2. Upcoming Events (Seattle & Puget Sound)
3. Dances & Events (Northwest)
4. Dances & Events (National)
5. Hot Links & Dance Classes
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1. ONGOING DANCES & EVENTS (Seattle) top
- Tuesday Cajun Jam Sessions in Seattle. For information, email Katherine.
- Blues at Waid's (12th & Jefferson). Brought to you by Burn Blue.
- Blues Jam (1st Wednesdays) at Conor Byrne Pub in Ballard.
- The Outskirts with host Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan on KBCS 91.3 FM, noon-3pm. Streaming LIVE and archived for up to two weeks at kbcs.fm.
Thursday, January 26 • All Star Wedding Expo
An interactive evening including dinner, drinks, Molly Moon's ice cream, music by DJ Gator Boy, photo booth fun and the chance to tick just about everything off your wedding to-do list. Mount Baker Community Club (2811 Mount Rainier Drive S, Seattle), 4-8pm, $10. Come hungry for tasty, creative cuisine and informative one-on-one sessions with Seattle's Wedding All-Stars. Wedding Expo produced by Mount Baker Community Club, Madres Kitchen Events (206.227.7478) and Consciously Chic. Vendors include: Consciously Chic event planning, Carlos Imani photography, Molly Moon's Truck, Pedersens Rentals, Madres Kitchen catering, Mount Baker Community Club, Floressence, Intrigue Chocolates and Gator Boy Productions. Local jewelry, dresses and more! Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets and at the door.
Thursday, January 26 • Beginning Zydeco with MaryLee
Zydeco Beginning Dance Class with MaryLee Lykes & Larry Weinberg, Thursdays, Jan.26-Mar.1, Phinney Neighborhood Center (Room #2), 7:15-8:15pm. Registration and details: LykesToDance.com.
Live from Iota, Louisiana!
Thursday, January 26 • Rosie Ledet
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $18. Drop what you're doin' -- The Zydeco Sweetheart is a must-see!
Thursday, January 26 • Gumbo Twins
Gumbo Twins at Smokin' Pete's BBQ (65th & 20th NW in Ballard).
Wednesday, February 8 • Louisiana House Party
Louisiana House Party with Folichon at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $10. Presented monthly by Seattle Zydeco Connection.
Mardi Gras Party
Friday, February 17 • Zydeco with the Gator!
3rd Friday Zydeco and Louisiana music dance with DJ Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan at Sonny Newman's Dance Hall (201 N 85th St, Greenwood), 8pm, $10. Dance Workshop, 7:30pm. Another night of freewheeling fun, dancing to the best Louisiana music with your favorite rhythm master, the Gator Boy! Move to grooves new and old, along with plenty o' blues to help keep you warm and toasty. Brought to you by Gator Boy Productions. Next 3rd Friday Zydeco: March 16 St. Patrick's Day warmup with the Gator Boy, aka Sean Patrick O'Donovan!
Mardi Gras Party
Sunday, February 19 • Swamp Soul Mardi Gras
Swamp Soul Mardi Gras Party at China Harbor (2040 Westlake Ave N), 8-11pm, $12. Free dance lesson at 7pm (and music at the band break) with Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan. Brought to you by Tony Azar, DanceBook.org.
Wednesday, March 14 • Louisiana House Party
Louisiana House Party with Whozyamama at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $10. Presented monthly by Seattle Zydeco Connection.
St. Patrick's Day Party
Friday, March 16 • Zydeco with the Gator!
3rd Friday Zydeco and Louisiana music dance with DJ Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan at Sonny Newman's Dance Hall (201 N 85th St, Greenwood), 8pm, $10. Dance Workshop, 7:30pm. Another night of freewheeling fun, dancing to the best Louisiana music with your favorite rhythm master, the Gator Boy! Move to grooves new and old, along with plenty o' blues to help keep you warm and toasty. Brought to you by Gator Boy Productions.
Wednesday, April 11 • Louisiana House Party
Louisiana House Party with Troupeau Acadien at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $10. Presented monthly by Seattle Zydeco Connection.
Saturday, April 28 • Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole at Meany Hall (on the UW Campus, near the intersection of 15th Ave NE and NE 40th St), 8pm, $30. Tickets & info.
Wednesday, May 9 • Louisiana House Party + 50th Birthday Bash
Louisiana House Party + 50th Birthday Bash (!) with the Gator Boy at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $10. Presented monthly by Seattle Zydeco Connection.
Wednesday, June 13 • Louisiana House Party
Louisiana House Party with Whozyamama at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $10. Presented monthly by Seattle Zydeco Connection.
Wednesday, July 11 • Louisiana House Party
Louisiana House Party with Filé Gumbo at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 8pm, $10. Presented monthly by Seattle Zydeco Connection.
Grammy Award Winner!
Sunday, July 22 • Chubby Carrier
Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 7pm, details TBA.
3. DANCES & EVENTS (Northwest) top
Wednesday, January 25 • Rosie Ledet (Port Townsend)
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys at the Upstage Restaurant & Theatre (360.385.2216) in Port Townsend, WA.
Friday, January 27 • Rosie Ledet (Conway)
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys at the Conway Muse (Skagit Valley), 8pm.
Saturday, January 28 • Folichon (Port Townsend)
Folichon at Quimper Grange Hall (1219 Corona, corner of Sheridan & Corona Streets, Port Townsend), 7:30-10:30pm, $12. Free Dance Lesson, 7pm. Questions: Karl 360-385-5705 or Jeannette 360-385-1667.
Sunday, January 29 • Rosie Ledet (Portland)
Cascade Zydeco presents Rosie Ledet at Duff's Garage, SE 7th & Market, 8pm, $10.
Saturday, February 18 • Mardi Gras Ball (Portland)
Second Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball including Too Loose Cajun Band, Atomic Gumbo, Transcendental Brass Band and Philly's Phunkestraon, $25 adv/$30 dos (plus fees). Details at PortlandMardiGras.com. Questions: portlandmardigras@gmail.com.
Tuesday, February 21 • The New Iberians (Port Townsend)
The New Iberians present Portland's Premier Mardi Gras Celebration 2012 at the Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR). Featuring dance music from The Tooloose Cajun Band, The New Iberians Zydeco Blues Band and Bon Ton Roulet, plus a Filé Gumbo Feast from Terry Anne's Kitchen, all for a mere $15! Doors at 6, Music at 7, all ages welcome (under 21 w/ guardian). Advance tickets 503-764-4131 or albertarosetheatre.com.
Saturday, February 25 • The New Iberians (Port Townsend)
The New Iberians at Quimper Grange Hall (1219 Corona, corner of Sheridan & Corona Streets, Port Townsend), 7:30-10:30pm, $12. Free Dance Lesson, 7pm. Questions: Karl 360-385-5705 or Jeannette 360-385-1667.
Saturday, March 24 • Whozyamama (Port Townsend)
The New Iberians at Quimper Grange Hall (1219 Corona, corner of Sheridan & Corona Streets, Port Townsend), 7:30-10:30pm, $12. Free Dance Lesson, 7pm. Questions: Karl 360-385-5705 or Jeannette 360-385-1667.
July 4-8 • Portland Waterfront Blues Festival (Portland)
25th Annual Waterfront Blues Festival eatured bands reportedly will include: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Corey Ledet Zydeco Band, and the Creole Roots Band (Dexter Ardoin, Jeffrey Broussard & Ed Poullard plus Geno), Cajun Country Revival w/Joel Savoy, Jesse Lege & others, TooLoose Cajun Band & Caleb Klauder Band. It is likely Cajun & zydeco music will spill over into Thursday, July 5th., so you will want to come for the entire festival.
Ongoing...
Portland, OR • Cascade Zydeco's Weekly Wednesday Zydeco Lesson and CD dance, PPAA Hall (618 SE Alder). Lesson 7:15, dancing until 10pm.
Portland, OR • The New Iberians 2nd Friday dance at the East Portland Eagles Lodge (4950 SE Hawthorne Blvd), 8pm, donation requested
Eugene, OR • Dancing at Diablo's Downtown Lounge on Wednesdays, free, Cajun/Zydeco lesson 7-8pm, dancing 8-10pm; for more info contact Scott at bonci@nu-world.com
4. DANCES & EVENTS (National) top
February 15-22 • Mardi Gras (NOLA)
Join Jeanie Sousa and Lonnie Stevens from the Bay area as they take you on a six-day guided tour of the heartland of Zydeco for Mardi Gras February 15-22, 2012. Limited space available. See ZydecoTrailTour website or email zydecotrailtours at yahoo dot com.
May 11-13 • Gator By The Bay (San Diego, CA)
The festival will be Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12-13 in San Diego. Reservations are now open at the next door Sheraton for the Lanai rooms at $119 + tax per night. Check the web site www.gatorbythebay.com <http://www.gatorbythebay.com/> for the schedule of bands. Bands will include Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Commander Cody (of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame) & Bonsoir Catin Cajun Band.
October 28-November 4 • Zydeco Cruise 2012 (NOLA)
Zydeco Cruise 2012 is sailing from New Orleans to Jamaica/Grand Cayman/Cozumel on the beautiful Carnival Conquest. Dance to Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie all week long in the Caribbean! See our Zydeco Cruise 2012 Facebook event page for general info. Complete details and info coming very soon on zydecocruise.com. Balcony cabins start at $630 per person/double and inside cabins are as low as $390 per person/double with 3rd/4th person in your cabin at only $200/person. You CAN do this! Travel Machine is the Exclusive Booking Agent for Zydeco Cruise 2012 (as always) -- reserve your space by calling them today at 1-800-683-9882.
Also, see links to other Cajun/Zydeco calendars around the nation.
5. HOT LINKS & DANCE CLASSES top
DANCE CLASSES
Gator Boy Productions
Ongoing classes and private lessons with the Gator Boy! Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Country, Swing, movement & more. Call 206.860.8714 or email Sean.
Lykes to Dance (MaryLee Lykes, 425.678.8300)
Classes ongoing with MaryLee Lykes, a Seattle icon and dancer extraordinaire!
For additional local Cajun/Zydeco information, see the Gator Boy's HOT LINKS
ALLONS ZYDECO! top
The mission of Gator Boy Productions and the Seattle Zydeco Events Network (Seattle ZEN) is to promote Zydeco, Cajun and Louisiana cultural and music events in and around Seattle by providing regular, accurate, and comprehensive information in an effort to continually expand and energize Seattle's Cajun/Zydeco community.
This service is provided by Sean Donovan and Gator Boy Productions.
