CALENDAR OF DANCE EVENTS

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Dances with live music on the 2nd Saturday of every month held in Balboa Park at non-smoking/non-alcohol
venues: Recital Hall, War Memorial Building and Balboa Park Club. Check the calendar below for specific venue,
and click on Balboa Park Map for location. Huge dance floors at each venue! Kids accompanied by a parent are welcome.

This calendar lists local Cajun/Zydeco events. Be sure to check the websites of our local bands by clicking on
"Favorite Links" and the band or organization of your choice. Submit C/Z event information to our Calendar Editor,
Jan Maxted, jemaxted@yahoo.com.

Date

Event
August 1-3 Greg Benusa's Mt. Laguna Dancers Camp --- Everyone is invited!
Location: (1 hr from San Diego) El Prado Group Camp / Buckwheat Site, Mt. Laguna, CA, Take I-8 to Sunrise Exit, Go approximately 15 miles to Laguna/El Prado Campground on your left. Turn left into the campground, then stay right at every turn until you enter the group camp area. Buckwheat site is the 3rd group site on your right. Cost: Free if your just coming up for a day outing on Saturday, if your camping it’s $20/person for the weekend to pay for the site assuming we can get 10 people camping. If those who are just coming up want to donate $5 we can give a $5 refund to the campers who paid for the weekend. Play cards, read a book practice breathing fresh air, music, dance, hike, drive through the mountains, board games and other fun things to do. Ph: 619-857-8409 . Webpage.
Fri. 8/1/08 Bayou Brothers at Campland on The Bay, Mission Bay, San Diego
7-10 pm at Campland on the Bay, 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109-5626. Map. Bayou Bros.
Aug. 2-3, 2008 Long Beach Crawfish Festival
Featurees Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Lisa Haley, Bonne Musique Zydeco, 2nd Line Saviors, Roddie Romero. Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802; Crawfish Festival Parking at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802. Website.
Mon. 8/4/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Tues. 8/5/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Wed. 8/6/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Wed. 8/6/08 Lisa Haley at Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival
5pm. Art show information: 949-494-3030.
Thurs. 8/7/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Aug. 7-10, 2008 Buffalo Gap Zydeco and Cajun Festival, Darlington, MD
Bands will include Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys, Lil' Malcomlm and The Zydeco House Rockeers, JJ Caillier and The Zydeco Knockouts. Website.
Thurs..8/7/08 Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
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..8/7/08 Zydeco Dancing Every Thursday Night at Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA
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
Fri. 8/8/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Fri. 8/8/08 Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra
6-8 p.m.. Trolley Barn Park (free concert), Adams Ave. and Florida Street, info: 619-297-3166.
Dexter Ardoin plays San Diego August 9, 2008
Dexter Ardoin
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Dexter Ardoin & The Creole Ramblers at War Memorial Building, Balboa Park

War Memorial Building, Balboa Park, 3325 Zoo Drive, San Diego
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. / 6:20-7:00 p.m. Dance Lesson
Open Dancing 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.

Admission: $14 ($12 for BTSC and KSDS Jazz 88 members). Directions: From Interstate 5 south, exit at 10th Avenue in downtown San Diego, turn left on A Street, turn left on Park Blvd., go over freeway bridge, continue about one mile to Zoo Drive. Turn left and park near the building immediately on the left (adjacent to the San Diego Zoo parking lot, north end). For a map of the area, click on Balboa Park Map in the navigation panel.
Sun., 8/10/08 Bayou Brothers at CityFest
5:30-615pm at big stage, 6th Avenue and Robinson.
Sun., 8/10/08 Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra
6pm at Coronado Summere Concerts in the Park, Spreckels Park, Orange Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. Info: 619-437-8788.
Sun., 8/10/08 Zydeco Dance and BBQ Extravaganza featuring Andre Thierry, Dexter Ardoin
1-9pm. Featuring Andre Thierry, Dexter Ardoin, and Darius Jacobs! Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W. 162nd, Gardena, CA 90247, Dance: $20 // B.B.Q. by Santa Maria 2-5 PM, $23. Info: Sidney at (323) 401-8859
Sun., 8/10/08 Lisa Haley at Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, CA
5pm. Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Sun., 8/10/08 Bennie and the Swamp Gators at San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival
Bennie & the Swampgators Zydeco Band, Cash’d Out---A Tribute to Johnny Cash, Salsa Challenge, Arts & Crafts Show, Kiddy Rides, a Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Exhibits, Clowns, Jugglers, Face Painters and much more. (949) 492-1131 for more information. Website.
Mon. 8/11/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Tues. 8/12/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Wed. 8/13/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Wed. 8/13/08 Bayou Brothers at Barona Casino
8 p.m. – midnight. Lakeside. Band Website
Thurs. 8/14/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Thurs. 8/14/08 Lisa Haley at Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara
6pm.223 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 963-9463. Website
Thurs. 8/14/08 Bayou Brothers at Rancho del Oro Park
Band Website
Thurs., 8/14/08 Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
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., 8/14/08 Zydeco Dancing Every Thursday Night at Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA
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
Fri. 8/15/08 Bill Magee Blues Band in El Cajon Concerts on the Green
6-8pm. Prescott Promenade, on Main Street east of Magnolia, downtown El Cajon. Info: 619-401-8858.
Fri. 8/15/08 Lisa Haley at Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds
9am - noon. Hollywood Bowl: 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. Website.
Sat., 8/16/08 Bayou Brothers at Iva Lee's, San Clemente, CA
Iva Lees Restaurant, 555 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, (949) 361-2855.

Sun. 8/17/08

Bayou Brothers, "Concert in the Park" at Viejas Casino, Alpine
4-7 p.m. Viejas Casino Concerts in the Park, 5005 Willows RD #213, Alpine, CA 91901. Concerts Website. Free.

Wed. 8/20/08

Bayou Brothers at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
8-12 p.m. 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. Website.

Thurs. 8/21/08

Bayou Brothers at Santee Trolley Amphitheater
6:30-8 p.m. Cuyamaca Street at Mission Gorge Road, Info: (619) 258-4100, ext. 201.
Thurs..8/21/08 Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
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..8/21/08 Zydeco Dancing Every Thursday Night at Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA
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
Fri. 8/22/08 Bayou Brothers at Campland on The Bay, Mission Bay, San Diego
7-10 pm at Campland on the Bay, 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109-5626. Map. Bayou Bros.
Fri. 8/22/08 Pappion Louisiana Party Band
8-10 pm at Pannikin Cafe,7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-454-5453
Aug. 23, 2008 Ardenwood Farms Zydeco Festival, Fremont, CA
8am to 9pm. Bands will include The Creole Belles, Queen Ida and her Zydeco Band, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Lil Guyland Leday & The Family & Friends Zydeco Band, Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers. Avenida Del Mar, downtown San Clemente. Info: 949-492-1131. Admission $20, children 3-15 $3. Website
Aug. 23-24, 2008 Cotati Accordion Festival, Cotati, CA
Features Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers, Motordude Zydeco, Mark St. Mary, The Golden State Accordion Club, Amber Lee and the Anomalies, The Hurricane, Hugh Morrison, Alex Meixner, The Great Morgani, Limpopo(, Lady of Spain, Simka, Dick Contino, Polka Freakout, Vagabond Opera, Tango #9, The Internationals(, Monterey International, The Georges Lammam Ensemble, Joe Domitrowich, Dick Contino. Website.

Sun. 8/24/08

Bayou Brothers at Seaport Village (East Gazebo)
1-4 p.m. Seaport Village,849 West Harbor Drive, #D, San Diego, CA 92101. Phone: 619-235-4014. Free.

Sun. 8/24/08

Bayou Brothers at Patrick's II
8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. play at Patrick's II, 428 F Street (Gaslamp Quarter), San Diego (Map). Band Website..
Thurs..8/28/08 Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
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..8/28/08 Zydeco Dancing Every Thursday Night at Golden Sails, Long Beach, CA
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
Aug. 28-30, 2008 29th Annual Zydeco Festival in Plaisance, LA
Zydeco Jam Session and Parade on 8/28, kickoff dance at Slim's Y-Kiki on 8/2i, Zydeco Breakfast followed by 1 day festiva on 8/30. Website.
Aug. 29-31, 2008 Rhythm & Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI
Features The Pine Leaf Boys, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Keb Mo Band, Cray Band, David Bromberg Quartet, Marcia Ball & Friends, Donna The Buffalo, Hicks & The Hot Licks, Johnny Nicholas & The Texas All Stars, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, The Gourds, The Waybacks, Red Stick, Great American Taxi, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Ed Poullard, Preston Frank, Magnolia, River City Slim & The Zydeco. Website.
Sat. 8/30/07 Theo and the Zydeco Patrol at De Anza Springs Resort, Jacumba, CA
8–10pm at De Anza Springs Resort. DeAnza Springs is the largest and one of the newest clothing optional resorts in North America. Situated on more than 500 acres of high desert (at 2600 feet) in Eastern San Diego County. Website
Sat. 8/30/07 Bayou Brothers at Ocean Beach Art Show
7-10pm at Electric Chair Hair Salon in Ocean Beach, near Newport and Bacon streets.
Sun. 8/31/07 Bayou Brothers at Santee Lakes
7-9:30pm at Santee Lakes Campgrounds, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071. $4 per vehicle. Park: 619-596-3141.



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