Dance Schedule Links
Arn Burkhoff's Northeast USA Cajun & Zydeco Schedule
Cajun and Zydeco events for the Northeast USA, festivals in Eastern USA & Canada, and other interesting Cajun/Zydeco events.
Cajun Cottage - Homestead Hall, Jenkintown, PA
Louisiana Dance Parties - Cajun, Creole and Zydeco dancing on Sunday afternoons and weekend nights; days and dates vary from month to month — check website for upcoming events. Each event includes a dance lesson, music for dancing, and snacks. The site's Events page lists dances in the Delaware Valley including Philadelphia and suburbs, plus nearby locations in NJ and DE.
Let's Zydeco
Cajun & Zydeco music and dance in the New York area.
Where We Go To Zydeco
Cajun/Zydeco events throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and some national events.
PhillyDance.com
Seven-day guide to folk, social and traditional dancing in and around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Swing Dance Society
Swing dancing to live music in the Philadelphia area. Check this site for coming events.
Band Links
André Thierry & Zydeco Magic
Big Red & The Zydeco Playmakers
Brad Randell & The Zydeco Ballers
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp
Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Jesse Lége
JJ Caillier & The Zydeco Knockouts
Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco
Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band
Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners
Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne
Lil Malcolm & the House Rockers
Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas
The Pine Leaf Boys
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys
Roy Carrier & The Night Rockers
T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers
Zydeco-A-Go-Go — Based in Philadelphia, this popular local band plays Zydeco, New Orleans R&B, Louisiana rock, soul, jump-blues and swing
Cajun/Zydeco Dance Lessons
Vince Masciarelli, Dance Instructor
Vince has been teaching a variety of dance styles for many years, and offers private or group lessons in Cajun and Zydeco dancing. Learn two-step and waltz styles including basic footwork and turn patterns. Visit his website for information about prices and upcoming class schedules.
Cajun/Zydeco Events,
Festival & Dance Camp Links
Gulf Coast Zydeco Festival
MAY 14 & 15, 2010 — Daphne Civic Center, Daphne, AL. Featuring some of the best Zydeco dance bands that Louisiana has to offer, including Lil' Malcolm & The House Rockers, Lil' Wayne & Same Ol' 2 Step, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. In addition to the bands, there's a great array of food featuring crawfish and other creole and cajun dishes. For information call 251-626-5300.
4th Annual Bayou n' Boogie Fest,
MAY 29 & 30, 2010 — Francis Farm, 27 Francis Farm Rd., Rehoboth, MA 02769. Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band, Al Berard's Cajun Combo, Magnolia Cajun Band, Li'l Freddie King, Skiffle Minstrels. New location features picturesque views that will set the stage for two days of Hot Louisiana Music! Rain or shine with a covered dance pavilion and large wood dance floor! Indoor and outdoor stages for continuous music. Fiddle workshop by Al Berad and accordion workshops by Andre Thierry. Beginner and Advanced dance lessons. A large variety of food and beverage including full bar will be available. For information call 401-965-0849.
21st Annual Crawfish Fest
JUNE 4-6, 2010 — Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ — Over 15 bands playing Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans R&B and Delta Blues. Camping Tickets for Friday until noon on Monday, and a good selection of other lodging options nearby.
Strawberry Park, Blast From The Bayou
JUNE 10-13, 2010 — This is the Strawberry Park's 14th Annual CZ Festival. This year the lineup includes Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, The Pine Leaf Boys, Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers, Chris Ardoin & NuStep, Jesse Lege, Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne, and more!
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
JUNE 11-13, 2010 — Taking place at the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans' historic French Quarter, the festival's regular performers include Grammy winners Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet and Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience. The Mint also hosts the Louisiana Seafood Festival on the same days, so festival attendees can enjoy some favorite dishes.
Arn & Gerry's Dance-A-Thon
JULY 24, 2010 - 1-11 p.m. — The Deutscher Club, 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, NJ — A great venue with a huge outdoor pavilion equipped with weather safe roll down sides, a wood dance floor, stage, covered picnic tables, an outdoor picnic grove, and real bathrooms! Like last year, it's one day only, and Arn says "We plan to party! Arn & Gerry are busy booking bands and working out details. Bands, ticket prices and more information will be posted soon." Volunteers needed, call How at (215) 780-1993.
Rhythm & Roots
SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010 — Ninigret Park, Charlestown, Rhode Island — Main Stage with Large Dance Tent, Workshop Stage, Family Stage, Dance Pavilion with Dance Instruction, and Nightly Fais Do Dos. Always a great lineup, this year the festival will feature Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Marcia Ball & the Louisiana-Texas Revue and many other Cajun, Zydeco, and non-CZ performers. Limited camping, plus many hotels, motels, and B&B lodging options nearby.
Festivals Acadiens et Creole
OCTOBER 8-10, 2010 — Lafayette, Louisiana — Started in 1972 as an effort to keep Cajun culture alive, the festival has grown into an event that attracts people from around the world and showcases the best of Cajun and Zydeco music.
CZ Webcast Links
KBON — Eunice, Louisiana — Variety music with a Louisiana flavor: blues, Cajun, Zydeco, classic country, new country, swamp pop
KLRZ — Larose, Louisiana — Rajun Cajun: All Louisiana All The Time
Radio Louisiane — The voice of French America. Acadian, Cajun, Zydeco and Creole music and hospitality.
Zydeco Show on KZWA — Lake Charles, Louisiana — Cullen Washington's show airs Saturday mornings, 6-10 a.m.
Louisiana Dance Hall on WRIR — Richmond, Virginia — Talia Moser plays a mix of Louisiana music on Monday nights, 9-11 p.m.
Zydeco Video Links
Leroy Thomas at Kennedy Center Millenium Stage — June 29, 2001 — Zydeco dance lesson with Ray Bugnosen, artistic director of the Ballroom Dance Company, followed by Leroy and the Zydeco Roadrunners playing for the Summer Social Dance Party at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Geno Delafose at Kennedy Center Millenium Stage — March 2, 2000 — Almost an hour of Geno and French Rockin' Boogie live at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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