Cajun Spotlight
Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance in the Upper
Midwest
April 2006
KREWE DE WALLEYE PRESENTS...
The Minnesota Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance Association (the Krewe de
Walleye) presents Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys on Saturday,
April 1 at the Marion KC Hall in Bloomington. Tickets are just $10
for members and $12 for nonmembers. There will be a dance lesson at 8:00
pm and dancing from 8:30 to midnight. The Krewe also plans to bring
back the Lost Bayou Ramblers in June. You can get complete
information on joining the Krewe, an event calendar, addresses, links
and other news at krewedewalleye.com.
(Check our Cajun/Zydeco Event calendar on page 3 for other area appearances
by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys on this swing through the Midwest.)
ROCKIN’ PINECONES
The Rockin Pinecones are at the Half Time Rec on Sunday, April 16
and at the Eagles Club in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 27.
NEW RIVERSIDE RAMBLERS
The New Riverside Ramblers play for a dance at the Cedar Cultural
Center in Minneapolis on Friday, April 21 (this had earlier been scheduled
for Saturday, but it will be on FRIDAY). A dance lesson starts at 7:30
pm. The Ramblers are at the Half Time Rec on Sunday, April 30.
ZYDECO LESSONS WITH MAURINE MCCORT
Maurine McCort continues her zydeco dance lessons in April. They
will be at the Oddfellows Lodge at Raymond and Hampden in St. Paul. Cost
is $10 per person per lesson; no partner necessary. Lessons are from 4:00
pm to 5:30 pm. You can contact her at momo2004@comcast.net. The schedule:
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Working with the Feeling (Intermediate):
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April 8,15,22
BAYOU DANCER AND CO
David Jordahl offers Cajun and zydeco dance lessons. Get the latest
schedule of classes and dances and more information at bayoudancer.com.
HACKBERRY RAMBLERS COFOUNDER PASSES
Edwin Duhon, co-founder of The Hackberry Ramblers, passed
away on Sunday, February 26, 2006. He was 95. In 1933, Duhon formed The
Hackberry Ramblers along with fiddler Luderin Darbone, who survives
him. Initially, Duhon played acoustic guitar; he went on to play (at various
times) electric guitar, piano, upright bass and harmonica, focusing solely
on the accordion in the mid-1990s. Duhon's last performance was in November,
2005, at the Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge. Although quite ill,
he gave it one hundred percent, as always. In 2002, Edwin Duhon and Luderin
Darbone were co-recipients of a National Heritage Fellowship, awarded by
the Folk Arts Panel of the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Ben Sandmel
CAJUN HOT SOLES
The Cajun Hot Soles are at the Half Time Rec on Sunday, April 23
and open for the Everett-Smithson Band at Lee’s Liquor Lounge on
Thursday, April 27.
THE FAUX PLAYBOYS
The Faux Playboys are at the Half Time Rec on Sunday, April 9 and
at the Eagles Club in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 13.
TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS
The Twin City Playboys and Pop Wagner share the stage at
Lee’s Liquor Lounge on Thursday, April 13.
FOLKLORE VILLAGE CAJUN WEEKEND
The dates for the Cajun Music and Dance Weekend at Folklore Village are
March 31-April 2. The staff this year is outstanding: Creole fiddler Edward
Poullard, accordionist Jesse Lege, craft and cooking expert
Jackie Miller, Charlie Terr, John Terr and more. Dance instruction will
be provided by David Jordahl, Debbie Clark and Karen Kleinspehn.
Look for downloadable registration form at folklorevillage.org
or call 608-924-4000
AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER STAFF
Cajun and Creole Week at Augusta heritage Center in Elkins, West Virginia
is July 9-15. All of the staff hasn’t been announced yet, but many of the
instructors slated for the Balfa Heritage Week (see below) will also be
at Augusta, including David Greely, Ed Poullard and Steve Riley.
Also on hand will be Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Al Berard,
Paul Daigle, John and Jane Vidrine, Charlie Terr, Larry and Jackie Miller,
Courtney Granger, Mona Wilson and Joely Bias. To order a catalog
describing all the Augusta Heritage Theme Weeks this summer go to
augustaheritage.com.
STAFF FOR BALFA HERITAGE WEEK
The next Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week is April 21-27
at Chicot State Park near Ville Platte, Louisiana. There’s another
great list of instructors, including Kenny Alleman, Al Berard, Jeffrey
Broussard, Jonno Frishberg, David Greely, Ed Poullard, Dirk Powell, Lisa
Reed, Steve Riley, Ann Savoy, Joel Savoy and Peter Schwarz.
Registration has started and cabins are filling up fast. For complete information
go to lafolkroots.org
TASTE LOUISIANA FESTIVAL
The Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival in Amana, Iowa is May 27-29.
The lineup includes Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Jamie Bergeron
& the Kickin’ Cajuns, Hadley Castille & the Sharecropper Band,
Hunter Hayes and Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp. We’ll
have more information in upcoming issues.
SAWDUST DAYS IN OSHKOSH
Presented over the July 4th weekend as part of Sawdust Days in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, the Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival features great bands
from Louisiana. Appearing this year will be Step Rideau & the Zydeco
Outlaws, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, Travis Matte & the Zydeco Kingpins
and
Knight Train. More information as the time gets closer.
STEVE RILEY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
An instructional DVD for intermediate accordion students featuring Steve
Riley will soon be released. Go to almenapictures.com
for information on this and other Louisiana-based documentaries, videos
and instructional DVDs.
UPCOMING CAJUN AND ZYDECO EVENTS
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March 31 - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys: HARMONY BAR, MADISON,
WI
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April 01 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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April 01 - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys: MARION KC HALL (LESSON
8 PM; DANCE TIL MIDNIGHT)
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April 01 - Beausoleil: THRASHER OPERA HOUSE, GREEN LAKE, WI
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April 02 - Beausoleil: OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC, CHICAGO (4 PM AND
7 PM)
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April 02 - Jumbo Ya Ya: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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April 02-04 - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys: ONEIDA CASINO, GREEN
BAY (7:30 PM)
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April 05 - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys: CSPS, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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April 07 - The Midway Ramblers: IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER, CHICAGO
(8:00 PM)
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April 08 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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April 09 - Faux Playboys: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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April 13 - Twin City Playboys, Pop Wagner: LEE’S LIQUOR LOUNGE, MPLS (8:30
PM)
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April 13 - The Faux Playboys: MINNEAPOLIS EAGLES CLUB (7:00 -10:00 PM)
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April 14 - The Cajun Strangers: CUDA CAFE, DEERFIELD, WI (8:00 PM)
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April 15 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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April 16 - Rockin Pinecones: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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April 21 - New Riverside Ramblers: CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS (7:30
PM)
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April 22 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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April 23 - Cajun Hot Soles: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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April 27 - The Rockin’ Pinecones: MINNEAPOLIS EAGLES CLUB (7:30 -10:00
PM)
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April 27 - Cajun Hot Soles, Everett-Smithson Band: LEE’S LIQUOR BAR, MINNEAPOLIS
(9:00 PM)
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April 29 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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April 30 - New Riverside Ramblers: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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May 05 - Twin City Playboys: 318 CLUB, EXCELSIOR, MN
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May 06 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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May 07 - Faux Playboys: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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May 11 - Twin City Playboys, Cattle Gate: LEE’S LIQUOR LOUNGE, MPLS (9:00
PM)
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May 13 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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May 14 - JJ’s Zydeco Paydirt: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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May 20 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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May 21 - New Riverside Ramblers: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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May 27 - Cajun Jam: BETSY’S BACK PORCH COFFEE, MINNEAPOLIS (10:00 AM-1:00
PM)
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May 27 - 29 - Taste Louisiana Cajun/Zydeco Fest: AMANA, IA
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May 28 - Twin City Playboys: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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June 04 - New Riverside Ramblers: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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June 08 - Twin City Playboys, Pop Wagner: LEE’S LIQUOR LOUNGE, MPLS (8:30
PM)
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June 11 - Cajun Hot Soles: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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June 18 - Jumbo Ya Ya: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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June 25 - JJ’s Zydeco Paydirt: HALF TIME REC, ST. PAUL (8:00 PM)
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June 29 - The Lost Bayou Ramblers: POLISH-AMERICAN HALL, ST. PAUL (LESSON
AT 7:00 PM)
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June 30-July 4 - Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival: SAWDUST DAYS, OSHKOSH, WI
NOTE: Please call to confirm events more than four weeks
from first item on calendar.
APRIL FOOLS DAY
The first day of April is April Fool’s Day (also call All Fool’s Day).
It is traditionally a time of practical jokes and was once an opportunity
for even the most dignified of people to act the fool. It’s origin is not
clear, but it seems to be related to the vernal equinox. This month’s quiz
features song that have “fool” in the title. Can you match the song with
the performer? Answers are inside.
| 01) POOR LITTLE FOOL |
a) T. Rex |
| 02) WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE |
b) Foghat |
| 03) FOOL FOR THE CITY |
c) James Carr |
| 04) CHAIN OF FOOLS |
d) Lesley Gore |
| 05) STILL A FOOL |
e) Elvis Presley |
| 06) A FOOL IN LOVE |
f) Sammy Davis Jr. |
| 07) A FOOL SUCH AS I |
g) Ike and Tina Turner |
| 08) THE FOOL ON THE HILL |
h) Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers |
| 09) WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I |
i) Muddy Waters |
| 10) SHE’S A FOOL |
j) Cephas and Wiggins |
| *11)FOOL'S NIGHT OUT |
m) Frank Sinatra |
| *12) FOOLS RUSH IN |
n) Ricky Nelson |
| *13) I'M A FOOL FOR YOU |
o) Aretha Franklin |
| *14) I'M A FOOL FOR YOU GIRL |
p) The Beatles |
* Special internet bonus question.
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