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Articles
Published December 21, 2005
- Keith Frank - Double Feature
- Lisa Haley - "All the Way Live!"
- 13th Gloucester Internationa Cajun Zydeco Festival 2006
- Tango Friends on the Zydeco Cruise -- DVD Available
- Buffalo on the Bayou to Buffalo Jambalaya
- 3 Reviews by Dale Johnson
- Various Artists - "La Louisiane Chante Noel"
- Lost Bayou Ramblers - "Bayou Perdu"
- Hadley Castille - "Refait"
- Lee Benoit - "Ma Petite Femme"
- AOL Problem -- Not Solved
- Happy Holidays
Articles
Published December 4, 2005
- Zydeco Cruise Photo Display
- Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners Spread Joy During Latest West Coast Tour
- Lark Camp World Music & Dance Camp 2006
- The Prince Of Zydeco
- Wild Stallion Likes Cajun Music
- The End of Zydeco Dancehalls
- Andre Thierry Visits Monrovia, CA
- Cedric Benoit "Louisiana"
- Dora & the Zydeco Badboyz - "Finger Snappin' 2 Steppin'"
- Delivery Problems for the ZydE-Zine
Articles
Published November 16, 2005
- Zydeco Cruise 2005™ - Rave Reviews
- Dance Under the Stars
- Carrier Spreading a Katrina-inspired Gospel
- Clifton Chenier - a Lifetime Acheviement Award
- Buckwheat Zydeco to Appear on Two Hurricane Katrina Benefit Albums in November
- Vince Anthony - "Just Because I Care"
- Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos - "Papa Mojo's Roadhouse"
- New DVD Traces Music from La La to Zydeco
- Real Blues Magazine Offers Free Ads for New Orleans/ Louisiana Performers, Labels & Musicians
- Saulieu Solidarité Louisiane
- Better Get Ready ... MOJOS IN TOWN
- Festivals Acadiens
- New North Carolina Cajun Music/Dance/Culture Yahoo Group
- Buckwheat Zydeco for Sando Jazz Festival
- Greatest Show in Zydeco
- The New Orleans Music Coalition -- Working Together Helps Us All!!
Articles
Published October 19, 2005
- Cajun Zydeco Swamp Pop News from Bangkok
- Buckwheat Zydeco on Letterman’s Show
- Marina del Rey Gets Zydeco at the Harbor
- Lafayette Hosts Swamp Stomp
- More Performance Videos
- BeauSoleil Lends a Hand and a Fiddle to Displaced Musicians from New Orleans
- BeauSoleil Lifts Cajun Music to High Art
- Nathan Williams on American Roots
- Magnolia, Holds Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims
- Blues, Creole, Cajun and Zydeco
- San Diego Cajun Playboys Spark Interest in Cajun Dancing
Articles
Published October 1, 2005
- Seth Guidry & Louisiana Nights - "Les Larmes Dans Tes Yeux" (The Tears in Your Eyes)
- Louisiana Blues DVD
- Two Reviews by Dale Johnson
- Vince Anthony - "Just Because I Care"
- River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs -"Rockin'
the Zydeco World"
- Blowin' in the Wind
- Writer Cures Own Mental Illness on Dance Floor
- Gardena Dance From Solemn to Festive
- Mantra for New Orleans: 'We Will Swing Again'
- Dancers Donate $13,500
- Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers at Eagles Hall in Alameda
- Keep on Rockin'
- Lost Bayou Ramblers - "Bayou Perdu"
- Ray Abshire & Friends - "Arrête Pas la Music"
- Bristol Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2005
- It’s Payback Time!
- Festivals Acadiens
Articles
Published September 22, 2005
- The Ardenwood Festival
- The Joint Will be Jumping
- Some 'Tips' on Performance Videos
- Zydeco Wonder
- Musician’s Thoughts Turn South Toward Home
- Easing Troubles with Zydeco at a Louisiana Cafe
- Reviews by Dan Willging
- Ronnie Mathews and Throw down - "Just Me and the Bottle"
- Zydepunks - "… And the Streets Will Flow With Whiskey"
- David Fontenot & Cajun Express - "La Couleur de Notre Song"
- Benefits Planned for Relief Effort
- Rock 'N' Bowl Will Never Die!
- Buckwheat Zydeco Keeps the Sound of Louisiana Alive in Major Benefit Concerts
- Murphy Works His Magic From the Other Side
- Murphy Matthews Jr. Was Also a Dad, Coach and Zydeco Dancer
- Festivals Acadiens Goes on as Planned
- Rain Halts Festival on First Night
- I Found My Soul in New Orleans
- Where Musical Refugees Can Thicken the Gumbo
- Cajun/Zydeco Festival Raises Spirits, Money for Recovery
- Acadiana City Plans to Become 'Little Easy'
- "Dominos"
- Cajun and Zydeco Band Opportunity
Articles
Published August 27, 2005
- - Friends Remember Legendary Cajun Musician Rufus Thibodeaux dies at 71
- - Dan Willging Reviews
- Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners - "Right Now Is Prime Time"
- Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers - "Secret Ingredients"
- - Buckwheat Zydeco is the Torchbearer for Louisiana Traditions
- - Her First Trip to Lafayette
- - 2005 Le Cajun Award Winners and Nominees
- - Cajun Cousins Win Armload of Awards in Le Cajun Music
- - A Triple Treat of Zydeco Music in Gardena, CA
- - Orange and L.A. Counties Host Cajun and Zydeco Bands
- - Zydeco Bands Heat Up The Loft
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#246)
Articles
Published August 13, 2005
- - 2005 "Le Cajun" Awards and Music Festival - Lafayette LA
- - "Le Cajun" Award Nominees for 2005
- - Local Event Producer, Bobby Rodriguez Wins The State’s Premier Festival and Events Award
- - Crystal Plamondon - Legacy Cover Girl
- - Goin' to Louisiana in September? How about a Dance Class?
- - Can't Be at Café Des Amis? -- Not to Worry
- - C.J. Chenier's Sound: 'It Makes you Dance'
- - Collins and Squeeze Bayou Bring Stylish Cajun to Sweltering Silver Spring
- - Etienne, Farmers Still Making the Rounds
- - Zydeco Music Cooks Up Enthusiasm at Bethlehem Musikfest
- - A Sense of Place - Hamilton’s Place is Closed, but it’s Neither Gone, nor Forgotten
- - Zydeco Roots Run Deep
- - Welsh Cajun Convert
- - From Swing To Bhangra To Cajun Accordion Solos, A Festival Features Dance Music From Four Continents In
An Outdoor Setting in Russia
- - Zydeco Can [Will] Save Your Life
- - Positive Response to "Phishing" Article
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#391)
Articles
Published July 28, 2005
- - Dale Johnson Reviews
- Seth Guidry & Louisiana Nights - "Les Larmes Dans Tes Yeux" (The Tears In Your
Eyes)
- Bonne Musique Zydeco - "Smokin' Zydeco"
- Hunter Logan - "Betty Jean"
- - Rosie Ledet Rocks Zydeco-style
- - Dan Willging Reviews
- Chris Ardoin and Nu Step - "Sweat"
- Buckwheat Zydeco - "Jackpot!"
- Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp - "Creole Stranger"
- Red Stick Ramblers - "Right Key, Wrong Keyhole"
- - Zydeco Dance in Long Beach, CA a Huge Success
- - Quintet Brings Taste of Traditional Louisiana Dance Music
- - The End of Zydeco Dancehalls
- - La Habra Heights, CA Gets a Taste of Zydeco Music
- - Celebrating 10 Years at Eagles Hall
- - The Juré Is In
- - Protect Yourself from Online Fraud - Don't get the Phisher's Net
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#249)
Articles
Published July 13, 2005
- - Buckwheat Zydeco Shares His Jackpot
- - Alligator Zydeco Band Performs in Center City
- - A Young Zydeco RubBoard Player – Noam Guerrier Freud
- - Zydeco Americana 2005 WOW!
- - Zydeco Americana 2005 -- a Louisianian’s Impression
- - Rosie Ledet - "Pick It Up"
- - Oregon Zoo Goes Cajun [Creole] With Zydeco Musician Rosie Ledet
- - Mardi Gras Madness: MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies Help Raise Funds for the YMCA!
- - Richard James Dominque June 7, 1947 – July 3, 2005
- - Bonne Music Zydeco at Mission Viejo, CA
- - The Butterfly Effect of Death and Zydeco
- - Tom Rigney & Flambeau
- - Beyonce Falls in Love with France!
- - Bayou Saulieu - a New Jean-Pierre Bruneau Film on DVD
- - Beating Spoons, Cracking Crawfish in the Bayou
- - LA Craftsman, Musician Get NEA Fellowships
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#248)
Articles
Published June 30, 2005
- - Long Beach Festival -- Long on Enjoyment
- - Fais Do-Do Releases It’s First Live Mini-CD
- - Results of 2nd European Cajun/Zydeco Bands and Entertainers of the Year Awards
- - Dutch Des Fais Do-Do Wins European CZ Bands Award 2nd Time
- - Foot-tapping Fun at Cajun Festival
- - 12th Cajun & Zydeco Music, Film & Food Festival
- - Landmark Zydeco Club Closes its Doors as Crowds Dwindle
- - Crowds Overflow for Last Chance to Dance Era Ends at Hamilton's
- - Backtalk with Buckwheat Zydeco
- - My Big Foot Woman - Creole Zydeco Farmers
- - Dutch Festival TV Program - You Can See
- - Cajun Festival Was a Rip-off
- - Obituaries - Harry "Big Daddy" Hypolite
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#242)
Articles
Published June 11, 2005
- - Mardi Gras in Branson -- "It’s All About the ….."
- - Mardi Gras: Branson Goes Cajun
- - Amana Colonies Iowa "Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco" Fest
- - 8th Annual Cajun Fest Amana Iowa
- - Cajun Zydeco Window Decals
- - Springtime Cajun Zydeco Family Reunion
- - Springtime Family Reunion Cajun and Zydeco Festival
- - A Guide to Today's Red Stick Ramblers...
- - Leo Abshire Passes
- - "Louisiana Sue" on a Personal Note
- - The Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival at Daphne AL
- - Louisiana Dance Home School -- The DVD
- - Louisiana Blues -- Film on DVD
- - Big Red and the Zydeco Playmakers West Coast Debut
- - Top Cajun at Hendre Hall
- - Cajun Music Takes Spice From Culture, Time, Place
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#241)
Articles
Published May 28, 2005
- - Deerfield Beach CZ Festival Success in First Year
- - Alameda: Accordion-playing Cowboy Topples Barriers with Foot-Stomping Zydeco
- - Get Your Fresh, Hot Zydeco at the Mudbug Bash
- - Swamp Rock London News From the Other Side of the Big Pond!
- - Trail Rides Make a Weekend of Zydeco
- - The Man with a Good Heart - Milton (Nonce Helaire) Landry
- - Buckwheat Zydeco New CD Due in Stores June 7
- - 3 Reviews by Dale Johnson
- Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers - "Secret Ingredients"
- Karen Collins - "Backroads and Bayous"
- Vince Anthony - "Cajun Red Beans"
- - 2nd International Creole Festival -- Las Vegas
- - Zydeco Fun at the Mall
- - Tallahassee’s First Annual Zydeco & Cajun Mudbug Bash -- A Hit!
- - Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, May 6-8, 2005
- - Leroy Thomas Rocks the House at Long Beach CA
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#233)
Articles
Published May 10, 2005
- - Impressions from Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week 2005
- - More Balfa Week
- - Cajun Food, Festivity, Sights and Sounds Take Over Amana
- - Little Known Black History Facts -- Amédé Ardoin
- - Bonne Musique Zydeco - "Smokin’ Zydeco"
- - Ray Abshire Brings Cajun Music to the National Folk Festival in Australia
- - Roy Carrier - Reluctant No More
- - The Hitch-hiker’s Guide to Elvis Fontenot and the Sugar Bees
- - On Tour with Elvis Fontenot & the Sugar Bees
- - T-Bo Party
- - Gator By The Bay -- Mother’s Day Weekend Major Event
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#229)
Articles
Published April 26, 2005
- - Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers - "Secret Ingredients"
- - Buckwheat Zydeco Hits the "Jackpot!" with New CD
- - Williams Family Reaches Another Milestone
- - Council Controversy
- - French Quarter Festival
- - Buckwheat Zydeco, a Force to be Reckoned With
- - Lost Festivals - New Beginnings
- - Four Reviews
- Morris Ardoin, with Dennis Stroughmatt - "Le Blues De Morris"
- "Louisiana Folk Masters -- Varise Conner"
- Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp - "Creole Stranger"
- "The Rough Guide To Zydeco"
- - Moving In: Transplants Drawn to Acadiana by Culture, History and Hospitality
- - Song for Our Troops -- Clifton’s Chenier’s "I’m Comin’ Home"
- - Fernest Arceneau Shares History at Festival International
- - More CZ Bands than you Realize as Europe Checks In
- - "White Girls Like to Zydeco"
- - It’s Just a Dance
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#230)
Articles
Published April 12, 2005
- - Bad Dancers Approaching
- - Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp - "Creole Stranger"
- - A Time to Plan for Another Great Weekend
- - Buffalo Jambalaya 2004 - "LIVE"
- - Louisiana Prodigal Son - Creole Fiddling
- - John Leger & Debris Cajun Band
- - "Mr. Morris"
- - Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic at Eagles Hall for St. Patrick’s Day
- - Two-steppin' and Good-timin', the Zydeco Pilots land in Black Mountain
- - Cajun/Zydeco Music Video -- Lisa Haley
- - Know Knots Now!
- - Geno Delafose Plays Creole-inspired Favorites
- - String Fever
- - Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Jambalaya - April 9, 2005
- - Cajun Musician Saves Life in Flight
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#372)
Articles
Published March 22, 2005
- - Zydeco Jamm -- an Excellent Topping!
- - Jamm, Jelly, and other Preserves of Memory
- - Passing On Traditional Music And Methods Through Total Immersion
- - Zydeco Lover Reviews "Schultze Gets the Blues"
- - 7th Annual Bama Bayou Boogie and 11th Annual Tim’s Crawfish Festival
- - Lacing Zydeco Shoes -- or Knot!
- - La Gazette des Bayous
- - NEW On-Line Videos -- See Now!
- - Give Away!
- - Gator by the Bay -- May 7-8, 2005
- - Rockin' Dopsie Jr. - "I Got My Mojo Working"
- - Kermit Venable & BeauBassin Cajun Band
- - Leroy Thomas In Alameda
- - Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Fest Review - 2004
- - Fred Charlie on KBON 101.1FM
- - New Festival - The Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival
- - St. Pete Threw a Heck of a Party!
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#231)
Articles
Published March 7, 2005
- - The Gator by the Bay Mardi Gras Float Awarded FIRST PLACE!!!
- - The Kings of Cajun Aren't Limited by Reputation
- - The Sad Case of the Toos
- - Beale Street Zydeco Festival
- - I Need a Good Cajun Dancer Down Under in Australia
- - "Where You Got Them Shoes?"
- - Southeast Tourism Society Names Festival International to Top 20 Events List
- - New Florida Festival
- - Zydeco Bandstand™ at Alameda
- - "Zydeco Shoes" - Off the Wish List and Into Action
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#367)
Articles
Published February 19, 2005
- - Cajun/Zydeco at Jazz and Heritage Festival 2005 -- April 22-May 1
- - Zydeco Beach Party to Release "Mudwalk"
- - Pure Energy: Buckwheat Zydeco
- - Funeral Set for Creole fiddler Carlton Frank
- - 2005 Award Winners to Perform at Michael Arnone’s Annual Crawfish Fest
- - Defining State Lines-As Texas Meets Louisiana -- Zydeco Style
- - Cajun Accordion Artist Dies in Automobile Accident in Germany
- - Poetic Tribute to Luitger Fräger
- - It Runs in the Family
- - Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- - Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- - From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#224)
Articles
Published February 3, 2005
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