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Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic website Link Up
The Gator Gazette
By
Karen Redding
Cajun and Zydeco Events in Los Angeles, Orange Counties and Riverside Calif.
Updates:
July 22, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE! I only check this email inbox once a week! If you have a time-sensitive comment or question, please call me at 562-708-8946 or email me at: karinovations@verizon.net. If you email me and I don't respond, CALL me, as I didn't receive the email.
Gator Gazette Copyright July 22, 2008, Karen Redding, All Rights Reserved
This week's Gazette got exceptionally long. Seems there was a lot going on. Sorry there's no video clip or Cajun joke this week. Hopefully, I'll be back with that stuff next time. in the meantime,
Here's this week's Gazette:
GOLDEN SAILS DARK THIS WEEK! Field Trip to Culver City for Leroy Thomas!
Leroy in Torrance this Wednesday
This Saturday July 26 12:00 NOON: 3rd Annual Zydeco Dance Demo at OC Fair!
T-Lou at Gardena City Hall Sat July 26 7-9 PM!
Live Radio Broadcast of Jeffery Broussard this Saturday Night
Lisa Haley in Laguna Beach, Sunday, July 27
Greg B's Camping Trip Aug 2-4
Zydeco at the Los Angeles Music Center Friday Night August 8
Pine Leaf Boys at Caltech! Oct 18 Mark your calendars!
Bill Pickett Rodeo last weekend
Mindy Sonen's Festival Report
Sherri Gramza's Lemon Lush Recipe...YUMMY!
Floyd's Record Shop Spotlight CD of the Week - Very interesting
Tire Warning May Save Your Life!
Rhythm and Roots Festival, Ninigret, RI
14th Annual Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
Zydeco Dance Instruction Available
HEY THERE! Do YOU Know Someone Who Needs Printing? CALL ME TODAY!
Upcoming California Festivals
Upcoming Dances / Events 2008 - More New Listings!
Bands / Other Zydeco Links
Weekly Thursday Night Info
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GOLDEN SAILS DARK THIS WEEK!
Field Trip to Culver City for Leroy Thomas!
DO NOT GO TO THE GOLDEN SAILS THIS WEEK, JULY 24!
BACK AT GOLDEN SAILS JULY 31.
It's time for the annual Zydeco Field Trip to Culver City for their Zydeco concert evening. This year the date is July 24, and Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners will be performing.
This is a time-honored tradition. Arrive early, bring a picnic dinner or just eat at one of the great small establishments that line Culver Blvd. Bring your folding chair, some water, and be prepared to have a great time!
PLAN ON ARRIVING EARLY. The folks in Culver City get there very early to put out their chairs. Parking is conveniently located under the City Hall. The concert is free, but there is a small charge for the underground parking. (There is also street parking and some other lots in the area, but the City Hall parking is most convenient.)
NOTE: For those who wish to carpool, meet at the parking lot in front of the PCH Club. We'll be leaving at 4:30 PM SHARP! Please contact me in advance if you want to carpool, so I know who's coming with us. If there are only a few people, I'd prefer to meet at my house, so email or give me a call ASAP.
July 24, Thursday
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
7-9 PM
Culver City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
FREE
(Arrive early to get parking and seating!)
Leroy in Torrance this Wednesday
For those of you who have the ability to stop by, (and who receive this reminder in time) Leroy is playing in Torrance tomorrow, Wednesday during lunch time as follows:
July 23, Wednesday
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Torino Plaza
3300 City Center Drive
Torrance, CA
FREE
This Saturday July 26 12:00 NOON:
3rd Annual Zydeco Dance Demo at OC Fair!
Whoo! HOOOO! It's finally here! Once again, we've got a great group of dancers who will be showing Zydeco to the folks attending the Orange County Fair! There are 34 people signed up, so it's going to be a great time onstage. We will be dancing on the largest stage at the Fair, the Plaza Arts Stage.
If you weren't able to come dance with us, come on out and cheer us on, tell your friends, and help spread the gospel of Zydeco!
Here are the details:
July 26, Saturday
3rd Annual Zydeco Dance Demo at Orange County Fair!
Plaza Arts Stage
12:00 NOON (we dance for 40 minutes)
Orange County Fair, 2008!
Orange County Fair and Events Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
T-Lou at Gardena City Hall Sat July 26 7-9 PM!
What a great weekend! Bring your friends and family, bring your neighbors too! T-Lou is playing Saturday night at the Gardena City Hall. Check it out! Lots of convenient parking, a beautiful grassy setting, cool evening breezes and one of Los Angeles' top Zydeco bands all in one place.
This was a very nice event last year. There's plenty of room to dance on the wide sidewalk in front of the band, bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the evening.
I've had a request to see if someone would be willing to gather the names and contact information of "new" people at this event, as there's a chance I won't make it due to exhaustion from the OC Fair earlier in the day. If you'd be willing to help with this, please contact me pronto, so I can get you the PDF file of the form. In the meantime, here's the scoop:
July 26, Saturday
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
7-9 PM
Gardena City Hall
1700 W. 162nd Street (Just past the Elks, across the street!)
Gardena, CA 90247
FREE!
Live Radio Broadcast of Jeffery Broussard this Saturday Night
This Saturday, July 26th, WGBH Radio in Boston will be broadcasting performances live from the The Lowell Folk Festival in Lowell, MA. Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys will be playing between 5-6 PM EDT. You can tune in on the internet through WGBH's website. Go to http://www.wgbh.org/ click Radio on the left column and Listen WGBH - 89.7. (This means we can listen online between 8-10 PM out here in California) Happy Listening! Saanen Kerson, Band Manager Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys |
Lisa Haley in Laguna Beach, Sunday, July 27
Here's all the info I have about this event:
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Laguna Beach Concert Series
5 PM
Laguna Beach, CA
Greg B's Camping Trip August 1-3, 2008
Greg Benusa's doing another camping trip again this year and he's back to Mt. Laguna! Thank you Greg! I try to go on this trip every year and already sent him my rsvp. It's the same weekend as the Long Beach Crawfish festival, but I'd rather be camping that weekend. Here's the info from the Bons Temps website:
"We have the Buckwheat site reserved which is a little bigger and next to the site we had stayed at in the past. We will need at least 10 folks committed by July 1st for us to do the trip. $20 total per person for both Friday and Saturday should work fine to cover the costs of the site. I will need to know by July 1st if your committed to going so we can plan accordingly. Tent camping, Showers available in camp ground. Will do a hike on Saturday for those who want to go. Camp fires, lots of relaxing, eating, talking, joking, etc....
Greg always does an outstanding job of making sure there are lots of interesting and fun activities to do on his camping weekends. It's a great campground high in the mountains near Julian. At night you can fall asleep looking up at the Milky Way, while listening to breezes as they rustle the branches of the pines overhead.
There were a couple of years that Greg actually brought a digital projector and we watched movies, one year we danced at the local restaurant, there are always folks who bring instruments and we sing old songs, eat s'mores, and just have a great time!
Check with Greg if you are interested in joining them at gbenusa@pacbell.net.
Zydeco at the Los Angeles Music Center Friday, August 8, 2008!
Mark your calendars! Zydeco returns to the Los Angeles Music Center's Dance Downtown FREE dance concert series. T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band will be the featured band again this year. As always, there is a basic zydeco dance lesson included, and it's all FREE! I'll be the dance instructor that evening. This is the first time the zydeco slot has been prior to Labor Day, and we should have a great turnout, so come have a great time with us.
By the way, if you want to show your support for this event and you're going to be near the Music Center, I will be teaching a "Teaser" lesson this Friday night, July 25 during the break at their Salsa dance that evening.
Come on out to the Los Angeles Music Center's FREE Dance Downtown Zydeco dance evening on Friday night, August 8! Help grow attendance in our Zydeco dance community. Here's the link to the website:
August 8, Friday
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Los Angeles Music Center
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
FREE!
Pine Leaf Boys at Caltech! Oct 18 Mark your calendars!
If you love the Pine Leaf Boys, here's one of the few opportunities you'll have to see them here in California. It's been years since I've been to Beckman Auditorium and I'm looking forward to seeing PLB there. Thank you Phil Auzenne for telling me about this event!
From the Caltech website here is a description of the performers:
PLB: "The Pine Leaf Boys bring youthful exuberance to their inimitable brand of traditional Cajun and Creole music. They bring a variety and energy to standards, as well as songs by past masters, all delivered with gusto. Skillful multi-instrumentalists, they often switch instruments during their effervescent show."
Rani Arbo: "A sparkling, high energy show marked by breathtaking musicianship." Singer Rani Arbo and her group serve up a foot-stomping musical celebration of American roots fused with splashes of pop and jazz. Rich four-part harmonies, drum, fiddle, guitar, and bass create a jubilant mix of traditional, original, and contemporary sounds.
Info on the event: http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-5462.html
Info on the venue: http://events.caltech.edu/venues.html
Maps / Driving Directions: http://events.caltech.edu/find.html
In short, here are the details:
October 18, 2008, Saturday
Pine Leaf Boys (also on the bill: Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem)
8:00 PM
Caltech Beckman Auditorium
$28, $23, $18, $10 youth
Be there!
Past Event: Bill Pickett Rodeo
I apologize to you guys. I didn't get the listing for this past weekend's Bill Pickett Rodeo into the Gazette in time for you to attend. Someone reminded me last Thursday night that the rodeo was in town this past weekend. Due to server limitations, I wasn't able to send it out to you guys in time. However, I will do my best to remember it for next year, as I highly recommend this event.
Housed in the impressively refurbished "The Grand" equestrian center in Industry Hills, this was a memorable event. Cowboys and Cowgirls of all ages participated. The youngest was a tiny six-year-old barrell racer at his first rodeo. Cowboys were bucked off broncs, thrown from spinning bulls as they charged around the arena, and dazzled the audience as they passed the baton in the relay races. Their horses ran full out, mane and tails flying, nostrils distended, with hooves sending clods of earth flying from the arena floor.
Cowgirls leaned precariously from their galloping mounts to snatch ribbons from steers in the incongruously named Steer Decorating event, steers were roped, calves thrown to the ground and legs tied in fractions of seconds, Stevie Wonder wowed the crowd as he said hello to folks during intermission, and a great time was had by all.
If you've never been to this event, plan on going next year when the Bill Pickett Rodeo is back in town.
MINDY' SONEN'S FESTIVAL REPORT (ALAMEDA AND PORTLAND, OR)
"If you don't treat your dog right, I'll always have a place where he can bury his bone" -Rosie Ledet
As a master of the double entrendre, with a sultry voice, a real short mini-skirt, and a tight backup band, is it any wonder Rosie Ledet is one heck of a crowd pleaser? She accomplished 3 things I have never seen a zydeco performer do, and it reminded me of several of the better rock and roll concerts I have attended in my lifetime. She managed to:
1) gather the biggest stage-pressing crowd of non-dancers I have ever seen
2) gather the biggest c.d. buying crowd I have ever seen at a zydeco event
3) Get a 100% standing ovation (several) from the audience which numbered in the several hundreds, both dancers and non-dancers alike.
The above was witnessed by me at the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival on July 5th. The festival actually is 4 days long, but only one day is dedicated to zydeco. There are two other stages with blues performers all day, but the third stage is strictly zydeco for one day. Why this festival isn't on more dancers radars is beyond me. With a gorgeous setting right on the Willamette River, 3 stages of blues and a dance floor just for the zydeco day, it is a wonderful event that lovers of the blues should flock to.
The Cascade Zydeco Club in Portland does an great job of organizing this event. Every year they hire 4 zydeco bands, and each of the 4 bands plays twice throughout the day and evening. The event goes until 10:30pm. That way, if you miss a band during the day, you can catch their evening show. What a wonderful idea!
The other bands that day were Chris Ardoin, Dikki Du and Cedryl Ballou. Those other three were good, but after Rosie's performance, they weren't memorable. Many dancers just stopped to stare. Talk about stage presence-wow. I saw her about 5 years ago at the Memphis Zydeco Festival, and she was smokin' hot this time in comparison.
Her backup band, for some unknown reason was 'Lil Malcom and the House Rockers. (They mumbled something about her regular backup band being unavailable this summer). Note to Rosie-Keep these guys around-they knocked the doors off the place. O.k.-there are no doors at an outdoor festival, but you get the point.
Before heading to Portland, I stopped for a quick 4th of July in Alameda. I was very lucky to participate in Louisiana Sue's parade on the zydeco pirate's float through the streets of Alameda. Leave it to L.S. to do an awesome job of organizing this event. As always every detail was perfect and there was lagniappe everywhere, (bloody mary's and screwdrivers to greet us upon arrival, etc.)
Sue even had extra pirate costumes on hand for anyone who didn?t have one. She even installed a dance floor on the float. It was a very long parade, a full two hours. If you ever feel a need to test your balance and stamina, this is the event to attend! Try dancing for two hours on a moving vehicle and YOU try to keep your balance!
Just to make us feel even more humble-and dork-like, she had Willie Bushnell there to dance with us. With his 120-pound weight loss, Willie was unrecognizable. Kudos to you Willie. And a special kudos to Sue for her hard work. It certainly paid off as our float won first place!!!! She had another dance and BBQ planned for later that afternoon but we skipped it to watch fireworks from a boat in San Francisco Bay.
If you've never seen San Francisco Fog colored by fireworks, its an experience! I knew I'd be dancing to Chris Ardoin the very next day in Portland, so it was a good choice we made. The new venue Sue has for dancing is a brand-new beautiful dance studio with 3 dance floors. It is a great location at the entrance to Alameda Island. I wish her much success in the new venue. See you at Ardenwood!"
Thanks, Mindy! Great report!
SHERRI GRAMZA'S INCREDIBLE LEMON DESSERT!
(From the 4th of July Zydeco BBQ)
This dessert was in high demand at my Zydeco 4th of July BBQ here in Long Beach, and went in a flash once folks discovered it. Several people asked for the recipe. (OK, one of 'em was me.) I asked Sherri for the recipe and she graciously said it was OK to share it with you. It's amazing. Here goes:
Lemon Lush
- 1 Cup flour
- 1 Cup chopped pecans
- 1 stick margarine, softened
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- 1 carton (8 oz.) non-dairy whipped topping, divided (you can use more if you want)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 packages (3.4 oz. size) Jello lemon instant pudding
- 2 Cups milk
Mix flour, pecans, and margarine together and press into a 13x9x2 glass or aluminum baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Mix together cream cheese, sugar, 1 Cup whipped topping and vanilla and spread gently on top of baked layer. With electric mixer or by hand, beat together pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes and spread on top of crem cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping (use extra if you want). Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and, if you like, a few chopped or ground pecans. Keep refrigerated. Makes 12-15 servings.
This can also be made using 2 packages of chocolate pudding and one package of vanilla instant pudding, instead of the lemon pudding, but the lemon seems more refreshing somehow.
FLOYD'S RECORDS SPOTLIGHT CD OF THE WEEK
Dunice Theriot - The Essential Collection. $13.99
This is classic Cajun and country from a Louisiana Legend of long ago.
I've been a subscriber to Floyd's weekly spotlight for a long time now. They've always got something good every week. I've got to admit, I'm a zydeco snob and Cajun music doesn't do for me what Zydeco does, but this CD is something to check out.
There are some wonderful tunes that are old-time country and some that are pure, old time Cajun. All are satisfying to the ear and gratifying to the heart.
Go to http://www.floydsrecordshop.com and type in Dunice Theriot. While you're there, subscribe to the weekly special. You'll be glad you did!
To make it easy for you, here's the link:
When you place your order, tell Paula or Romona that Karen from California says hello!
TIRE WARNING - CRITICAL INFORMATION MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE
When I get these postings, my first thought is "Oh boy, another hoax. Better check it out at Snopes." However, when I looked at the footage, I knew that wasn't necessary. I hope you take the time to watch the clip below.
Someone sent me this link this week to a news story that could save your life. Did you know that some of the tires that are being sold as "new" could be as much as 12 years old? These tires become brittle and go to shreds at highway speeds, causing the vehicle to veer out of control. Take the time to watch this clip, it could save your life or the life of someone you love.
I hope this helps someone. Pass it along.
11th ANNUAL RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL, Aug 29-31st, 2008
New England's Hottest Festival Of Roots Music & Dance Returns For Its 11th Year!
Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Rd, Rt 1, Charlestown, RI 02813
Fri: 5 pm – midnight, Sat & Sun: noon – midnight, Info: 1-888-855-6940
Tickets: Advance prices (by Aug 15): $25-$145, After Aug 15: $30-$160
Children 12 and under: free, Sr discount (60+) at the gate
MAIN STAGE: Host Band: PINE LEAF BOYS, Fri, Sat, Sun
Friday August 29, 2008
Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun
Paul Geremia & nbsp;
Johnny Nicholas & the Texas All Stars
Great American Taxi w/Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon
Scythian
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Keb Mo Band The Waybacks
Marcia Ball & the LA/TX Revue Red Stick Ramblers
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks Pine Leaf Boys
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Robert Cray Band ; Ed Poullard, Preston Frank, & Corey Ledet
David Bromberg Quartet Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Donna the Buffalo Pine Leaf Boys
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys The Gourds
Dance Pavilion: Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Red Stick Ramblers, Magnolia, Pine Leaf Boys, Frank, Poullard & Ledet, Donna the Buffalo
Family Stage: Story telling with Mark Levitt & Len Cabral; Concert with Fiddle Dee Dee; Concert & Stories with Keith Munslow, Concert with Swingset Mamas, Disney Films, Kids Cajun Instrument Academy, Mardi gras mask making workshops.
The popular Rhythm & Roots Festival returns for its 11th year with another sizzling lineup of roots music. The Grammy nominated, multi-faceted PINE LEAF BOYS play host band this year with stellar blues artist ROBERT CRAY, the eclectic sounds of the DAVID BROMBERG QUARTET – a band that ranges from bluegrass to Texas Swing to blues – and the kick butt jumpin' piano boogie of MARCIA BALL who will arrive sporting her new CD, Peace, Love and BBQ, which has been parked on the Top 40 Americ ana Chart for several weeks now. She will be joined on stage for her set by friends Joel Guzman, Johnny Nicholas, Steve Riley & others as the Louisiana Texas Revue.
After wowing the crowd last year, former Roomful of Blues member and Rhode Island native, JOHNNY NICHOLAS is back doing his own set with his band, the TEXAS ALL STARS. Rhythm & Roots also welcomes back contemporary blues artist and 3-time Grammy winner, KEB MO, who graced the festival stage in 2005, garnering many new fans with his appearance that year. And recently added to the Friday
night lineup is none other than Rhode Island's own, PAUL GEREMIA, a master of Texas fingerpicking and slide style guitar.
The Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco contingent includes the one-two punch of NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS, the Cajun and zydeco swamp pop of STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, and the all-star supergroup comprised of ED POULLARD, COREY LEDET, & PRESTON FRANK & Friends. STEVE RILEY and company are celebrating 20 years as a band with their brand new 2-disc retrospective set, the Best of Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. Zydeco/roots jam band, DONNA THE BUFFALO returns by popular demand. There's also the rockin' roots and mayhem of DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS, THE WAYBACKS, and THE GOURDS on this year's bill plus many more.
Besides being named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association in 2007, the Rhythm & Roots Festival was given the Starlight Award by the South County Tourism Council in recognition of its contribution to the tourism of southern Rhode Island.
In addition to being renowned for its impressive lineup of artists, Rhythm & Roots is also known for its wide array of gourmet food and drink in a wonderfully festive setting, which includes the HOT TAMALE BRASS BAND keeping patrons entertained in the eating area as well as leading the kids' mardi gras parades on Saturday and Sunday.
Four music stages are featured with large dance floors at both the Main Stage and Dance Pavilion. Dance lessons in the afternoon are followed by packed evening dances to live Louisiana dance bands. The Family Stage provides storytelling at its best along with nationally known children's performers, mardi gras mask making workshops, and evening movies plus the ever increasing Kids Cajun Academy instrument learning program. The Workshop Stage has intimate music demonstrations and interaction with artists.
A new feature at this year's Workshop Stage is COOKING WITH LINDZAY. Patrons will learn to cook authentic "Loooziane style" cuisine with none other than Lindzay Young from the Red Stick Ramblers< /b>. Lindzay has been cooking up a storm since he was a kid and is excited about passing on some of his culinary secrets to fellow food enthusiasts.
Critics have been quoted as saying that, "Rhythm & Roots is an incredible experience, a perfectly organized, flawlessly run major destination event that music fans from all over the country will be drawn to…" So, if you're looking to "let the good times roll," the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Charlestown, RI is the place on Labor Day weekend.
14th Annual Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
September 12 - 14, 2008
Enjoy a whole weekend of Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers and professional dance instruction by Michael Seider and Flory Katz in the beautiful Mt Hood National Forest, only 55 miles east of Portland. This year's camp is being held at the Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, a beautiful facility with comfortable lodges adjacent to the dining/dance hall, bathrooms in every lodge, hiking trails, ample parking, and NO clean up chores at the end of camp!
Details and registration at http://www.pattykadel.com/index_dc.html
Relevant web sites:
Cascade Zydeco at www.cascade-zydeco.com
Portland Sideways at www.portlandsideways.com
More Websites for Cascade Zydeco:
You might want to take a look http://www.youtube.com/user/CascadeZydeco http://www.portlandsideways.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&Itemid=55&catid=1
Zydeco Dance Instruction Available!
If you or anyone else you know is interested in learning to dance the Zydeco, I teach at corporate events, private parties, and also give personalized private lessons, focusing in on the individual needs of each student. I teach much more than just the moves, assisting my students in learning how to identify which muscles are used to make each move and work on honing styling, building strength and increasing flexibility. I will travel to spread the Gospel of Zydeco! Please contact me for more information: www.LouisianaDanceLA.com
Karen Redding (562) 708-8946 or email: karinovations@verizon.net
HEY THERE! Do YOU Know Someone Who Needs Printing? CALL KAREN TODAY at 562-708-8946! (Shameless Plug from your local printer.)
Out of the nearly 1,200 people who are now receiving the Gazette, someone must be working on a project that is going to have to be printed (you know, a catalog, brochure, line cards, or even labels, hang tags or boxes and product packaging.)
Even if you're experienced with getting jobs printed, the process can be fraught with all sorts of stress. Making sure you get good pricing, that the job is done correctly, delivered ON TIME and that you get a high-quality product takes time and energy.
I've been in the printing industry for almost 20 years. I know how to take care of you and your job so you can relax, knowing you've gotten great pricing, the job will be done correctly, delivered ON TIME and that you're getting great quality. Give me a try. Call me (Karen) today at 562-708-8946. Let me take the stress out of your day and put a smile on your face. References from satisfied clients available on request!
UPCOMING FESTIVALS IN CALIFORNIA:
Ardenwood Farms Festival August 23, 2008: http://www.ebparks.org/news/04242008
Cotati Accordion Festival August 23, 24, 2008:
Sebastapol Sept 6, 2008:
Blazin' Hog Bar B-Que and Zydeco Festival, Sat. Sept. 20
OUT OF STATE / OTHER FESTIVALS:
14th Annual Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
September 12 - 14, 2008
Enjoy a whole weekend of Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers and professional dance instruction by Michael Seider and Flory Katz in the beautiful Mt Hood National Forest, only 55 miles east of Portland. This year's camp is being held at the Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, a beautiful facility with comfortable lodges adjacent to the dining/dance hall, bathrooms in every lodge, hiking trails, ample parking, and NO clean up chores at the end of camp!
Details and registration at http://www.pattykadel.com/index_dc.html
Relevant web sites:
Cascade Zydeco at www.cascade-zydeco.com
Portland Sideways at www.portlandsideways.com
Upcoming Dances/Events 2008:
If you have an event you would like listed, please send me the info and I'll be happy to post it here. Please include admission and contact information, as well as all the other pertinent info.
I'm almost positive I've left out some events tonight, but it's very late and I'm TARD, so they'll have to be listed next week. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Just send me a reminder, OK? Here's what I've got so far:
JULY
July 23, Wednesday
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
11:45 AM - !:15 PM
Torino Plaza
3300 City Center Drive
Torrance, CA
FREE
July 24, Thursday
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
7-9 PM
Culver City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
FREE
(Arrive early to get parking and seating!)
July 26, Saturday
3rd Annual Zydeco Dance Demo at Orange County Fair!
Plaza Arts Stage
12:00 NOON (we dance for 40 minutes)
Orange County Fair, 2008!
Orange County Fair and Events Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
July 26, Saturday
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
7-9 PM
Gardena City Hall
1700 W. 162nd Street (Just past the Elks, across the street!)
Gardena, CA 90247
FREE!
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Laguna Beach Concert Series
5 PM
Laguna Beach, CA
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Idylwild Summer Concert Series
7 PM
Idylwild, CA
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Poway Library
7 PM
FREE!
13137 Poway Rd.
Poway, CA
Off the 15 Freeway, between San Diego and Escondido!
AUGUST
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Sunday, August 3, 2008
5 PM
Crawfish Festival, Long Beach, CA
Rainbow Lagoon
www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/lbcentertainment.php
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2008
9 AM- Noon
Hollywood Bowl Summersounds
www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/summersounds.cfm
Tickets go on sale April 26!
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
5 PM
Sawdust Festival
Laguna Beach, CA
www.sawdustartfestival.org/summer_shows/summershow.htm
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Thursday, August 7, 2008
7:30 PM
Leavitt Pavilion
Pasadena, CA
www.leavittpavilionpasadena.org
August 8, Friday
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Los Angeles Music Center
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
FREE!
August 10, Sunday
Zydeco Dance and BBQ Extravaganza!
Featuring Andre Thierry, Dexter Ardoin, and Darius Jacobs!
WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY Ms. Charlie Jené (Ray Charle's Daughter) 7 PM
1-9 PM
Gardena Elks Lodge
1735 W. 162nd
Gardena, CA 90247
Dance: $20
B.B.Q. by Santa Maria
Tri-Tip, Chicken, Garden Salad,
Pinquito Beans, Potato Salad,
Toasted Garlic Bread, Fresh Salsa
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Dessert: Assorted Cookies
2-5 PM
$23
Info: Sidney at (323) 401-8859
August 10, Sunday
54th Annual San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival
Bennie and the Swamp Gators
Cash'd Out - A Tribute to Johnny Cash
More!
Avenida Del Mar, at the two main blocks of downtown San Clemente
8 AM - 9 PM
Info: (949) 492-1131
www.scchamber.com
FREE!
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Sunday, August 10, 2008
5 PM
Polliwog Park
Manhattan Beach, CA
August 23, Saturday
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
St. Agatha Catholic Church
7-11 PM
2610 S Mansfield Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90016
$15 at the door
Ardenwood Farms Zydeco Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2008
11 AM - 7 PM
Gates Open at 10 AM
Fremont, CA
Admission: $20 at the Gate, $16 in advance for Adults
Ages 4-15: $3 at the Gate, $2 in advance
Festival Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott in Newark (510) 792-5200
Info: 888-ebparks or http://www.ebparks.org/news/04242008
Cotati Accordion Festival
Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2008
9:45-8 PM Sat, 9:45 - 7 PM Sun
Gates Open 9:30 AM both days
Cotati, CA
Admission: $17 at the Gate, $15 in advance for Adults
Children Under 15 are FREE with adult
Websites:
SEPTEMBER
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
Saturday, September 6, 2008
7:30 PM
Olivas Adobe
Ventura, CA
www.olivasadobe.org/calendar-of-events.html
September 13, Saturday
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
Party for Iris Vineyard Birthday Party
12 noon to 4:30 pm
1562 Alamo Pintado Road
Salvang,ca
September 14, Sunday
Kevin Naquin
5-9 PM
Gardena Elks Lodge
1735 W. 162nd
Gardena, CA 90247
Dance: $20
Info: Sidney at (323) 401-8859
September 20, Saturday
Blazin' Hog Bar B-Que and Zydeco Festival!
12:00 Noon - 8 PM
Benefit for John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation
Lineup:
Tom Rigney & Flambeau
Mark St. Mary and His Louisiana Band
The BluesBox Bayou Band
Here are some clips from last year's festival:
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
Hwy 49 South at Farigrounds Road
Admission: $10, Seniors: $7.50, Ages 5-17: $5.00, Under 5: Free!
Info: www.blazinhog.com
OCTOBER
October 12, Sunday
Mark St. Mary
5-9 PM
Gardena Elks Lodge
1735 W. 162nd
Gardena, CA 90247
Dance: $20
Info: Sidney at (323) 401-8859
October 18, 2008, Saturday
Pine Leaf Boys (also on the bill: Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem)
8:00 PM
Caltech Beckman Auditorium
$28, $23, $18, $10 youth
Be there!
IInfo on the event: http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-5462.html
Info on the venue: http://events.caltech.edu/venues.html
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