http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/ Zydeco Online en-us Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Zydeco Online News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/images/logo.gif http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/ http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=379 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. TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=378 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. TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:40:07 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=377 Jax Grill brings Creole to Clutch City with weekend zydeco By Carol Rust Culture Map Houston February 17th, 2010 www.jaxgrillhouston.com 6510 South Rice Bellaire, Texas 713-668-3606 1613 Shepherd Houston, Texas 713-861-5529 Weekend nights at Jax Grill on Shepherd throb with the infectious strains of live zydeco, drawing a packed crowd of dancers, diners and lovers of south Louisiana music in the heart of Houston. TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=376 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. TO READ THE FULL STORY & SCHEDULE SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:26:31 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=375 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. [align=center] 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. TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:19:40 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=374 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/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:35:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=373 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. TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:35:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=372 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. TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:11:08 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=371 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. www.CedricWatson.com TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:23:40 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=370 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! TO READ THE FULL STORY SELECT THE “READ MORE” BUTTON BELOW Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:43:10 GMT