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NEW ORLEANS SWEET TREATS
ZYDECO FOR YOUR PARTY!
CRAZY CREOLE CAFE
Fontenot Pappion Louisiana Band
CLASSIFIED ADS
ABOVE & BEYOND CHIROPRACTIC
FORWARDING THE GATOR GAZETTE
David Sousa in Long Beach THIS SATURDAY!
Andre Thierry THIS SUNDAY in La Canada!
Joe Sand & His Cajun Creole Band
ZYDECO NIGHT AT THE MUSIC CENTER!
Blazin' Hog 2011
Golden Sails Schedule
Calendar of events

Karen No Hat Teeny

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Quick Links...

DANCE WEBSITES:

LouisianaDanceLA 

(Greater Los Angeles)

 

ZydecoBrad 

(Greater Los Angeles)

 

Greg Benusa 

(San Diego)

 

Ted Sharrod 

Dance Instruction

(San Francisco, Sacto) 

 

Bons Temps 

(San Diego)

 

Ellen Papper 

(San Francisco)

 

Seattle Zydeco 

(Sean)

 

Seattle Zydeco 

(Mary Lee)

 

Cascade Zydeco (Portland)

 

Arn's Worldwide Zydeco Schedule


WHERE TO FIND THE MUSIC:


Floyd's Records

(Ville Platte, LA)

KBON
(Louisiana Radio)


Folkworks 

 

CLARENCE'S 

CAJUN & ZYDECO 

BAND INDEX 



THE ARTISTS:

PLEASE CONTACT ME TO SUGGEST ADDITIONAL LINKS IN THIS SECTION

 

Bayou Brothers 

(San Diego)

 

Beau Soleil 

(2009 Grammy Winners)

 

Brian Jack 

 

Buckwheat Zydeco 

(2010 Grammy Winner) 

 

Cedric Watson 

or  

Cedric Watson 

& Bjou Creole 

 

Chubby Carrier 

  (2011 Grammy Winner!)

 

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 

  

San Diego 

Cajun Playboys 

   

 

Steve Riley & The 

Mammou Playboys 

 

 

Terrance Simien 

(2008 Grammy Winner)

 

Theo & Zydeco Patrol 

 

MISC VENUES:

 

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August 16, 2011

Greetings!

 

Wow! Did we ever have a great time this past Sunday night at the Golden Sails! David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs played two great sets of down-to-the-bone, hard-driving Zydeco, with a nice selection of waltzes and line dances thrown in to boot. Thank you David, for adding Keith Frank's toothpaste song to your repertoire. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Welcome to all the newcomers! We're extremely happy to have you and will do our best to continue to make you feel welcome. The dance floor was full for the 4:30 lesson. We're looking forward to all you new folks returning for even more fun at upcoming Golden Sails events.

Many thanks to Diane and Ashleigh for your help in getting the word out. We appreciate you very much!

FLAMIN' HOT NEWS! David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs will be performing THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 at Seaport Village here in Long Beach from 2-5 pm! C'mon out and support him and spread the word about Zydeco and the Golden Sails while yer at it! This event is FREE! See below for more info.
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MORE FLAMIN' HOT NEWS!  Andre Thierry is playing a FREE concert THIS SUNDAY EVENING at 6 PM at Memorial Park in La Canada! I JUST NOW SAW THIS ON HIS WEBSITE! See below for more info.
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MANY THANKS TO GUY DUPLANTIER of the Crazy Creole Cafe for bringing his perfectly seasoned Jambalaya for folks to taste. Oh yeah, and that Macaroni salad too! FOLKS, IF YOU LOVED GUY'S FOOD, please visit Yelp! and give him your review!  GO HERE TO POST YOUR REVIEW OF THE CRAZY CREOLE CAFE You might also want to have Guy cater your next event. Just a thought...
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IT'S ALMOST HERE: ZYDECO NIGHT AT THE LOS ANGELES MUSIC CENTER! Date: Friday night, August 26, 2011! Shake your bootie Louisiana-syle under the stars, caressed by the gentle summer night breezes on the plaza in front of the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. See below for more info.
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Mudbug Madness THIS SATURDAY!

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs at Seaport Village, Long Beach, CA 

Saturday, August 20, 2011  

David Sousa

Zydeco by the Sea 

 

What a special treat! THIS SATURDAY afternoon, August 20, 2011 from 2-5 pm folks will be able to dance and listen to David Sousa and the Zydeco Mudbugs under the canopy at The Boardwalk Theatre Stage at Long Beach's Seaport Village shopping center. This event is FREE to the public. C'mon out! Help spread the word about Zydeco and support the Golden Sails Zydeco events while you're at it! Remember, the bands that play at the Golden Sails all play for the door, so the more folks we can recruit, the more for the bands!

 

Located across the street from Rainbow Lagoon, Seaport Village is right on the water and just across the harbor from the majestic Queen Mary. Arrive early and enjoy strolling the length of the village as the boats in the marina bob gently at their moorings, check out the many quaint shops, get yerself some freshly made Funnel Cake or Churros at the Funnel House next to the stage, ride the carousel. After the show, grab some great grub at one of the Village's excellent eateries. There's lots of free parking too. Whatever you do, be sure to enjoy David and the band from 2-5 pm! See y'all there!

 

Saturday August 20, 2011 

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

BOARDWALK THEATRE STAGE AREA

Shoreline Village

429 Shoreline Village Dr.

Long Beach, CA

2-5 PM

FREE!

 

 

Andre Thierry THIS SUNDAY Aug. 21!
Memorial Park, La Canada, CA
Andre Striped Shirt Posterized

 

Wow! Wish I'd have known about this sooner so you folks would have more notice, but sometimes that's just how it be, I guess.

 

Anyway...if you don't already have iron-clad plans, this is a great opportunity to see one of the best artists in the genre. I know. I know! I'm preaching to the choir for many of you and I'm sure I'll see you there. 

 

Now for those of you who are new to the Gazette: I don't care what you have to do, or how far you have to drive: DROP. EVERYTHING. AND HOOF IT UP TO LA CANADA FOR THIS CONCERT, cuz' Andre is one of the best of the best. He doesn't get down here from his home in the Bay area all that much, and you get to see him for FREE to boot! 

 

This event is held at a little jewel of a city park right on the main drag in La Canada, at the intersection of Foothill Blvd and La Canada Blvd, which is where Highway 2 begins it's winding way through the Angeles Crest National Forest.

 

Belting out one high-octane Zydeco tune after another, Andre has been asked back to La Canada for their summer concert series year after year for good reason.

 

Playing everything from soulful, bluesy two-steps to upbeat tunes, he also includes waltzes and line dances to keep everyone happy.  

 

Andre's unique voice gives his vocals a distinctive, soulful quality you'll remember for life. Once you hear him, you'll be hooked! So...bring your babies, dogs, friends and your tube chairs. Pack a picnic, throw in some chicken, cake and chips. Then settle down on the emerald blades of the city's well-manicured lawn and allow yourself to be caressed by the gentle breezes of early eve, while the cerulean sky fills with lavender hues.

 

Oh yes, take a turn on the dance floor too, for an unforgettable summer's eve.

 

Sunday, August 21, 2011 

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Memorial Park

1301 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA

6 PM

FREE!  

 

Joe Sand & His Cajun Creole Band  

(Formerly Fontenot Pappion Louisiana Band)

"Old Style" Louisiana Music 

Joe Fontenot Gaor 2011

   Family Tradition Carries On! 

 

Born on April 3, 1934 not far from Mammou in the tiny Louisiana settlement of John Reed, Joe Fontenot's childhood deep in the forests that were the home of revered Creole musician Bois Sec Ardoin provided him with the rich cultural background that makes Fontenot one of southern California's hidden gems.

 

While Joe didn't pick up an accordion until many years after moving to California in 1952, Joe's music is influenced by his memories of riding to dances in horse-drawn buggies and wagons, snugly wrapped in the blankets his mother tucked around him.  

 

"Jimmy Rodgers and Amadee Ardoin made me love music," Fontenot says. "I also listened to Hank Williams and all the country music greats."

 

When asked what made him decide to pick up the accordion, Fontenot says he had always been interested in playing. Even though they lived here in California, his cousin Dempsey Pappion's Dad and uncles played all the time and eventually Joe bought his first squeezebox on a visit back home. It was a little beginner's single-note accordion by Hohner he picked up at Floyd's Records in Ville Platte.

 

A self-taught musician, Joe first played around with guitar, but it was the accordion that held his interest. Learning to play using Mark Savoy's book, "How to Play Cajun Accordion," Joe continued teaching himself the songs of his homeland. Dancers were delighted earlier this year when Fontenot got on accordion at a local Mardi Gras event and quite proficiently pumped out those upbeat Creole dance tunes.

 

Shy and soft-spoken by nature, Joe is quiet and doesn't say much unless you ask him a question. However, his love of traditional Cajun and Creole tunes played "Old Style" shines through when he picks up one of the several accordions he owns today, and man, can he play!  

 

Accompanied by his cousin Dempsey Pappion on rubboard, Joe's band is a family affair. Joe is passing his love of his music and culture to his grandson "Little John," who plays rubboard with the band as well. Add a dash of bass guitar, drums, rhythm guitar and throw in a bit of old-time fiddle and you've got gumbo! Musical gumbo, that is. 

 

John Reed is gone now, a mere memory. However, Joe shares that memory through his music every time he plays. Now all of us can live part of it too! Come join Joe and the band and "pass a good time," as they say in Louisiana, when Joe, Dempsey and Little John share their gifts at the Golden Sails on Sunday night, August 28. 

 

By the way, part of the Creole tradition is something known as Lagniappe, or a little something extra. On that note, I heard a rumor that Creole chef Guy Du Plantier will be stoppin' by that night, this time with some Gumbo for folks to try. Ummm. Ummm. Ummm. Can't wait! While I won't be teaching a lesson that night, I hope to see you there! 

 

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Joe Sand Cajun Zydeco Band  

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
NOTE DIFFERENT TIME! Band Plays 6-9 PM
Admission: $10 at the door
NO DANCE LESSON THIS TIME
Info: Dempsey 562.396.1132
Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 PM.  

 

 

ZYDECO NIGHT AT  

THE LOS ANGELES MUSIC CENTER!

Friday, August 26, 2011  

Dance Downtown Dancers on Plaza

  

Just in case summer's been a bit blas� for you, here's one more opportunity for pre-fall fun: It's the Los Angeles Music Center's Zydeco night!

 

Part of their bi-weekly "Dance Downtown" dance concert series, held next to the fountain on the plaza in front of the venerable Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, this year's Zydeco Night promises to be another magical evening.  

 

As you can see, this wonderful space is filled with light and joy as dancers are caressed by the evening breezes and the lanterns sway above the dance floor.  

 

This year's band is Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers, and I've been told they're gonna pull out all the stops for some great Louisiana-style fun!

 

As this series is custom-tailored for the dancers, there will be two basic Zydeco dance lessons at this event, plus a lesson toward the end of the evening for the next event in two weeks.

 

The event is FREE! Parking is $9 in the Music Center garage. Plan on arriving early, so you can snag a seat at one of the tables at the plaza and guarantee parking ease. I'm teaching that night, and am looking forward to seeing y'all there!

 

Friday Evening, August 26, 2011

Zydeco Night at the Music Center

with Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers

Outside On the Plaza in front of the  

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 

135 N. Grand Avenue  

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Basic Zydeco Dance Lessons at 6:30 & 7:45 pm

Band Starts at 7:10 pm

FREE EVENT! (Parking $9)

 

 

BLAZIN' HOG BBQ COMPETITION

& ZYDECO FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Mariposa, CA

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Golden Sails Schedule, 2011

 

LOUISIANA SUNDAYS

UPCOMING DANCES AT THE GOLDEN SAILS!

   

NEW EVENT! (Note different time below) 

August 28, 2011

Joe Sand Cajun Zydeco Band 

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$10 at the door

Band Plays: 6-9 PM

Info: Dempsey 562-396-1132  

 

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 

October 9, 2011

Dikki Du & His Zydco Krewe

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

This is gonna be fun, fun, fun!

More Info to come!

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 

November 13, 2011

Band TBA (We're working on it!)

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

More Info to come! 

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 

December 11, 2011

CELEBRATE LEROY'S BIRTHDAY

& HOLIDAY DANCE

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

$15 at the door

Dance Lesson: 4:30 PM

Band Plays: 5-9 PM

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 

GOLDEN SAILS LOCATION/ TRAVEL ADVISORY for dances to be held at the

GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL, PCH CLUB

6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA

(Look for the beautiful bougainvilla blossoms)

Enter the club through the portico, turn right

Info: Karen 562-708-8946

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

7th Street Off Ramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY!

Please take alternate route.

 

From the North:

Take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Go 2 miles, CROSS 7TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past Loynes/the Gaslamp.

Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

 

From the South:

Take 405 Freeway North, EXIT ON WESTMINSTER Blvd. Go over freeway. Take Westminster Blvd. west for approximately 6.9 miles, turn Right on Pacific Coast Highway. Go � mile, over bridge, turn Right into hotel, right into parking lot. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

 

From the East:

Take 605 Freeway South to 405 Freeway North, exit Bellflower Blvd. South. Turn Left at end of ramp, go 2 miles, CROSS 7TH Street, then get in left lane, turn LEFT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Hotel is approx 1 mile down on the LEFT, just past the Gaslamp. Turn left into driveway, right into parking. Enter club through portico, club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.

 

IF COMING FROM THE 22 FREEWAY:

Take 22 Freeway west to 405 North and exit Bellflower.  Follow directions above.

INFORMATION:

Karen 562.708.8946

[email protected]

www.LouisianaDanceLA.com 

 

 

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE  

  

Aug 20, 2011 David Sousa, Seaport Village, Long Beach, CA

Aug 20, 2011 Cotati Accordion Fest, Cotati, CA

Aug 21, 2011 Andre Thierry, Memorial Park, La Canada, CA  

Aug 28, 2011 Joe Sand & His Old Style Cajun Band, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

 

Sept 10, 2011 Mark St. Mary, San Diego, CA

Sept 10, 2011  T-Lou at Iris Rideau Vineyard, Solvang, Ca

Sept 11, 2011 Mark St. Mary, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Sept 16-18 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp!

Sept 17, 2011 Blazin' Hog BBQ Competition & Zydeco Festival, Mariposa, CA

  

Oct 8, 2011 Dikki Du, San Diego, CA

Oct 9, 2011 Dikki Du, Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach, CA

Oct 12-17, 2011 Zydeco Trails Tours "Festivals Acadiens 2011"

  

Nov 12, 2011 T-Lou, San Diego, CA

Nov 13, 2011 BAND TBA, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

Nov 27, 2011 Andre Thierry Thanksgiving Dance! Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

  

Dec 11, 2011 Leroy Thomas, Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA

 

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THE KITCHEN SINK

(Fun Non-Zydeco Events)

 

Aug, 28, 2011

Linda Herman's Dance

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803 

NOTE TIME: 1-4 PM

$6 Cover at the door includes lesson and live music 

Info: Linda Herman 562.431.1257

Candi Davis teaching Rhumba 1-2 PM

Linda plays 2-4 pm

Swing, foxtrot, waltz, rhumba, cha cha, tango & more!

 

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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, it's impossible for me to keep up with them all, but I want to make sure you can find her. Soooo...

CLICK HERE FOR LISA HALEY'S SCHEDULE

 

2011 EVENTS:

 

AUGUST

 

NEW EVENT! THIS SATURDAY IN LONG BEACH!

August 20, 2011

David Sousa & The Zydeco Mudbugs

BOARDWALK THEATRE STAGE

Shoreline Village

429 Shoreline Village Dr.

Long Beach, CA

2-5 pm

FREE!

 

August 20, 2011

Cotati Accordion Festival

Cotati, CA

 

August 21, 2011 - JUST ADDED! 

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic 

Memorial Park 

1301 Foothill Blvd

La Canada, CA

Concert starts at 6 PM 

FREE!


August 26, 2011

Zydeco Night at the Los Angeles Music Center

Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers

Outside on the plaza in front of the

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

135 N. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

FREE EVENT! ($9 Parking)

Basic Zydeco Lessons at 6:30 and 7:45 pm

Band starts at 7:10 pm

 

August 28, 2011 SPECIAL ADDITION!

Joe Sand & His Old-Style Cajun / Creole Band

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club 

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

6-9 PM NOTE DIFFERENT TIME!

Admission: $10

SORRY, NO DANCE LESSON THIS TIME

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 pm.

 

SEPTEMBER

 

September 10, 2011

Mark St. Mary

War Memorial Hall

3323 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 91201

Doors open at 6 pm

Dance Lesson: 6:20-7 pm

Band Plays: 7-10:30 pm

Admission: $14 ($12 for BTSC Members)

GO HERE FOR INFO

 

September 10, 2011

T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band

Party for Iris Rideau Vineyard Birthday Party

Rideau Vineyard

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd.  

Solvang, CA 93463

12 Noon - 4:30 pm

Info: 805.688.0717

GO HERE FOR MORE INFO

 

September 11, 2011

Mark St. Mary

Golden Sails Hotel-PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Beginners Dance Lesson at 4:30 pm

Band plays: 5-9 pm

Admission: $15

Info: Karen 562.708.8946

Tasty Food available at reasonable prices at hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 pm.

  

September 29, 2011

BAY AREA EVENT

Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies

Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center

GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

  

OCTOBER

  

October 8, 2011

Dikki Du & His Zydeco Crew

War Memorial Hall

3323 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 91201

Doors open at 6 pm

Dance Lesson: 6:20-7 pm

Band Plays: 7-10:30 pm

Admission: $14 ($12 for BTSC Members)

GO HERE FOR INFO

  

October 9, 2011

Dikki Du & His Zydeco Crew 

Golden Sails Hotel-PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Beginners Dance Lesson at 4:30 pm

Band plays: 5-9 pm

Admission: $15

Info: Karen 562.708.8946

Tasty Food available at reasonable prices at hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 pm.

 

October 12-17, 2011

Zydeco Trails Tours Festivals Acadiens

Visit Louisiana for this popular festival and a whole lot more!

GO HERE FOR MORE INFO

 

NOVEMBER

 

November 12, 2011

T-Lou & His  Super Hot Zydeco Band

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 MORE INFO

 

November 13, 2011

BAND TO BE ARRANGED

Golden Sails Hotel-PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Beginners Dance Lesson at 4:30 pm

Band plays: 5-9 pm

Admission: $15

Info: Karen 562.708.8946

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 pm.

   

November 27, 2011

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT!

Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic

Golden Sails Hotel-PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Band plays: 5-9 pm

Admission: $15

Info: Karen 562.708.8946

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 pm.

 

DECEMBER

 

December 9, 2011

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

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 MORE INFO 

 

 

December 10, 2011

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners

CELEBRATE LEROY'S BIRTHDAY!

HOLIDAY DANCE

Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Beginners Dance Lesson: 4:30 pm

Band plays: 5-9 pm

Admission: $15

Info: Karen 562.708.8946

Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant, which opens at 5 pm.

 

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...

 

See you on the dance floor!  

  

 

 

 

 

 

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Take Care,

Karen

Karen Redding
LouisianaDanceLA.com
Zydeco & Cajun Music & Dance
Instruction & Promotion
Los Angeles and Surrounding Areas
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