| Thursday | | February 9, 2012 |
FL
Miami | Feb 9 (Thu)
2012
thru
Feb 12 (Sun) | | Virginia Key Grassroots Festival, Miami, FL 33101
Info: (607) 277-6214
Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) 7:00PM (Thu)
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole) 8:00PM (Fri)
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (LA Cajun) 4:00PM (Sat)
Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) 8:30PM (Sat)
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole) 11:00PM (Sat)
Preston Frank (LA, Creole) 4:30PM (Sun)
Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) 10:30PM (Sun) |
| Saturday | | February 11, 2012 |
NC
Durham | Feb 11 (Sat)
2012 | | Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco)
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse, 5410 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713
Info: (919) 361-2222 |
NC
Asheville | Feb 11 (Sat)
2012 | | Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco)
Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues, 28 Broadway, Asheville, NC 28801-2917
10:00PM Info: (828) 254-7072 |
| Wednesday | | February 15, 2012 |
NC
Greensboro | Feb 15 (Wed)
2012 | | C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band (LA Zydeco)
Blind Tiger, 1819 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403-2213
7:00PM Info: (336) 272-9888 |
| Friday | | February 17, 2012 |
KY
Louisville | Feb 17 (Fri)
2012 | | Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other)
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2919
Info: (502) 584-7777 |
KY
Louisville | Feb 17 (Fri)
2012 | | Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other) 8:00PM
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2919
8:00PM Info: (502) 584-7777 |
| Saturday | | February 18, 2012 |
NC
Cherokee | Feb 18 (Sat)
2012 | | Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco)
Harrahs Cherokee, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719
7:00PM |
NC
Gastonia | Feb 18 (Sat)
2012 | | Carolina Gator Gumbo (NC Cajun,Zydeco,Creole,Folk)
Rodi Restaurant Bar & Bakery, 245 W Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28051
8:00PM
Come celebrate MARDI GRAS at RODI in Gastonia with us! DInner reservations recommended...Gator Gumbo plays from 8 to 10....always fun at RODI!! |
NC
Durham | Feb 18 (Sat)
2012 | | Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos (NC Cajun,Zydeco,Roots)
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse, 5410 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713
9:30PM Info: (919) 361-2222 |
| | | Mardi Gras Tuesday February 21, 2012
Best experienced in Southwest Louisiana |
| Tuesday | | February 21, 2012 |
NC
Asheville | Feb 21 (Tue)
2012 | | Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco)
Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3316
3:00PM Info: (828) 252-5445 |
NC
Asheville | Feb 21 (Tue)
2012 | | Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco)
Barley's Taproom, 42 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801-3625
7:30PM Info: (828) 255-0504 |
| Friday | | February 24, 2012 |
NC
Asheville | Feb 24 (Fri)
2012 | | Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco)
Altamont Brewery, 1042 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2639
9:30PM |
| Friday | | March 16, 2012 |
LA
Thibodaux | Mar 16 (Fri)
2012
thru
Mar 18 (Sun)
Concert
Festival | | Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival! Three days of Cajun and Zydeco music, food and fun.
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Admission $10 to $25, Doors Open 8:30AM to 10:30PM Info: 985.448.4965
Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours 12:00PM - 1:45PM (Fri)
Treater (LA Cajun,Zydeco) 4:30PM - 6:30PM (Fri)
Savoy Family Band (LA Cajun) 6:30PM - 8:30PM (Fri)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) 8:30PM - 10:30PM (Fri)
Waylon Thibodeaux (LA Cajun,Swamp-Pop) 10:30AM - 12:30PM (Sat)
T'Canaille (LA Cajun) 12:30PM - 2:30PM (Sat)
The Foret Tradition (LA Swamp-Pop) 2:30PM - 4:30PM (Sat)
Lost Bayou Ramblers (LA Cajun) 4:30PM - 6:30PM (Sat)
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole) 6:30PM - 8:30PM (Sat)
Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys 6:30PM (Sat)
Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express (LA Cajun,Zydeco) 8:30PM - 10:30PM (Sat)
Lost Bayou Ramblers (LA Cajun) 10:30AM - 12:30PM (Sun)
Feufollet (LA Cajun) 12:30PM - 2:30PM (Sun)
Ryan Brunet and les Malfecteurs (LA Cajun) 2:30PM - 4:30PM (Sun)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole) 4:30PM - 6:30PM (Sun) |
| Thursday | | March 22, 2012 |
TN
Nashville | Mar 22 (Thu)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Commodore, Nashville, TN 37201
9:30PM
Writer's Night Info: (646) 206-1311 |
| Friday | | March 23, 2012 |
SC
Charleston | Mar 23 (Fri)
2012 | | Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots)
Charleston Pourhouse, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412-2132
8:00PM Info: (607) 277-6214 |
| Saturday | | March 24, 2012 |
AR
Hot Springs | Mar 24 (Sat)
2012
Festival | | Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe (LA Zydeco)
Valley of the Vapor Music Festival (Low Key Arts), 118 Arbor St, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3534
Admission $7, Event begins at 8:00PM Info: (337) 459-0542 |
NC
Asheville | Mar 24 (Sat)
2012 | | Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco)
Tressa's, 28 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28800
10:00PM |
| Friday | | April 13, 2012 |
NC
Winston Salem | Apr 13 (Fri)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
The Garage, 110 West 7th Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2904
Info: (336) 777-1127 |
| Saturday | | April 14, 2012 |
NC
Asheville | Apr 14 (Sat)
2012 | | Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3316
8:30PM to 11:00PM Info: (828) 252-5445
Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Bayou Diesel (NC Zydeco) |
| Sunday | | April 15, 2012 |
TN
Johnson City | Apr 15 (Sun)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Acoustic Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN 37601
9:00PM Info: (646) 206-1311 |
| Monday | | April 16, 2012 |
TN
Knoxville | Apr 16 (Mon)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Barley's Taphouse, Knoxville, TN 37901
Info: (646) 206-1311 |
| Tuesday | | April 17, 2012 |
TN
Knoxville | Apr 17 (Tue)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Wdvx Blue Plate Special, Knoxville, TN 37901
Info: (865) 544-1029 |
TN
Nashville | Apr 17 (Tue)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
The Five Spot, Nashville, TN 37201
Info: (646) 206-1311 |
| Friday | | April 20, 2012 |
LA
Ville Platte | Apr 20 (Fri)
2012
Music/Dance Camp | | Louisiana Folk Roots presents the 13th annual Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage
Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week, Chicot State Park, 3469 Chicot Park Road , Ville Platte, LA 70586
April 20-27, 2012
Intensive class instructors:
David Greely, Advanced Cajun Fiddle, Cajun and Creole Vocals
Al Berard, Intermediate Cajun Fiddle
Gina Forsyth, Beginning Cajun Fiddle
Ed Poullard, Creole/Zydeco Fiddle
Steve Riley, Advanced Cajun Accordion
Jonno Frishberg, Intermediate Cajun Accordion
Blake Miller, Beginning Cajun Accordion
Anya Burgess, Beginning Cajun Guitar
Christine Balfa, Staff Artist
plus additional teaching artists to be announced.
Enjoy a week of amazing Cajun and Creole cuisine and instruction coordinated by Culinary Director Chef Patrick Mould, along with dance instruction coordinated by Millie Ortego!
The Roots Heritage Festival Day, Super Jam Sunday and nightly dances will feature Balfa Toujours, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, The Band Courtbouillon and many other outstanding Cajun, Creole and zydeco bands! Info: 337-234-8360 |
| Wednesday | | April 25, 2012 |
LA
Lafayette | Apr 25 (Wed)
2012
thru
Apr 29 (Sun) | | Festival International, Jefferson St & W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Info: (337) 232-8086
More TBA
Lost Bayou Ramblers (LA Cajun) 8:00PM (Sat) |
| Thursday | | April 26, 2012 |
KY
Louisville | Apr 26 (Thu)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Zanzabar, Louisville, KY 40201
Info: (646) 206-1311 |
NC
Wilkesboro | Apr 26 (Thu)
2012 | | Lost Bayou Ramblers (LA Cajun)
Merlefest, Wilkes Community College, S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
6:00PM Info: 800-343-7857 |
| Friday | | April 27, 2012 |
LA
New Orleans | Apr 27 (Fri)
2012
thru
Apr 29 (Sun) | | Jazz and Heritage Festival, Fair Grounds Racetrack, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119-2133
Many other performers see Jazzfest website. Performers subject to change. Info: (504) 410-4100
Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys (LA Cajun,Roots,Swamp-Pop)
Buckwheat Zydeco (LA Zydeco)
Texas Tornados (TX Roots,R&B,Rock,Other)
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco)
C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band (LA Zydeco)
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun)
Sunpie Barnes and the Louisiana Sunspots (LA Zydeco,R&B,Other)
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (LA Cajun)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole)
Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band (LA Zydeco)
DL Menard (LA Cajun)
Hadley J. Castille (LA Cajun)
Savoy Music Center Cajun Jam (Sat)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sun) |
WV
Thomas | Apr 27 (Fri)
2012 | | Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV 26292
8:30PM Info: (646) 206-1311 |
| Saturday | | April 28, 2012 |
NC
Wilkesboro | Apr 28 (Sat)
2012 | | Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole)
Merlefest, Wilkes Community College, S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Info: 800-343-7857 |
| Thursday | | May 3, 2012 |
LA
New Orleans | May 3 (Thu)
2012
thru
May 6 (Sun) | | Jazz and Heritage Festival, Fair Grounds Racetrack, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119-2133
Many other performers see Jazzfest website. Performers subject to change. Info: (504) 410-4100
Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters (LA Zydeco)
Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun (LA Cajun,Zydeco)
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other)
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers (LA Zydeco)
Lost Bayou Ramblers (LA Cajun)
Bruce Daigrepont (LA Cajun)
Red Stick Ramblers (LA Cajun,Swing)
Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers (LA Zydeco)
Jambalaya Cajun Band
Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys (LA Zydeco)
Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys (LA Cajun)
Creole String Beans (LA R&B,Swamp-Pop)
Belton Richard (LA Cajun)
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole)
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (LA Zydeco)
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole) |
| Friday | | May 4, 2012 |
Netherlands
Raamsdonksveer | May 4 (Fri)
2012
thru
May 6 (Sun) | | Raamsdonksveer Cajun Zydeco Festival, Kloosterweg 2, Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands
Info: 0162-510246
More bands TBA
C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band (LA Zydeco) 11:00PM (Fri) |
LA
Breaux Bridge | May 4 (Fri)
2012
thru
May 6 (Sun) | | Crawfish Festival, Parc Hardy, 2090 Rees St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517-4214
Info: (337) 332-6655
More Bands TBA
Ray Abshire (LA Cajun) (Sat)
Cameron Dupuy and The CajunTroubadours (LA Cajun) (Sat)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sat)
Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express (LA Cajun,Zydeco) 7:15PM (Sat)
Bonne Chance (LA Cajun) (Sun)
Warren Storm, Willie Tee and the Cypress Band (LA Swamp-Pop) 2:15PM - 4:00PM (Sun) |
| Friday | | May 11, 2012 |
NY
Brooklyn | May 11 (Fri)
2012
thru
May 13 (Sun)
Festival | | Second Annual Bayou n' Brooklyn Music Festival
Jalopy Theatre And School Of Music, 315 Columbia St, Between Hamilton & Woodhull, Brooklyn, NY 11231-1338 Theater, Medium Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking
Doors Open 12:00PM to 1:30AM
Jalopy's Expanded- More dance floor! Cafe, Bar and renovated restaurant grand opening! Band Line up TBA.
Ask for updates! or (212) 696-6677 Theatre Info: (718) 395-3214 |
| Thursday | | May 24, 2012 |
LA
Shreveport | May 24 (Thu)
2012
thru
May 27 (Sun) | | Mudbug Madness Festival, Spring Street and Crockett Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
More Bands TBA
Ganey Arsement and the Lakeside Gamblers (LA Cajun) 4:30PM (Thu) |
| Friday | | May 25, 2012 |
RI
Cumberland
| May 25 (Fri)
2012
thru
May 27 (Sun)
Festival
Dance Lesson | | More bands TBA
6th annual Bayou n Boogie Festival, Sal's Productions , Diamond Hill Park, RI-114, Cumberland, RI 02864 , Wood Dance Floor
RV & Tent camping
web site to be updated this weekend!!
Advance tix on Sale starting 2/5/12
An Aching Back Productions Info: (401) 965-0849
Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco (NY Zydeco)
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole)
Ruben Moreno & his Zydeco Band (TX Zydeco) (Fri to Sat)
Andre Thierry And Zydeco Magic (CA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
The Revelers (Sat to Sun)
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun) |
| Saturday | | May 26, 2012 |
CA
Simi Valley | May 26 (Sat)
2012
thru
May 27 (Sun) | | Simi Valley Cajun, Creole Music Festival, Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063-3429 Outdoors with tent, Large Dance Floor
More Bands TBA
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys (LA Zydeco) (Sat)
Gator Beat (CA Cajun,Zydeco) (Sat)
Gator Beat (CA Cajun,Zydeco) (Sun) |
| Friday | | June 1, 2012 |
NJ
Augusta | Jun 1 (Fri)
2012
thru
Jun 3 (Sun) | | Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival, Sussex Country Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822-2009 , Large Wood Dance Floor
More bands TBA, visit web site for other bands
Feufollet (LA Cajun) (Fri to Sun)
Dog Hill Stompers (LA Zydeco) (Fri to Sun)
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other) (Sat)
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys (LA Cajun,Roots,Swamp-Pop) (Sun)
Marcia Ball (LA R&B,Swamp-Pop) (Sun) |
| Thursday | | June 7, 2012 |
CT
Preston | Jun 7 (Thu)
2012
thru
Jun 10 (Sun)
Festival | | 16th Annual Blast from the Bayou Cajun/Zydeco Festival
Strawberry Park, 42 Pierce Rd, Preston, CT 06365-8122 Outdoors with indoor rain facility, Large Wood Dance Floor
Confirmed Schedule for 2012 Info: (888) 794-7944
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun) (Thu to Fri)
Lil Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco) (Thu to Fri)
JimmyJo & The Jumbol'ayuhs (ME Cajun) (Thu to Fri)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Fri to Sat)
Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express (LA Cajun,Zydeco) (Fri to Sat)
Ryan Brunet and les Malfecteurs (LA Cajun) (Fri to Sat)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sat to Sun)
Planet Zydeco (VT Zydeco) (Sun)
C'est Bon Cajun Dance Band (NY Cajun) (Sun) |
| Wednesday | | July 4, 2012 |
WI
Oshkosh | Jul 4 (Wed)
2012
thru
Jul 8 (Sun)
Festival | | Sawdust Days, Menominee Park, 215 Church Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901-4747
Info: (920) 235-5584
Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express (LA Cajun,Zydeco)
Ryan Brunet and les Malfecteurs (LA Cajun)
Jambalaya Cajun Band
Under 14 (Scott LA)
New Riverside Ramblers (MN Cajun)
Les Bassettes (LA Cajun) (Wed to Fri) |
| Thursday | | July 19, 2012 |
NY
Trumansburg | Jul 19 (Thu)
2012
thru
Jul 22 (Sun) | | Grassroots Festival, Trumansburg Fairgrounds, 2150 RT-96, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Info: (607) 387-5090 |
| Thursday | | August 2, 2012 |
France
Saulieu | Aug 2 (Thu)
2012
thru
Aug 6 (Mon)
Dance
Festival
Movie | | Saulieu Cajun & Zydeco Festival, Avenue De La Gare 21210, Saulieu, France
Info: +33.608.538.875 |
| Friday | | August 31, 2012 |
RI
Charlestown | Aug 31 (Fri)
2012
thru
Sep 2 (Sun) | | Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun)
Rhythm and Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, 4900 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813-1818 Outdoors with tent, Plywood Dance Floor
Info: (888) 855-6940 |
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