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CLASSES!
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)
BE SURE TO REGISTER TODAY!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFO
OR
CALL CITY OF LAKEWOOD
PARKS & RECREATION
562-866-9771
PRIVATE
ZYDECO & CAJUN DANCE LESSONS:
CALL me TODAY at
(562) 708-8946
or email me at
karinovations@verizon.net to sign up for your
Private Lessons.
Evenings and weekends available.
DISCOUNTED RATES available for packages
of 5 lessons.
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Greetings!
Here's wishing you a safe and happy July 4th celebration. I can't believe the year is half over already. Man, Christmas will be here in two weeks! (Don't hate me, you know it's true)
There's lots of fun stuff coming up in the next couple of weeks. Check it out:
Lisa Haley at Queen Mary THIS WEEKEND July 3,4!
Zydeco Dance Classes return to Lakewood THIS Wed, July 7
Andre Thierry in San Diego NEXT Saturday, July 10
Dexter Ardoin in Lakewood Sunday, July 11
Pookie at LA Music Center, Friday July 30
I'm including a review this week of Leroy Thomas' New CD, Jewel of the Bayou. You're going to want this CD!
Use the links to the right to navigate to the story you want to read, or just scroll down and read below for more info. Check out the calendar section and plan your upcoming zydeco fun!
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PHOTOS ANYONE?
I never have pics of me teaching to send people/promoters who want to hire me for gigs. I noticed that someone was taking pics while I was teaching on the Main dance floor on Saturday at the Bayou Festival this past weekend. If anyone knows who this was, how to get in touch with him, or how to get them from him/her, please let me know. I'd really appreciate it. Email me at karinovations@verizon.net or call me at 562-708-8946.
Merci!
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BOOM BOX BLUES
No, that's not the name of a hot new zydeco band (but it could be!) Here's the deal: I've bought three new boom boxes in the past several months to use for teachin' my lessons and I've had to return every single one of them because they won't play the burned CD's I use to teach.
So I went out and got a nice used iPod from Craigslist and loaded all 8 gigs of my music on it. Groovy, man. I'm chillin'!
Unfortunately, now I'm having trouble with the iPod dock I got and it's got to go back too. If this keeps up, I'll be bald from tearing my hair out. No one wants to see that, least of all ME!
If anyone has a good used iPod dock for sale, (preferably with a remote) or even an older boom box that will play my burned CD's, please call me IMMEDIATELY at 562-708-8946! I need something that works for my lessons that start this Wednesday night.
If you'd be interested in trading for private lessons, all the better!
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ASK FOR GIOVANNI HAIR AND BODY CARE AT YOUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MA AND PA HEALTH FOOD STORE!
Why? Well, because I'm the new Inside Sales Rep for Giovanni and southern California is my territory, from San Luis Obispo south to the border. I sell to the small independent health food stores and I get commission when they call me to order. The order still gets turned over to their distributors, but when they call me, the retailer gets lots of extra support. There is
specific info you need to tell the store's buyers, so SEE STORY BELOW FOR MORE INFO!
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WHO WANTS ZYDECO CLASSES UP IN GREATER LOS ANGELES?
Alicia Teichman REALLY, REALLY wants me to have group classes up in the Culver City/greater Los Angeles area. I'm willing to do it on a Saturday or a Sunday if enough folks are interested. Call me at 562-708-8946 or shoot me an email at karinovations@verizon.net and I'll set it up.
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Read on, y'all. Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
See you on the dance floor!
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LISA HALEY AT QUEEN MARY
THIS WEEKEND, JULY
3,4!
Fireworks with Louisiana flare!
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BBQ, Brews and Red, White & BluesFor some
Louisiana-style fun this weekend, be sure to check out Lisa Haley at the
Queen Mary here in Long Beach. As the stars come out
and the fireworks glitter over the Queen Mary, sparks of another kind will be flying
from the bow of Lisa Haley's fiddle as she entertains the holiday crowds
tonight and Sunday night.
The event is an old-fashioned BBQ Cookout, and includes Flattop Tom and His Jump Cats and 2000 LBS of Blues.
Tickets to the July 4 extravaganza are $24.95/Adult, $12.95 Child. Looks like gates open
at 11 am, but there's no mention of whether admission includes parking. For complete information, check out the link HERE.
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ZYDECO DANCE CLASSES RETURN TO LAKEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION!
Sign up TODAY!
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ZYDECO
DANCE INSTRUCTION RETURNS TO LAKEWOOD PARKS & REC!
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.Be
sure to sign up or come to the first class! Remember, class
is canceled if minimum enrollment is not met at first class, so be sure
to be there.
Here is the info you'll need
to sign up.
July 7, 14,
21, 28
Basic Zydeco: 7 PM Course #23084
Intermediate Zydeco: 8 PM Course #23087
Bolivar Park
3300
Del Amo Blvd
Lakewood, CA
Cost: $40 for each series plus $10
non-resident fee if you don't live in Lakewood.
SIGN UP INFO:
Sign up online at Lakewood Parks & Rec website
Call Lakewood
Parks & Recreation at 562-866-9771
Park phone: 562-421-3881
OR
come to the first class and sign up then
Gentlemen, y'all be sure to sign up too! I was
besieged by ladies after my lessons at the Bayou Festival and they want
YOU for partners!
I'm lookin' forward to seeing you all there!
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ANDRE THIERRY'S BIRTHDAY BASH JULY 10!
Andre plays War Memorial Hall at San Diego Bons Temps 2nd Saturday dance
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| As the West Coast's premiere Zydeco accordion player, and arguably one of the best in the nation, Andre will be celebrating his birthday next Saturday night by entertaining us dancers at the Bons Temps 2nd Sunday dance at the War Memorial Hall in Balboa Park.
To the newcomers to the Gazette: Dubbed "The Jimi Hendrix of Zydeco" by Et Toi magazine, Andre was a child prodigy who's now an accordion savant. His bluesy styling and soulful vocals will capture your imagination, evoke memories of happy and sad times, renew forgotten emotions and will definitely make you wanna dance!
It's worth the drive and the cost of a hotel room, so be there if you can. You'll thank me for it. See you there!
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)
For all the info, GO HERE
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DEXTER ARDOIN IN LAKEWOOD JULY 11
Louisiana artist flyin' in to play LA |
| A member of the revered Ardoin clan that goes back to famed Creole musician Bois Sec Ardoin, Dexter plays authentic, high-energy zydeco that's Creole to the core.
The dancin' will be joyful, fast and furious, so come on out to see Dexter next Sunday.
There is a lot of great information on Dexter's MySpace page, including a link to rare footage of Bois Sec playing "Old Style" with Canray Fontenot. These two formed the foundation and roots of the music we hear today. I've seen this footage before, but am still riveted to the monitor as I watch it once more.
Be sure to click on the Music Playre (that's my new "French" spelling, LOL!) on Dexter's MySpace page and listen to how the music has evolved.
While Dexter won't have the Creole Ramblers with him, the JPL Allstars will do a great job backing him up. I expect to see you all on the dance floor next Sunday night!
In the meantime, check out Dexter's MySpace page 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
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CD REVIEW:
Leroy Thomas Proves he's "Jewel of the Bayou |
|  Probably the most prolific songwriter in the Zydeco genre today, Leroy constantly amazes me with one new song after another. Named "Jewel of the Bayou" by the New York Times, Thomas has been performing since he was 18, starting on drums with his father's band. The CD insert mentions that Leroy has performed in 39 states and 3 countries and in 2009 played at the private Mardi Gras bash in Houston for Mr. & Mrs. George Bush, Sr. and I know why. His lyrics are earthy, high-energy fun. He's got a great sense of humor, knows what makes the dancers move, and delivers it in style. Consisting of 16 tracks, this CD is a winner that you'll want to add to your collection. Unlike some albums, every track on this CD is a keeper. There's a nice mix of tempos slow to fast, with something for everyone. The only notable exception is the absence of even one waltz. There are several great line dance tunes, including Suffle Zydeco. For the Country Music fans, there's a distinctive Country flair to several cuts, including the honkey-tonk inspired Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound.The hysterical Bearilla Woman is about a man who spends a night with a woman only to wake up finding she doesn't look at good as she did the night before. Gentlemen, I know you know what he's talking about! Your Turn To Lose is irresistible dance music that will make even the most committed couch potato jump up out of their favorite chair and boogie down, and the classic Bring It On Home To Me is the perfect "Belly Rubber" (thanks for that term, Bruce!) for sweethearts young and old. I'm In Love Witcha Baby recycles an old zydeco standard melody with great new lyrics and will be a hit for the line dancers and two-steppers at the same time. (You know what I mean-dance floor full of gyrating bodies, some syncopated on one end, others dancing in one spot with their partners.) Taxi, Take Me To The Trailride has a snappy new beat and attitude, and I Think I Need A Boosta is Leroy's great rhyming version of the Viagra-inspired songs that have become so popular. Let's Boogie adds a nice taste of the blues. I could go on, but you get the idea. You're going to want this CD. If you can't make it to a dance, buy the CD, invite some friends over and play this CD. It's a nice alternative! To purchase "Jewel of the Bayou," go to Floyd's Records website TODAY, as Leroy probably won't be back out here on the west coast for a while now. CLICK HERE for Floyd's website. Just type in Jewel of the Bayou in the search window at the top right corner of the website. For more info on Leroy, CLICK HERE and enjoy a visit to his new website! (LEROY FACTOID: I once asked Leroy about how his signature stars-and-stripes accordion was made. He told me it was painted with automotive paint. Ingenious!)
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POOKIE AND ZYDECO SENSATIONS AT
LOS ANGELES MUSIC CENTER JULY 30
Lil' Pookie ripped it up at Bayou Festival,
is a MUST SEE at FREE "Dance Downtown" outdoor dance concert.
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| Young and hip, at age 35, Pookie's been performing for many years and brings his own unique touches to zydeco. He plays original Pookie tunes, traditional and Nouveau styles with flare. This is Louisiana Creole French dance music at it's best!
With 13-year-old son Jarus Seraile setting burnin' it up on rubboard, Andre Thierry on
bass and the rest of his band behind him, Pookie was
definitely sensational at the Bayou Festival this past weekend. All I can say is, "Wow!" This is fully-leaded, syncopated, pedal-to-the-metal zydeco.
Jarus, (who learned rubboard in just two days!) plays like a 40 year veteran and promises to be a big hit with the pre-teen set, so drag 'em out, put 'em in the car, I don't care what you do, just get those kids there! (He's a great kid. Very sweet, and he dances too!) It will be a fun family outing. There are plenty of tables around the plaza, so bring a picnic and
relax.
For this music to survive here in southern California, the young people have got to get excited about this music, so do what you can to get the younger people there on July 30! If you are one of my younger readers, bring your friends, OK?
Pookie's first CD should be available for purchase that night, so come ready with cash, as I'm sure you'll be wanting to get one.
Mark your calendars! You will want to be at the Los Angeles Music Center's "Dance Downtown" free dance concert series on Friday night, July 30, 2010. Dance under the stars in front of the Dorothy Chandler while the evening breezes caress you, the sky becomes filled with the gold and purple pastels of sunset and the fountain fills the air with mist.
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. 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
6:30 - 10:00 pm
FREE!
Dance lesson at 6:30 with Karen Redding
Los Angeles Music Center Plaza
(In front of Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, by the fountain)
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking in Music Center lot: $9
Other parking available in the area
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO
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Ask For Giovanni Hair and Body Care Products TODAY At Your Local Health Food Store!
WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN!
High-performance, naturally formulated products loaded with essential oils, botanicals
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| Many thanks to the people who've congratulated me on my new job and have asked me what I'm doing. I appreciate you guys very much! I'm very pleased to be working at this company, as the products really are the best I've found in hair and body care, and I've tried a LOT of them on my baby fine, limp, flyaway hair and my dry skin.
Arthur Giovanni, owner of Beverly
Hills salon "On Sunset" and originator of Giovanni products, started as a
hairdresser who was having extreme allergic reactions to the products
he was using on his client's hair. He partnered with a physician,
and started formulating his own products that would be safe for him to use
while giving superior results.
The line went from one shampoo and
conditioner to many, with special formulas designed to address any hair
care problem. Now there are also wonderful body care products as well, including a Read below for info on the special line of products for pulling toxins out through the largest organ of the body: the skin.D:tox 3-Step Body Care System. Your Day Spa will want to carry this product line!
These naturally
formulated products are loaded with botanicals
and essential oils. Many ingredients are Certified Organic. These
products are amazing, and I'm not just saying that because I sell them!
Now that I'm using the More Body Hair
Thickener and the Natural Mousse Hair Styling Foam I can go up to three
days between washes. This has never happened to me before! My hair is shiny and stays styled.
The lotions soak right in and leave my skin soft and silky without leaving a sticky residue. The body washes and soaps leave my skin soft and hydrated. Ask for Giovanni products TODAY at your MA AND PA LOCAL HEALTH FOOD STORE.
(I can't sell to the big chains, those are corporate
accounts.)
NOTE: Be sure to follow the instructions below for what to do so I get my commission, OK?
GREAT SUMMER ITEMS:
Many of you got the antibacterial
towelettes I gave out at the Bayou Festival and you loved the
cooling, refreshing feeling and the wonderful scents of the essential
oils. Ask for them at your local health food store! They come in a 20 count bag of mixed
scents: Peppermint, Lavender and Grapefruit.
NEW SPF 35 LIP
BALMS!
Three yummy flavors! Loaded with essential oils such as cardamon,
cinnamon, chai, peppermint. Perfect to protect you from summer sun!
D:TOX 3-Step Body
Care System:
The only line I know of that's specifically designed to pull toxins out
through the skin. Formulated with Activated Charcoal, Volcanic Ash and
super anti-oxidants like Goji Berry and Green Tea, this system is three
steps: Cleanse, Exfoliate, Recharge- Body Wash or Body Bar, Scrub,
Lotion. Great for day spas too!
HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:
The next time you
go to your favorite health food store or spa, tell them you'd like them
to carry Giovanni products for you. They're accustomed to ordering
directly from their distributors.
Tell the buyer or store owner to call Karen
Redding of Giovanni on her direct line at 310-667-4087 and that she will
TURN OVER their order to the Turnover Department at their favorite
distributor. (they need to hear "TURNOVER") THEN I'll also hook them up
with samples, testers, literature, and anything else they need to
support them, PLUS a full-size of anything they like as a "thank you"
for ordering from me.
I can offer them great discounts on new items as well as UNPUBLISHED specials they can only get through me.
It's a WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN! The distributor still gets the
order, the store gets tons of support they wouldn't normally have, I get a commission, and YOU get hooked up with the best hair and body care products on the market!
To check out the Giovanni line yourself, visit the Giovanni website HERE.
If it works better for your retailer, get their contact information then call me on my direct line at 310-667-4087 between 7am and 4pm Monday-Friday and I will call them to assist them with their order. OR email me at kredding@giovannicosmetics.com.
Happy hair and body care to you!
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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
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BOOK YOUR PRIVATE ZYDECO & CAJUN DANCE LESSONS TODAY!
CALL (562) 708-8946
Singles and Couples Welcome
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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!
Private Lessons in your home:
Can't make it to Long Beach for your lesson? I'll come to you! Call Karen TODAY at 562.708.8946 for rates and booking.
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Singles or Couples Welcome!
Call Karen at (562) 708-8946 TODAY!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:
June 26, 27, 2010 Long Beach Bayou Festival
June 27, Zydeco on the River, Sacramento, CA
JUly 1, 2010 Gulf Coast Benefit, Los Angeles, CA NEW!
July 2-5, 2010 Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
July 3, 4, 2010 Lisa Haley, Queen Mary, Long Beach CA
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
August 5, 2010 Geno Delafose-Culver City, CA
August 5, 2010 Steve Riley at the Skirball, L.A., CA
August 7-8, 2010 Long Beach Crawfish Festival
August 8, 2010 Geno Delafose, Lakewood, CA
August 10, 2010 Lisa Haley, Torrance, CA
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
August 29, 2010 Lisa Haley, Culver City, CA
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
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)
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 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 1, 2010
Gulf Coast Benefit
The Mint Los Angeles
6010 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90035
Doors Open at 7 PM
Show Starts at 8 PM
323.954.9400
GO HERE
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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