http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/ Zydeco Online en-us Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:50 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=214 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: November 20, 2008 Submitted by St. Francis of Assisi Church East Palo, Alto, California The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) is a nonprofit organization that provides direct assistance to anyone suffering or in need. www.svdp.org The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Mateo County needs strong bodies to help unload, pack and distribute food for Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 am. Where to Meet? St. Francis of Assisi Church 1425 Bay Road East Palo Alto, California 94303 "The poor are hungry not only for food, they are hungry to be recognized as human beings. They are hungry for dignity and to be treated as we are treated. They are hungry for love."— Mother Teresa SELECT THE READ MORE BUTTON BELOW Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:50 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=213 New Zydeco Classes in California (Bay Area) Zydeco Dance Instructor Erin Brandt Announces 2009 Schedule! November 20, 2008 Submitted by Rod Sias www.ZydecoOnline.com Erin Brandt, Zydeco Dance Instructor www.erintherapy.com If you live in or you are visiting the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, and you are looking to learn or improve upon your Zydeco two-step, Zydeco Dance Instructor Erin Brandt has announced the 2009 schedule for her Zydeco Dance Class. The classes will be held at the to be held at the Highlands Recreation Center located in San Mateo, California. Erin Brandt has be teaching Zydeco Dance, Massage Therapy, and Corrective Exercise for over 12 years in in many areas of the United States, including Florida, Alabama, DC, NYC, Washington, and now in San Mateo, California. She has developed a well deserved and respected reputation in the Zydeco Nation as one of its new generation of Zydeco Dance instructors. Erin has danced live on the Fox and ABC Networks and is frequently asked to teach Zydeco Dance at all of the major California Zydeco Festivals. FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE SELECT THE READ MORE BUTTON BELOW Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:59:09 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=212 Under the Radar Foundation Benefit Features CJ Chenier and Delfeayo Marsalis, November 23, 2008 Submitted by Andrea Canter www.jazzpolice.com November 4, 2008 Under The Radar In spring 2007, Twin Cities philanthropist/jazz fan Barbara Applebaum Portnoy established The Under the Radar Foundation as a conduit of resources to support people and issues “that the media has forgotten.” The foundation kicked off its work in November 2007 with a sold-out benefit at the Dakota Jazz Club, raising $43,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina, including those served through the local Sabathani Community Center. The benefit brought to town zydeco legend C.J, Chenier and Willie West, joining local stars Dennis Spears and Debbie Duncan, and a surprise cameo appearance by Dr. John. Chenier returns for the 2008 benefit on November 23rd, “Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulez II” (Let the Good Times Roll II), this time joined by Crescent City’s own Delfeayo Marsalis. Host (and also performing) will be J.D. Steele. Additonal performers will include students from the High School for Recording Arts and Jevetta and Jeralyn Steele. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:55:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=211 La Cuisine de Beauregard event is Saturday Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys to Perform at the Event November 8, 2008 By Pamela Hickman Beauregard Daily News DeRidder residents are invited to experience DeRidder’s first ever food and music festival “La Cuisine de Beauregard” being held downtown, Nov. 8. The festival will feature several local chefs who will be preparing varying cuisines. Scheduled to prepare meals for the event are Mary Whitman from Mary Ann’s Cake Shop who will be cooking spicy cheeseburger soup, Amporn Mantasawan from Thai Basil Restaurant who will be making spicy drumsticks, Chef Karl St. Romain will prepare Italian linguine, Joseph Rosendoll from Cecil’s Cajun Cafe will be cooking red beans and rice, and also Ismael Lopez and Luis Lopez will represent the Mexico Lindo restaurant by preparing authentic Mexican tacos. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:53:32 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=210 El Sid O's Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive When: November 19, 2008 (Wednesday) Where: 1523 N. Saint Antoine St, Lafayette, LA 70501 Time: Doors Open @ 9:00pm SUPPORT THE ZYDECO NATION & DONATE TO THE NEEDY! Thankful for Zydeco By Nick Pittman The Independent FLASHBACK!!!, November 15, 2006 For 20 years, El Sid O's annual Thanksgiving food drive has provided Lafayette with great zydeco and holiday meals and toys for local families. The first three years Sid "El Sid O" Williams and Don "Apollo" Wilson threw the Zydeco Food Drive, they fell short of their goal. So they dug into their own pockets and paid for the extra Thanksgiving meals for local needy families. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=209 Zydeco Hall of Fame (Benefit 4 Matt) Zydeco Musicians Come Together to Help Their Own November, 11, 2008 submitted by Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble Matt Roberts is a rubboard player and original member of Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble When: Sunday, November 16, 2008 (3PM - UNTIL) Where: Zydeco Hall of Fame (FORMERLY RICHARD'S CLUB), 11178 Highway 190 between Opelousas & Lawtell, Louisiana Zydeco Musicians will be participating in an important benefit for one of the Zydeco Nation's talented musicians, my friend and fellow band member Matthew "Matt" Roberts. Matt has recently been diagnosed with a condition called Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. It is a Cancer that occurs in the Nasopharynx, which is located behind the nose and above the back of the throat. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma is rare in the United States and more common in certain regions of East Asia and Africa. With early care and proper treatment a cure is possible for Matt. We need everyone's prayers and support in the Zydeco Nation to help Matt in his time of need. All donations and proceeds from the benefit will be used to cover medical expenses for Matt. Matt still has a very positive outlook and staying strong. Thank you so much from the Zydeco Trouble Family. Matt Roberts is a rubboard player and original member of Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble CLICK THE READ MORE BUTTON BELOW FOR PARTICIPATING BANDS! Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=208 Northside Community Cares Concert Series Local Artist Perform for Worth Cause November 11, 2008 submitted by Hot Like "FIRE" Management PROCEEDS BENEFIT 232-HELP The Northside Community Center will host its Annual Concert & Fund Raiser When: Sunday, November 23, 2008 Where: DUPIS CENTER, 1212 E Pont Des Mouton Road Lafayette, Louisiana Time: DOORS OPEN @ 12:00 PM PERFORMANCES 1:00PM – 7:00PM Admission: $5 Donation CLICK THE READ MORE BUTTON BELOW FOR FULL ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP! Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=207 ZydecoOnline Remembers “Mama Afrika” the Legendary Miriam Makeba World Renowned South African singer, and civil rights activist Transitions at the age of 76 (March 4, 1932-November 9, 2008) Miriam Zenzi Makeba, known to the world as "Mama Afrika" died of a heart attack after a performance in Italy on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Although a true musician at heart, Mariam Mekeba was one of the most outspoken opponents of South Afrika's apartheid regime, and was the anti-apartheid most visible and outspoken spokesperson from the 1960's to the apartheid's system dismantling in the early 1990's. "I just told the world the truth, and if the truth then becomes political, I can't do anything about that," Miriam Makeba Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=206 Crawdaddys’ music transcends age, race and gender Zydeco fans can hit Hayner Tuesday By Vicki Bennington The Telegraph November 6, 2008 Zydeco Crawdaddys (Submitted Photo) P.J. Jarvis and the Zydeco Crawdaddys have brought the sound of the Louisiana French Creole region up the mighty Mississippi River from Louisiana to the St. Louis area, where they spread zydeco music and New Orleans style jazz far and wide. Set to appear at Hayner Public Library Tuesday, members of the group come from near and far, including Mike Walters of Alton on guitar and vocals; group founder P.J. Jarvis of Troy, bringing accordion, horns and vocals; Fred Gumaer on drums and vocals hails from New York; along with Randy Reece, soprano, tenor sax, and percussionist and Jim Duey with bass notes and vocals, who called several spots in the Midwest and Southwest home. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.zydecoonline.com/dev/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=205 Opelousas celebrates Main-to-Main Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band provide Music After Event By William Johnson The Daily World Newspaper November 7, 2008 Robbie Sebastien, Main Street Program representative, looks over a beautiful painting that will be auctioned off at the Opelousas French Friday event that will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, on the corner of North and Main Streets from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The painting was donated by former Opelousas resident Sammy Terracina. (Photo by Freddie Herpin) Tonight and Saturday Opelousas will host two special events to help celebrate the state's Main-to-Main initiative designed to help revitalize the state's many historic downtowns. The next day, the Main Street Program, with support from Opelousas Little Theatre, will present "Talking History - An Historical Reenactment Tour" at the buildings around the city's historic Courthouse Square with tours at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:40:16 GMT