some socializing and some great music.

At 6:45 Greg will start zydeco lessons and the regularly scheduled program. You won’t want to miss it! It’s a two-fer.

Thanks,
Big Al

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From Wendy L:
Hi Jan,
Could you please announce that there will be a traditional New Orleans 2nd line honoring the memories of our fellow dancers Joel Okida and Rob Bouman at the Long Beach Crawfish festival on Sat. July 30, just before Step Rideau takes the stage at 7 pm. It will be led by The High Steppers New Orleans Boogie Band and LALA 2nd Line Dancers! I hope that everyone who can make it will participate! Kathlene Persoff is making a collage of photos of Joel to carry in the 2nd line, so if anyone has any they’d like included, please email them to her at kpersoff@sbcglobal.net. It should be a really great festival, with both Dikki Du and Step Rideau scheduled for some hot zydeco on Sat. and master Cajun fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux on Sun., as well as our favorite, Andre Thierry–plus many others! Here’s the website: http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com.

thanks!
Wendy L.

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From Joel F:
Hi Jan
I rescheduled my knee surgery till Aug 4th so I can attend the Crawfish Fest (both days) I want to encourage everyone from SD to come up, and we’ll make this a fest to remember..Yes? also Helene’s luau sounds fun..but if I cancel againI might have an angry doctor carving on me…don’t want that. He (doctor) says I’ll be dancing 3 weeks after surgery..so I should be down in September

Joel

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Andre Thierry’s Events

Laissez les bons temps rouler! …Andre

Click on the link to see a video of Kathy, Peter Oliver, and I dancing to Geno Delafose at the LB Bayou Festival.

Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out.

Andre Thierry

Greg Benusa Teaching at Simi Valley

Peter Oliver, Kathy, and Brad Sjoblom dancing at Simi Valley 2011

Hi Folks..Thanks to all who came out to hear Lil Pookie last week..he sounded better than ever and everyone who came had a nice time..This week, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic will be doing their thing at the Hall..Andre is sounding better than ever, and his whole band has their sound down..There will be a dance lesson at 8:30, music is at 9pm..

I have the schedule for the next few weeks posted at the end of this blast..It’s going to be a great lineup w/two bands that haven’t been out here for quite a while..On the 15th of July, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will be out..They play their own brand of music and it never fails to rock out..They’ve been going for along time now, and David Greely, their co-founder and great fiddler, has retired from the band..BUT, Kevin Wimmer is playing fiddle now, and theirs absolutely no drop off..Kevin used to live out here, played in lots of bands, and is one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever seen..And Steve himself is a wonderful musician it’s going to be a rare treat to have them at the Hall..It’s going to betheir only SF Bay Area appearance where you’ll be able to have that dancehall experience, so set the date..Friday July 15th..

Then two weeks after that, from Houston, Texas, Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws will be coming to town..Step is back on the scene again, and are we grateful he is..This, like Steve Riley, will be the only place in Northern California that he will be playing, as he’s headed down to Southern Cal. for a Lobster Festival..Heard that he is back in his groove again, and is showing how it’s done Old School Zydeco Style..But Step doesn’t just play Old-School, he plays a lot of things, and it’s all good.That’s going to be on July 29th..

These are two bands that have not played here in quite a while..Coming up are two bands that play once a year or more out here, and they are just as good..LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners will be here on Friday, June 24th..LeRoy has been coming out here for over 10 years now, and has never failed to do a wonderful job..His brand of Zydeco always pumps up the dancers, and he’s a great show, not to mention a tight band..It’s always a pleasure to have him..

Then two weeks after that, on July 8th, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, from Sunset, Louisiana, will be here. Curley, like all the rest, has his own unique Zydeco Style..wonderful singing, tight harmonies, and a nice funky beat to get your Zydeco Groove on with..It’s always a nice time when Curley and his band play, and lots of cool people come out to see a cool band..

I’m saying these things, because as I’ve said over and over again, we are blessed to have great bands out here, who live here locally..Andre Thierry in my opinion, is the best accordion player in the Zydeco scene and one of the best I’ve ever heard..Nobody is doing what is can do w/a squeezbox, and he’s a master at all three..And he’s young..he’ll be only 32 in July..and we’re very lucky that he likes to play a lot of the old-time Zydeco stuff..I can’t really quantify how blessed we are here..

And that’s just Andre..We have the Flames, Mark St. Mary, Motordude, Tom Rigney, and more..All accomplished musicans, who play their own unique brand of Cajun-Zydeco..As people have traveled more, they talk to other people in other places, and realize how special all this is out here..Most places outside of Texas or La. have bands, maybe once every 6-8 weeks, and that’s really if a traveling band comes through..we have this stuff a couple times a week, every week, 52 weeks a year..the Bay Area is a very special place indeed..we are lucky, big time, and I thank all the bands and people who have made it possible and still do..Thanks for the support..And see you Friday..

Remember to keep on dancing..

Dana D.

www.zydecoonourmind.com

Eagles Hall

2305 Alameda Ave.

Alameda, Ca.

15+ Years of Zydeco/Cajun Music

Every Friday Night

Still Going Strong

Schedule:

Friday-July 15 Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, from Mamou, La.

Friday-July 22 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Friday-July 29 Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws, from Houston, Texas

Friday-Aug. 5 TBD

Friday-Aug. 12 Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys

Friday-Aug. 19 Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic (celebrating our 16th Anniversary Party)

There’s more that I’ll update later..

GREETINGS FROM LOUISIANA SUE

Zydeco in Stockton date correction

Dikki Du & his Zydeco Krewe

Thursday July 28 8 PM $10

Dance floor Great Food and Drinks

Lozanos Pacific Ave Grill
6124 Pacific Ave. Stockton 95207

(209) 471-5437

Rio Ramaza Event Park Schedule

10000 Garden Hwy. Sacramento

between Riego Rd.& Elverta Rd.

lots of shade, misting system,food and drinks,

No outside food or beverages NO pets

August 19-21, Sacramento’s First Hemp Festival,
for details http://www.hempfestival.org/ 916-812-0146

August 27 Moive under the stars Pirates of the Caribbean, but which one will it be stay tuned…We will have cannon fire, and special

feature previews. gate opens 7:30 movie at dusk,

FREE with canned food donation to Rio Linda/Elverta Food bank

details 916 962 6415

August 28, Zydeco on the River 3-7pm, featuring
Z.O.O.M, New Orleans R & B with Zydeco on our Mind $10,

for information,directions and more on these events http://www.louisianasue.com/

or call 916-962-6415

From Dick Brainard Portland, Oregon

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*For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .

*For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

*For Southern CA & national zydeco information, go to Greg Benusa’s www.zydecoblog.com

* For a comprehensive schedule of all zydeco & Cajun events around the country, go to www.arnb.org

*For photos & other interesting zydeco stuff, go to www.portlandsideways.com

From Gary Hayman:

From time to time (usually on Friday) I’ll send out a link to a Zydeco Mystery Song.

The music may be old or new, good or bad — but for a week, the artist and album will be a mystery.

If you know how, you can capture the music (which is .mp3) and place it in your music library or put in on your iPod or mp3 player.

Information: http://bit.ly/14F4v

Here is a link to a song I furnished in a previous mailing [UIWFBF-XFBD] :

http://bit.ly/3wB3k

Gary Hayman

TLou has a new C/D “Doin The Crab Walk” on sale on line go to http://www.tlouzydeco.com

Hi Brad-

Click here to listen live
http://www.myspace.com/jakebacon889

…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,

From Jake Bacon:

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)

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

Double click on the links:

Check it out – Leroy Thomas playing some great Zydeco

at Golden Sails by Vince Fry.

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boggie Long Beach Bayou 2010

Check out Geno Delafose and the French Rockin Boogie Band at Culver City Summer Concerts August 5^th brought to you by Vince Fry’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu74lPk8Yo

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