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The Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. Presents “Bring On The Noise!
Posted by ZLady on Sunday, May 09, 2010 (16:04:21) (203 reads)
The Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. Presents “Bring On The Noise!” Summer Series
Weekly Summer Music Series – “Bring On The Noise!”
Brings Family Oriented Fun & Music to the City of Opelousas, Louisiana
May 7. 2010
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
www.ZHPS.org
TODAY'S SERIES CONCERT
Sunday, July 4, 2010
DJ Slick (4th of July picnic w/ Old School R & B)
(2:30pm to 6:30pm)
Opelousas, Louisiana – ZydecoOnline.com & the Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. (ZHPS) in cooperation with the Opelousas Parks & Recreation Department, the Opelousas Office of Tourism, and the City of Opelousas will organize and introduce the first “Bring On The Noise Summer Music Series to be held every Sunday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm from May 9th thru July 11th, 2010 at the Opelousas North City Park located on Market Street in Opelousas, Louisiana.
The goals of the “Bring On The Noise” Summer Series are to:
• continue to expand and develop the musical culture within the City of Opelousas,
• expose new genres of music to local citizens and visitors,
• and create a free family oriented environment.
This year’s “Bring On The Noise” Summer Series will feature the music of six local DJs who will be spinning popular and rare music from the following musical genres:
• Southern Soul Music
• Jazz Music
• Reggae Music
• Old School R & B Music
• Zydeco Music
• Hip- Hop Music
On site Family & Group Photos Available for purchase by Gabriel Lewis Photography!
Beverages will be sold, Lawn chairs, snacks, brownbag, and picnic meals are welcomed!
The press is invited for interviews and photo opportunities.
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24th Zydeco Extravaganza Returns
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 (13:59:00) (218 reads)
24th Zydeco Extravaganza Returns
May 10, 2010
by William Johnson
The Daily WOrld Newspaper
24th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza
Noon to midnight, Sunday, May 30, 2010
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, 2200 Creswell Lane, Opelousas
Pre-sale tickets are $15 or $20 at the gate
www.ZydecoExtra.com
Tickets go on sale today for this year's Zydeco Extravaganza, set for Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on May 30.
Pre-sale tickets are $15. "For that you get 13 bands, our popular accordion contest and a free T-shirt as long as supplies last," said event organizer Dustin Cravins.
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Don Cravins Insurance Agency offices in Lafayette and Opelousas.
He said the event will feature two stages: one outside for the younger, high-energy Zydeco bands, and the other a heritage stage inside at the Downs' new event center.
"We have always done an inside stage, but this is pretty cool. This stage is four times the size we've had in the past," Cravins said.
He said last year's festival brought about 4,000 visitors to the city.
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2010 Opelousas Spice and Music Festival Heats It Up!
Posted by rsias on Monday, May 24, 2010 (22:50:34) (469 reads)
2010 Opelousas Spice and Music Festival Heats It Up!
6th Year Festival Becoming a Cultural Destination
May 24, 2010
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
The City of Opelousas and St. Landry Parish is and has been a cultural flashpoint in Southwest Louisiana. Whether you prefer hunting, fishing or boating along the parish bayous, cycling through the scenic byways photographing the historic architecture or artwork, trailriding or bike riding with one of the many Trail and Biker Associations, tasting the delicious Creole and Cajun food at a restaurant, corner store, church bazaar, or festival off the beaten path, or catching some great music at a local venue (Zydeco, Blues, Swamp Pop, Cajun, Hip Hop, Swing out, or Southern Soul), the area has many activities for individuals and families to experience and enjoy, and all you have to do is pick your pleasure!
2010 Opelousas Spice & Music Festival Commercial
(English Version)
Video Production Credit: Lola Love (your Zydeco Lady!)
in conjunction with The Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society,
The Opelousas Office of Tourism, Lethal Media Productions,
ZydecoOnline.com & Zydeco Authentica
Audio Commercial Credit by:
Lola Love (your Zydeco Lady!)
host of
"The Zydeco Workout featuring Lola Love"
Music Commercial Credit by:
Nathan Williams Sr. & the Zydeco Cha Chas
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Mother's Day Concert Planned for Park
Posted by ZLady on Saturday, May 08, 2010 (14:45:00) (168 reads)
Mother's Day Concert Planned for Park
Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society
By William Johnson
The Daily World Newspaper
May 7, 2010
TODAY, May 9, 2010
Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society Presents:
Weekly Summer Music Series – “Bring On The Noise!”
Free Mother's Day concert
Featuring DJ Lil' Jack with jazz and Southern Soul music
2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday
Opelousas North City Park
1524 S. Market St., Opelousas
Call 945-4304 for more information
If you are looking for something special to do for Mother's Day and she happens to be a fan of jazz, check out Sunday's free music program in Opelousas' North City Park.
Paul Scott with the Zydeco Historical and Preservation Society, which is hosting the weekly musical series known as Bring On The Noise, said Sunday's event will feature DJ Lil' Jack from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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April 16th Music & Market to Feature Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
Posted by rsias on Thursday, April 15, 2010 (15:20:00) (395 reads)
April 16th Music & Market to Feature Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
Special Guests Mitch Reed and Hadley Castille plus Ice Cream and Fiddles
April 15, 2010
courtesy of Melanie Lee
Opelousas Tourism Department
www.cityofopelousas.com
Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys will
kick off the 2010 Opelousas
Music & Market Series!
(Opelousas, Louisiana) – A very special Music & Market gets underway Friday, April 16th at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square in Opelousas with the with the energetic Zydeco sounds of Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys who take the stage right after the unveiling of Opelousas Main Street’s public art project, Fiddle Mania.
A self taught accordionist, Terry Domingue received his first accordion at the age of eight years old and has been playing ever since. In the late 90’s, the Duson native formed Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys. Domingue, who is accordionist and lead singer for the band, not only serves up Zydeco “Nouveau” sounds, but helps to keep his Creole culture alive performing lyrics in Creole French. Other band members include Chris P. Ardoin on Bass and background vocals, Chuck Bush on Bass/Guitar and background vocals, Kendrick Domingue on Rub board and Lil Terry Arceneaux on Drums.
Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
Performing Live
"Black Drawers"
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2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival - UPDATE!!!
Posted by rsias on Friday, April 09, 2010 (18:00:00) (864 reads)
2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival - UPDATE!!!
Stay connected with this Baytown, Texas Festival!!!
April 9, 2010
by Lola Love (Live From Baytown, Texas!!!)
www.ZydecoOnline.com
6th Annual Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
April 9th - 10th, 2010
Baytown, Texas
www.CreoleJambalaya.com
Can't make it to the 2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival, or still trying to decide if you are going to attend and experience this red hot Zydeco Festival? Well, you can enjoy this festival by viewing live performances from the festival right here on www.ZydecoOnline.com!
It's your Zydeco Lady, Lola Love, and I am here in Baytown, Texas experiencing on of the best Creole and Zydeco Festivals in the Zydeco Nation! I'll be posting more live performances of the artist performing at the 2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival, so please stay connected!
Lola Love (Your Zydeco Lady!)
Come on out and experience The 2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival in TODAY in Baytown, Texas!
SEE LIVE PERFORMACES FROM THE ZYDECO NATION"S BEST!!!
2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival
Donna Angelle' & the Zydeco Posse'
Performing Live
"Old Man Sweetheart"
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2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
Posted by rsias on Thursday, April 01, 2010 (14:32:53) (525 reads)
2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
Enjoy Zydeco and Creole Food for a Worthy Cause!
April 1, 2010
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
6th Annual Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
April 9th - 10th, 2010
Baytown, Texas
www.CreoleJambalaya.com
Lola Love (Your Zydeco Lady!)
and
The 2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco and Crawfish Festival
Yes, Zydeco Nation, we are well into the year 2010, and Festival and Trailride Season is underway! While many people will attend at least Zydeco Festival, Church Bazaar, or Trailride with family and friends, there is one proud fact that everyone in the Zydeco Nation should remember. Although there are a few Zydeco Festivals that are organized strictly and solely as an event for personal profit, the vast majority of Creole/Zydeco Festivals, Church Bazaars and Fairs, and Trailrides in the Zydeco Nation are fundraisers for worthy causes organized and supported by churches, organizations, local businesses, and volunteers who donate their time, resources, and creative talents to keep the Zydeco Nation proud and strong!
The 6th Annual Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival is one of festivals in the Zydeco Nation that upholds and continues the fine tradition of grassroots philanthropic work as a major fundraiser for The Broussard Endowment Fund, while
providing a setting that has become a flash point for the Creole Heritage of Southwest Louisiana and Texas as well as great environment for people of all ages!
This year's Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival will take place on April 9th -10th, 2010 at the San Jacinto Mall in Baytown, Texas(Located on Garth Road at I-10 East). This year's festival will include two large covered stages, dance Floors,
dance lessons with Mona "Zydeco Queen Wilson, the talented Zydeco and Creole bands, along with delicious Creole food like Gumbo, Boudin and Etouffe.
2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival Commercial
(English Version)
Video Production Credit: Lola Love (your Zydeco Lady!)
in conjunction with The Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society,
Lethal Media Productions & Zydeco Authentica
Audio Commercial Credit by:
Mr. Don Samuel KCOH Radio, Houston
2010 Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival Commercial
(Spanish Version)
Video Production Credit: Lola Love (your Zydeco Lady!)
in conjunction with The Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society,
Lethal Media Productions & Zydeco Authentica
Audio Commercial Credit by:
Lola Love (your Zydeco Lady)
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2010 Catfish Festival: 11 Years of Great Music and Family Fun!
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (01:00:00) (321 reads)
2010 Catfish Festival: 11 Years of Great Music and Family Fun!
Washington, Louisiana Hosts A Weekend Full Of
Great Music and Delicious Catfish!
March 18, 2010
By Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Want experience the some of the best Louisiana and Texas, music, food and culture, combine with discovering one of Southwest Louisiana's best kept secrets, in a beautiful historical setting, with safe and affordable family-oriented environment, and help out a worthy cause?
Well, if you want to achieve one or all of those goals, then the 11th Annual Catfish Festival is the place where you need to be this weekend! Held on the festival grounds in the historic town of Washington Louisiana on March 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st, 2010, this festival has grown to be "all that and more!
This year's Catfish Festival will feature a strong lineup of some of the Zydeco Nation's hottest Zydeco Bands, Southern Soul Bands, Cajun Bands, and capped off with a performance by the legendary Sugarfoot and the Ohio Players!
Combined with great food, a festival parade, carnival rides, and if you want to, you can take a tour of historic Washington, Louisiana, there is definitely something for everyone at this festival!
All proceeds from this event go to support the Municipal Public Library Renovation Fund for the Town of Washington, Louisiana.
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2010 Solo Zydeco Festival Brings Hot Zydeco Lineup!
Posted by rsias on Friday, February 19, 2010 (23:35:00) (414 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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Krewe of Ghana Parades Today
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 (23:11:08) (146 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 (15:23:40) (153 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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All in the family
Posted by rsias on Friday, December 11, 2009 (14:53:03) (250 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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Creole Fest Tempts Palates
Posted by rsias on Friday, November 06, 2009 (16:11:28) (213 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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Holy Ghost Creole Festival Readies For Fun!
Posted by rsias on Friday, October 30, 2009 (14:05:03) (331 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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Texas City Music Fest Draws Crowds Despite New Charge
Posted by ZLady on Sunday, October 25, 2009 (15:25:41) (261 reads)
Texas City Music Fest Draws Crowds Despite New Charge
Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws Highlights Festival Honoring
Rock-N-Roll Legend Charles Brown!
October 25, 2009
By Nick Cenegy
The Galveston County Daily News
Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws was one of the main musical
attractions at the festival honoring Blues Legend, Mr. Charles Brown.
TEXAS CITY — Several hundred area residents basked in sunlight and sound waves Saturday during the third annual Texas City Music Fest by the Bay.
The day’s program, headlined by self-described “Gypsy Songman” Jerry Jeff Walker, featured tastes of blues, Zydeco, country and Americana music, as well as games and food.
The annual festival pays tribute to Texas City native and 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Charles Brown.
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Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival features Strong Line-up
Posted by ZLady on Saturday, August 15, 2009 (23:00:00) (303 reads)
2009 Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival features Strong Line-Up
World's First and Oldest Zydeco Festival in its 27th Year
August 9, 2009
by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival
is the first and oldest Zydeco Festival in the World!
www.Zydeco.org
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival is back again in its 27th year in the rural community of Plaisance, Louisiana! The first and oldest Zydeco Festival in the world, the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival was founded and organized by The Treasures of Opelousas, a grassroots organization made up of local citizens from Opelousas, Louisiana who were concerned that Zydeco Music and Culture was slowly dying out.
In an effort to preserve this unique form of history and cultural expression, The Treasures of Opelousas organized The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival (the first and oldest Zydeco Festival in the World) in 1981. The Treasures of Opelousas organized and maintained the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival for the first 14 years until the Festival was taken over by the Southern Development Foundation, the Festivals current organizer.
Since the start to the first Zydeco Festival in 1982, Zydeco Music and Culture has grown into one of the most popular form of musical and cultural expression in the world.
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Zydeco festival tuneup set for Friday
Posted by rsias on Thursday, August 06, 2009 (19:29:17) (245 reads)
Zydeco festival tuneup set for Friday
Media fête ushers in month of celebratory events
August 6, 2009
By William Johnson
Courtesy of the Daily World Newspaper
J.J. Callier & the Zydeco Knockouts will be
among the performers featured at the
Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival,
which kicks off Sept. 5 in Opelousas.
(Photo by Freddie Herpin)
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival is still a month away, but zydeco fans will get a taste of the foot-tapping music this week when the festival holds its media kickoff Friday evening.
The city of Opelousas will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Courthouse Square and, after a brief talk about the upcoming festival, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble will take the stage at 6 p.m. and perform until 8:30 p.m.
The event is free and the public is invited. Lawn chairs are encouraged.
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Brian Jack Presents The Creole Music Festival
Posted by rsias on Thursday, July 09, 2009 (14:54:08) (768 reads)
Brian Jack Presents The Creole Music Festival
Zydeco Musician takes his Craft to the Next Level with a new Festival!
July 9, 2009
THANK YOU ZYDECO NATION FOR SUPPORTING OUR
FESTIVAL AND MAKING THE FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN, AND WE HEARD YOU LOUD AND CLEAR!
WE'LL BE BACK WITH ANOTHER GREAT FESTIVAL
LINE-UP, SO STAY CONNECTED FOR NEXT YEAR'S EVENT!
submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
The 1st Annual Creole Music Festival
will be held on August 8, 2009 at the
New Caney Fairgrounds in New Caney, Texas.
Rain or Shine!!!
Zydeco Nation, on August 8 2009, a very special and unique event will take place in the small town of New Caney, Texas! The 1st Annual Creole Music Festival present by the Zydeco Nation's own Brian Jack will be held at the New Caney Fairgrounds under a covered pavilion.
What makes this particular festival special is not just the very strong and hot festival line-up, or that the Creole Music Festival will provide a safe family oriented environment or that the festival will take place rain or shine under a covered pavilion, but that is the first major festival organized and promoted by a Zydeco Musician for the benefit of Zydeco Musicians!
The Creole Music Festival represents the self determination, the positive growth and development in the Zydeco Nation. This is an event worth supporting, so Zydeco Nation, show your love by supporting the Creole Music Festival!
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Zydeco Festival Heats up Lebeau
Posted by ZLady on Monday, July 06, 2009 (04:30:17) (227 reads)
Zydeco Festival Heats up Lebeau
July 5, 2009
Judy Bastien
Courtesy of The Daily World Newspaper
Lil Nathan entertains at the Lebeau Zydeco Festival.
Courtesy of The Daily World Newspaper
The temperature hovered in the mid-90s around noon at the 19th annual Lebeau Zydeco Festival, but a cool breeze was blowing across the pavilion where band and dancers came together.
Lil' Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers kicked off the event held on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Church.
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Lebeau Zydeco Festival has a new home
Posted by ZLady on Friday, July 03, 2009 (15:08:46) (309 reads)
Lebeau Zydeco Festival has a new home
Events will be Saturday under a new pavilion on church grounds
July 2, 2009
Judy Bastien
The Daily World Newspaper
Immaculate Conception Church
in Lebeau, Louisiana stands proud
in the tradition of holding Zydeco and
Creole family oriented events.
The festival, which usually attracts about 600 people from around the area to the small rural community, will be held under a new pavilion recently constructed on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the festival's host. The festival is a major fundraiser for the church.
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2009 Long Beach Bayou & Mardi Gras Festival Lineup
Posted by ZLady on Thursday, June 18, 2009 (07:40:42) (518 reads)
The Long Beach Bayou & Mardi gras Festival is scheduled for June 27th and 28th, 2009 at the downtown Long Beach Rainbow Lagoon
Submitted by:
Lola Love
www.ZydecoOnline.com
June 27th and 28th, 2009 at the downtown Long Beach Rainbow Lagoon
"This is the one summer festival you will not want to miss. For 23 years the Long Beach Bayou festival has offered the best in family oriented entertainment. Each year we bring together a mix of authentic Louisiana music (Blues, Cajun and Zydeco), creole food and arts & craft vendors to downtown Long Beach for a weekend of music, dancing and fun."
This year's line up promises to make this festival, one of the best music festivals in California. So, if you're in the Long Beach area make sure to attend this event. You'll enjoy authentic creole cuisine, awesome music and that great California weather.
This festival will feature local and out of state, Louisiana acts; such as Lil Wayne Singleton and Same Ol' 2 Step, and Nathan Williams Sr., and The Zydeco Cha Chas. The musical genres will include: Zydeco, Blues, and Cajun performers.
Don't miss a great opportunity to indulge in Creole festivities without leaving California. Also, by attending this festival you'll be helping support child care services for low income families in the Long Beach, San Pedro and surrounding communities. So, bring the entire family and enjoy the Long Beach Bayou & Mardi gras Festival.
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Rosie Ledet, BeauSoleil, Sunpie Barnes and more set to perform at third annual
Posted by rsias on Thursday, June 11, 2009 (02:00:00) (593 reads)
Rosie Ledet, BeauSoleil, Sunpie Barnes
and more set to perform at
third annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
June 11, 2009
by The Times-Picayune
Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots will play
at the third annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco
Festival, taking place June 13-14 at
the historic French Market in New Orleans Louisiana.
Many of the best artists in southwest Louisiana dance music will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's third annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, taking place June 13-14 at the historic French Market.
Rosie Ledet, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Terrance Simien, Steve Riley, Amanda Shaw, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, the Pine Leaf Boys, the Lost Bayou Ramblers and many more will perform at the third annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival. See the event web site for the complete performance schedule.
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Opelousas Spice and Music Festival presents fiddle jam with Hadley Castille and
Posted by rsias on Thursday, May 28, 2009 (14:42:17) (205 reads)
Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
presents fiddle jam with
Hadley Castille and Friends
May 27, 2009
by THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
Hadley Castille and the Sharecropper's Band released
a new recording of Hadley Castille best known songs
on the CD entitled Refait.
www.hadleyjcastille.com
Join international acclaimed fiddler Hadley Castille and a special line-up of friends on Saturday, June 6, for a Fiddle Jam in Opelousas.
Born and raised in Pecaniere, a community near Opelousas, Louisiana, Castille began singing and playing fiddles when he was 11-years old. For over 60 years, Castille has dazzled audiences worldwide with his Cajun melodies.
WHAT: Fiddle Jam with Hadley Castille and Friends
WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2009
WHERE: Old City Market (St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square)
Time: 2 p.m.
Hadley J. Castille and the Sharecroppers
with his grand-daughter Sarah Jayde Williams.
Song: Beau Geste
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Mudbugs and music are festival must-haves
Posted by ZLady on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 (16:00:00) (271 reads)
Mudbugs and music are festival must-haves
Donecia Pea
The Shreveport Times
May 22, 2009
2009 Shreveport Mudbug Festival
The name Rockin' Dopsie is synonymous with zydeco music, but it wasn't until Dopsie Jr. was a teenager that he knew he would follow in the footsteps of his legendary father.
"When I graduated high school, my dad gave me a washboard and said, 'If you want to play with me, here's what you need.' And the money was really good, so I decided that's how I wanted to launch my career, playing behind my father," Dopsie Jr. said in a phone interview.
Even 16 years after Dopsie's death, his son and other artists have continued to keep the Louisiana-bred genre alive, bringing joy to fans all over the world.
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Cupid to perform at Classic Soul Festival
Posted by ZLady on Sunday, May 24, 2009 (17:00:00) (303 reads)
Cupid to perform at Classic Soul Festival
By MICHAEL FARRAR
Special to 2theadvocate.com
Originally published: May 22, 2009
Photo Courtesy of Elvie G Public Relations
Whether it’s at a conservative wedding or a club on a Saturday night, there is one song that is guaranteed to get the dance floor packed. That song is “Cupid Shuffle,” and although its debut was almost two years ago, this song can still be heard at parties across the nation.
Singer Bryson Bernard, also known as Cupid, had an early idea that his “Shuffle” would be such a big hit.
"I used to be a DJ at a club called the Brass Room. I taught the dance to a couple of people. It's just one of those songs that took off running. Everybody wanted to know how to teach the shuffle." Cupid said.
Not long ago, Bernard was a track athlete at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who competed in talent contests as a way to build momentum for a professional singing career.
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Jerome Ford Selected as 2009 Spice & Music Festival Poster Artist
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 (13:21:03) (237 reads)
Jerome Ford Selected as 2009 Spice & Music Festival Poster Artist
May 20, 2009
Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
Press Release
The official 2009 Opelousas Spice and Music Festival Poster
"The Kitchen" by Jerome Ford.
(Opelousas, LA) - Jerome Ford is the local artist who created the Opelousas Spice & Music Festival’s 2009 official poster, which was unveiled during the Friday, May 15th Music & Market event in downtown Opelousas. The festival takes place June 5-7, 2009, in historic downtown Opelousas.
For the original artwork, which is titled ‘The Kitchen,” Ford used acrylic paint, paper, slate, and birch wood. An artist as well as a Talented Visual Arts Instructor for St. Landry Parish Schools, he describes his work as cultural impressionism.
Ford, who was born and raised in New Orleans' lower ninth ward, grew up surrounded by entrepreneurs of various trades. Growing up, he and his brothers and sisters learned that creativity and a strong, work ethic could go a long way. “We built everything from go-carts and bikes, to roller coasters,” says Ford.
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5th Annual Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
Posted by rsias on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 (21:09:29) (566 reads)
5th Annual Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
Will Feature Spicy Foods, Historic Tours, Rides and Red Hot Music!
2009 Festival to be held on June 5th, 6th, 7th, 2009
in Historic Downtown Opelousas, Louisiana!
May 13, 2009
submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
June 5th, 6th, 7th, 2009
Historic Downtown Opelousas
Opelousas, Louisiana
11:30am-Until
Admission: Adults-$10.00 per day/ Children $3.00 per day
Sunday-Adults $5.00/ Children-$2.00
Children 12 and under Free!
$15 FOR THE WEEKEND (ALL YOU CAN RIDE BRACELET)
RV PARKING AVAILABLE
It's the festival season in Louisiana and Texas, and for many people in the Zydeco Nation, there is no better place to experience the festival season than Southwest Louisiana and Texas.
The Opelousas Spice and Music Festival is no exception to that experience. This year's Opelousas Spice and Music Festival will be held on June 5th, 6th, 7th, 2009 in Historic Downtown Opelousas, Louisiana.
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2009 Festival International de Louisiane promotes International Lineup
Posted by rsias on Monday, April 06, 2009 (01:00:00) (703 reads)
2009 Festival International de Louisiane
promotes International Lineup
Festival International de Louisiane
celebrates 23 years of music, art, cuisine
April 6, 2009
submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
This year's Festival International de Louisiane
will be held from April 21st to April 25th 2009
in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana.
Help keep Festival International de Louisiane
a Free Festival by purchasing a 2009 festival Pin!
Want to experience Louisiana's best kept secret? Then the 23rd Annual Festival International de Louisiane held in Lafayette, Lousiana is the festival for you. This year's Festival International will be held from April 21st to April 25th in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. Festival International is a free festival and a perfect outing for family and friends.
Festival International de Louisiane is a community-based, non-profit arts organization formed in 1986 to produce an annual visual and performing arts festival celebrating the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana – primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic influences.
Help keep Festival International de Louisiane
a Free Festival by purchasing a 2009 festival Pin!
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2009 Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival Lineup
Posted by Lola Love on Thursday, March 26, 2009 (20:14:59) (697 reads)
2009 Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Lineup!
April 3rd & 4th, 2009
San Jacinto Mall
Baytown, Texas
March 25, 2009
submitted by Lola Love
www.ZydecoOnline.com
This year's Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival is taking place on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th, 2009. Lots of great family fun, wonderful food, and HOT Zydeco music for all to enjoy!!!
This year's festival will be held at the San Jacinto Mall - I-10 East at Garth Rd., Baytown, Texas
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2009 Washington Catfish Festival
Posted by rsias on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 (14:00:00) (1258 reads)
2009 Washington Catfish Festival
10th Annual Festival to be held on March 12-15, 2009
March 10, 2009
submitted by Rod Sias
www.ZydecoOnline.com
This year's Catfish Festival will feature Keith Frank, Chris Ardoin,
Roddy Romero, Patrick Henry, Geno Delafose and More!!!
One of southwest Louisiana's best kept secrets is tucked away in the tiny historical town of Washington, Louisiana. Formerly known as "Festival Du Courtableau", the 10th annual Washington Catfish Festival will feature parades, live Cajun, Zydeco and Southern Soul bands, antique shopping, arts, crafts booths, a kid’s corner and all the catfish you can eat! All proceeds from Catfish Festival go to the Municipal Public Library Renovation Fund.
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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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