| Friday | | July 3, 2009 |
France Challes-les-eaux | Jul 3 (Fri) thru Jul 5 (Sun) | | Festival de musique d'Acadie et Louisiane, Challes-les-eaux, France Info: (33)4 79 72 86 19 Vilain Creviss’ (Fri) Advien’ Quepeux (Fri) Downtown Cajun Band (NL Cajun) (Fri) 4 Jeun's (FR Cajun) (Fri) Acadie à la Mode (Fri) Belzébuth (Fri) Bal de Maison (Fri) Eric Martin & Cajun Ramblers (FR Cajun) (Sat) LandeBayou (FR Cajun,Celtic) (Sat) Grand Mammouth (Sat) Mme Sosthène (Sat) Zigazag (GB Zydeco) (Sat) Magnolia Sisters (LA Cajun) (Sat) Corn Family (Sat) | 45.548055 | 5.982985 |
MD Laurel
 | Jul 3 (Fri) | | Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco)  Remington's Night Club, 3340 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20724-2002 Info: (301) 490-7000 | 39.094280 | -76.789175 |
| Saturday | | July 4, 2009 |
PA Latrobe | Jul 4 (Sat) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 4:00PM - 5:30PM  Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival Twin Lakes Park, 252 Twin Lakes Rd, Latrobe, PA 15650-3554 Info: (215) 635-9399  | 40.324648 | -79.468065 |
PA Edinboro | Jul 4 (Sat) | | Yankee Zydeco Company (NV Zydeco)  Edinboro Independence Day Zydeco Celebration, Rt 6N West , Edinboro, PA 16412 9:00PM Info: (775) 560-6003 | 41.875896 | -80.151290 |
VA Floyd | Jul 4 (Sat) | | Buckwheat Zydeco (LA Zydeco)  Floyd Fandango Beer & Wine Fest, Floyd, VA 24091 | 36.910051 | -80.308710 |
| Sunday | | July 5, 2009 |
PA Harrisburg | Jul 5 (Sun) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 3:00PM - 4:30PM  American MusicFest, Riverfront Park, 10 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101-1613 Info: (215) 635-9399  | 40.259777 | -76.882342 |
WV Elkins | Jul 5 (Sun) thru Jul 10 (Fri) | | Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole) (Sun to Fri) Augusta Cajun/Creole Week, Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 , Large Wood Dance Floor Admission $420 J.B. Adams, Charlie Terr, Paul Daigle, Kristi Gillory, and Jesse Lege are teaching accordion this year. Michelle Kaminsky, Al Berard, Tracy Schwarz, and Edward Poullard will teach fiddle. Christy Leichty and Jim Phillips will teach dance. Yvette Landry will teach electric bass. Randy Vidrine will teach guitar. Jackie Miller will be teaching Cajun cooking again this year. Larry Miller, Cedric Watson, and Kristi Gillory will be teaching optional mini-classes, and Blake Miller will be on hand as a staff musician.
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-classes, concerts, dances and a mid-week party featuring Cajun, it’s a gala week of nonstop music and dancing Info: (304) 637-1209 | 38.931976 | -79.845496 |
| Monday | | July 6, 2009 |
| Jul 6 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
| Tuesday | | July 7, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Jul 7 (Tue)
Jam Session | | Cajun musicians & dancers - come on out & join the fun! Cajun Jam Session, Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Event Hours 8:00PM to 11:00PM Monthly every 1st Tuesday, :
First Tune - Amedee Two Step
Whether you are new to Cajun music or are an old pro, come on out and play (or dance) at the biggest and best Cajun session in the Delaware Valley. Our fabulous rhythm section has played with the greats of Cajun music and now they want to play with YOU! As always, be good to our hosts, the Mermaid Inn, and remember your barkeep. Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Wednesday | | July 8, 2009 |
PA Warminster
 | Jul 8 (Wed) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 7:00PM - 8:30PM  WREC (Warminster Recreation & Education Center), 1101 Little Lane, Warminster, PA 18974-1932 Info: (215) 635-9399  | 40.226997 | -75.106804 |
| Thursday | | July 9, 2009 |
| Jul 9 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
PA Buckingham
 | Jul 9 (Thu) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 7:00PM - 9:00PM  Hansell Park, 5010 Hansell Rd, Buckingham, PA 18912 Info: (215) 635-9399  | 40.309942 | -75.074252 |
| Sunday | | July 12, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo | Jul 12 (Sun)
Dance Dance Lesson | | Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco (NY Zydeco) 3:30PM - 6:00PM  Johnny Ace and Sidewalk Zydeco make their first appearance at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo for all of our Balt. and D.C. friends. Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 , Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking Admission $15, 3:30PM to 6:00PM, Zydeco dance lesson 3:00PM Dance lesson at 3 followed by the band from 3:30 to 6. As always, Mary from Tokyo will have an extra frottoir or two for all you scrubbers. The SZ Band will give you all the hard core dance grooves you can handle. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends from Buffalo Jambalaya out on that great dance floor at the Spanish Ballroom. Info: (240) 506-2263  | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
| Monday | | July 13, 2009 |
| Jul 13 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
PA Hatfield
 | Jul 13 (Mon) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 6:15PM - 8:00PM  School Road Park, 1619 School Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440-1918 Info: (215) 635-9399  | 40.282416 | -75.280534 |
| Wednesday | | July 15, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Jul 15 (Wed) | | Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco) 8:00PM - 11:00PM  Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Admission $10 Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
PA Media
 | Jul 15 (Wed) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 7:30PM - 9:30PM  Rose Tree Park, 1671 North Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063-1040 Info: (215) 635-9399  | 39.939723 | -75.394518 |
| Thursday | | July 16, 2009 |
| Jul 16 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
NY Trumansburg
 | Jul 16 (Thu) thru Jul 19 (Sun) | | Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival, Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Rt 96, Trumansburg, NY 14886 Info: (607) 387-5090 Preston Frank Family Band (La, Creole) Walter Mouton & Scott Playboys (LA Cajun)  Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole)  Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun) (Fri to Sat) Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) (Sat to Sun) | 42.553954 | -76.678547 |
| Friday | | July 17, 2009 |
MD Laurel | Jul 17 (Fri) | | Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys (LA Zydeco)  Remington's Night Club, 3340 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20724-2002 9:00PM Info: (301) 490-7000 | 39.094280 | -76.789175 |
PA Conshohocken | Jul 17 (Fri) | | Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco) 8:30PM - 12:00AM  You asked for more! They're back for another Allons Danser appearance! Allons Danser , TK Club, 500 E Hector St, (at Apple St), Conshohocken, PA 19428 , Large Vinyl Tile Dance Floor, Smoking Permitted Admission $15, 7:30PM to 12:00AM, Zydeco dance lesson 7:30PM Info: (215) 635-1405  | 40.074069 | -75.296975 |
| Saturday | | July 18, 2009 |
MD Catonsville | Jul 18 (Sat) | | Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco)  Knights of Columbus St. Agnes Hall, 2021 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228-5511 Info: (337) 579-3898 | 39.266052 | -76.762110 |
PA Morrisville | Jul 18 (Sat)
Concert Dinner | | Bucks Country Blues Society R&B Picnic, Snipes Farm, 890 W Bridge St, Morrisville, PA 19067-2327 Donation $40, Advance Price $36 by Jul 17, 2009, 11:00AM to 7:00PM Only a limited number of tickets will be available. Donation includes hamburgers, hot dogs, barbeque beef sandwiches, bean salad, corn-on-the-cob, Philadelphia soft pretzels, watermelon, chips, bottled water, cans of soda and iced tea; free ice for personal coolers . Hospitality tent serving coffee and donuts from 6 - 8 pm. BCBS and Snipes Farm respectfully request the donation of a non-perishable food item (cans or boxes) to be distributed to a local food bank. BYOB only for 21 or older - drink responsibly. Cans and plastic bottles only - this is the policy of Snipes Farm. Food served from 12 - 5 pm. Please bring your own chairs, tables, blankets, picnic supplies, etc. Info: (215) 946-9424 Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco)  Michael "Iron Man" Burks Paul Mark & the Van Dorens Jill West & Blues Attack The Gas House Gorillas Nate Myers & the Aces | 40.200029 | -74.790237 |
| Monday | | July 20, 2009 |
| Jul 20 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
| Thursday | | July 23, 2009 |
| Jul 23 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
VA Floyd | Jul 23 (Thu) thru Jul 26 (Sun) | | Floyd Festival Grounds in Blue Ridge Mountains, 3641 Black Ridge RD SW, Floyd, VA 24091-4030 Info: (540) 745-3378 More bands TBA Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco) (Fri to Sat) Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) (Sat) | 36.795062 | -80.387896 |
| Friday | | July 24, 2009 |
VA Annandale | Jul 24 (Fri) | | Little Red and the Renegades (DC Zydeco)  Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike , Annandale, VA 22003 7:30PM | 38.830345 | -77.213870 |
| Saturday | | July 25, 2009 |
NJ Clark
 | Jul 25 (Sat) | | Discounted rates on hotels rooms are still available by calling the hotel directly at (732) 574-0100 by midnight on July 7, 2009. Discount not available online.
Advance admission tickets now on sale at danceathon.arnb.org through July 17, 2009.
Make it a weekend! Sunday, July 26, 2009. Mitchell's Cajun Aces and Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys performing from 5:30 to 8:30PM at Duke Island Park, Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
---- Arn & Gerry's Cajun / Zydeco / Swing Danceathon, Deutscher Club, 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, NJ 07066-1736 Pavillion, Large Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking Admission $45, Advance Price $40 by Jul 17, 2009, 1:00PM to 11:00PM, Potluck dinner at 1:00PM bring food to share ---
The 2009 Danceathon is on at a great new location in Clark NJ. The Deutscher Club has an outdoor pavilion with: weather safe roll down sides, a wood dance floor, stage, covered picnic tables, along with real bathrooms and an outdoor picnic grove.
The party is now one day long and we continue with the great all day pot luck meal, along with burgers and hot dogs from the grill, water and soft drinks all included with your admission. Wine and beer are available for purchase at a nominal price.
The host hotel is the Crowne Plaza, 36 Valley Rd, Clark, NJ. Discounted rates of $79 for 1 King bed, $89 for 2 standard beds are available by calling (732) 574-0100 by June 30, 2009 and requesting the Danceathon room rate. The hotel is about 5 minute drive from the event.
Help the Danceathon while reducing or eliminating your admission. Volunteers needed, call our Volunteer Coordintor, How Carson at (215) 780-1993 or email How.
Look forward to seeing you at the 2009 Danceathon.
Arn & Gerry Info: (732) 271-0459 Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun)  Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole)  River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs (CT Zydeco)  Mark Gamsjager and The Lustre Kings (NY, Rockabilly) | 40.623668 | -74.323177 |
| Sunday | | July 26, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo | Jul 26 (Sun)
Dance | | Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco)  Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, Bumper Car Pavillion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 , Wood Dance Floor Admission $20, 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Zydeco dance lesson 3:30PM by Michael and Sharon Info: (240) 506-2263  | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
PA Lake Harmony | Jul 26 (Sun) | | Buckwheat Zydeco (LA Zydeco)  Poconos Blues Festival, Lake Harmony, PA 18624 | 41.058352 | -75.601370 |
| Monday | | July 27, 2009 |
| Jul 27 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
| Tuesday | | July 28, 2009 |
PA Glenville | Jul 28 (Tue) | | Buckwheat Zydeco (LA Zydeco)  Snail Pie Lounge, Glenville, PA 17329 | 39.759126 | -76.852480 |
| Thursday | | July 30, 2009 |
| Jul 30 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
VA Norfolk | Jul 30 (Thu) thru Aug 2 (Sun) | | Bayou Boogaloo Festival, Towne Point Park, West Main St and Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Two Stages Info: (757) 441-2345 Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other) 8:00PM - 9:30PM (Thu) Lil' Malcolm & The House Rockers (LA Zydeco) 5:30PM - 6:30PM (Fri) Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other) 6:30PM - 7:30PM (Fri) Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco) 7:30PM - 8:30PM (Fri) Marc Broussard 8:30PM - 10:00PM (Fri) Lil' Malcolm & The House Rockers (LA Zydeco) 12:30PM (Sat) Bonerama 2:45PM (Sat) Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco) 3:45PM - 5:00PM (Sat) Anders Osbourne 5:00PM (Sat) Radiators 6:00PM (Sat) Bonerama 7:15PM (Sat) Dr John 8:30PM (Sat) Anders Osbourne 12:30PM (Sun) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) 1:30PM - 2:30PM (Sun) Bonerama 2:30PM (Sun) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) 3:30PM - 4:30PM (Sun) Little Feat 4:30PM (Sun) | 36.846820 | -76.293809 |
| Friday | | July 31, 2009 |
VA Leesburg | Jul 31 (Fri) | | Little Red and the Renegades (DC Zydeco)  Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Pkwy , Leesburg, VA 20175 7:30PM | 39.080037 | -77.580250 |
| Saturday | | August 1, 2009 |
MD Annapolis | Aug 1 (Sat) | | Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other)  Ram's Head, 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401-2420 Info: 410-268-4545 | 38.978212 | -76.494357 |
MD Baltimore | Aug 1 (Sat) | | River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs (CT Zydeco)  Avenue at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236-8202 Free, 7:00PM Welcome The Hogs to the Baltimore area for the first time, and enjoy an evening of FREE music, rain or shine. Info: (410) 931-0411  | 39.371629 | -76.465978 |
PA Bethlehem | Aug 1 (Sat)
Festival | | Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco) 1:30PM - 3:30PM  Bethlehem Music Festival, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Info: (610) 332.1300  | 40.601261 | -75.375420 |
VA Richmond | Aug 1 (Sat) | | Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun)  Capital Ale House, 623 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Admission $15, 9:00PM Info: 804-780-2537 | 37.539565 | -77.438908 |
| Monday | | August 3, 2009 |
| Aug 3 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
PA Bethlehem | Aug 3 (Mon) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 7:00PM - 8:30PM  Volksplatz Tent Musikfest, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Outdoors with tent Info: 610-332-1300  | 40.601261 | -75.375420 |
| Tuesday | | August 4, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Aug 4 (Tue)
Jam Session | | Cajun musicians & dancers - come on out & join the fun! Cajun Jam Session, Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Event Hours 8:00PM to 11:00PM Monthly every 1st Tuesday, :
First Tune - Amedee Two Step
Whether you are new to Cajun music or are an old pro, come on out and play (or dance) at the biggest and best Cajun session in the Delaware Valley. Our fabulous rhythm section has played with the greats of Cajun music and now they want to play with YOU! As always, be good to our hosts, the Mermaid Inn, and remember your barkeep. Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Thursday | | August 6, 2009 |
| Aug 6 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
France Saulieu | Aug 6 (Thu) thru Aug 9 (Sun) | | Saulieu Cajun & Zydeco Festival, Avenue De La Gare 21210, Saulieu, France The Festival takes place in the small town of Saulieu in the Burgundy region of France and will be attended by a large number of dancers from all over Europe including a contingent from the UK and some from the US.
For further information relating to travel from Paris to Saulieu check this website: www.zydeco.org.uk/saulieu/saulieu_travel.htm Info: 33 386 788 466 Lafayette Rhythm Devils (LA Cajun)  Corey Lil Pop Ledet and his Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco)  Cajun Roosters (DE Cajun,Zydeco)  La Petite Ou La Grosse (GB) Elvis Fontenot & the Sugar Bees (GB) Downtown Cajun Band (NL Cajun)  Grand Prairie Special (FR Cajun)  Belisaire (FR Cajun)  Blue Bayou (FR Cajun,Zydeco)  | 47.282260 | 4.236105 |
MD Darlington | Aug 6 (Thu) thru Aug 9 (Sun) | | Buffalo Jambalaya Dance and Music Camp, Ramblewood Camp, 2564 Silver Rd, Darlington, MD 21034-1502 Info: (703) 749-7949 Feufollet (LA Cajun)  Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole)  Andre Thierry And Zydeco Magic (CA Zydeco)  | 39.643123 | -76.176712 |
PA Bethlehem | Aug 6 (Thu) | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)  Musikfest, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Outdoors with tent 3:00PM Info: 610-332-1300 | 40.601261 | -75.375420 |
| Friday | | August 7, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Aug 7 (Fri) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 9:00PM - 12:00AM  Holy Smoke, 473 Leverington Ave., Roxborough (off Ridge Ave.), Philadelphia, PA 19128-3315 , Medium Dance Floor, No Smoking Info: (215) 482-7500  | 40.035058 | -75.218163 |
| Saturday | | August 8, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Aug 8 (Sat)
Dance | | Mitchell's Cajun Aces (NJ Cajun,Creole)  Celebrate the Full Moon at our Favorite Bar! Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Cover $10, 9:00PM to 12:00AM Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Sunday | | August 9, 2009 |
NY Olive Bridge | Aug 9 (Sun) thru Aug 15 (Sat) | | Southern Week, Friends of Fiddle & Dance , Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olive Bridge, NY 12461-5702 , Large Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking Admission $825 Price includes Bed & Board "We serve wholesome, delicious meals, and sumptuous late night snacks with unlimited beverages round the clock. Sleep in our bunkhouses (rooms hold 15-20, good showers)." Work scholarship discounts available. Info: (845) 246-2121  | 41.932601 | -74.199180 |
| Monday | | August 10, 2009 |
| Aug 10 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
| Thursday | | August 13, 2009 |
| Aug 13 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
| Sunday | | August 16, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo
 | Aug 16 (Sun)
Dance | | Savoir Faire Cajun Band Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, Bumper Car Pavillion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 , Wood Dance Floor Admission $12, 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Cajun dance lesson 3:00PM by Michael and Sharon Info: (240) 506-2263  | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
| Monday | | August 17, 2009 |
| Aug 17 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
| Wednesday | | August 19, 2009 |
PA Pittsburgh | Aug 19 (Wed) | | Buckwheat Zydeco (LA Zydeco)  Diesel, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 | 40.471468 | -79.957260 |
| Thursday | | August 20, 2009 |
| Aug 20 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
| Monday | | August 24, 2009 |
| Aug 24 (Mon)
Radio Show | | Talia Moser's 'Louisiana Dance Hall', WRIR 97.3 FM and streaming live on the web
9:00PM to 11:00PM Weekly every Monday, Talia writes: I produce and host Louisiana Dance Hall every Monday 9-11pm EST on an all-volunteer community station. I pull from my personal collection and usually have a "Story Time" for more cultural information behind the music, musicians and history of SW Louisiana. The show enables listeners to learn more about LA and it's music, etc. Musicians appreciate the exposure. I also promote bands stopping in the Richmond, VA area. | | |
| Thursday | | August 27, 2009 |
| Aug 27 (Thu)
Radio Show | | "All T'ings Cajun" 10:00AM - 11:00AM Web Radio Broadcast by Joey Nadeau, Weekly every Thursday, Times are Eastern time zone. Also available on demand. Studio Line is (860) 716-5280 Info: (860) 716-5280 | | |
MD Annapolis | Aug 27 (Thu) | | BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (LA Cajun)  Ram's Head, 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401-2420 Info: 410-268-4545 | 38.978212 | -76.494357 |
| Tuesday | | September 1, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Sep 1 (Tue)
Jam Session | | Cajun musicians & dancers - come on out & join the fun! Cajun Jam Session, Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Event Hours 8:00PM to 11:00PM Monthly every 1st Tuesday, :
First Tune - Amedee Two Step
Whether you are new to Cajun music or are an old pro, come on out and play (or dance) at the biggest and best Cajun session in the Delaware Valley. Our fabulous rhythm section has played with the greats of Cajun music and now they want to play with YOU! As always, be good to our hosts, the Mermaid Inn, and remember your barkeep. Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Friday | | September 4, 2009 |
RI Charlestown | Sep 4 (Fri) thru Sep 6 (Sun)
Dance Concert Festival | | Rhythm and Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, 4900 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813-1818 Outdoors with tent, Plywood Dance Floor Camping available, Food and vendors on site. Two dance areas and multiple stages. Info: (888) 855-6940 Many other Non-Cajun/Zydeco Performers and more bands TBA, see website Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco) (Fri to Sat) Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Fri to Sun) Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole) (Fri to Sun) Ed Poullard & Preston Frank (Creole) (Fri to Sun) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun) Corey Lil Pop Ledet and his Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun) Magnolia Cajun Band (RI Cajun) (Sat to Sun) | 41.374903 | -71.664974 |
| Saturday | | September 5, 2009 |
PA Shawnee-on-delaware | Sep 5 (Sat) thru Sep 6 (Sun) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco)  Poconos Garlic Festival Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Rd., Gps: N41 02.45', W75 05.00', Shawnee-on-delaware, PA 18356 Outdoors with tent Info: (215) 635-9399  | 41.010333 | -75.099950 |
PA Millheim | Sep 5 (Sat) | | Macgillicuddies (NY Cajun,Zydeco,Roots,Other)  Elk Creek Cafe And Aleworks, Main Street , Millheim, PA 16854 8:00PM Info: (607) 277-8356 | 40.891594 | -77.476050 |
| Saturday | | September 26, 2009 |
TX Lakehills | Sep 26 (Sat) | | Medina Lake Cajun Festival, Lakehills Civic Center, Park Road 37, Lakehills, TX 78063 Info: (830) 751-9904 Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun)  Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys (LA Cajun)  Waylon Thibodeaux (LA Cajun)  Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters (TX Zydeco)  | 29.623170 | -98.861932 |
| Saturday | | October 3, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Oct 3 (Sat)
Dance | | Mitchell's Cajun Aces (NJ Cajun,Creole)  We're Back at Our Favorite Bar! Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Cover $10, 9:00PM to 12:00AM Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Tuesday | | October 6, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Oct 6 (Tue)
Jam Session | | Cajun musicians & dancers - come on out & join the fun! Cajun Jam Session, Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Event Hours 8:00PM to 11:00PM Monthly every 1st Tuesday, :
First Tune - Amedee Two Step
Whether you are new to Cajun music or are an old pro, come on out and play (or dance) at the biggest and best Cajun session in the Delaware Valley. Our fabulous rhythm section has played with the greats of Cajun music and now they want to play with YOU! As always, be good to our hosts, the Mermaid Inn, and remember your barkeep. Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Friday | | October 9, 2009 |
VA Richmond | Oct 9 (Fri) thru Oct 11 (Sun) | | Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole)  Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond Water Front, South 5th St and East Byrd St, Richmond, VA 23219 Outdoors Info: (804) 788-6466  | 37.537780 | -77.442429 |
| Friday | | October 16, 2009 |
PA Conshohocken | Oct 16 (Fri) | | Sammy Naquin (LA Cajun)  Allons Danser , TK Club, 500 E Hector St, (at Apple St), Conshohocken, PA 19428 , Large Vinyl Tile Dance Floor, Smoking Permitted 8:00PM Info: (215) 635-1405 | 40.074069 | -75.296975 |
| Saturday | | October 17, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo
 | Oct 17 (Sat) thru Oct 18 (Sun)
Dance Festival | | Save The Date
Several more bands to be announced soon. Dancing by the Bayou Fall Dance Festival at Glen Echo Park, Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 , Large Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking Info: (240) 506-2263  Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco)  Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco)  Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole)  Squeeze Bayou (MD Cajun,Zydeco) (Sat to Sun) | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
| Friday | | October 30, 2009 |
VA Falls Church | Oct 30 (Fri) | | Little Red and the Renegades (DC Zydeco)  JV’s, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042-2145 9:00PM Info: (703) 241-9504 | 38.870014 | -77.174933 |
| Saturday | | November 7, 2009 |
PA Philadelphia | Nov 7 (Sat) | | Zydeco-A-Go-Go (PA Zydeco) 9:30PM - 12:30AM  Mermaid Inn, 7673 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3528 , Medium Linoleum Dance Floor, No Smoking Info: (215) 247-9797  | 40.067731 | -75.196722 |
| Sunday | | November 8, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo | Nov 8 (Sun) | | Acadien Cajun Band (LA Cajun)  Dancing By The Bayou - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard , Glen Echo, MD 20812 Info: (337) 322-0688 | 38.970260 | -77.144200 |
MD Glen Echo
 | Nov 8 (Sun)
Dance | | Acadien Cajun Band (LA Cajun)  Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, Bumper Car Pavillion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 , Wood Dance Floor Admission $15, 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Cajun dance lesson 3:30PM by Michael and Sharon Info: (240) 506-2263  | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
| Saturday | | November 14, 2009 |
LA New Orleans | Nov 14 (Sat) thru Nov 21 (Sat) | | Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers (TX Zydeco)  ZydecoCruise, Carnival Triumph, New Orleans, LA 70112 Ports: Key West, Freeport, and Nassau Bahamas Info: (800) 683-9882 | 29.956804 | -90.077570 |
| Friday | | November 20, 2009 |
PA Conshohocken | Nov 20 (Fri) | | Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole)  TK Club, 500 E Hector St, (at Apple St), Conshohocken, PA 19428 , Large Vinyl Tile Dance Floor, Smoking Permitted 8:30PM Info: (618) 445-2402 | 40.074069 | -75.296975 |
| Saturday | | November 21, 2009 |
VA Falls Church | Nov 21 (Sat) | | Little Red and the Renegades (DC Zydeco)  JV’s, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042-2145 9:00PM Info: (703) 241-9504 | 38.870014 | -77.174933 |
| Sunday | | November 22, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo
 | Nov 22 (Sun)
Dance | | Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole)  Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, Bumper Car Pavillion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 , Wood Dance Floor Admission $15, 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Zydeco dance lesson 3:00PM by Michael and Sharon Info: (240) 506-2263  | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
| Sunday | | December 13, 2009 |
MD Glen Echo
 | Dec 13 (Sun)
Dance | | Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco)  Dancing by the Bayou , Glen Echo Park, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 , Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Zydeco dance lesson 3:00PM by Michael and Sharon Info: (240) 506-2263  | 38.969101 | -77.140158 |
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