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Golden Sails Goings-On: Lil Pookie and Curley Taylor
Blazin' Hog 2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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DANCE WEBSITES:

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Cedric Watson 

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Chubby Carrier 

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Curley Taylor 

 

Doug Legacy & Zydeco Party Band 

 

Feufollet 

 

Geno Delafose 

 

Jeffrey Broussard 

   

Joe Hall & the 

Louisiana Canecutters 

 

Keith Frank 

 

Leroy Thomas 

 

Lisa Haley 

 

Lost Bayou Ramblers 

   

PINE LEAF BOYS 

  

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Steve Riley & The 

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May 22, 2011

Greetings!

 

This weekend marks the 22nd year of the Simi Cajun & Blues festival. More on that below.

Just a quick note to remind you that the Second Sunday dances at the Golden Sails Hotel resume again on June 12 with Lil' Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this great evening of entertainment! Bands play for the door, so come out and support 'em! ALSO NOTE THAT CURLEY TAYLOR will be playing at the 'Sails on July 10, so bring yer friends to both these events! See below for more info.

In the meantime, I want to say "Thank you" to the promoters and all the amazing volunteers who made this years Gator By The Bay absolutely the BEST festival yet! What a weekend!

Horace Trahan brought new energy to his music, and while I'd never have thought flute could work with Cajun/Zydeco music it was a seamless enhancement that only added to the "Big" sound Horace created onstage during his sets.

Gator Fest newcomers Ryan Brunet & The Malfecteurs had the dancers in a frenzy with each number doing outrageous stunts onstage, including pounding on a broom which was being scraped back and forth on the floor of the stage. Oh my God! I've never seen anything like it! What a sound! Not only was it great fun, it was really cool and creative.

Brian Jack did not disappoint as the festival "House Band" (Wow! What a house band!) and the dancers were very happy all weekend.

Somehow I managed to miss Maria Muldaur, darn it. I did catch Elvin Bishop onstage with Lazy Lester and it was fantastic.

All this, combined with nonstop dance lessons, amazing food vendors, beautiful arts and crafts, AND FIVE stages of continuous entertainment added up to one of the most memorable weekends I have ever experienced. So here it is, folks, mark your calendars NOW for next year's Gator By The Bay, 'cuz you won't want to miss it!

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SIMI CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND!

Sat & Sun.  May 28, 29, 2011

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Great Lineup, Fun Weekend Ahead   

 

Andre, Pookie and 2010 Grammy-winner Buckwheat Zydeco: a winning combination  


Now in it's 22nd year, this festival is the Simi Rotary Club's main fundraiser for their charities, which is always a great reason to support this event. This year, dancers are also getting a great lineup that will leave folks happily tired at the end of the day on Sunday.

 

As the folks who run the Grammys have decided to discontinue the Cajun/Zydeco category, having Buckwheat perform will be especially meaningful, since only four artists/groups had the opportunity to win that award.  

 

In recent years, this festival added a Blues stage with a stellar lineup of Blues performers.

 

Dance instruction will be provided both days on the Cajun/Zydeco stage as well as short, 10-minute dance intervals between bands on the Blues stage.

 

The festival is located at Rancho Suzanna Community Park, directly across the street from the Amtrak station, and next door to one of Simi Valleys shopping centers.

 

NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN THE SHOPPING CENTER  PARKING! THEY WATCH WHERE FOLKS ARE GOING AND YOU WILL BE TOWED!! 

 

May 28, 29, 2011 Memorial Weekend 

Simi Cajun & Blues Festival

5005 Los Angeles Avenue

Simi Valley, CA 93063

Hours: 10:30 am - 8 pm both days 

Admission: At Box Office (open 9-6 daily)

$18 Adults/age 13 and up

Kids 5-12: $15, Under 5-FREE

Also available online  (NOTE: THERE IS A SERVICE FEE FOR ONLINE TICKET PURCHASES)

There is a list of venues in Simi Valley that will have tickets for advance purchase.

ALSO NOTE: New Parking Locations this year.  

GO HERE FOR FESTIVAL WEBSITE 

 

 

 

Golden Sails Goings-On  

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Lil' Pookie June 12

Curley Taylor July 10   

TWO TOP BANDS ADD SUMMER SIZZLE

Curley & Pookie  

Lil Pookie in June, Curley Taylor in July 

As there won't be any dances at the Golden Sails in May, be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming dances in June and July. Dances are usually** held on the Second Sunday of the month, so there is even more coming up. Watch the Gazette for details!  


Lil Pookie Returns!

Lil' Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations will be returning to the Golden Sails on June 12 for another evening of pull-out-the-stops (literally) pedal-to-the-metal fun! Returning to the west coast from his home in Louisiana for the first time this year, Pookie brings us his smooth, upbeat, HDQ (High Dance Quotient), Nouveau style. Pookie only gets out here a couple of times a year, so plan on being part of the crowd for this high-energy, fun-filled evening. CLICK HERE and listen to a sample of what you're gonna get.  

 

The hotel restaurant is just down the hall from the club and opens at 5 PM for dinner. Dance attendees are free to order food at the restaurant and bring it into the club. 

 

As always, kids are welcome, so bring the whole family-the more the merrier!

 

Bands playing at the Golden Sails are playing for the door, so come on out and support 'em, y'all!  

 

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Lil' Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations 

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Band Plays 5-9 PM
Beginner's Dance Lesson at4:30 PM
Admission: $15 at the door
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 PM.

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CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE

GOLDEN SAILS DEBUT

I am very excited that Curley Taylor will be coming to the Golden Sails, as he hasn't played in the Los Angeles area except at festivals. To have him in playing in an intimate venue, up close and personal is a real treat. I'm expecting a great turnout, so plan on arriving early!  

 

Curley's King of Smooth styling on his piano note accordion is a dancers dream. Great harmonies, throbbing bass guitar and perfect backbeat make this highly polished group of musicians more than just a band-they're a well-oiled Zydeco machine. CLICK HERE for a sample, then be sure to be at the Golden Sails on July 10!

 

Again, kids are welcome, so bring the whole family! 

 

Sunday July 10, 2011

Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble 

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club 

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Band Plays 5-9 PM
Beginner's Dance Lesson at4:30 PM
Admission: $15 at the door
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 PM.

**NOTE: Be sure to check calendar for Golden Sails dances, as there may be months when the Golden Sails is dark due to festivals. 

 

 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

 

NOTE: NO DANCES OR EVENTS AT GOLDEN SAILS IN MAY DUE TO FESTIVALS! PLEASE PASS THE WORD!

 

May 28, 29, 2011 SIMI CAJUN FESTIVAL, Simi Valley, CA

 

June 11, 2011 Lil' Pookie, San Diego, CA

June 12, 2011 Lil' Pookie, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

June 18, 2011 Miguel Fontenot, St. Catherine's, Riverside, CA 

June 25-26, 2011 Bayou Festival, Long Beach, CA

 

July 9, 2011 Curley Taylor, San Diego, CA

July 10, 2011 Curley Taylor, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

 

Aug. 5-7, 2011 Crawfish Festival, Long Beach, CA

Aug. 13, 2011 San Diego dance band TBD

Aug. 14, 2011 Long Beach dance band TBD

Aug. 13, 2011 Ardenwood Cajun Festival, Fremont, CA

Aug. 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Fest Cotati, CA

 

Sept. 9-11, 2011 Lobster Festival, Long Beach, CA

Sept. 10, 2011 San Diego dance band TBD

Sept. 11, 2011 GOLDEN SAILS: TBD-poss no dance due to festival

Sept. 16-18, 2011 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp Weekend!  

 

Oct. 2011 ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS TRIP:

Festivals Acadiens Et Creoles

 

 

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THE KITCHEN SINK

 

 

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July 16, 17, 2011

Bill Pickett Rodeo

Industry Hills Events Center

City of Industry, CA

GO HERE FOR INFO! 

 

More to come next time!

 

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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

 

2011 EVENTS:

 

May 28, 29, 2011 

Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival

Rancho Santa Susana Community Park

5005 Los Angeles Avenue

Simi Valley, CA 93063

Sat. May 29 - 10:30 AM - 8 PM

Sun. May 30 - 10:30 AM - 8 PM

Admission: $18

Kids 5-12: $15, Kids under 5: FREE

($3 off for Simi Valley residents at box office with ID or online using Zip Code as access code.)

Tickets available at box office during festival 9 AM-6 PM or online in advance (service fees apply) 

 

GO HERE FOR MORE INFO 

 

 

JUNE

 

June 11, 2011
Lil' Pookie- San Diego, CA
War Memorial Hall
3325 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Doors open 6 pm
Dance Lesson: 6:20-7 pm
Band Plays: 7-10:30 pm
Admission: $14 ($12 for BTSC members)
GO HERE FOR INFO

 

June 12, 2011
Lil' Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations
Golden Sails Hotel-PCH Club
6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
5-9 PM
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
Beginner's Dance Lesson at 4:30 PM
Admission: $15
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 PM.

 

June 18, 2011
Miguel Fontenot & The JPL Band 

St. Catherine's 65th Anniversary

White Linen Cajun & Zydeco Dance
St. Catherine of Alexandria Hall
7005 Brockton Ave.

Riverside, CA 92506

Band Plays 7-11 PM

Admission: $20 in Advance, $25 at door

Info: Estelle White-951-653-7940

Monette King - 951-265-1055

Estella Rideaux - 951-213-1667 

 

June 25, 26, 2011
Long Beach Bayou Festival

Rainbow Lagoon

KILLER LINEUP! Best I've seen in ages! 

GO HERE FOR INFO 

 
JULY
 
July 9, 2011
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
War Memorial Hall
3325 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Doors open 6 pm
Dance Lesson: 6:20-7 pm
Band Plays: 7-10:30 pm
Admission: $14 ($12 for BTSC members)
GO HERE FOR INFO
 
July 10, 2011
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Golden Sails Hotel-PCH Club
6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
5-9 PM
Info: Karen 562-708-8946
Beginner's Dance Lesson at 4:30 PM
Admission: $15
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 PM.


MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

 

AUGUST

 

Aug. 5-7, 2011

Crawfish Festival, Rainbow Lagoon

Long Beach, CA

 

Aug. 13, 2011 San Diego dance band TBD

 

Aug. 14, 2011 Long Beach dance band TBD

 

Aug. 13, 2011 Ardenwood Cajun Festival, Fremont, CA

 

Aug. 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Fest Cotati, CA

 

SEPTEMBER

 

Sept. 4, 2011

Mike Hurst

Long Beach Petroleum Club

3636 Linden Ave.

Long Beach, CA

5-9 PM

$20

 

Sept. 10, 2011

Band TBD

San Diego, CA 

 

Sept. 11, 2011

Band TBD 

Golden Sails Hotel

 

 

Sept. 9-11

Lobster Festival

Rainbow Lagoon

Long Beach, CA

 

 

 

Sept. 16-18  

Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp Weekend!

Mt. Hood, OR

Horace Trahan, Andre Thierry

Many top dance instructors

Absolutely Gorgeous setting!

ONLY 150 people allowed to register. 

THIS EVENT IS RAPIDLY FILLING UP, SO... 

GO HERE FOR MORE DETAILS  

 

More details to come! 

 

OCTOBER

 

ZYDECO TRAIL TOURS NEXT LOUISIANA TRIP:

FESTIVALS ACADIENES ET CREOLES

Jeanie Sousa and Lonnie Stevens from the Bay area take you on a Five-Day Guided Tour of the heartland of Zydeco during the week of Festivals Acadiens.

GO HERE FOR WEBSITE/INFO 

 

NOVEMBER

 

Nov. 13, 2011

Band TBD 

Golden Sails Hotel 

 

DECEMBER

 

Dec. 11, 2011

Band TBD

Golden Sails Hotel

 

 

 

See you on the dance floor! 

 

 

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