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"After a long break Li'l Mo is back with a new album (on the Cow Island label,) and since her last two albums, Hearts In My Dream and her self titled 1996 debut, she has refined her music to cover a wider platform of roots based vintage musical forms. As well as the rockabilly and country influenced songs there are now hints of jazz, cajun, soul, pop and r 'n' b. There is also a strong sense of continuity in that she has again co-produced the album with multi-instrumentalist Hank Bones who was on the previous two albums. Guests include Louisiana musician and Mamou Playboy Steve Riley who adds some accordion and fiddle to the song Dance Crazed, while Bones delivers some bluesy cornet to the old time tone of Why Don't You Live With Me? Alongside the accomplished originals Li'l Mo covers a Bill Haley co-write, Rockin' Chair On The Moon as jumpin' rockabilly while Wayne Walker's I've Got A New Heartache plays out as a country shuffle. Throughout she adapts her vocal approach to suit the various moods that the songs take and does so with her customary flair, something that makes this album such an enjoyable listening experience. Fans of Imelda May would do well to check this album out."---Lonesome Highway Austin, Texas songwriter Teri Joyce sings the songs that built the honkytonks and writes the songs that will keep them standing. She's truly a singer's songwriter, and her songs have been covered by such roots royalty as Marti Brom, Roger Wallace, Ted Roddy, Karen Poston, and Rick Broussard. Teri's ball-of-fire stage presence and honest country voice have delighted crowds for more than a decade, with her original classics and the country gold she loves to mine. Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  Sunday, October 3, 2010L'angelus www.langelus.info This is a band you can fall in love with...L'ANGELUS, a secret gem of a band, is mainly known for hosting the annual New Year's Day Music Party in Lafayette, Louisiana. This will be their second performance at a LETS ZYDECO show. Their debut event was a HUGE HIT, and a delightful and entertaining evening. Here's what some well known people are saying about L'Angelus: From Zachary Richard: "There is a new wind blowing in South Louisiana music. And it's called L'Angelus. Talented. Original. Yet tradition based. With roots in both Cajun and Country. To hear them play is a pleasure. To hear them sing is a joy. To see them smile is a wonder. I am a fan." "L'Angelus" translates to me as "angelic voices" with the instrumental energy of a freight train that knows no boundaries . . . the magic of their music more than touches your heart . . . it pierces your heart then sweeps you away." Connolly's has a tasty, varied, and reasonably priced dinner menu, a full bar, and a beautiful sprung wooden dance floor. The popular LETS ZYDECO shows are friendly community events, set up for dancing, socializing or listening. A complimentary dance workshop in the basic Cajun styles is provided prior to the music for those interested in learning the basic Cajun dance steps. You do not need a partner to participate. Connolly's on 45th 121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway) Doors Open 6:00 PM for dinner, drinks or socializing Cajun Dance Lesson 7:00PM Show: 8:00 - 11:30 Admission $24 Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys features the accordion mastery and soulful vocals of front man Jeffery Broussard, from the legendary band, Zydeco Force.
The band delivers great, pack-the-floor renditions of Creole classics as well as their own brand of contemporary Zydeco.
Early Creole music, as played by legends Canray Fontenot on fiddle and Jeffery's father, accordion player Delton Broussard, is experiencing a well-deserved resurgence of interest in Louisiana today.
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys are taking the next generation's perspective of this music and presenting it with contemporary flair and expertise.
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys create incredible music and outstanding performances, cultivating and inspiring new generations of Creole zydeco fans.
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121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway)  Sunday, October 24, 2010Lil Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations www.LilPookieZydeco.com Visit their MySpace page Jimmy Seraile, popularly known to the zydeco world as "LIL POOKIE" is about to play in NYC for a long anticipated show. Pookie is a "Broussard" .. one of the most musical Louisiana families ..,. His Grandfather, the late Delton Broussard, was one of the foremost early zydeco musicians. LIL POOKIE'S musical journey began in the heart of Opelousas, better known as "The Zydeco Capital of the World." He spent most of his childhood watching other musicians and sneaking into clubs to gain knowledge of what was already instilled in him. At the age of 12 he shocked the Zydeco World by entering and winning the first accordion contest at the popular "Zydeco Extravaganza." After a short break from the Zydeco Scene, Lil Pookie is back, better than ever, with a brand new look, sound and electrifying magnitude of lyrics that will have you falling in love with his music all over again. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Pookie will be releasing his new CD -- where he is featured on vocals, accordion, keyboards, bass guitar, drums and rubboard, with Andre Thierry on lead guitar. Connolly's has a tasty, varied, and reasonably priced dinner menu, a full bar, and a beautiful sprung wooden dance floor. The popular LETS ZYDECO shows are friendly community events, set up for dancing, socializing or listening. A complimentary dance workshop in the basic Zydeco styles is provided prior to the music for those interested in learning the basic dance steps. You do not need a partner to participate. Connolly's on 45th
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Let's Zydeco is on Youtube.com Check out this awesome video of Cajun fiddle band L'Angelus, shot at a Let's Zydeco event at Connolly's, NYC, October 2009  NEW! View photos of recent dances taken by Steve Harris: • The Savoy Family Band, November 18, 2008 • Curley Taylor, Oct 19, 2008 Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com In the News: In addition, the show was in The New Yorker & Time Out. Our Mardi Gras event with C.J. Chenier was featured in Newsday, The New York Times, The New Yorker and Time Out NY, also on WFDU & WFUV . Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com Born on the Bayou, Let's Zydeco and Cajun with Laura Selikson at Connolly's an article by Bonnie Rosenstock on exploredance.com
March 8, 2009 Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com ABC/Disney uses band Sidewalk Zydeco in their new TV series, CUPID. Stay tuned for broadcast dates! Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com September 8, 2006 - Journalist Valerie Gladstone wrote an article on Cajun & Zydeco dancing and our LET'S ZYDECO events: Big Easy Parties Find Refuge Up North Arts Around Town in The New York Sun Valerie attended several events, and at the July 23rd show with Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, she interviewed many participants. A professional photographer, Rachel Papo, was sent by the NEW YORK SUN To the August 20th Steve Riley & the Manou Playboys event. Download the article as a PDF Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com September 19, 2008 - Highlighting our new season, WFUV.FM 90.7 does a set featuring Zydeco stars from our line-up. Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com August 1, 2008 - Radio interview with Dikki-Du on WFDU.FM 89.1 explaining zydeco music, highlighting our show tonight, and extending a special invitation to Katrina and Rita transplants. Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com August 1, 2008 - New York Sun, highlights LETS ZYDECO in the MUSIC section, under the heading "Let's Go Out This Weekend: Zydeco Whim ¡X August 1, 2008," written by Neil Gluckman. Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com May 20, 2007 - The New York Times, Metro section, p 26, acknowledges LETS ZYDECO, and Laura stars in the top photo! Link to NYTimes article Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com March 4, 2007 - Read this New York Times article about The Pine Leaf Boys who appeared at LETS ZYDECO March 4th show at Connollys in NYC. Download the NY Times article as a PDF Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com December 3, 2008 -THE NEW YORKER highlights LETS ZYDECO holiday event with Li'l Mo & the Monicats in the "On the Horizon" section. Read all about it here. Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com Since Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, LET'S ZYDECO held a fundraiser with proceeds sent to The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Inc., and 2 benefits with proceeds going directly to The Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, a band from New Orleans who was hit hard by the hurricane. Numerous items were graciously donated for the auctions: The events were supported by contributions from Carnegie Hall, Starbucks Coffee, Rounder Records, The French Institute - Alliance Francaise, New York Sports, and the support of the fine people who attend the LET'S ZYDECO music and dance events -- donating therapuetic body work, private dance lessons, tempting rugalah from Erica's Rugaleh, a week vacation home in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Painter Girl Chocolates by Monica, photographs of Louisiana Musicians pre-Katrina by Photographer John Neely, herbal-nutritional consultation and accupuncture treatment by C. Trahan, O.M.D., fine jewelry, etc, etc. Our thanks to all who helped make these events a success. Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com LET'S ZYDECO helps publicize POGO & EVIE, a new Zydeco Musical by Aaron Latham. Aaron Latham is best known for his novels and screenplays, including URBAN COWBOY. He has been a regular contributor to such publications as Esquire, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and New York Magazine. After an initial run at Jacques-Imo's Restaurant, the play might be opening at Connolly's in the fall – stay tuned! Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com GETTING TO CONNOLLY'S Times Square (N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7,9) or B,D,F,D to 42nd St, easily accessible by mass transit and METRO NORTH Just a few blocks from Grand Central Station, and 1 block from Times Square. PARKING NEAR CONNOLLY'S Saturday: 6 hour meters, easily available, use credit cards or quarters; Free at all metered parking on Sunday. |
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| The LET'S ZYDECO music and dance shows (which have previously been held at TRAMPS, LOUISIANA COMMUNITY BAR & GRILL, LA BELLE EPOQUE & SATALLA (all of which have closed), will now be mainly produced at CONNOLLY'S, a wonderful space, with a great wooden dance floor, a full bar, and tasty dinner menu. The popular LET'S ZYDECO shows are set up for listening or dancing. A complimentary dance workshop in the basic zydeco dance styles is provided prior to the musi to help newcomers learn the basic dance steps. You do not need a partner to participate and enjoy. To be notified of future events, check this site for frequent updates, e-mail zydecolaura@hotmail.com, or call 212-685-7597 or 917-208-2432 or 212-597-5126 |
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 Friday, July 16, 2010Johnny ace & sidewalk zydeco www.sidewalkzydeco.com Johnny Ace and Sidewalk Zydeco have been playing together since September 2006, and already have appeared on National TV -- ABC - (Cupid), and have been honored by being chosen to play at the annual Louisiana State University annual Crawfish Boil here in NYC. The band has repeatedly received "Highly recommended" rating from "Time Out NY" magazine for it's NYC shows, and has also been recommended by THE NEW YORKER. The band can't help being influenced by the collective musical experience of the members which ranges from Do-wop, to Salsa, Bluegrass, Ska, Reggae and just plain kickin' Rock and Roll. Those influences give the band a distinctive contemporary urban sound but still firmly grounded within the single and triple row accordion sounds of Zydeco. Playing both standards and originals -- this will be an upbeat night of great music and dance. Advance tickets not needed -- pay at the door, everyone will get in. Connolly's has a tasty and reasonably priced dinner menu, a full bar, and a beautiful sprung wooden dance floor. There is no minimum. The LETS ZYDECO shows are friendly community events, set up for dancing, socializing or listening. We welcome your attendance. Info: (212) 685-7597 Connolly's on 45th Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  Saturday, July 3, 2010The Pine Leaf Boys Two-time Grammy Nominated "Best Cajun/Zydeco Album" www.pineleafboys.com HE PINE LEAF BOYS, including Wilson Savoy (son of Marc & Ann Savoy),and Courtney Granger, (one of the most sought-after Cajun fiddlers in the world) are making quite a name for themselves...presenting their own inimitable brand of Cajun music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from Southwest Louisiana, The Pine Leaf Boys have breathed new life into Cajun music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. All 5 members are in their early 20's, have been steeped in music since childhood, and are now representing the U.S. around the world. They present their music on twin fiddles, accordion, bass and drum. Advance tickets not needed -- pay at the door, everyone will get in. Connolly's has a tasty and reasonably priced dinner menu, a full bar, and a beautiful sprung wooden dance floor. There is no minimum. The LETS ZYDECO shows are friendly community events, set up for dancing, socializing or listening. We welcome your attendance. Info: (212) 685-7597 r size="1" noshade>  FRIDAY, May 28, 2010C.J. Chenier www.concertedefforts.com The Boston Globe calls him "The Crown Prince of Zydeco". Living Blues Magazine hails him as "The best living zydeco singer and accordionist". To his legions of fans, he's the man whose music moves them deep in their souls, and to those who love to dance he's the man who makes holes in the soles of their shoes. He is the source of the infectious, rhythmic music fueling the dance parties that erupt whenever he plays. He is Clayton Joseph (C.J.) Chenier, son of legendary zydeco master and pioneer, Clifton Chenier. Carrying on the legacy of his late father, "The King of Zydeco" Clifton Chenier, C.J. has been fronting the famous Red Hot Louisiana Band for almost 2 decades, reinvigorating the genre with his exceptional musicianship. He has garnered several "Zydeco Album of the Year" awards, consecutive Living Blues Critics awards, and a 1997 NAIRD Indie award. As the Chicago Defender aptly states, "Complex, driving rhythms force you to dance. A powerful, soulful vocal delivery forces you to listen". Connolly's on 45th 121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway) Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com
ROSIE LEDET & THE ZYDECO PLAYBOYS will be in NYC for a long-awaited show. Rosie Ledet, "The Zydeco Sweetheart" from Church Point, Louisiana, has made quite a name for herself....having captured three of the "Best Of The Best" awards from Offbeat Magazine, including "Best Zydeco Band or Performer", "Best New Zydeco Group or Performer", and "Best Vocalist". Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  Saturday, May 8, 2010T Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers www.tbroussard.com T. BROUSSAND & THE ZYDECO STEPPERS hit the stage running and don't stop till the show closes down. "T" (Bryant Keith) was born to play zydeco, having an enviable pedigree which includes Bois Sec Ardoin, Carlton Frank, and Queen Ida. He has masterfully combined the traditional zydeco tunes which he learned from his mother, with the younger, more modern Beau Jocque style of zydeco, ending up with a remarkably energetic show in his own creative style. Other members of the band include the talented June Barfeld on guitar, last seen in NYC with CURLEY TAYLOR. Connolly's on 45th 121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway) Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  Saturday, April 10, 2010Girl Howdy Classic Honky Tonk with Vintage Twang www.girlhowdyband.com GIRL HOWDY is high-energy, retro-twang honky-tonk music served up piping hot! Delivering tight vocal harmonies, spare yet punchy arrangements, and an infectious honk- tonk groove, the band has been a favorite at festivals, concerts and dances since 2001. First Connolly's / NYC / appearance, we can expect a terrific evening ... "... sweet harmonies, sliding steel, and sawing fiddle -- define Girl Howdy's genuine jukebox sound." Connolly's on 45th  SATURDAY (NOT Sunday) March 6, 2010 STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS www.mamouplayboys.com STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS are a phenomenon in the age of progressive Cajun music.Following in the footsteps of Dewey Balfa and BeauSoleil, they play the traditional dance music of Southwest Louisiana, recharging the songs of the past with the vitality of the present. Their dynamic music has awarded them much recognition, including 2 Grammy nominations, selection by the Smithsonian for their Folk Master Series, and winners of many CFMA awards for "Best Cajun Band of the Year", "Best Album of the Year", and "Best Accordion Lead". Connolly's on 45th 121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway) Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com
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Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com Mardi gras party Sunday, February 21, 2010 C.J. Chenier www.concertedefforts.com The Boston Globe calls him "The Crown Prince of Zydeco". Living Blues Magazine hails him as "The best living zydeco singer and accordionist". To his legions of fans, he's the man whose music moves them deep in their souls, and to those who love to dance he's the man who makes holes in the soles of their shoes. He is the source of the infectious, rhythmic music fueling the dance parties that erupt whenever he plays. He is Clayton Joseph (C.J.) Chenier, son of legendary zydeco master and pioneer, Clifton Chenier. Carrying on the legacy of his late father, "The King of Zydeco" Clifton Chenier, C.J. has been fronting the famous Red Hot Louisiana Band for almost 2 decades, reinvigorating the genre with his exceptional musicianship. He has garnered several "Zydeco Album of the Year" awards, consecutive Living Blues Critics awards, and a 1997 NAIRD Indie award. As the Chicago Defender aptly states, "Complex, driving rhythms force you to dance. A powerful, soulful vocal delivery forces you to listen". Connolly's on 45th Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  valentine's day party Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble www.curleytaylor.com "TOP LIVE SHOW" in TimeOut NY "Taylor may be the freshest act to come along since Beau Jocque" (Times of Acadia). Son of the famous Jude Taylor and long time drummer with Geno Delafose, Curley Taylor is generating widespread acclaim in his own right. A recent NYC show at Connolly's was arguably one of the best shows of the year, and the previous time he played in NYC, Taylor was featured in TIMEOUT New York as "TOP LIVE SHOW IN NEW YORK." Connolly's on 45th Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  GRAMMY Awards night PartySunday, January 31, 2010 Li'l Mo Go to Li'l Mo's on CDBaby A Classic Country, Rockabilly Swing, Honky-Tonk Good time! Monica Passin (Li'l Mo), a regular attendee at Lets Zydeco events, brings her L'il Mo & the Monicats to Connollys for the third time. A previous show was highlighted in The New Yorker, On The Horizon. Read all about it here. http://www.newyorker.com/arts/events/horizon/2007/12/03/071203gohz_GOAT_horizon Connolly's on 45th 121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway) Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com Sign up for email updates by emailing zydecolaura@hotmail.com  Saturday, January 9, 2010 The Pine Leaf Boys www.pineleafboys.com THE PINE LEAF BOYS, including Wilson Savoy (son of Marc & Ann Savoy), are making quite a name for themselves as the younger generation of masterful musicians. Steeped in masterful Cajun music since childhood, THE PINE LEAF BOYS have been preserving the traditional Cajun sound, while allowing it to breathe and stretch. "The live performances of The Pine Leaf Boys are a revelation of anarchy and reverence and manic exuberance funneled through traditional musical forms". Recently, Wilson Savoy was a huge hit playing the keyboards with his famous family in The Savoy Family Band, at a Let's Zydeco show. Connolly's on 45th - 121 West 45th (between 6th & Broadway) |
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