Date
Sun. 5/4/08
Features many pop artists as well as zydeco artists Terrence Simien, Buckwheat Zydeco, Tab Benoit, Bruce Daigrepont, Dwayne Dopsie, Zydepunks, Rosie Ledet, James Cotton, Steve Riley, CJ Chenier, Creole Zydeco Farmers, Geno Delafose, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Little Nathan Williams, Marcia Ball, Bobby McFerrin, Keb' Mo', Radiators, Goldman Thibodeaux, Chris Ardoin, Amanda Shaw, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dr. John, Al Green, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Chubby Carrier, DL Menard, Jimmy Buffet, Allison Krauss. Some bands listed here play previous weekend. http://www.nojazzfest.com/
3-5 p.m. at Belmont Village in Sabre Springs. Band Website
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $5 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409.
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach, CA. Map. Hotel Phone: (562) 596-1631
Cover: $7 (Feed the Gator!) plus two drink minimum-Bottled Water, juices available
Basic Zydeco Lesson: 7:00 PM -7:30 PM; Intermediate / Advanced Moves: 7:30-8:00 PM
CD Dancing 8:15-10 PM or so; Bar Happy Hour with free food! 5-7 PM, Beginners, singles, all ages welcome! Group discounts available! Information: Karen Redding (562) 438-1255, (562) 708-8946 or karinovations@verizon.net
For 40 years, the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Association, Inc., which sponsors the Crawfish Festival in Parc Hardy, has strived to maintain its focus on family centered and authentic Cajun activities. The World Famous Crawfish Festival first began in 1960 after the wonderful response to the Breaux Bridge Centennial Celebration in 1959. The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun and Zydeco musicians. Cajun and Zydeco music will fill the air from morning to night on three stages. Lafayette Website.
This year features San Diego Cajun Playboys. Over 40,000 visitors attended this FREE two-day festival last year. This is truly an event that provides both enjoyment and cultural enrichment for the whole family. Special David Grisman Bluegrass Exerience concert at Normal Heights Methodist Church, Sat. 2pm (not free). Oldtime music, traditional, Appalachian, bluegrass, country, blues, cowboy, conjunto. Saturday 10 am – 9 p.m., Sunday 10 am – 6 p.m. 35th Street and Adams Avenue, San Diego. Info: 619-282-7329. Website
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $5 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409.
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach, CA. Map. Hotel Phone: (562) 596-1631
Cover: $7 (Feed the Gator!) plus two drink minimum-Bottled Water, juices available
Basic Zydeco Lesson: 7:00 PM -7:30 PM; Intermediate / Advanced Moves: 7:30-8:00 PM
CD Dancing 8:15-10 PM or so; Bar Happy Hour with free food! 5-7 PM, Beginners, singles, all ages welcome! Group discounts available! Information: Karen Redding (562) 438-1255, (562) 708-8946 or karinovations@verizon.net
Mother's Day
Weekend
May 9-11, 2007
Gator By The Bay Zydeco & Blues Festival (presented in part by Bon Temps Social Club)
Open Air Zydeco and Blues Festival at Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Island:
Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 am to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Open air festival on beautiful San Diego Bay with three stages, dancing on wood floors under tents, top name entertainment, fine food and crafts vendors. Pay parking within walking distance. For more information, visit event website or call 858-492-8748. Cost: Adults $20 admission each day, children under 12 FREE with parent or guardian.
Evening Dances at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, $15 admission each night:
Friday May 9: 7–10:30 pm Keith Frank at War Memorial Bulding, Balboa Park
Saturday May 10: 9–12 midnight Mardi Gras Masked Ball with Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers at the Sheraton Ballroom at the Sheraton Marina Hotel.
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $5 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409.
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach, CA. Map. Hotel Phone: (562) 596-1631
Cover: $7 (Feed the Gator!) plus two drink minimum-Bottled Water, juices available
Basic Zydeco Lesson: 7:00 PM -7:30 PM; Intermediate / Advanced Moves: 7:30-8:00 PM
CD Dancing 8:15-10 PM or so; Bar Happy Hour with free food! 5-7 PM, Beginners, singles, all ages welcome! Group discounts available! Information: Karen Redding (562) 438-1255, (562) 708-8946 or karinovations@verizon.net
Chris Arcoin & NuStep, Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames, Thomas "Big Hat" Fields, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Same Ol 2 Step, T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers, Pine Leaf Boys,
Tip Tops, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Cedryl Ballou and the Zydeco Trendsetters. Website.
Noon-5 p.m. at Scripps Community Picnic. Band Website
7:30 p.m. at Anthology, 1337 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-595-0300. Admission $12-24, Minimum $15 food purchase. Website.
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $5 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409.
Thurs.. 5/22/08
7-8:30 p.m.
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach, CA. Map. Hotel Phone: (562) 596-1631
7p.m. to 8:30 p.m., open dancing until 10 p.m.; Cost: $15 plus two drink minimum-Bottled Water, juices available
Information: Karen Redding (562) 438-1255, (562) 708-8946 or karinovations@verizon.net
7–10:30 p.m. at Iva Lee's, San Clemente, CA. Band Website
Memorial Day Weekend
Features San Diego Cajun Playboys, Mark St. Mary, Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Rosie Ledet, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, JT & The Zydeco Zippers, Bonne Musique Zydeco, Willie Bushnell. http://www.simicajun.org/
9 p.m-midnight. at at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Admission $15. Info: Karen, 562-708-8945. Website. Flyer.
1-4 p.m. at at the East Gazebo at Seaport Village, San Diego, CA. Band Website
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $5 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409
Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach, CA. Map. Hotel Phone: (562) 596-1631
Cover: $7 (Feed the Gator!) plus two drink minimum-Bottled Water, juices available
Basic Zydeco Lesson: 7:00 PM -7:30 PM; Intermediate / Advanced Moves: 7:30-8:00 PM
CD Dancing 8:15-10 PM or so; Bar Happy Hour with free food! 5-7 PM, Beginners, singles, all ages welcome! Group discounts available! Information: Karen Redding (562) 438-1255, (562) 708-8946 or karinovations@verizon.net
May 30 –
June 1
Radiators, Funky Meters, Tab Benoit, Donna The Buffalo, Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars, Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, Guitar Shorty, Mitch Woods and The Rocket 88's, Leroy Thomas and The Zydeco Roadrunners,, Little Freddie King, Swingset Mamas Allen Toussaint, Railroad Earth Bonerama, The Lee Boys, The Nappy Brown Orchestra Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Little Freddie King, Louisiana Red. Website.