Friday, July 30 • Les Chats Creoles
Les Chats Creoles play "acoustic Creole and Cajun style dance music" at The Lauging Ladies Café (17551 15th Ave NE in Shoreline), 7:30-9:30pm.

Saturday, July 31 • Filé Gumbo
Filé Gumbo at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover!

Thursday, August 5 • Redstick Ramblers + Caleb Klauder
The Redstick Ramblers with the Caleb Klauder Country Band at The Triple Door, 7:30pm, $15 adv/$18 dos. Show info and tickets. FYI, The Triple Door (in response to dancer Frank Snyder's query) says there will be room to dance down front.

Saturday, August 7 • Richard Allen & the Louisiana Experience
*** CANCELLED *** First Saturdays with Richard at the Highliner Pub have been discontinued.

Saturday, August 7 • Cajun Jamsters
Seattle's Cajun Jamsters play prior to an outdoor movie (Harry & the Hendersons) at Aldercrest Annex (2545 NE 200th St in Shoreline, follow the signs from NE Ballinger Way & 25th Ave NE), 7:30pm. Walk in or carpool. Movie starts at 9:05 pm.

Sunday, August 8 • Redstick Ramblers
The Redstick Ramblers at the Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Ave N), 7-10pm, $20/$15 students. Dance lesson 6-7pm, potluck 4-6pm. Brought to you by NW Dance Network and Seattle Zydeco Connection.

Wednesday, August 11 • Folichon
Louisiana House Party with Folichon (Tim & TEd with Dave Lang and Chris Russ on fiddles, and the "Riptide Rhythm Section" Salonen Brothers on drums and bass) at the Highway 99 Blues Club, 8-11pm, $10. Mama Rita says: "I think this is going to be one kick ass combination!" Brought to you by the Seattle Zydeco Connection.

Thursday, August 12 • The New Iberians
The New Iberians at the Little Red Bistro (400 Dexter Ave N), 8pm, $10.

Saturday, August 14 • Jean et Paul's Bal d'été
Jean and Paul's annual Cajun summer party and Bal d'ete. 4pm through the evening for fun, food, and dancing with live Cajun music under the trees for a Summer celebration in our sun-splashed arbor. (In case of rain, we'll move inside). Our black pot will be simmering gumbo outside over an open fire. Chairs and microphones will be set up for a Cajun jam - bring your instrument and dancing shoes. Bring a favorite beverage or dish to share if you wish. Directions: Behind 4667 Eastern Ave N, in Seattle. From I-5, take the 50th St exit & go west 1/4 mile to the top of the hill, turn left on Sunnyside at the crossing light. Park either on the street or at Good Shepherd Center. Walk 1/2 block east along 50th and turn right down the alley.

Saturday, August 14 • Swamp Soul
Swamp Soul at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8-11pm, $12. Plenty of free parking. Band info and music samples.

Saturday, August 21 • Richard Allen & the Louisiana Experience
Richard Allen & the Louisiana Experience at Taste of Music Festival in Snohomish Main Stage 2-3:30pm, free After Festival Party at The Pizza Palace (1007 1st Street, Snohomish), 5pm, free

Saturday, August 28 • Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8:30pm, $15. Brought to you every month by Seattle Zydeco Connection.

Saturday, September 11 • Richard Allen & the Louisiana Experience
Richard Allen & the Louisiana Experience at the 2010 Sunbanks Rhythm and Blues Festival (57662 Hwy 155 N, Electric City, WA), 1pm.

Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19 • Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp (Mt. Hood, OR)
16th Annual Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp featuring T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers. Great Louisiana zydeco music and dance lessons amidst the gorgeous scenery of Mt. Hood. Register early! Details and registration at Cascade Zydeco. More info below.

Friday, September 24 • Jesse Lége & Joel Savoy with Caleb Klauder
Jesse Lége & Joel Savoy with the Caleb Klauder Band at Conor Byrne Pub. Details TBA.

Saturday, September 25 • Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8:30pm, $15. Brought to you every month by Seattle Zydeco Connection.

Sunday, September 26 • Jesse Lége & Joel Savoy
Jesse Lége & Joel Savoy house concert, Cajun dinner, Fais Do-Do dance and jam. Details to come.

Saturday, October 23 • Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8:30pm, $15. Brought to you every month by Seattle Zydeco Connection.

Sunday, November 7 • Louisianathon (tentative)
Louisiana music festival with local bands at the Mercer Island VFW. Stay tuned for confirmation and details.

Saturday, November 20 • Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8:30pm, $15. Brought to you every month by Seattle Zydeco Connection.

Sunday, November 28 • Pine Leaf Boys
Pine Leaf Boys in Seattle, details TBA. Brought to you by Mama Rita.

Saturday, December 18 • Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8:30pm, $15. Brought to you every month by Seattle Zydeco Connection.