Mark Trichka and Lisa Brande will be performing in Englewood, FL as Vermont's Easy Street, and with Al Berard (right) as Al Berard's Cajun Combo.
Savoy Family Cajun Band at Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival November 2012. Photo by Jim Hance.
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys at Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival, San Diego. Photo by Jim Hance.
Gumbo Boogie at Ace's Lounge in Bradenton, August 19, 2012. Photo by Jim Hance.
Beth McKee will be appearing at Skippers Smokehouse in Tampa. Photo by Jim Hance.
Donna The Buffalo will be appearing at the Virginia Key Grassroots Festival.
Andre Thierry will be among the headliners at the 12th Annual Gator By The Bay Festival in San Diego in May.
Gulfport Swamp Opera are performing at Peter and Davida's Fais-Do-Do in St. Petersburg. Photo by Jim Hance.
Dwayne Dopsie returns to Cuso's in February.
Rosie Ledet will be appearing at Tampa Bay Blues Festival.
Photo by Jim Hance.
JB's Zydeco Zoo are appearing at Cajun Cafe in Pinellas Park, FL.
Photo by Jim Hance
Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie at Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival November 2012. Photo by Jim Hance.
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Your Source for Cajun-Zydeco Dancing in Florida in 2013
Welcome to FloridaCajunZydeco.com, a Website dedicated to people who love to dance to Louisiana-style music. This site features calendar pages of Cajun and Zydeco dance bands and events in the state of Florida, but is also intended to include information on major Cajun and Zydeco events anywhere in the United States --- even Louisiana! Check out our Dance Calendar where listings are divided into five Florida regions. Dance events listed in your region are likely to be within an hour's drive.
As they say in French-speaking Louisiana, "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" ("Let the good times roll!") And in the spirit of the dance community that embraces this joyful music, "If you're smiling, you're doing it right!" -- James Hance, St. Petersburg, FL
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Subscribe to Florida Cajun-Zydeco Update for the latest listings on this Website. Email your request to be added to this free newsletter to j-hance@wowpromotions.com.
Most recent issue: May 2013 Newsletter
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Complete Calendar of Cajun and zydeco dance opportunities in the state of Florida.
For California events, I maintain the BTSC site.
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Advertise on this Website! Cost is just $25 per month with no minimum number of months, and design of the ad is included. Email j-hance@wowpromotions.com for details.
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On The Radio:
Sundays, 7-9 p.m. --- Louisiana Gumbo Show with John Osgood, broadcasting from Sarasota, FL. Listen online.
Saturdays, 10-11 p.m. (ET) --- Second Line Parade with Drew Miller, broadcasting from Jazz 88 in San Diego, CA. Check out Drew's interviews. Listen online.
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On The Web:
Dance step video clips, newsletter, great links --- zydecoach.com by Greg Benusa. Email. Zydecoach.
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2013 FESTIVAL-O-RAMA!
It's the 6th tab on the Dance Calendar. There are a lot of festivals covered, so check it out and make your ticket and travel plans.
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REGION 3
Saturday, June 20, 2013
Beth McKee Band (Colin Lake opens)
8 p.m. at Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613. Tickets $10/$13. Skipper's Website.
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REGION 3
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Gumbo Boogie at Woody's River Roo
6 p.m. at Woody's River Roo, 5717 18th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222, phone 941-722-2391. Website.
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REGION 3
Friday, October 25-27, 2013
Lipbone Redding
Friday venue to be determined. Sat. -- Americana Community Music, 3334 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL. Sun. -- The Ale and The Witch, 111 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL. "Party on The Fire Escape" video.
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OUTSIDE FLORIDA
June 22-23, 2013
Long Beach Bayou Festival (Long Beach, CA)
Brad Sjoblom of zydecobrad.com is excited to announce the preliminary lineup for Long Beach this summer: Pine Leaf Boys, Sat. & Sun.; Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers, Sun.; Bruce Sunpie Barnes and the Zydeco Hotspots, Sat. & Sun.; JoJo Reed Happy Hill Zydeco, Sat. & Sun.; T-Lou & His Zydeco Band, Bayou Brothers, and New Orleans Traditional Jazz & Parade Band. Bayou Festival Website.
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OUTSIDE FLORIDA
July 4-7, 2013
Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
Zydeco line up includes Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Lil Wayne & Same Ol 2-Step, The Pine Leaf Boys, Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express, TooLoose, & Atomic Gumbo. The 75 additional blues & swing bands include many national acts. The fest is in Waterfront Park in downtown Portland--over 20,000 attendees each day. If flying in, best to avoid a rental car & parking fees in downtown. Website.
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ACCORDION DUO OF GENO DELAFOSE AND ANDRE THIERRY AT GATOR BY THE BAY 2013
View The Video by Brad Sjoblom
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ERIN BRANDT AND CAT CHRIST PUT ON A ZYDECO EXHIBITION AT GATOR BY THE BAY 2013
View The Video by Brad Sjoblom. Erin's Website (also on Instructors page) is www.erintherapy.com, and has contact information if interested in dance lessons in SF Bay area.
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BRADFORDVILLE BLUES CLUB IN TALLAHASSEE
GETS A NICE WRITEUP IN TAMPA BAY TIMES
Read The Article by Ben Montgomery
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New Facebook Group: "Phoenix Zydeco"
"DJ Girl Wonder" Valerie Hunt just started a new Facebook group, and you're invited to join. So join!
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OUTSIDE FLORIDA
July 7-12, 2013
Cajun-Creole Week (Augusta-Elkins, WV)
Lynne Terr has lined up a wonderful staff of the most respected Cajun and Creole musicians teach inspiring classes and keep the dance pavilion throbbing. The Guest Master Artist this week is Walter Mouton. Informal jam sessions, a mid-week party with Cajun cuisine, concerts, sessions in the Icehouse and on the porch, and music in the dancers' ears will create a sea of smiling faces for the whole week. Each day starts with a choice of jam sessions or a visit with various artists; a cup of good strong Cajun coffee is always available. All classes meet for about two hours in the morning and again in the afternoon. Each afternoon the entire group gathers for special presentations on Cajun and Creole music or culture. With mini-courses, a concert, dances, and a mid-week party featuring Cajun gumbo, it's a gala week of nonstop music and dancing. Cajun/Creole Week runs concurrently with the new Early Country Music Week. Classes (except Novice or /From Scratch Classes) are intended for those who can already play their instrument to some extent and are ready to start learning Cajun/Creole style, technique, and repertoire. Website.
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OUTSIDE FLORIDA
August 3-4, 2013
Long Beach Crawfish Festival (Long Beach, CA)
Bands include Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, Cedryl Ballou & Zydeco Trendsetters, Bonne Musique Zydeco, Lil Brian & Zydeco Travelers, Step Rideau and Zydeco Outlaws, Bennie & The Swamp Gators, and dance lessons with AJ Gibbs. Website.
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OUTSIDE FLORIDA
August 17 and 18, 2013
Cotati Accccordion Festival (Cotati, CA)
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OUTSIDE FLORIDA
August 30-Sept. 1, 2013
Ninigret Rhythm and Roots Fest. (Charleston, RI)
Bands include Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, Jim Kweskin & The Jug Band's 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour with the Barbecue Orchestra, Marcia Ball, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, Texas Guitar Women, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band, Roddie Romero & Hub City All Stars, Golden Triangle Swamp Blues. Website.
Copyright James Hance 2013 --- Please send listing updates to j-hance@wowpromotions.com