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ZydecoOnline.com and Slim's Y-Ki-Ki presents the 2008 Zydeco Squeezebox Labor Da
Posted by rsias on Thursday, August 14, 2008 (07:27:25) (84 reads)
ZydecoOnline.com and the Legendary Slim's Y-Ki-Ki presents the 2008 Zydeco Squeezebox Labor Day Series
J Paul Jr., Geno Delafose, Keith Frank, Chris Ardoin, and Lil Nate anchor this year's Labor Day Celebration!
Widget created by Rob (the creator) Ricks
www.robertricks.com
"You Envision it... I Create it!"
To see a full schedule of the 2008 Zydeco Squeezebox Labor Day Series, click on the "READ MORE" link below or the website links in the widet.
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Sneak Peek - Sean Ardoin
Posted by Lola Love on Friday, April 11, 2008 (05:20:11) (153 reads)
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The House That Zydeco Built
Posted by rsias on Monday, August 25, 2008 (16:20:00) (5 reads)
The House That Zydeco Built
Following a family dispute that shut its doors in 2006, Richard’s Club re-opens under new management as the Zydeco Hall of Fame.
By Nathan Stubbs
Courtesy of the Independent Weekly
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
photo by Terri Fensel
A line of parked cars runs for more than a mile along each side of La. Hwy. 190. It’s a hot August night, and the shoulder of the road is muddy and slick. The clear, starry sky overhead does little to light the way for the groups of people stumbling through the darkness, making their way toward the glowing arrow sign that points to the Zydeco Hall of Fame dance club. Cars and trucks occasionally zip by on the road. Others cruise slowly up and down the highway; one white truck rolls by, windows down, with extra speakers propped up on the front dash, broadcasting the bass-heavy “Shake It, Don’t Break It.”
People of all ages, and from all across the country, hang out on tailgates in the parking lot and around the front step’s of the Zydeco Hall of Fame. A giant smoker churns out barbecue pork sandwiches, while a film crew from Denmark conducts interviews. About 40 people are lined up outside the front door waiting to get in, but the line doesn’t move. The doorman’s not letting anybody through. The club reached its capacity crowd of about 350 an hour ago. By night’s end, 620 people will have passed through the club’s front doors.
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60 second interview: Bruce
Posted by rsias on Saturday, August 23, 2008 (19:35:00) (6 reads)
60 second interview: Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
Posted by Chris Rose
Courtesy of the The Times Picayune
April 30, 2008
Louisiana, accordionist
Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
www.sunpieonline.com
Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes and his Louisiana Sunspots are a unique roots band. A former NFL football player, Barnes leads his band through several branches of roots music. He is a master harmonica player, accomplished accordionist, and a jam-up drummer. His set is a beautiful mix of Blues, Zydeco, Caribbean, and New Orleans.
TO SEE THE VIDEO INTERVIEW
CLICK THE "READ MORE" BUTTON BELOW
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Buckwheat Zydeco, Leroy Thomas, Fred Rusk headline Inaugural Texas Music Festiva
Posted by rsias on Friday, August 22, 2008 (22:00:00) (6 reads)
Buckwheat Zydeco, Leroy Thomas, Fred Rusk headline Inaugural Texas Music Festival
Inaugural Texas Music Festival to take place in Houston, Texas Labor Day Weekend 2008
www.txmusicfest.com
This Multi-Day Musical Event Will Offer Something for Everyone!!!
The Inaugural Texas Music Festival, a cross-genre music extravaganza, will take place August 29 - September 1 in Houston. This unique event will be held at Reliant Arena and Eleanor Tinsley Park. Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy Blues, Jazz, County, Gospel, Latin, Rhythm & Blues and Zydeco.
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Music and Market features Prudhomme
Posted by rsias on Thursday, August 21, 2008 (18:00:00) (6 reads)
Music and Market features Prudhomme
By William Johnson
Courtesy of the Daily World Newspaper
July 18, 2008
Willis Prudhomme and the Zydeco Express
bring their well tested sound to the
Opelousas Farmer's Market
Photo Credit: Dave Martin
Opelousas' Music and Market summer series returns tonight with the music of Willis Prudhomme and flavorful dishes highlighting squash, this week's featured vegetable.
The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the music kicking off at 6:30 p.m. and continuing until 8:30 p.m. at the Farmer's Market Pavilion beside Le Vieux Village on U.S. Route 190.
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The Grammy journey begins all over again
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (17:00:00) (5 reads)
The Grammy journey begins all over again
Courtesy of the Daily World Newspaper
August 1, 2008
Terrence Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Live Worldwide CD Cover
2008 Grammy winner, for best Zydeco and Cajun Band
www.terrancesimien.com
It seems like it was just yesterday that Terrance Simien was on the stage of the Los Angeles Convention Center. With the new zydeco/Cajun Grammy in hand, Simien said the historic honor was for "all the Louisiana source musicians who entered their CDs and were nominated this year because they deserve it as much as we do. This is ours. I'm just the one taking it home."
The journey to see who takes home the next zydeco/Cajun Grammy began this week. From now until 6 p.m. Sept. 3, Recording Academy members can submit entries for the 51st Grammy Awards. Recordings released between Oct. 1, 2007 and Sept. 30, 2008 are eligible.
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Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco festival gets permanent exemption
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 (05:00:00) (12 reads)
Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival gets permanent exemption
The world’s first and oldest Zydeco Festival exempt from Parish Fees
By William Johnson
The Daily World
July 21, 2008
The St. Landry Parish Council has voted to exempt the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival from all parish fees and meeting requirements forever.
An exemption has been granted every year for the past 25 years, but Lena Charles with the Southern Development Foundation, which sponsors the festival, this year asked for a permanent exemption.
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Zydeco band rocks Central Park
Posted by rsias on Sunday, August 17, 2008 (05:00:00) (14 reads)
Zydeco band rocks Central Park
Bonne Musique Zydeco entertains a crowd of 2,000 Zydeco Enthusiast
Originally Posted July 22, 2008
By Stephen K. Peeples
Signal Online Editor
Bonne Musique Zydeco performs
on the Central Park stage Saturday
in summer 2008's third Concert in the Park.
www.bonnemusiquezydeco.com
Photo Credit: Will Davison (The Signal)
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, California.
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Let's Go Out This Weekend: Zydeco Whim — August 1, 2008
Posted by rsias on Saturday, August 16, 2008 (03:00:00) (10 reads)
Let's Go Out This Weekend: Zydeco Whim — August 1, 2008
Let's Go Out Tonight - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe showcases Zydeco Music to New York Audience
By NELL GLUCKMAN | August 1, 2008
MUSIC
Zydeco Musician, Dikki Du
BAYOU TUNES Friday night is your last chance to attend Let's Zydeco, a concert series that showcases musical forms native to Louisiana. Musician Dikki Du combines classic zydeco songs with his own funky, hypnotic style. Born into a musically gifted family in Church Point, La., Mr. Du (né Troy Carrier) plays the accordion and sings to the polyrhythmic beats of his band, the Zydeco Krewe. On one album, "Make It Funky," the band covered Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground," demonstrating its creative ability to stretch the Cajun musical tradition.
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Zydeco musicians entertain children at Bethel Woods
Posted by rsias on Friday, August 15, 2008 (19:00:00) (10 reads)
Zydeco musicians entertain children at Bethel Woods
2007 Grammy Award Winner Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience represent the Zydeco Nation in upstate New York
Courtesy of the Times Herald Record
August 05, 2008
Children from local community groups,
schools and camps attended the
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
youth education program, Experience the Arts.
BETHEL — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts' youth education program, Experience the Arts, presented a free encore performance by Grammy Award winners Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience.
The musicians, from Louisiana, presented their free educational performance "Creole for Kids and the History of Zydeco." Children age 6 and older from local community groups, schools and camps attended, including children from Winston Day Camp, Sullivan West Central School/Callicoon Youth Group, Monticello Housing Authority, Fallsburg School District, Orange County Youth Leadership Academy/Orange County Youth Bureau, Town of Bethel Youth Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension 4H and Girl Scout Troop 401, Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center and Sullivan County BOCES.
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Juneteenth event fuses food, music and cultural history
Posted by rsias on Thursday, August 14, 2008 (17:00:00) (11 reads)
'This is a celebration'
Juneteenth event fuses food, music and cultural history
Courtesy of the Daily World
Originally Published June 14, 2008
photo by Freddie Herpin
Mrs. Rebecca Henry, Creole Folklorist, Activist and Cultural Historian
has been key organizer over the past 20 years for Juneteeth,
Sharecropper's day, and other Creole cultural events.
They may have come primarily for the food and music but visitors to this year's Juneteenth Folklife Celebration got a lesson in values along with their cracklin and zydeco.
The event has been an Opelousas tradition for 27 years.
"This is not a festival. This is a celebration," said organizer Rebecca Henry. "We are here to celebrate the importance of family and the passing on of traditions from one generation to the next."
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26th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Opelousas Music and Ma
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 (18:00:00) (21 reads)
26th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Opelousas Music and Market join forces
www.Zydeco.org
www.CityofOpelousas.com
Originally published August 1, 2008
Courtesy of the Daily World Newspaper
Opelousas' Music and Market celebration is taking its show on the road Friday in cooperation with the 26th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival's media kick off event.
Curley Taylor, a third-generation zydeco musician, will perform with his band Zydeco Trouble for Friday's event.
"He has a special presentation planned," Charles said. "Everyone should come out and see it. He's going to be feeling fine."
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SU band experience boosts Chavis in Zydeco
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (16:00:00) (26 reads)
SU band experience boosts Chavis in Zydeco
Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames burn up the Zydeco Nation!
Courtesy of the Daily World Newspaper
Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames
new CD entitled "Holla @ Me"
www.LeonChavis.com
Leon Chavis of Lawtell is only 27 years old, but he could already be a history maker. Chavis may be the only zydeco musician who has ever been a member of the Southern University Marching Band.
What's so special about the Jaguars band from Baton Rouge? Shame on you if you don't know.
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Havin' fun at 101: Birthday Girl lights up 101st Extravaganza
Posted by rsias on Monday, August 11, 2008 (04:35:00) (19 reads)
Havin' fun at 101: Birthday Girl lights up 101st Extravaganza
Edna Green was ready for more than one spotlight dance.
Bruce Brown
The Daily Advertiser
August 8, 2008
Edna Green's 101st birthday party
Thursday at River Oaks Retirement Manor
in Lafayette, Louisiana
credit: Brad Kemp, The Advertiser
After all, it was her day.
The oldest resident of River Oaks Retirement Manor turned 101 on Thursday, and showed the youngsters in the room how to celebrate as she two-stepped again and again to the music of Donna Angelle and the Zydeco Posse.
Whether she was flanked by great nephews Charles Carston and John Laxey, or taking a turn with River Oaks personnel like Jenna Dennis, Green delighted those at the party held in her honor.
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Zydeco Hall of Fame (formerly Richard’s Club) Opens Its Doors
Posted by rsias on Monday, August 11, 2008 (01:00:00) (117 reads)
Zydeco Hall of Fame (formerly Richard’s Club) Opens Its Doors
Chris Ardoin & NuStep play to a packed house at live recorded event!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Submitted by Lola Love
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Zydeco Hall Of Fame Opens its Doors
Courtesy of Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society
People from local distant parts of the Zydeco Nation traveled to attend and dance to three days of great Zydeco Music at the opening of the Zydeco Hall of Fame.
By 9:30pm, the parking lot was full and cars were lined up along the highway. Despite the large crowds, the atmosphere was festive and peaceful as several generations of the Zydeco Nation came to enjoy this family affair!
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Louisiana area festivals for August of 2008
Posted by rsias on Sunday, August 10, 2008 (06:22:11) (19 reads)
Louisiana area festivals for August of 2008
Louisiana area festivals for August of 2008
Posted by Keith I. Marszalek
Satchmo SummerFest July 31 - August 3, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Celebrates Louis Armstrong with outdoor concerts, seminars, children's activities, a club crawl and second-line parade. 522-5730, www.satchmosummerfest.com.
Whitney White Linen Night Aug. 2, New Orleans, Contemporary Arts Center and Warehouse Arts District. Gallery openings, food and music. 528-3805.
Great American Seafood Cook-Off, August 2-3, New Orleans Morial Convention Center, downtown New Orleans. Delicious seafood, culinary challenges to win the top prize.
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Conquering the world with a dancehall
Posted by rsias on Saturday, August 09, 2008 (19:05:06) (36 reads)
Conquering the world with a dancehall
Businessmen overcome hurdles to reopen zydeco landmark
Originally published, August 8, 2008
Courtesy of Herman Fuselier,
The Daily Advertiser
Zydeco Hall of Fame business partners
Dustin Cravins, left, and Michael DeClouet
sit at the bar at Zydeco Hall of Fame.
(Photo by Freddie Herpin)
LAWTELL - When business partners Michael DeClouet and Dustin Cravins talk about reviving a 61-year-old zydeco dancehall, they talk about memories, family and musicians. But in the midst of that conversation, DeClouet and Cravins also talk about value, free enterprise and investment.
The pair sees their new business venture, the Zydeco Hall of Fame, formerly known as Richard's Club, as a vision that can be shared with the world.
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Comedian Bernie Mac Transitions
Posted by rsias on Saturday, August 09, 2008 (17:25:40) (17 reads)
Comedian Bernie Mac Transitions
The actor and comedian Bernie Mac transitions at age 50.
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough known to
the world as Bernie Mac Transitions
(October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008)
Associated Press writer Carla Johnson also contributed to this report.
CHICAGO (AP) — Bernie Mac, the actor and comedian who teamed up in the casino heist caper "Ocean's Eleven" and gained a prestigious Peabody Award for his sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show," died Saturday at age 50.
"Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital," his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles.
She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected.
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Accordion classes to be offered
Posted by rsias on Saturday, August 09, 2008 (15:00:00) (15 reads)
Accordion classes to be offered
Creole Music, Joe Hall brings Creole Accordion Lessons to Next Generation
Joe Hall is the founder of the
bad "Joe Hall and Louisiana Cane Cutters.
www.joehallband.com
ARNAUDVILLE - Joe Hall will be teaching beginning and intermediate Cajun and Creole accordion classes from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Aug. 5- Aug. 26 at Nunu's in Arnaudville. Students will learn Cajun and Creole accordion in a basic but traditional style.
Joe Hall is the founder of the bad "Joe Hall and Louisiana Cane Cutters."
Registration fee for 4 classes is $45. There is limited enrollment and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Patrice Melnick at 662-1032 or casa.azul.gc@gmail.com or visit http://frederickarts.homestead.com/JoeHall.html
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Frank Family, Andre Thierry, the Zydeco Flames & Gerald Landry headline the 2003
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 (01:00:00) (74 reads)
Frank Family, Andre Thierry, the Zydeco Flames & Gerald Landry headline the 2003 Annual Ardenwood Cajun/Zydeco Festival
Beautiful weather & Family fun highlight the 7th Annual Ardenwood Cajun/Zydeco Festival
FLASHBACK!!!
September 28, 2003
Submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Good Cajun and Creole food, great summertime weather, activities for children, Zydeco dance lessons, and a beautiful environment were a few of the elements needed to make the 7th Annual Ardenwood Cajun/Zydeco Festival, held on Saturday, September 27, 2003, one of Northern California’s best kept secret. Add a rare performance by Mr. Preston Frank and Family along with Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band and you have one truly unforgettable experience. Hailing from the small rural community of Soileau, Louisiana in Allen Parish, the Frank family is among the great Creole musical families. Preston Frank can trace his musical lineage at least as far back as his great grandfather, Creole accordionist, Mr. Joseph Frank Jr., and his great-great grandfather, the well know Creole fiddler, Mr. Joseph Frank Sr.
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The History of Juneteenth
Posted by rsias on Thursday, June 19, 2008 (09:50:00) (78 reads)
The History of Juneteenth
Courtesy of www.juneteenth.com
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
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19th Cajun Creole Festival draws record crowds
Posted by rsias on Thursday, May 29, 2008 (15:00:00) (133 reads)
19th Cajun Creole Festival draws record crowds
Annual 2-day Simi event raises funds for nonprofits
By Anna Bakalis
Ventura County Star
Originally published on Monday, May 26, 2008
Steve Weiss and Jeff Gery didn't know if they were going to stay five minutes or five hours.
It was the first time that the two Moorpark residents had come to Simi Valley's annual ode to all things Creole, Cajun and zydeco.
"We love it," Gery said Sunday. "And my wife's from Louisiana. I don't know why we never came before."
With more than 15,000 people, the 19th annual Simi Cajun Creole Festival attracted record-breaking crowds over the weekend. The festival is organized by the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club. The money raised will benefit various nonprofits in Simi Valley.
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Crawfish Festival brings NOLA to Fredericksburg, Texas
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 (15:00:00) (116 reads)
Crawfish Festival brings NOLA to Fredericksburg, Texas
T-Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers Headline the Event
Originally Published: May 24, 2008 08:03 AM
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) -- A little bit of New Orleans and a whole lot of southern fun is headed to downtown Fredericksburg as the Jaycees invite everyone to "laissez les bon temps roulet" at the Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Enjoying freshly boiled crawfish is a big part of the event, but the festivities have expanded to include more food, more music and lots of family fun, Debbie Farquhar-Garner, event coordinator.
"This event started out because some of our Jaycees members liked crawfish, but it has grown into a celebration of New Orleans-style proportions," Farquhar-Garner said. "It's a good way to support the community, and we want the community to have a good time."
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Zydeco Accordionist Curley Taylor Tries to Keep His Music Current
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (13:23:13) (166 reads)
Zydeco Accordionist Curley Taylor Tries to Keep His Music Current
Rick Massimo
Providence Journal
Originally Posted on: Thursday, 22 May 2008, 15:00 CDT
It's long been said that one of the obstacles to becoming an artist isn't failure; it's finding success at something else, and the distractions that causes. Zydeco accordionist Curley Taylor, leader of Zydeco Trouble, faced a similar situation.
The son of Jude Taylor, of Jude Taylor and the Burning Flames, Curley Taylor found his initial success as a drummer with CJ Chenier. When he got the notion to step up and play accordion, he had to wait until he was off the road to get serious about studying the new instrument -- which took a while. Soon thereafter, he got the call to play drums with Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie. He took the gig, and that set back his accordion career a few more years.
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We must end child hunger now
Posted by rsias on Sunday, May 25, 2008 (01:00:00) (112 reads)
We must end child hunger now
By Marian Wright Edelman, NNPA Columnist
courtesy of the Louisiana Weekly
www.childrensdefense.org
May 12, 2008
In America, millions of low-income families struggle each month to obtain a minimally adequate diet. In 2006, 12.6 million children and 22.9 million adults lived in households struggling against hunger, and those numbers are expected to grow amid a weakening economy, rising joblessness, and increased food prices. It is an outrage that hunger would plague so many people in our rich country, one of the world's biggest food exporters, where more than enough food is grown and produced to feed every American.
While few Americans actually endure starvation, chronic, mild malnutrition takes its toll on children, damaging their physical, mental and psychological health. Poorly nourished children often suffer from stunted development and impaired learning. What we need for all of our people is food security-assured access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life without having to resort to skipping meals or cutting back on the quality or quantity of the food families purchase at stores.
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'KKK' burned in the yard of an African American family in Metairie
Posted by rsias on Thursday, May 22, 2008 (14:00:00) (177 reads)
'KKK' burned in the yard of an African American family in Metairie, Louisiana
11:02 PM CDT on Friday, May 9, 2008
wwltv.com
Shortly after moving into their new home, an African American family was welcomed by someone burning "KKK" in their yard.
In a bustling neighborhood off Bonnabel Boulevard – near Lake Pontchartrain – one that was everything that this couple was looking for. Last Saturday, they moved in. They were proud to be on the block.
"It's a beautiful area, that's what we wanted," said the mother who wanted her name withheld.
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Festival brings a little bit of 'spice' to Simi Valley
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 (01:00:00) (135 reads)
Festival brings a little bit of 'spice' to Simi Valley
By Donna Prenta
Correspondent,
Ventura County Star
Saturday, May 17, 2008
One doesn't have to travel deep into the heart of Louisiana Cajun country to find good food, good times and good music.
In fact, it can be found right here in Simi Valley over Memorial Day weekend at the Cajun Creole Music Festival presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise.
The two-day party, planned this year for May 24-25 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, is now the second-largest Cajun festival west of the Mississippi, with more than 15,000 people attending.
The highly successful fundraiser relies on the generosity of individuals, local businesses, corporations and foundations and has allowed the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise to distribute net proceeds in excess of $1,000,000 to nonprofit organizations, senior citizens, youths, families in need and community groups in Simi Valley, Ventura County and internationally.
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Louisiana Water Park Won't Trade with Black Radio
Posted by rsias on Monday, May 19, 2008 (01:00:00) (249 reads)
Louisiana Water Park Won't Trade with Black Radio
KBZE 105.9FM of Baton Rouge has "issues" with Blue Bayou Water Park...another potential JENA 6 waiting to happen?
submitted by
Howard J. Castay, Jr.
President & General Manger
KBZE 105.9FM
and KFRA 1390AM
courtesy of www.radio-info.com
May 14, 2008
BLUE BAYOU WATER PARK
DIXIE LANDING AMUSEMENT PARK..
IF YOU'RE BLACK, WE'LL TAKE YOUR
MONEY, BUT YOUR NOT INVITED..
Dear Colleagues,
On Tuesday, May 14, 2008, I was told by Liz Harrison, Marketing Director of Blue Bayou Water Park and Dixie Landing Amusement Park, that they have no plans to continue their long-term practice with KBZE 105.9FM, of trading 100 or more admission tickets to the parks, in exchange for double that value in radio advertising.
Liz Harrison said that their summer concert series has country and pop artists, so their
radio concern will be for these formats.
"We have no interest in an African-American audience," she said.
I replied to her, "Do you realize that is blatant racial discrimination?"
She replied, "You call it what you will, I call it free enterprise."
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Zydeco Music is a unique form of musical expression that originated in rural southwest Louisiana. Locally known as "la la" music, Zydeco music was formed and forged in a time best forgotten--a time when African-Americans had to struggle in the fields from sunup to sundown as sharecroppers so that their children might reap a better life.
It was these backbreaking hard times that help to define one of the most vibrant and successful musical traditions in the world. The phrase "Zydeco sont pas sale'" means "The snapbeans are not Salty" in Creole French, and the music draws upon French, Creole, West African, Cajun, Caribbean, and R & B musical traditions. Zydeco Music is characterized by the use of the accordion, spoons, scrubboard, fiddle and triangle.
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