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Zydeco Dance
Instruction
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Eventually I'll be booking group classes at The Warehouse. Keep watching the Gazette for the news. In the meantime, sign up for the classes at Lakewood Parks & Recreation or book your private lessons!
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Dance Tip(s) of the Week
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TURNS:
Just a quick reminder to the leads: Remember that when you are leading a turn for your partner, it's an INVITATION for her to turn.
(Ladies, of course, it's expected you'll accept the invitation!)
Be gentle with your partner, avoid cranking her around forcefully.
Many years after the incident, I'm still dealing with pain from a torn rotator cuff resulting from a partner cranking me hard on a turn. So gentlemen, be gentle.
Leads, remember to lower your hand when that turn is finished. If you keep your lead hand up, your partner is going to think you want her to keep turning. Hand should be lowered to approximately your partner's waist level.
That should do the trick!
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Dear Senora,
I hope you had a nice holiday weekend last weekend. This is a quick email to y'all to catch you up on a few items. Next full Gazette will be coming out next week. Before I get into the fun stuff going on, there are a few items I want to note:
COME OUT FOR MARK ST. MARY THIS WEEKEND!
Rare opportunity to see this great performer!
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT at Taylor's in Redlands
THIS SUNDAY NIGHT at The Centre in Lakewood
See below for details!
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ZYDECO / CAJUN NEWSLETTER!
The Gazette now goes out to 1,495 people in southern California. What better way to get exposure for your business than by advertising to people you have a common bond with!
When you advertise, you will also be keeping word of Zydeco and Cajun music going here in southern California. Each full issue of the Gazette takes from 7-15 hours for me to put together by the time I include the photos, links, and formatting. In order to keep the Gazette going out, I need to find a way for the Gazette to pay for itself. If you want more business, CALL ME TODAY at 562-708-8946 to book your ad!
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NEED DOOR PERSON FOR THIS SAT. NIGHT AT TAYLORS!
This is a paid position, $10 per hour, minimum of 3 hours. Please call me immediately if you are available!
SIGN UP FOR YOUR PRIVATE LESSONS TODAY!
Students who've come to me for private lessons find they get more than just learning the steps and moves. My goal is to help students improve self-esteem and confidence too. What better way to get there than by learning to dance to "The Happiest Music on Earth?" To book your lesson, CALL TODAY at 562-708-8946.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED IMMEDIATELY
Printing has been very slow and I'm looking for immediate work of any kind. While I have many years of sales experience, and a great resume, the job market is still bad here. I've sent out about 2,000 resumes in the past year. Employers are receiving as many as 1,500 resumes for ONE position. While I've been very close to getting hired (made it to the top four out of 1,500 resumes), I am still looking for a job. Traditional means of finding jobs is not working, so I am putting out the word to you guys.
I have a dynamite resume, am a hard worker and will do a great job for anyone who hires me. Call me today at 562-708-8946 if you have a job or job lead for me!
Until I find a permanent position somewhere, I am available to do housecleaning, and anything else that you need assistance with. Call me today, OK?
OK, that's it for that stuff. On to the fun stuff!
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WILDFLOWER UPDATE
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I went to the Lake Elsinore area last weekend to see the wildflowers at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. The green grasses blanketing the hillsides was beautiful and there were many small places where the flowers were blooming, but it wasn't carpeted with flowers as I'd been hoping for.
It felt like we walked at least 10 miles, though probably more like 6 or 7 miles. (on the little maps they give out, they don't show that you'll be going UP and DOWN BIG hills!) The historic Adobe was open for visitors, there's a really nice visitor center, many long walks and trails. Meadowlarks were singing their beaks off. It was a wonderful day. This used to be a working ranch, and is the last pristeen public park still left here in southern California.
For information to help you plan a visit to see the spring glory, here are the two links to wildflower information that I find most useful. Enjoy!
Desert USA
Theodore Payne Wildflower Foundation
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ZYDECO RETURNS TO THE INLAND EMPIRE!
Mark St. Mary in Redlands, Saturday, April 10, 2010
ZYDECO IN LAKEWOOD!
Mark St. Mary Plays Lakewood, Sunday, April 11, 2010
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Louisiana transplant Mark St. Mary will be making two rare appearances in southern California next weekend. He'll be at Taylor's Tavern in Redlands on Saturday, April 10, and in Lakewood, CA at The Centre on April 11.
Singing in Creole French and English, and awarded "Best Zydeco Band" in 2007 by the Bay Area Blues Society, Mark's bluesy style will rock the house! Dubbed "King of the Delta" by his northern California fans, Mark has been playing his traditional Zydeco music since age 15. Including Zydeco 2-Step, Waltzes and Line Dances, Mark always makes everyone happy.
Originally from Lake Charles, and growing up in the prairies and bayous of Louisiana, Mark spent many years playing the Sacramento Delta and the San Francisco Bay area. He's been a figure in California Zydeco since moving west.
Cutting his teeth playing with Zydeco greats Clifton Chenier, Hank Ballard, Queen Ida and Doug Kershaw, as well as more mainstream artists like Barbara Mandrel, St. Mary feeds off energy of the crowd. "My pleasure comes from making people happy," St. Mary says. When I see the crowd is happy, that makes me perform even harder."
Mark's engagements next weekend promise the dancers will have a great time. Redlands resident David Sousa has played bass with Mark's band for many years. Sousa recently played with St. Mary at the Colorado Belle Hotel Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. "I've never seen Mark play so well," Sousa says. "He's on fire. He's at the top of his game."
Wherever you live, whether it's in the greater Los Angeles area, or in the Inland Empire, be sure to make it out to see Mark. You'll be glad you did!
Mark St. Mary Blues & Zydeco Band
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 - REDLANDS, CA
Basic Zydeco Dance Lesson 5:30-6:30 pm - $10
Band Plays: 7-11 pm - $10 at the door
(Dance Lesson is Optional)
Taylor's Tavern
26787 Barton Rd.
Redlands, CA 92375
Grab a tasty bite and a cool one from Taylor's new grill!
NOTE: MUST BE 21 OR OVER
Info: Karen (562) 708-8946
Mark St. Mary Blues & Zydeco Band
SUNRDAY, APRIL 11 - LAKEWOOD, CA
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave.
Lakewood, CA
5-9 pm
$20 at the door
Food Available For Purchase
Info: Sidney (323) 401-8859
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Sign Up TODAY For Next Four Week Session at Bolivar Park-Lakewood Parks & Recreation!
Starts THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, April 7th!
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March 2010 Graduates of Basic Zydeco Class, Bolivar Park, Lakewood, CA
There is a minimum enrollment requirement for this class. If the minimum is not met on the first night, April 7, class will be cancelled. If you're interested, be sure to be there and sign up.
You can register online, OR come to class and sign up the first night April 7, OR you can call the Parks & Rec department at 562-866-9771, x 2408!
Here are the details:
Basic Zydeco Through Lakewood Parks & Recreation
Course # 22650
Wednesday nights from 7-8 PM.
4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
Bolivar Park
3300 Del Amo Blvd
Lakewood, CA
Park Phone: 562-421-3881
Here's the link to the Lakewood Parks & Rec website
Click on the link for eCatalog/Sign-ups, create an account, and that should take care of it.
$40 for four weeks, plus a $10 non-resident fee if you don't have a Lakewood address.
The current class members are having a great time, and so am I. Give it a try!
There will be a break with no lessons in May or June, then I'll be resuming in July. In the meantime, I am hoping my studio will finally be finished so we can hold classes there. I'll keep you posted!
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GATOR BY THE BAY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!
San Diego's Finest Festival
Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival
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THE Destination Festival for the West Coast!
With more than 25 bands, 5 stages and 8,000 pounds of Crawfish, Gator By The Bay is quite a way to spend Mother's Day weekend. This festival has become the best Zydeco/Cajun festival in California, if not on the West Coast. Having gone through several years of growing pains, the festival promoters have definitely worked out all the kinks, and this festival delivers the goods! There's something for everyone at this festival. In addition to Zydeco and Cajun music, the lineup includes Blues, Swing and Country.
DANCERS EXTRAVANGAZA!
Organized by zydeco dancers, Gator is a dancer's dream. The dance pavillion has nonstop dance instruction by top dance instructors and the two huge main dance floors are covered with canopies that extend well past the edge of the dance floor, providing shady respite between dances.
FANTASTIC LINEUP!
This year's stellar lineup consists of headliners Brian Jack, Keith Frank and Bruce Daigrepont in the Cajun / Zydeco category. It's such a great lineup that I'm sure that once again, there will be folks who come from Louisiana for this festival. For those of you who are new to the Gazette, this is a fabulous lineup! When you see these performers, you'll know why it's so special to have them.
I'm no expert on the other genres, but there's one thing I do know, and that's that every performer you'll see at Gator is there because they are GOOD!
CHARM
Nestled in little coves are smaller stages that provide an intimate setting for the performers to play and discuss their music and it's rich heritage.
Arts and Crafts vendors provide a showcase of everything you can think of from clothing, jewelry, chair massage, and more.
There are wonderful activities for children, including making groovy hats from paper bags (I been wantin' one for a long time. Maybe this will be the year I get mine!)
FABULOUS VENUE
Located right on the water at the mile-long Spanish Landing Park, this festival is also blessed with great weather and cooling breezes that fan attendees during the day.
SAN DIEGO SHERATON IS FESTIVAL HOTEL
Right on the water, the spectacular San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina is the festival's host hotel. You may still be able to get festival rates, so check it out TODAY, as the special festival rates for rooms goes fast.
NOTE: If you can get into the Lanai, this is closest to the festival grounds. Keep checking, as cancellations do come up. Other than that, this hotel has two towers which are about 1/2 mile apart. You'll want to be in the tower closest to the festival to save time getting back and forth.
FESTIVAL NOW THREE DAYS!
This year, the festival kicks off on Friday at 4 PM and the schedule is LOADED with great stuff to do! There's a Cajun & Zydeco "Film Festival" on Friday night featuring "Yeah, You Right!" and "Texas Zydeco."
Friday night entertainment includes Blues, Swing, and Zydeco, for a great start to the weekend. There's DJ's tribute dance to the late great Beau Jocque, Boo Zoo, Clifton, Joe Simien and other zydeco greats. Saturday and Sunday promise even more. Check out the schedule on the festival's website to plan your days so you don't miss a thing!
CHECK OUT THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE! The song playing is Brian Jack's ultra high-energy, "Step Back! (and Gimme Some Room). That's what we're all gonna need as we tear up the dance floors.
TICKETS
Friday Night, May 7: $20 - 4-10:30 pm (gates open at 3:45 pm)
Saturday, May 8: $25 - 10:30 am - 8 pm (gates open at 10:15)
Sat Eve Dance Featuring Brian Jack: $15
Sunday, May 8: $25 - 10:30 am - 8 pm (gates open at 10:15)
3 Day Festival Discount Package: $65
Children under 17 are FREE with ticketed parent or guardian.
LOTS OF PARKING / SHUTTLES
If you haven't done so already, use the link I've provided for parking. You can see there is plenty of parking and shuttles run regularly to get you to and from the festival grounds.
Gator By The Bay
Mother's Day Weekend
May 7, 8, 9, 2010
Spanish Landing Park
Next to San Diego International Airport
CLICK HERE FOR MAP AND DIRECTIONS
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Zydeco & Cajun Dance Instruction
WANT TO LEARN TO "DO THE ZYDECO?"
I've taught at the Los Angeles Music Center, The Ford Ampitheater, The Galaxy Theater, and have been hired by the irvine Barclay Theater to teach zydeco at their events.
I've entertained at countless private parties and corporate events.
Zydeco & Cajun Dance Lessons
With Karen Redding
CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR PRIVATE LESSONS!
Give me (Karen) a call at 562-708-8946 TODAY to schedule your private zydeco dance instruction in my air-conditioned studio in Signal Hill, CA. (Signal Hill is a tiny city completely surrounded by Long Beach, CA.)
If you or someone you know wants to learn to "Do the Zydeco," I am available for private lessons. Discounted rates available if you pre-pay for five lessons. Lessons are 50 minutes in a private "studio" with hardwood floors.
You choose: Zydeco Two-Step, Country Waltz, Line Dances, Cajun Two-Step, Cajun Jig. Singles or couples. Call Karen TODAY at 562.708.8946 to book your lesson!
Private Lessons in your home:
Can't make it to Long Beach for your lesson? I'll come to you! Call Karen TODAY at 562.708.8946 for rates and booking.
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:
April 7, 2010 Next Basic Zydeco Series Begins at Bolivar Park
April 10, 2010 Mark St. Mary at Taylor's, Redlands, CA
April 11, 2010, Mark St. Mary, The Centre, Lakewood, CA
April 16, 17, 2010 Creole Crawfish Festival, Southaven, MS
(OUT OF STATE EVENT)
April 24, 2010 Bonne Musique Zydeco in Monrovia
May 2, 2010, Theo Bellow, The Centre, Lakewood, CA
May 7, 8, 9, 2010 San Diego Gator By The Bay!
May 8, 2010 Marcia Ball at The Mint in Los Angeles
May 29, 30, Simi Valley Cajun/Zydeco Festival
June 26, 27, 2010 Long Beach Bayou Festival
June 27, Zydeco on the River, Sacramento, CA
September 17-19 Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
November 13-20, 2010 Zydeco Cruise
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THE KITCHEN SINK
(Everything else I think would be fun)
May 1, 2010 Do Dah Parade in Pasadena, CA Note NEW DATE!
April 22-25, 2020 Cowboy Festival, Santa Clarita, CA
April 24, 25, 2010 Poppy Festival, Lancaster, CA
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THE DETAILS:
ZYDECO / CAJUN EVENTS
Lisa Haley's Schedule:
If you're a Lisa Haley fan and want to know her schedule, please use the link below. Lisa has so many gigs that I can't get them all in this newsletter, but I want to make sure you can find her. Soooo...
CLICK HERE FOR LISA HALEY'S SCHEDULE
APRIL
April 7, 2010
Basic Zydeco Class - Next 4 Week Series Begins
Wednesday Nights 7-8 PM
Bolivar Park
3300 Del Amo Blvd
Lakewood, CA
Info: see above story for all the details
April 10, 2010
Zydeco Dance Lesson and Dance With Mark St. Mary
Taylor's Tavern
26787 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92375
Basic Zydeco Dance Lesson: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Band Plays: 7-11 PM
Taylor's Phone: 909-793-4314
(Corner of San Timoteo and Barton Rd.)
Call Karen TODAY at 562-708-8946 if you need more info!
April 11, 2010
Mark St. Mary
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859
April 16, 17, 2010
OUT OF STATE EVENT
Creole Crawfish Festival
Southaven Arena
Southaven, MS
Info: Debbie Jenkins 901-619-5865
www.creolecrawfishfestival.com
Hosted by Southern Cultural Alliance
Mississippi Blues and French singing-Cajun/Zydeco Music
Crawfish, Kids Art Contest, Gumbo Cooking Contest,
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Senior Citizen Day / Big Band, Ballroom Dancing, More
SPECIAL NOTE: ENTER TO WIN 2 TIX
TO ZYDECO CRUISE in November leaving out of New Orleans going to the Bahamas!
Travel Machine has donated 2 tickets to a 10 day
Zydeco Cruise. Send your tax-deductable donation of
$10 for 2 chances to win. Your donation goes to the
Southern Cultural Alliance, which is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Drawing will be held on April 17.
Need not be present to win.
Mail check or money order with YOUR contact info to:
Southern Cultural Alliance
1910 Madison, #77
Memphis, TN 38104
April 22-25, 2020 Cowboy Festival
Santa Clarita, CA
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO!
April 24, 25, 2010 Poppy Festival
Lancaster, CA
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO!
April 24, 2010
Bonne Musique Zydeco
Knights of Columbus Hall
130 W. Pomona Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
1 Block south of 210 Fwy at Myrtle
GREAT GUMBO AVAILABLE!
626-484-1823
626-358-1718
MAY
May 1, 2010
Do Dah Parade
Pasadena, CA
(More info coming soon!)
May 2, 2010
Theo Bellow and JPL Allstar Band
With Sandy Stram on Fiddle
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza
5000 Clark Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
5-9 PM
$20
Catered Food Available for Purchase
Info: Sidney 323-401-8859
May 7, 8, 9, 2010
GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL
NOW THREE DAYS!
More than 25 Bands, 5 Stages
8,000 pounds of Crawfish!
Great lineup!
Brian Jack, Keith Frank, Bruce Daigrepoint
Spanish Landing Park
San Diego, CA
The Biggest, Bestest Cajun, Zydeco, Country
& Blues Festival on the West Coast!
GO HERE!
May 8, 2010
Marcia Ball
The Mint
6010 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
GO HERE
May 29, 30, 2010
Simi Valley Blues, Cajun/Zydeco Festival
Simi Valley, CA
Blues lineup is posted
Cajun/Zydeco lineup to be posted
Go here
JUNE
June 26, 27, 2010
Long Beach Bayou Festival
RAINBOW LAGOON
Long Beach, CA
Lineup to be announced
GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
June 27, 2010
Zydeco on the River
With Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble
Rio Ramaza Marina RV & Event Park
10000 Garden Hwy.
Sacramento 95837
RV hook ups $25 per night
Gates open 1 PM Dance lessons 2 PM
Music 3-7
Admission $15 Food and beverages extra
No outside food or drinks
No pets please
www.louisianasue.com for pictures and
directions
916-962-6415
September 17, 18, 19
Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp
T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers
Cheri Mullenix and Anthony Lewis
Mt. Hood, OR
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO
November 13-20, 2010
Zydeco Cruise 2010
"Pirates of Zydeco"
Departing New Orleans for
Key West and Bahamas on Carnival Triumph
with Geno Delafose & French Rocking Boogie Band
and Special Guest Steve Riley
ONLY $250 deposit will reserve your cabin
call Travel Machine TODAY
1-800-683-9882
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Take Care,
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Karen Redding
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“The King of Zydeco,” Clifton Chenier grabbed Andre Thierry by the arms at the age of three and deemed him a future accordion player. Thierry’s French Creole roots are grounded in Louisiana. Thierry’s mother, Olivia Guillory is from Basile, Louisiana and father Gregory Thierry from Jennings, Louisiana. Andre Thierry’s childhood was deeply influenced by his late grandfather Houston Pete Pitre (Pa-Pa as they called him) from Basile, Louisiana and his loving grandmother, known to all as Mama Lena Pitre from Soileau, Louisiana. Andre Thierry released the first CD “It’s About Time!” in 1999. Thierry has raised the bar for Zydeco-Cajun musicians nationwide. Thierry has been labeled as the Jimmy Hendrix of Zydeco Music, a legend before his time. Andre is an exceptional multidimensional self taught musician who has embraced his ability to merge traditional Zydeco-Cajun music with hip-hop, blues, jazz and rock. As quoted from an article published in Eh Toi magazine 2002, “There is no accordion player in Zydeco that uses his left hand as well as Andre Thierry. ”Andre Thierry released his second CD A Whole Lot of something in 2004. Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic will capture your attention with his melodic fingers as they embrace the brass buttons of his accordions, creating music that will captivate your souls, soothe your minds and have your feet dancing all night long. As Clifton said once, that " if you have arthritis you won’t have it no more."
