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Hello Friends and Fans! Welcome to the Bonne Musique Zydeco Gazette. We are committed to keeping you informed of BMZ's performances and other key related Zydeco and Cajun functions. We have a great festival coming up in Long Beach on August 2. Read all about it below. Bervick BJ Deculus 818 774-0570 | |
Bonne Musique Zydeco Past Performance July 19th, Central Park in Santa Clarita, CA 
The City of Santa Clarita's free summer concerts are the perfect way to spend a rockin' evening in the park with family, friends and neighbors. Food and beverages were available to enjoy while dancin' under the stars! BMZ took the stage and delivered a 90 minute set of high energy zydeco to a crowd of approximately 2000.
- By Stephen K. Peeples
Signal Online Editor
speeples@the-signal.com
661-259-1234 x521
Posted: July 22, 2008 1:54 a.m.
Updated: July 22, 2008 4:55 a.m.
The Creole, Cajun and zydeco sounds and rhythms of southwest Louisiana and east Texas spiced up the warm early evening atmosphere Saturday as the group Bonne Musique Zydeco played for some 2,000 people gathered at Central Park in Saugus.
While most of the crowd kicked back on the park's grassy field, a couple dozen fans including cast members of the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre production of "Grease" (opening July 26 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center) and toddlers barely old enough to walk crowded the area in front of the stage, dancing, grinning and grooving throughout the set. -
The six-member Los Angeles-based group, founded in 1991 by Louisiana-born bassist B.J. Deculus, served up spirited versions of originals from their three albums, plus choice classics including zydeco king Clifton Chenier's immortal "I'm a Hog for You."
It was the third event in the city of Santa Clarita's summer 2008 Concerts in the Park series. Next Saturday night: Hollywood U2, whose performance there two years ago earned high praise even from die-hard U2 fans.
Concerts in the Park takes place every Saturday at 7 p.m. through Aug. 23 at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.
Our next performance will be at the Long Beach Crawfish Festival Saturday, August 2, 2008, 4 - 6pm, Long Beach Crawfish Festival, Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA. Real all about it below. |
| 15th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival |
the East Bay Regional Park District's 12th Annual ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM, Fremont Saturday, August 23, 2008 Gates open at 10 a.m. Live Music 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. FREE PARKING *** FEATURING (in order of appearance): Creole Belles Queen Ida & her Zydeco Band Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic Lil Guyland Leday & The Family & Friends Zydeco Band Roy Carrier & the Night Rockers *** SAVE BY ORDERING ADVANCE TICKETS!
Advance ticket price: $16 Adults, $2 ages 4-15 At the gate: $20 adults, $3 ages 4-15 Children under 4 - free Bring low-back chairs, blankets, sunblock and hat. Some picnic tables available.
Located at Hwy 880 and Hwy 84, just east of the Dumbarton Bridge 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, California. Map at www.ebparks.org Order Tickets by VISA/MasterCard - Call the East Bay Regional Park District, Reservations Department (1-888-EBPARKS), or, order online at www.ebparks.org, or, mail this form with a check or money order: EBRPD - Reservations, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605. Deadline for advance tickets is August 15, 2008. For information call Elaine at 510-544-2552 or email edeshaies@ebparks.org Directions: Take Hwy 880 either from the North (Oakland/San Francisco) or from the South (Milpitas/San Jose) to Fremont and exit on Hwy 84, West towards the Dumbarton Bridge. Exit on Ardenwood Blvd. turning right. At the first stop light make a right into the park. Ardenwood Blvd. is the last exit before crossing the bridge, if you see the toll plaza, you've gone too far. From San Francisco, Palo Alto, and the peninsula, take Hwy 101 to the Dumbarton Bridge (Hwy 84). Go east on the bridge and just as you cross it, take the Ardenwood Blvd. exit, then, go right under freeway to park entrance. Kids Activities: Children can enjoy visiting the farm and seeing the latest arrivals. Maybe even watch a feeding! Plus much more! Our Host Hotel The Courtyard by Marriott will be our sponsor and host hotel this year. They are offering a special room rate for our visitors - only $69 per night on Aug 22 and 23. Call (800) MARRIOTT or the hotel directly at (510) 792-5200. Ask for the Cajun-Zydeco Festival at Ardenwood rate. The deadline for these reservations is Aug. 15th. Address is 34905 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA - Practically across the street from the Festival! Dance Lessons Once again take the opportunity to learn the authentic traditional dance of Louisiana music by taking lessons from Olivia Guillory, mother of André Thierry of Zydeco Magic. Cultural Food There will be an array of Louisiana food to purchase while enjoying the music. Hot dogs for the kids will also be sold. Beer, wine, and other beverages are available for purchase. You'll want to browse the arts and crafts booths near the food area. What to Expect Enjoy the day at Ardenwood Farm surrounded by fields of organic produce, farm animals, and the historic Patterson House. Take the train from the entrance to the festival site. Bring a blanket, low-back lawn chair, sunblock, and hat. Wear your dancing shoes! Low canopies welcome in the back or side areas. Please be courteous not to block people's views. No need to bring food and beverages. We have everything available for purchase at the festival. Alcohol prohibited. Please purchase inside festival. NO PETS allowed. Proceeds benefit the Park Express Transportation Program for low-income schools and groups serving senior or disabled persons visiting the East Bay Regional Parks. Additional donations welcome. Contact the Regional Parks Foundation: 510-544-2202. |
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