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San Diego's Abel Silvas as Running Grunion THIS SUNDAY at Rancho Los Alamitos!
PASSAGES: Michael DeClouet
Keith Frank Announces Retirement
Zydeco Returns to LA Music Center
Long Beach Bayou Festival UPDATE!
David Sousa at Americana Night
Book Your Private Dance Lessons!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Zydeco Dance
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Wednesday nights
Bolivar Park
3300 Del Amo Bl
Lakewood, CA 90712
Lakewood Parks & Recreation
July Series:
4 Weeks starting July 7!
Basic Zydeco: 7 PM
Course #: 23084
Intermediate Zydeco: 8 PM
Course #: 23087
Cost: $40
(Plus $10 non-resident fee if not a Lakewood resident)

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OR
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PARKS & RECREATION
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June 4, 2010
Greetings!

I can't believe it's June already. Half the the year is gone, having flown past at breakneck speed. At this rate, Christmas will be here in two weeks! Lots of great things are coming up, with more being added almost daily. Be sure to read the entire newsletter so you don't miss anything!

There's a LOT of stuff you guys will want to know about, including the registration info for the next four week series of Zydeco classes at Lakewood Parks & Rec, which starts Wednesday, July 7! I've added an Intermediate Zydeco class, so be sure to sign up! More info below.

While this isn't a Zydeco event, if you're in Long Beach tomorrow (Sunday), June 13, stop by Rancho Los Alamitos' annual "Come Home to Povuu'ngna" celebration and catch San Diego Zydeco's Native American Comic, Abel Silvas, as his alter ego Running Grunion entertains and educates with his hysterical comedy routine. See story  below for more info.

NOTE: I have the final schedule for the Long Beach Bayou Festival, coming up in just two weeks! See below for all the details!

PASSAGES:

The Zydeco community lost Mr. Michael DeClouet to cancer last weekend. DeClouet was known for his generosity, gentle nature, and his deep love of zydeco. Living part time in San Diego and part time in Louisiana, Michael will be greatly missed by many. There will be a memorial service for Mike in San Diego on June 19.

Mike inherited the legendary Richard's Club after it closed a few years ago. After pouring his heart and soul and a ton of money into it, Mike reopened the club in August of 2008 as the Zydeco Hall of Fame, with Keith Frank headlining. The place was packed with joyous well-wishers from all over the country who were thrilled that the venerable establishment was back on it's feet. Michael also supported many in the zydeco community in a variety of ways. The world is a better place for his having been here. Again, he will be missed. May you Rest In Peace, Michael.

TRANSITIONS:


The other big news is that Zydeco Icon Keith Frank announced his upcoming retirement. He sent out a long message to folks explaining why. I've included it below. You can use the link in the "In This Issue" to navigate there or just keep scrolling down.
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Zydeco is back at the Los Angeles Music Center's "Dance Downtown" FREE summer dance concert series on Friday night, July 30! Lil' Pookie is playing, I'll be teaching the dance lesson that night, so MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Geno Delafose will be playing in Culver City on Thursday night August 5. Unfortunately, this is also the same night the Skirball decided to bring in Steve Riley, so we're going to have to choose between the two that night. Thanks to Joel Okida for letting me know about these two events.

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WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE DANCER?
Anita and I were talking the other day and she asked me who I like to dance with the most in closed dance position. We both agreed we prefer the guys who are really smooth dancers, with a light lead, usually from Louisiana.

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Keep Reading. There are many more NEW events added to this Gazette, so be sure to check out the calendar section to plan your Zydeco dance schedule.

See you on the dance floor!

ZYDECO DANCE CLASSES RETURN TO LAKEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION!
Sign up TODAY!

That's right! If you missed the other four-week sessions, here's another chance to sign up. Learn to 2-Step, Louisiana Style! This is partner dancing, but no worries if you don't have a partner, cuz' we rotate! Never danced before? That's great! This is perfect for you.

For those of you who want to spice up your basics, we've added Intermediate Zydeco to the schedule. Here is the info you'll need to sign up.

BASIC ZYDECO
Wednesday nights: July 7, 14, 21, 28
7-7:50 PM
Course #: 23084
Cost: $40/series plus $10 non-resident fee if you don't live in Lakewood

INTERMEDIATE ZYDECO
Wednesday nights: July 7, 14, 21, 28
8-8:50 PM
Course #: 23087
Cost: $40/series plus $10 non-resident fee if you don't live in Lakewood

LOCATION: Bolivar Park
3300 Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90712
Park phone: 562-421-3881

SIGN UP INFO:
Sign up online at Lakewood Parks & Rec website
Call Lakewood Parks & Recreation at 562-866-9771
OR come to the first class and sign up then!

Remember, there's a minimum enrollment requirement or classes will be cancelled, so if you're interested, be sure to sign up!

I'm lookin' forward to seeing you all there!


Running Grunion Will Crack You Up at
 "Come Home to Povuu'ngna"
THIS SUNDAY,  June 13
Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach, CA
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Does this guy look familiar? Yep! It's San Diego Zydeco dancer Abel Silvas as his alter ego Running Grunion. Running Grunion entertains and educates with his hysterical comedy routine tomorrow at 2:40 pm at "Come Home to Povuu'ngna"

Located at historical Rancho Los Alamitos in Long Beach, this annual event is one of my favorites. The Tongva were the original inhabitants of this region, and this event is a tribute to this native nation.

In the afternoon, you can take a tour of the original adobe Rancho, sample Tongva food, see demonstratons of Tongva arts & crafts, including "Ti'at (canoe) construction, sand painting, design of dolphin crowns and scallop shell necklaces as well as a live raptor exhibit and storytelling that will engage and delight children." There is also a lot more planned, and I know you'll have a wonderful time, so be sure to attend.

The Rancho is located on the hill just east of the campus of California State University, Long Beach.

For those of you who might be interested, there is also a symposium in the morning that sounds very interesting.

Both events are FREE, but you must make reservations for parking for the symposium in the morning. Call the Rancho today at 562-431-3541 or make your reservations online.

Click here for event website
Click Here for Symposium Website

Here are the details:

Running Grunion (Abel Silvas) at
Come Home to Pouvuu'ngna
Rancho Los Alamitos
FREE Admission
FREE PARKING at CSULB Lot 11 (Palo Verde and Rendina St.)
Shuttle will take you into the Rancho.
Event Hours: Noon-4:30 pm
Running Grunion Performs: 2:40-3:10 pm
Symposium Hours: 9:30-11:30 am
(Parking Reservation Required for Symposium)

I know I'll at least be there in the afternoon, so see you guys there!

PASSAGES: Michael DeClouet
Gentle Soul, Huge Heart

Michael De Clouet on rubboard with Dempsey Pappion



The Zydeco community lost Mr. Michael DeClouet to cancer last weekend. DeClouet was known for his generosity, gentle nature, and his deep love of zydeco. Living part time in San Diego and part time in Louisiana, Michael will be greatly missed. There will be a memorial service for Mike in San Diego on June 19.

Raised outside Lawtelle and Lake Charles, Louisiana, Michael's  biggest project and labor of love was reopening the historical club originally known as Richards, which he purchased after it closed a few years ago. He poured his heart and soul and a ton of money into the project. Due to legal issues, he could not use the Richards name, and it was opened as The Zydeco Hall of Fame on Friday night, August 8, 2008, with Keith Frank headlining. The place was packed with joyous well-wishers from all over the country who were thrilled that the venerable establishment was open again.
Click here for an extensive story

Michael also supported the zydeco community in a variety of ways. As rubboard player for San Diego's Mojo Dawg zydeco band and the Pappion Louisiana Band, DeClouet spread the gospel of zydeco by helping the bands get many gigs, including a weekly Friday night engagement at San Diego's Chateau Orleans.

Michael was known for his huge smile that could light up a room. He made the world a better place. Please join his family and friends at his memorial services if you can.

Memorial service for Michael DeClouet
Saturday, June 19, 2010, 3:00 pm
St. James By The Sea Episcopal Church in LaJolla
743 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Reception following service at St. James Hall across the street.

ZYDECO LEGEND TO RETIRE
Letter from Keith Frank
Keith Frank 2005

One of the top performers in Zydeco, Keith Frank has announced his pending retirement. Here's his letter to his fans.

From Keith Frank:
To all my friends, family and fans across the world let me start by saying thank you from the bottom of my heart for the years of unparalleled support. The Soileau Zydeco band has the most loyal supporters in the world and it is only through you all and the grace of God that we have seen the success that we have. Your support is humbling and heartfelt. I love you all and I thank you.....

Over the past few days we have received hundreds of calls and messages regarding my retirement, so I have decided to address the matter in writing, to dispel any rumors that may be floating around. ....

On this past Sunday, at the Zydeco Extravaganza, I made an announcement that I would be walking away from Zydeco music in the coming months. So yes, it is true. The number one question has been why. To be honest, there isn't any one answer. ....

I can remember the day I decided to start this band. I was just a bright eyed kid with big dreams of making music that people would know and love. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to make it this far.  From the beginning my mom, Brad and Jenn have been my rock and my foundation. The music business is a tough one, especially for 3 kids from Soileau, trying to survive among giants like Boozoo Chavis, John Delafose, Beau Jocque, Zydeco Force and so many others. But through the highs and lows mom, Brad and Jennifer have always been there! I love you all more than you'll ever know and we will always share a bond like no other, through the memories we have shared and made.....

I have been fortunate enough to make a living off of my passion all of my life. I have played in front of thousands of people over the past 20+ years of my career on some of the biggest stages in the world. We have won the awards, we've won the battles, broke the records and in the process we have secured ourselves a spot in the history books. Everything I have set out to do has been done and I owe it all to best fans and family in the world.....

But all success comes at a cost. As I have gotten older I have realized that life is not about the fame, accolades or money. When it is all said and done, none of that will matter. I once read a quote that has always stuck with me. It says, "In between goals is a thing called life that has to be lived and enjoyed". When I am gone, the only memories of me to my family should not be with an accordion in my hand. I love music, but my family is and always will be my first priority. Everything I do, I do for them. So while I am still young, I feel like I have a priority to myself and my family to live a little and enjoy the fruits of my labor!....

So simply said, I have conquered all the things I ever wanted to, and I did it all MY way. That's the same way I want to walk away from it all. My heart is heavy and the outpouring of love from you the fans is such a blessing. I ask that you continue to send us your comments, well wishes and love. ....

Over the next several months we will try our best to accommodate and play AS MANY SHOWS AS POSSIBLE. It will be our road to the end, and we want to share it with as many fans as we possibly can.  Again, I love you all and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and I assure you, that we are going out with a bang! Get ready for the biggest shows and best music you have ever heard from Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco band. I hope we make you proud.....

Sincerely, ....

Keith Frank Forever....

ZYDECO RETURNS TO MUSIC CENTER!
Lil' Pookie Plays July 30 at "Dance Downtown"
FREE Dance Concert Series
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Mark your calendars! Zydeco returns to the Los Angeles Music Center's "Dance Downtown" free dance concert series on Friday night, July 30, 2010.

Young and hip, Pookie brings his own unique styling to zydeco, playing both traditional style and including Nouveau tunes as well.

As always, there will be dance lessons, so c'mon out and join us dancing under the stars in front of the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. Enjoy the gentle breeze as the evening cools. Make new friends, learn a few new moves, and spread the gospel of Zydeco. Here are the details:

July 30, 2010
Lil' Pookie and the Zydeco Sensations
Dance Downtown FREE Dance Concert
6:30 - 10:00 pm
Los Angeles Music Center Plaza
(In front of Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, by the fountain)
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Includes dance lesson at 6:30 with Karen Redding
second lesson during the break
Parking in Music Center lot: $9
Other parking available in the area

GO HERE FOR MORE INFO
LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL
June 26 & 27, 2010
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Long Beach Bayou Festival
June 26 & 27, 2010

Rainbow Lagoon Park
Long Beach, CA

Cajun, Zydeco and Blues
Located next to the Long Beach Convention Center with a view of the Queen Mary, this event has a great
lineup this year. Check it out:

SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH
BAYOU STAGE

12:00-1:00 Bayou Brothers
1:05-1:25   Cajun Dance Lesson - Steve Bellendir
1:30-2:45   Creole Belles Cajun Dance Band
2:50-3:10   Basic Zydeco Dance Lesson - Karen Redding
3:15-4:30   Mark St. Mary Blues and Zydeco Band
4:45-5:05   New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band onstage
5:10-5:30   Mardi Gras Parade-Dedicated to David Avadon
5:30-7:00   Lil' Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations
7:05-7:25   Advanced Zydeco Dance Lesson - Greg Benusa
7:30-9:00   T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers

CLUB N'ORLEANS BLUES STAGE
12:00-1:00 CD Music
1:00-2:00   Dennis Jones Bnd
2:05-2:25   Beginners Cajun Dance Lesson - Sandy Baker
2:30-3:30   Gregg Young Featuring Andrea Palm
3:35-3:55   Zydeco Dance Lesson - Pat Muller
4:00-5:00   Blue Dice
5:05-5:35   Int. Zydeco Dance Lesson - Karen Redding
5:45-7:00   Oreo Divas Salute to Mowtown
7:05-7:25   Come Slide With AJ - AJ Gibbs
7:30-8:45   Sai Whatt Band

SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH
BAYOU STAGE
12:00-1:00 Lisa Haley & the Zydecats
1:05-1:25   Dance Lesson - Pat Muller
1:30-2:45   Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
2:50-3:10   Mydeco Workout - AJ Gibbs
3:10-4:25   T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers
4:25-4:45   New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band
                  Mardi Gras Parade Dedicated to David Avadon
4:45-6:00   Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
6:00-6:30   CCD Raffle Winners Announced/Thanks
6:30-8:00   Tito Jackson

CLUB N'ORLEANS BLUES STAGE

12:00-1:15  Artwork Jamal
1:20-1:40   Dance Lesson - Sandy Baker
1:45-3:00   Laurie Morvan Band
3:05-3:25   Int. Zydeco Dance Lesson-Karen Redding
3:30-4:45   Sweet Baby J'
                  Mardi Gras Parade Passes Club N'Orleans
5:05-6:20   Zac Harmon
Remainder of evening entertainment is on Bayou Stage

Festival Parking $10 at Marina Green Lot located across the street on Shoreline Drive between Pine and Linden.

Conveniently located near everything, this festival is a must for all Zydeco, Cajun and Blues enthusiasts! GO HERE for the festival's very nicely re-designed website.

NEWS FLASH: The Omlette Inn is still alive and well! It just moved around the corner on Pine street! Yaaaayyy!

See everyone on the dance floor!

 Map to Rainbow Lagoon
David Sousa at Americana Music Night
Saturday, July 17, 2010

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Mudbugs at the Fox Event Center
Redlands, CA

This event sounds like a lot of fun and I hope I can make it out to Redlands that night. The evening features five bands and artists, all with an Americana flavor. In addition to hearing the Zydeco Mudbugs, enjoy Hobo Jazz, The Millcreek Boys, Gary Lee & The Bayou Gators, and the Kattywompus String Band.

The show starts at 6:30 pm, tickets are only $15. There's a full bar, dance floor and food available to purchase.

Americana Music Night
Saturday, July 17, 2010
The Fox Event Center
123 Cajon St.
Redlands, CA 92373
Info: 909-793-3888
www.foxevent.com
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE ZYDECO & CAJUN DANCE LESSONS TODAY!
CALL (562) 708-8946
Singles and Couples Welcome
Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction

WANT TO LEARN TO "DO THE ZYDECO?"
I've taught at the Los Angeles Music Center, The Ford Ampitheater, The Galaxy Theater, and have been hired by the irvine Barclay Theater to teach zydeco at their events.

I've entertained at countless private parties and corporate events.

Zydeco & Cajun Dance Lessons
With Karen Redding

CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR PRIVATE LESSONS!

Give me (Karen) a call at 562-708-8946 TODAY to schedule your private zydeco dance instruction in my air-conditioned studio in Signal Hill, CA. (Signal Hill is a tiny city completely surrounded by Long Beach, CA.)

If you or someone you know wants to learn to "Do the Zydeco," I am available for private lessons. Discounted rates available if you pre-pay for five lessons. Lessons are 50 minutes in a private "studio" with hardwood floors.

You choose: Zydeco Two-Step, Country Waltz, Line Dances, Cajun Two-Step, Cajun Jig. Singles or couples. Call Karen TODAY at 562.708.8946 to book your lesson!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:

June 12, 2010 Lisa Haley, Palos Verdes, CA
June 13, 2010 Pouvuu'nga, Long Beach, CA NEW!
June 13, 2010 Lisa Haley, Saddle Ranch, Universal City NEW!
June 15, 2010 Lisa Haley, McCormick& Schmicks, El Segundo, CA NEW!
June 20, 2010 Lisa Haley Descanso Gardens, La Canada, CA
June 26, 27, 2010 Long Beach Bayou Festival
June 27, Zydeco on the River, Sacramento, CA

July 2-5, 2010 Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
July 3, 4, 2010 Lisa Haley, Queen Mary, Long Beach CA NEW!
July 8, 2010 Lisa Haley, Lake Arrowhead, CA
July 10, 2010 Andre Thierry, SAN DIEGO, CA
July 11, 2010 Dexter Ardoin, Lakewood, CA
July 17, 2010 David Sousa, Redlands, CA
July 18, 2010 T-Lou, Columbia Park, Torrance, CA
July 30, 2010 Lil' Pookie, Los Angeles Music Center  NEW!

August 5, 2010 Geno Delafose-Culver City, CA NEW!
August 5, 2010 Steve Riley at the Skirball, L.A., CA NEW!
August 7-8, 2010 Long Beach Crawfish Festival
August 8, 2010 Geno Delafose, Lakewood, CA
August 10, 2010 Lisa Haley, Torrance, CA NEW!
August 12, 2010 Lisa Haley, Idylwild, CA
August 14, 2010 Lil' Pookie, San Diego, CA
August 18, 2010 Lisa Haley, Torrance, CA
August 21, 2010 Lisa Haley, Ventura, CA
August 21, 2010 Ardenwood Zydeco Festival, Fremont, CA
August 21-22, 2010 Cotati Accordion Festival, Cotati, CA
August 29, 2010 Andre Thierry, La Canada, CA NEW!
August 29, 2010 Lisa Haley, Culver City, CA NEW!
September 11, 2010 Sebastapol Zydeco Festival, Sebastapol, CA
September 12, 2010 Horace Trahan, Lakewood, CA
September 17-19 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
September 25, 2010 Beausoleil-Great Park, Irvine, CA NEW!

October 6-11 ZTT Goes to Festivals Acadienes!
October 10, 2010 Orange County Accordion Festival
October 10, 2010 Miguel Fontenot, Lakewood, CA

November 13-20, 2010 Zydeco Cruise
November 14, 2010 Mike Hurst, Lakewood, CA

December 26, 2010 Dexter Ardoin, Lakewood, CA

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THE KITCHEN SINK
(Everything else I think would be fun)

June 13, 2010 Pouvuu'naga, Long Beach, CA NEW!
August 1, 2010 Signal Hill Car Show, Signal Hill, CA NEW!
August 20-30, 2010 Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival

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THE DETAILS:
ZYDECO / CAJUN EVENTS

Lisa Haley's Schedule:
If you're a Lisa Haley fan and want to know her schedule, please use the link below. Lisa has so many gigs that I can't get them all in this newsletter, but I want to make sure you can find her. Soooo...
CLICK HERE FOR LISA HALEY'S SCHEDULE

JUNE

June 12, 2010
Lisa Haley
CALL FOR DANCERS FOR THIS EVENT
Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival
Crossfield Drive & Silver Spur
Palos Verdes, CA
Lisa Plays at 7 PM (there's a whole day of great stuff earlier)
GO HERE

June 13, 2010
Lisa Haley
"LA For Nashville"
Benefit Concert for Nashville Musicians Who Lost Everything in Tennessee Floods
Saddle Ranch
1000 Universal Bl.
Universal City, CA 91608
4-9 pm
GO HERE

June 15, 2010
Lisa Haley
French Quarter Tuesdays
McCormick & Schmicks
2101 Rosecrans Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
7 pm
310-416-1123
GREAT FOOD!
Cement Dance Area

June 20, 2010
Lisa Haley
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Canada, CA 91011
1 PM
There is an admission fee to Descanso Gardens.
Call for details


June 26, 27, 2010

Long Beach Bayou Festival
RAINBOW LAGOON
Long Beach, CA
Lineup to be announced
GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

June 27, 2010
Zydeco on the River
With Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble
Rio Ramaza Marina RV & Event Park
10000 Garden Hwy.
Sacramento 95837
RV hook ups $25 per night
Gates open 1 PM Dance lessons 2 PM
Music 3-7
Admission $15 Food and beverages extra
No outside food or drinks
No pets please
www.louisianasue.com for pictures and
directions
916-962-6415

JULY

July 2-5, 2010
Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
Only $10 donation a DAY!
You gotta see the lineup!
This event is owned by the Oregon Food Bank
and raises food, funds and awareness to
fight hunger.
GO HERE FOR DETAILS

July 3 & 4, 2010
Lisa Haley
Queen Mary 4th of July Spectacular
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
6 pm each day
FIREWORKS!

Lisa Haley
Arrowhead Arts & Music Festival
Festival Grounds
Tavern Bay Beach Club
850 Willow Creek Rd
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
GO HERE

July 10, 2010 SAN DIEGO EVENT
Andre Thierry-CELEBRATE ANDRE'S BIRTHDAY!
War Memorial Hall
3325 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA
7-10:30 pm
$14 ($12 for BTSC members)
GO HERE

July 11, 2010

Dexter Ardoin
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859

July 17, 2010
AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHT
David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs
Hobo Jazz, Gary Lee & The Bayou Gators
Kattywompus String Band, The Millcreek Boys
The Fox Event Center
123 Cajon St.
Redlands, CA 92373
Full Bar, Dance Floor, Food Available
6:30 pm
$15
Info: 909-793-3888
www.FoxEvent.com

July 18, 2010
T-Lou and His Super Hot Zydeco Band
Columbia Park
4045 W. 190th St. (corner of 190th and Prairie)
Torrance, CA
4-6 pm
310-618-2930
www.TorranceLive.us

July 30, 2010
Lil' Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations
Los Angeles Music Center's
Dance Downtown FREE Dance Concert
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90012
Dance Lesson: 6:30 pm
Band Plays: 7-10 pm
Second dance lesson during the break
Parking $9
GO HERE for more info!

AUGUST

August 5, 2010
Steve Riley & the Mammou Playboys
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
8:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION, NO RESERVATIONS
Parking: $5 per car with 3 people or more, $10 otherwise
GO HERE for more info

August 5, 2010
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Culver City Hall Courtyard
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City CA 90232
7-9 PM
FREE (Including Parking)
NOTE: ACCESS TO COURTYARD BEGINS AT 4:30 PM
GO HERE for more info

August 7 & 8, 2010

Long Beach Crawfish Festival
Rainbow Lagoon
Long Beach, CA

August 8, 2010
Geno Delafose
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859

August 10, 2010
Lisa Haley
Memorial Park
85 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
6 pm

August 12, 2010

Lisa Haley
Idylwild Community Center
26150 Hwy 243
Idylwild, CA 92549
7 PM

August 14, 2010 SAN DIEGO EVENT
Lil' Pookie
War Memorial Hall
3325 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA
7-10:30 pm
$14 ($12 for BTSC members)
GO HERE

August 18, 2010
Lisa Haley
"Wild Wednesdays"
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
11:45 AM
GO HERE

August 21, 2010
Lisa Haley
Olivas Adobe
4200 Olivas Park Dr.
Ventura, CA 92002
7:30 PM
GO HERE

August 21, 2010

Ardenwood Farms Cajun & Zydeco Festival
Fremont, CA

August 21, 22, 2010
Cotati Accordion Festival
Cotati, CA
GO HERE

August 29, 2010
Andre Thierry
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada Flintridge, CA
6-8 pm
FREE!
GO HERE for park info

August 29, 2010
Lisa Haley
Fiesta De La Ballona
Veterans Park
4117 Overland Ave
Culver City, CA 90230
3 pm

SEPTEMBER

September 11, 2010
Sebastapol Cajun/Zydeco Festival
Sebastapol, CA
GO HERE

September 12, 2010
Horace Trahan
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859

September 17, 18, 19

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers
Cheri Mullenix and Anthony Lewis
Mt. Hood, OR
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO

September 25, 2010
Michael Doucet & Beausoleil
Great Park in Irvine
Main Stage
8 PM
Parking: $8
NOTE: No dance floor, but dancers are welcome!
GO HERE for more info
GO HERE for map and driving directions

OCTOBER

October 6-11
Zydeco Trail Tours Goes To Festivals Acadiens!
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO!

October 10, 2010
Orange County Accordion Festival
THREE STAGES OF ENTERTAINMENT!
OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
10 am-4 pm
Admisson: $2
MORE INFO TO COME!

October 10, 2010

Miguel Fontenot
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859

October 10, 2010
"The Big Squeeze"
Orange County Accordion Festival

Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa CA
MORE DETAILS TO COME SOON!

NOVEMBER

November 13-20, 2010
Zydeco Cruise 2010
"Pirates of Zydeco"
Departing New Orleans for
Key West and Bahamas on Carnival Triumph
with Geno Delafose & French Rocking Boogie Band
and Special Guest Steve Riley
ONLY $250 deposit will reserve your cabin
call Travel Machine TODAY
1-800-683-9882

November 14, 2010
Mike Hurst
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859


DECEMBER

December 26, 2010
Dexter Ardoin
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859

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