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Southern Soul & Blues singer Jacqueline "Jazzy Jackie" Neal
was murdered by her ex-boyfriend James White on March 10, 2005 in the "T-Nails" beauty salon on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was the daughter of internationally known Baton Rouge blues man Raful Neal. Eight of her ten siblings also were blues musicians. She made her debut with her 1995 album, "The Blues Won't Let You Go." Her 2004 CD, "Down in Da Club," was a regional hit in the United States. She was best known for her hit "Right Thang, Wrong Man". Her last single was "The Way We Roll".
Jackie Neal is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Posted on Tuesday, March 27
2010 Census Is Here!
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 (15:40:07) (32 reads)
2010 Census Is Here!
Completing the Census is Vital for the Zydeco Nation!
March 8, 2010
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Participation in the 2010 Census is Vital for the Zydeco Nation!
Forms for the 2010 Census will be mailed out in mid-March,
and they are to be sent back by April 1, 2010!
What takes 10 minutes, costs nothing and ensures that everyone's state in the Zydeco Nation is properly represented in the federal government?
If you guessed the 2010 U.S. Census you’re right!
In the next few weeks, many of us will receive forms in the mail or a representative
from the United States Census Bureau will visit our homes. Contrary to what some politicians, groups and individuals are saying, it is extremely important that everyone in the Zydeco Nation take the time to complete the Census!
WHAT IS THE DATE AND DEADLINE FOR THE 2010 CENSUS?
* Forms for the 2010 Census will be mailed out in mid-March, and they are to be sent back by April 1, 2010.
* The census form is only one page and asks very basic questions about you and your household.
WHAT IS THE CENSUS AND WHEN DOES THE CENSUS TAKE USUALLY TAKE PLACE?
* A census is a procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population.
* The census in the United States and in most places in the world occurs every 10 years.
* Although the word "census" is Latin and was used during the rule of the Roman Empire to keep track of all adult males fit for military service, the census has been conducted by early civilizations like the Egyptians, Persians, Incas, and Chinese (who have the oldest recorded census on record)!
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS?
* Congressional representation is based on population, so if there is an under count of people in the census report, your state could lose a representative. In addition to losing a congressional seat, your state could also lose millions of dollars in funding if residents don’t partake in the Census!
* Every year, the federal government allocates $400 billion to states, and the federal government bases who gets how much on the most recent Census numbers. For every 100 residents who fail to complete the Census, a state loses out on $1.3 million over the next 10 years!
* Failure to answer and complete the Census could also hurt people on a state level. The state government uses population numbers to decide funding allocations for parishes, counties and municipalities!
HOW DOES THE CENSUS AFFECT ME AND MY FAMILY?
The Census is a tool that provides all kinds of valuable information to a community!
* The Census tells us how many kids are living in an area, so we know where to build schools.
* The Census tells hospitals where people live, so they can build clinics to serve those people.
* The Census tells us where our older folks live, so we have the facilities to ensure they can get the services they need.
* The Census tells us how to plan out cities, towns and counties, and where we need to build roads and other infrastructure.
* Businesses use it to analyze markets and decide where they want to open or grow.
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2010 Solo Zydeco Festival Brings Hot Zydeco Lineup!
Posted by rsias on Friday, February 19, 2010 (22:35:00) (71 reads)
2010 Solo Zydeco Festival Brings Hot Zydeco Lineup!
Biggest Zydeco Festival in Texas Takes Place
On March 12th, 13th & 14th 2010!
February 17, 2010
Submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Come out and enjoy
the Biggest Zydeco Festival in Texas!
The 2010 Solo Zydeco Festival
will feature a showcase of talented
Zydeco artist,
3 big days of Zydeco music,
food, bbq cookoff,
a motorcycle contest
and a Cupid shuffle contest!
Log onto www.solomusicfest.com
or
call the information line
at (281) 520- 4040.
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ZydecoOnline Presents: The Zydeco Workout featuring Lola Love-LIVE!
Posted by ZLady on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 (03:04:17) (1466 reads)
ZydecoOnline presents: The Zydeco Workout featuring Lola Love-LIVE!
Pioneering Online Zydeco & Southern Soul Webcast becomes part of the KZSU 90.1 FM program
Submitted by:
Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Official Zydeco Workout feat. Lola Love Logo!
Stay connected for upcoming Zydeco Lady Apparel.
Zydeco Nation and Southern Soul Nation!
The Zydeco Workout will be bringing HEAT in 2010 with a
NEW SUNDAY TIME SLOT!!!
YES, WE ARE BACK WITH
A Brand New Time!
A Brand New Look!!
A Brand New Attitude!!!
but still the same
Hot Zydeco Music and that Smooth Southern Soul Sound!
Listen to the Zydeco Workout every
Sunday
4:00pm - 6:00pm (Pacific Standard Time)
online at
http://kzsu.stanford.edu (KZSU-1)
or live at
90.1 FM (The San Francisco Bay Area)
and catch our monthly webcast online at
www.ZydecoOnline.com
The Zydeco and Southern Soul Nation Spoke and KZSU listened!!!
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ZydecoOnline is on Twitter
Posted by ZLady on Monday, September 21, 2009 (19:29:42) (155 reads)
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Sneak Peek - Sean Ardoin
Posted by Lola Love on Friday, April 11, 2008 (05:20:11) (752 reads)
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Cedric Watson and his band give Bangkok its first taste of zydeco music
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 (16:00:00) (28 reads)
Cedric Watson and his band give Bangkok its first taste of zydeco music
February 19,2010
The Bangkock Post
Cedric Watson is committed to singing
in creole French, an endangered language.
Creole musician Cedric Watson and his band Bijou Creole introduced zydeco music for the first time to Bangkokians at the recent Rhythm of the Earth festival. Fresh from the Grammy Awards where he was nominated for Best Zydeco album, for his second album, Esprit Creole (Valcour Records, USA), along with major stars like Buckwheat Zydeco (who eventually won the coveted award), Cedric played several stirring sets at the festival. People warmed quickly to his wonderful fiddle and button-accordion playing and friendly stage manner and to the funky musical accompaniment of his band.
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Dancing Can Ease Bumps And Bruises
Posted by rsias on Saturday, March 06, 2010 (15:26:31) (38 reads)
Dancing Can Ease Bumps And Bruises
BENEFIT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 7, 2010
March 5, 2010
by Herman Fuselier
The Daily World Newspaper
Dance to Cure Cancer
BENEFIT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Noon -10:00PM
@ Grant Street Dancehall
113 Grant St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Ph: 337-237-8513
$15.00 Donation
Experts say dancing improves flexibility, strength, endurance and provides a sense of well being. Who needs experts to tell us what we already knew?
In South Louisiana, dancing is a tradition as old as the first settler who danced a jig upon discovering he wasn't in Arkansas anymore. We dance at clubs, casinos, festivals, church halls, trail rides, fairs, games and more.
If Jack Daniels and Jim Beam are among the grieving family, dancing can break out at wakes and funerals.
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Benefit for Ulysses "Flip" Taylor
Posted by Lola Love on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 (20:19:40) (207 reads)
Benefit for Ulysses "Flip" Taylor tonight March 3, 2010 at Club ICU, Houston
Funeral services to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Opelousas
March 3, 2010
Submitted by Lola Love
www.ZydecoOnline.com
R.I.P.
Benefit for Ulysses "Flip" Taylor
Today, Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Club ICU
9514 Mesa Dr (Mesa@Tidwell)
Houston, TX
Doors open at 7pm
Performances by J. Paul Jr., Step Rideau,
Nooney,
Samone,
and a host of other bands to perform.
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Services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010
Viewing 8am-10:30am
Williams Funeral Home
817 E South St
Opelousas, LA 70571
Church service @ 11:00 am:
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
804 North Union Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Ulysses "Flip" Taylor was 16 years old when he began to show up in Beaumont, TX at the shows where J Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreeds would perform. Taylor was a frequent spectator at all of the shows, and was very influenced by the band’s sound and stage presence. “He was like a little brother to the band, he liked to rap, and wanted to perform” says David Williams, band equipment manager and cd designer.
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ZydecoOnline Remembers The Great Nina Simone
Posted by rsias on Sunday, February 21, 2010 (03:35:00) (9 reads)
ZydecoOnline Remembers The Great Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon
( Nina Simone)
(February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003)
February 21, 1933 - April 21, 2003
Singer - Pianist - Arranger - Composer
Honorary Doctor in Music and Humanities
High Priestess of Soul
Queen of African Rooted Classical Music
http://www.ninasimone.com/
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Krewe of Ghana Parades Today
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 (22:11:08) (19 reads)
Krewe of Ghana Parades Today
Mardi Gras Krewe Celebrates It 38 Year!
February 16, 2010
by Lloyd J. Nelson III
The Houma Times
Colin Campo/Correspondent Float decorator
Melvin J. Johnson of Thibodaux, Louisiana
works Monday on a float for the Krewe of Ghana,
which parades at 11 a.m. in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
“It’s very nice,” said Lewis, who was grand marshal of the parade in 2002 and queen in 2004. “We were the first all-black krewe in the area. It’s something to look forward to.”
It wasn’t always so, Lewis said.
“We used to watch the white parades every Tuesday,” Lewis said. “Then some krewe members threw snakes at our boys out there.”
That incident and others inspired the founding members to start their own Carnival club, Lewis said.
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Let The Good Times Roll
Posted by rsias on Friday, February 12, 2010 (14:23:40) (26 reads)
Let The Good Times Roll
Kenya's Yunasi and rising American zydeco star Cedric Watson headline the Rhythm of the Earth Festival
Originally Published on February 5, 2010
Bangkok Post Newspaper
Bangkok, Thailand
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole were nominees for the
2009 Grammy award for the band's CD L' Esprit Creole.
www.CedricWatson.com
Yunasi from Kenya and rising American zydeco star Cedric Watson and his band Bijoux Creole headline Todd Lavelle's Rhythm of the Earth Festival, which began last Wednesday and continues to Sunday, in the plaza outside CentralWorld.
In addition to Yunasi and Watson, bands from Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and India feature, along with local outfits like reggae band Kai-Jo Brothers, Batucada, Ongsasin, the Kitchen Band and the Aram Drummers will play.
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole were nominees for the
2009 Grammy award for the band's CD L' Esprit Creole.
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Saints fans to party Saturday in Opelousas
Posted by rsias on Friday, February 05, 2010 (15:43:10) (85 reads)
Saints fans to party Saturday in Opelousas
ZydecoOnline.com Partners with Local Fans to Support
Devery Henderson & the New Orleans Saints!
February 5, 2010
by William Johnson
The Daily World Newspaper
Opelousas Native Devery Henderson
& the New Orleans Saints
will represent the NFC in Superbowl XLIV
in Miami, Florida on February 7, 2010!
The Super Bowl is Sunday and local Saints fans will have one more chance to cheer their team on to victory this Saturday.
Zydeco Online Inc. is teaming up with local fans, the City of Opelousas and Opelousas native and Saints' wide-receiver Devery Henderson and family to host a Saints party in North City Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join Family & Friends in the Zydeco Nation
on Saturday, February 6, 2010
at the Opelousas North City Park
3:00pm 6:00pm
To Support the New Orleans Saints!
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PAST REPRINT: BAND OF YOUNG REGULATORS
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 (09:55:00) (27 reads)
PAST REPRINT: BAND OF YOUNG REGULATORS
Originally Published May 31, 1899
Crowley Signal
Crowley, Louisiana
Photo Courtesy of www.withoutsanctuary.org
A band of youthful regulators was out Tuesday night. There were about twenty of them ranging in age from nine to sixteen years. It was impossible to get any particulars from them concerning it for they are closed mouthed as they could be and it was only by putting remarks of different ones together that anything like a connected story could be gotten.
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Buckwheat Zydeco Wins 2009 Grammy Award!
Posted by rsias on Sunday, January 31, 2010 (23:34:26) (331 reads)
Buckwheat Zydeco Wins 2009 Grammy Award!
Zydeco Nation’s Elder Statesman Wins His First Grammy at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Celebration!
January 31, 2010
submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Stanley Dural Jr, (Buckwheat Zydeco) was awarded the
2009 Grammy Award for Best Zydeco and Cajun CD
for his CD entitled “Lay Your Burden Down.”
www.buckwheatzydeco.com
Mr. Stanley Dural Jr., known to the Zydeco Nation and the world as “Buckwheat Zydeco” and leader of the Zydeco outfit “Buckwheat Zydeco and the Ils Sont Partis Band” was awarded the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Zydeco/Cajun Album for his CD entitled “Lay Your Burden Down.”
Although this is Buckwheat Zydeco’s first Grammy Award and the third year the mainstream that the 52 year old Grammy Recording Academy has recognized Zydeco and Cajun Music as a separate and distinct category, Buckwheat Zydeco’s illustrious musical career spans over thirty years and has impacted, defined, and influenced Zydeco Music as well as exposed Zydeco music and the black Creole Culture of Southwest Louisiana and Texas to the world.
Part 1 of an up close and personal interview
with Lola Love of Zydeco Online and the
Zydeco Nation's own elder statesman,
Mr. Stanley Dural "Buckwheat Zydeco".
More information about Buckwheat Zydeco,
Zydeco Music and Creole Culture at:
www.ZydecoOnline.com
and
www.BuckwheatZydeco.com
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Louisiana Night at The Grammy Museum
Posted by ZLady on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 (06:40:46) (187 reads)
Louisiana Night at The GRAMMY Museum
Come celebrate a night of Louisiana and congratulate this year's nominees!
January 15, 2010
by Lola Love
www.ZydecoOnline.com
The Zydeco Nation represents 20 of the 34
entries in the first round of this year's Grammy Nominations!
Louisiana Night at The GRAMMY Museum
When: Saturday, January 30, 2010: 8:30pm
Celebrate the musical legacy of Louisiana at The GRAMMY Museum! Join us as current GRAMMY nominees The Magnolia Sisters, Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, Zachary Richard, and C.C. Adcock perform and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana at the GRAMMY Sound Stage in The GRAMMY Museum.
Doors open at 8pm. Admission is free and open exclusively to Museum Members. To reserve tickets, please call 213.765.6800 ext. 4 or e-mail membership@grammymuseum.org
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Haiti Suffers Massive 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake
Posted by rsias on Thursday, January 14, 2010 (08:32:40) (82 reads)
Haiti Suffers Massive 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake
100,000 Haitians Feared Dead;
Money, Food and Water Needed!
January 13, 2010
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Zydeco, Southern Soul, and Blues Nation, as most of you will be aware now through various news reports; the Caribbean nation of Haiti was left in total devastation when a 7.3 earthquake hit the island. At this time, the death toll is estimated to be near or over 100,000 and with an untold number of human beings critically wounded and in need of immediate emergency aid.
Major infrastructure and key buildings such as hospitals, clinics, schools, police stations, churches, and government buildings (including the presidential palace) have been destroyed or severely damaged. Our brothers and sisters in Haiti need our help and we must do our part in providing aid to people of Haiti who have lost their homes, family members and friends.
Haiti is a very poor country with no infrastructure at this moment. Here is how you can help:
CASH DONATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PURCHASE WATER, FOOD, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES. A $5.00 DONATION CAN SAVE MANY LIVES!
DO NOT SEND PHYSICAL ITEMS AT THIS TIME.
(Haiti is a very poor country with no infrastructure at this moment.)
SEND CASH DONATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING LEGITIMATE NON-PROFIT AGENCIES BELOW WHO ARE BEST EQUIPPED TO HANDLE DISASTERS AND HAVE A RELIABLE HISTORY OF CHARITY WORK.
(In the mist of this tragedy, some callous people have set up fake charities soliciting donations that won’t actually help anyone.)
Below is a List of Legitimate Organizations You Can Make a Donation To: (These organizaitons had operating staff in Haiti prior to the earthquake)
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross' primary focus during the initial response of an emergency is feeding, sheltering and supplying any other basic needs. To donate: Go to RedCross.org, hit donate now button at top and then International Response Fund. You also can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the International Response Fund. The money will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti. Or call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Care
This humanitarian organization's main focus is to fight global poverty, specifically by empowering marginalized women and girls. To donate to the Haiti relief fund effort, go to Care.org or call 1-800-521-CARE. Money will go toward food, water and sanitation, shelter and emergency health response.
William J. Clinton Foundation
Former President Bill Clinton is the United State's special envoy to Haiti and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and much need funding prior to the earthquake, with over 100 full time staff workers working in Haiti. You can make a donation at www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake/
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
The national committee for UNICEF is responsible for the organization's fundraising. UNICEF uses the money for health care, clean water, nutrition, education and emergency relief. To donate, go to Unicefusa.org or 1-800-4-UNICEF.
Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)
The humanitarian organization delivers medical care to people caught in crisis. Donations to its Haiti relief efforts will go toward repairing the obstetrics and trauma hospitals in Haiti that were damaged in the earthquake. They also will go to transporting an additional 70 doctors and medical supplies to the island in an effort to set up makeshift emergency medical response centers. To donate, go to doctorswithoutborders.org or call 1-888-392-0392.
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All in the family
Posted by rsias on Friday, December 11, 2009 (13:53:03) (122 reads)
All in the family
December 8, 2009
By William Johnson
The Daily World Newspaper
Zydeco music at the Zydeco Hall of fame persuades a couple to dance.
www.TheZydecoHallOfFame.com
The newly created Zydeco Hall of Fame will hold a Creole Family Reunion on Sunday with many of biggest names in Zydeco expected to make an appearance.
The event, which organizers Chris Ardoin and Dustin Cravins hope to make an annual occurrence, will start at 7 a.m. with a traditional boucherie.
"We will have plate meals for $5, and we will have boudin and cracklin' for sale," Cravins said.
In the afternoon, the party will move inside the former Richard's Club at 11154 U.S. Route 190 in Lawtell, which now houses the Zydeco Hall of Fame, for a jam session.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009
The 1st Annual Creole Family Reunion
Boucherie 7am- 2pm
Traditional Jam Session
4pm-8pm
Special Guests include:
Chris Ardoin
Jeffery Broussard
Black Ardoin
Terrance Simien
and many many more!
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ZydecoOnline Remembers Sammy Davis Jr.
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, December 08, 2009 (03:45:00) (154 reads)
ZydecoOnline Remembers Sammy Davis Jr.
Samuel George Davis, Jr.
December 8, 1925 - May 16, 1990
Samuel George Davis, Jr. was perhaps one of the greatest pure entertainer in the modern music industry. A child protege' at two years old, Mr. Davis Jr. dominated and revolutionized the entertainment industry and became the standard that musicians and entertainers like Michael Jackson would enmulate.
Primarily a dancer and singer, Davis was a childhood vaudevillian, and became internationally famous for his performances on Broadway and Las Vegas, as a recording artist, television and film star, and the only black member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack".
At the age of three Davis began his career in vaudeville with his father and "uncle" as the Will Mastin Trio, toured nationally, and after military service, returned to the trio. Davis became an overnight sensation following a well received nightclub performance at Ciro's after the 1951 Academy Awards, with the trio, became an recording artist, and made his first film performances later that decade. Losing his left eye in a car accident in 1954, he converted to Judaism and appeared in the first Rat Pack movie, "Ocean's Eleven" in 1960.
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Celebrating A Century
Posted by rsias on Saturday, December 05, 2009 (13:00:00) (160 reads)
Celebrating A Century
Knights of Peter Claver Celebrate 100 years of Service
November 30, 2009
By Judy Bastien
The Daily World Newspaper
Supreme Knight Gene A. Phillips Sr., center, heads into the church
as the Knights of Peter Claver celebrates its 100th anniversary nationally
and its 92nd anniversary in Opelousas on Sunday afternoon at
Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
In the early part of the 20th century, black Catholics were not allowed to join fraternal organizations associated with their faith.
As a means for them to be more active in their faith, the Knights of Peter Claver was founded in 1909 in Mobile, Ala. The organization was named for a Spanish Jesuit priest who opposed slavery and ministered to African slaves in the 1600s.
A Mass in honor of the organization's 100th anniversary was celebrated Sunday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, followed by a reception.
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Serving A Community
Posted by rsias on Friday, December 04, 2009 (13:00:00) (100 reads)
Serving A Community
Holy Ghost Church Serves the Needy Through Its Community Diner
November 26, 2009
By Judy Bastien
The Daily World Newspaper
Holy Ghost Community Diner volunteers
Bernadette Thomas, from left, Elinor Eaglin
and Elizabeth R. Chavis prepare plates of
food to serve to those in need on Tuesday in
Opelousas. (Photos for the Daily World)
The smells of a Thanksgiving feast filled the air a bit early at the Holy Ghost Community Diner, as volunteers served a traditional turkey dinner to their clients. It was Thanksgiving Tuesday at the diner.
The diner, in existence since 1986, serves meals to those in need each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with special meals during holidays. It is housed in the former Holy Ghost School building.
The diner operates with a volunteer staff led by James and Elinor Eaglin. Elinor Eaglin is a retired teacher and a member of the St. Landry Parish School Board, when she isn't coordinating volunteers and working at the diner.
The diner, which operates through donations of money and food, mostly from Holy Ghost parishioners, serves about 100 meals each day it is open, Eaglin said.
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Zydeco Giants Unite to Feed The Needy
Posted by rsias on Friday, November 13, 2009 (11:49:29) (134 reads)
Zydeco Giants Unite to Feed The Needy
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive
to be held on November 18, 2009 at El Sido's
November 13, 2009
by Herman Fusilier
courtesy of The Daily World Newspaper
The Zydeco Nation's premier statesman, Mr. Stanley Dural (Buckwheat Zydeco)
(left) returns every year to his hometown to support the
Annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive. The annual food drive
is organized by Mr. Sid Williams (right) and Don "Apollo" Wilson.
Name a fall event that can bring a Grammy winner, an Emmy winner, a member of the first family of Baton Rouge blues and dozens of touring musicians to Lafayette. Festival International is a good guess, but that isn't until April.
The stars fall on Lafayette Nov. 18 for the 23rd annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive. This holiday tradition kicks off at 8 p.m. at its usual home, El Sido's Zydeco and Blues Club, 1523 St. Antoine St., Lafayette.
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive
Thursday, November 18, 2009
El Sido's Zydeco and Blues Club
1523 St. Antoine Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
(337) 237-1959
Donations Welcomed!!!
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Plaisance opens arms to Step and Strut Trail Ride
Posted by rsias on Sunday, November 08, 2009 (21:23:17) (321 reads)
Plaisance opens arms to Step and Strut Trail Ride
November 6, 2009
by Herman Fusilier
courtesy of The Daily World Newspaper
Step-N-Strut Trailride is the largest trailride in the Zydeco Nation!!!
It was was held this year on November 6th, 7th & 8th 2009
in Plaisance, Louisiana at Zydeco Park (OSL Zydeco Festival Grounds)
Visit us at www.StepNStrutRiders.com
and follow us on Twitter!
www.twitter.com/StepNStrut
"Who U Wit!"
This weekend, a crowd of 10,000-plus is expected in Plaisance, a St. Landry Parish village on U.S. Route 167 that isn't listed on most maps.
Ironically, the event is virtually unknown to the general public. It's only advertised by flyers, word of mouth and spots on zydeco radio shows.
The event is the Step and Strut Trail Ride, started 11 years ago by husband-and-wife duo Dave and Torry Lemelle. The ride is Friday through Sunday at Zydeco Park in Plaisance, the same site of the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival.
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Creole Fest Tempts Palates
Posted by rsias on Friday, November 06, 2009 (15:11:28) (124 reads)
Creole Fest Tempts Palates
November 1, 2009
Judy Bastien
The Daily World
Kerstan Major, Holy Ghost Creole Festival
organizer, lends a hand to Delores Richard
as she prepares to bring a tray of boudin to
the festival grounds Saturday morning.
(Photo by Freddie Herpin)
The crowd began gathering early Saturday for the 17th annual Creole Festival, the major fundraiser for Holy Ghost Catholic Church, held on the church grounds.
Live music was playing under one tent while under others, all manner of good things were being sold.
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Thousands ready to Step and Strut in Plaisance
Posted by rsias on Thursday, November 05, 2009 (18:25:29) (226 reads)
Thousands ready to Step and Strut in Plaisance
Zydeco Nation's Largest Trailride Takes Place on November 4-8, 2009!
November 4, 2009
by Herman Fuselier
courtesy of The Times
Come on out and experience the largest trailride in the Zydeco Nation!!!
November 6th, 7th & 8th 2009
Zydeco Park (OSL Zydeco Festival Grounds)
Plaisance, Louisiana
This weekend, a crowd of 10,000-plus is expected in Plaisance, a St. Landry Parish village on Hwy. 167 that isn’t listed on most maps. Ironically, the event is virtually unknown to the general public. It's only advertised by flyers, word of mouth and spots on zydeco radio shows.
The event is the Step and Strut Trail Ride, an event started 11 years ago by a husband and wife duo, Dave and Torry Lemelle. The ride is Friday through Sunday at Zydeco Park in Plaisance, the same site of the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival.
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ZydecoOnline Remembers the Legendary Amédé Ardoin
Posted by rsias on Thursday, November 05, 2009 (01:14:32) (173 reads)
ZydecoOnline Remembers the Legendary Amédé Ardoin
Zydeco Nation's Patriarch Transitions On This Day
November 4, 2009
The Great
Amédé Ardoin
Father of the Creole and Zydeco Music
(March 11, 1898 – November 4, 1941)
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
The great Amédé Ardoin died on this day, November 4, 1941 at the age of 43. The great-grandson of a slave, Amédé Ardoin was a black, Creole, French-speaking accordion player who single-handedly created and laid the foundation for the modern Creole and Cajun style of music.
He is acknowledged by both Zydeco and Cajun musicians as the most respected and most influential of all south Louisiana French musicians, and the direct link between the old Creole "La La" music and Cajun music and their modern equivalent that is played today.
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Old-School Rules
Posted by rsias on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (17:00:00) (187 reads)
Old-School Rules
Wilfred Chevis provides the link between Clifton Chenier and the Zydeco Dots
Originally Published on May 31, 2001
By Mike Emery
The Houston Press
Houston has been very, very good to Wilfred Chevis.
It's Sunday night at Mr. A's. The Fifth Ward nightclub is pretty empty, but zydeco man Wilfred Chevis is unconcerned about the sparse attendance. It's still early, after all.
"Oh, they'll come, man," he says. "On Sunday nights, you can't even walk in here sometimes."
The spacious lounge is darkly lit; a big-screen TV broadcasts an Atlanta Braves game. Some regulars enter clad in cowboy hats and Wranglers, speaking with lilting Creole accents. Everyone seems to know one another. They shake hands, order their usual cocktails and acknowledge Chevis's presence. Someone informs him that the nearby St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is having an event this evening.
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Holy Ghost Creole Festival Readies For Fun!
Posted by rsias on Friday, October 30, 2009 (14:05:03) (228 reads)
Holy Ghost Creole Festival Readies For Fun!
October 29, 2009
By Judy Bastien
The Daily World
Capt. Martin McLendon of the Opelousas Police Department
receives a serving of hot boudin from Rita Kimble
at the 2008 Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival.
(File photo by Freddie Herpin)
What: 17th Annual Holy Ghost Church Creole Festival
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-8p.m. Sunday; parade starts at 1 p.m. Sunday
Where: Holy Ghost Catholic Church grounds
Cost: Free admission to church grounds
Information: 942-2732
www.HolyGhostCreoleFestival.com
Holy Ghost Catholic Church is gearing up for its 17th annual Creole Festival, to be held Friday through Sunday at the church.
The event is the major fundraiser for Holy Ghost, and organizers hope to use this year's proceeds to repair the church's roof and replace its doors.
The festival will feature live music, food, children's activities and a parade.
The weekend will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday with gospel music following the opening ceremonies
Before the event officially begins, the church will hold its fish-dinner sale. Dinners will be available for $6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the church office.
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Zydeco Artist in Disney Film
Posted by rsias on Thursday, October 29, 2009 (13:14:39) (152 reads)
Zydeco Artist in Disney Film
October 26, 2009
By Steven K. Landry
The Advocate
Zydeco artist Terrance Simien recently completed work on a
new animated Disney movie, where he did music and vocals
in his role as a singing firefly. The film will première during
the Christmas season.
LAFAYETTE, LA
Ladies and gentlemen and Cajun boys and girls, now playing the caterpillar: Grammy-winning zydeco artist Terrance Simien!
Yes … the caterpillar. But don’t call PETA yet.
By Christmas, in theaters, Simien will be playing a cartoon character — a firefly sporting a beret — who sings and also commandeers a squeezable cartoon caterpillar, which will act as his regular instrument of choice in Walt Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”
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What is Zydeco?
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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One day like today...
2005
Southern Soul & Blues singer Jacqueline "Jazzy Jackie" Neal
was murdered by her ex-boyfriend James White on March 10, 2005 in the "T-Nails" beauty salon on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was the daughter of internationally known Baton Rouge blues man Raful Neal. Eight of her ten siblings also were blues musicians. She made her debut with her 1995 album, "The Blues Won't Let You Go." Her 2004 CD, "Down in Da Club," was a regional hit in the United States. She was best known for her hit "Right Thang, Wrong Man". Her last single was "The Way We Roll".
Jackie Neal is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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