Table of Contents:

1. Ongoing Events (Seattle)

2. Upcoming Events (Seattle)

3. Dances & Events (Northwest)

4. Dances & Events (National)

5.
Hot Links & Dance Classes

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1. ONGOING DANCES & EVENTS (Seattle) top

MONDAYS

  • Stormy Monday blues at the Highway 99 Blues Club, featuring dance lesson 7:30pm, live music & dancing, 9pm-close, $7.

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

FRIDAYS

  • 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.


2. UPCOMING DANCES & EVENTS (Seattle) top

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.



3. DANCES & EVENTS (Northwest) top

Ongoing Wednesdays (Portland, OR)
Cascade Zydeco's Weekly Zydeco Lesson and CD dance, PPAA Hall (618 SE Alder). Lesson 7:15, dancing until 10pm.

Ongoing: Wednesdays (Eugene, OR)
Dancing at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, FREE, Cajun/Zydeco lesson 7-8pm, dancing 8-10pm; for more info contact Scott at bonci@nu-world.com


Wednesday, August 4 • Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Portland, OR)
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys at Washington Park Zoo Amphitheatre. See Cascade Zydeco.

Sunday, August 8 • Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe (Tacoma, WA)
Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe at the Spar (2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA), 7-10pm. Info: 253-627-8215.

Wednesday, August 11 • Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe (Portland, OR)
Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe at the PPAA Hall (618 SE Alder), $13 members/$15 non-members. Details at Cascade Zydeco.

Saturday, August 14 • Cascade Zydeco Annual Picnic (Vancouver, WA)
Cascade Zydeco's Annual Picnic at Tangoasis (3919 NE 50th Ave in Vancouver). Details at Cascade Zydeco.

Friday, Sept.17 - Sunday, Sept.19 • Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp (Mt. Hood, OR)
16th Annual Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp -- the ONLY Zydeco dance camp in the country -- featuring T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers, with instructors Cheri Mullinex & Anthony Lewis (from Atlanta, teaching the latest, hottest moves) and Jodi Fleischman & Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan (from Seattle, teaching the beginner track and zydeco blues). Three days of great Louisiana zydeco music, dance instruction, friendship, food, beautiful Mt. Hood scenery, swimming, hiking, and plenty of dancing (camp is about an hour from Portland). Register early! Details and registration at Cascade Zydeco.



4. DANCES & EVENTS (National) top

Thursday, August 5 • Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Los Angeles, CA)
Skirball Sunset Concerts with Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, 8pm, free. Limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 7pm. More info.

August 5-8 • Saulieu Cajun/Zydeco Festival (Saulieu, France)
17th Saulieu Cajun & Zydeco Music, Film & Food Festival.

October 6-11 • Louisiana Zydeco Tour (Southwest Louisiana)
Five day tour of Zydeco music and dance hot spots with your Bay Area hosts Naomi, Jeanie and Lonnie (orig. from Lake Charles, LA), starting with the Rock 'n' Bowl in New Orleans and heading out to southwest LA for the Festivals Acadiens et Creoles. Eat, party, dance to your heart's content! Spaces will fill up fast, so for more info email Naomi or visit the Zydeco Trail Tour website.

November 13-20 • The Original Zydeco Cruise (New Orleans)
The original Zydeco Cruise takes you to Key West and the Bahamas with Geno DeLafose & French Rockin’ Boogie plus Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. Get more info and your ticket to ride!

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.

Northwest Dance Network 206.781.1238
Ballroom/partner dance classes ongoing with a fun corps of fabulous instructors, including the Gator Boy! Check it out at nwdance.net.

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.