CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
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(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> June 30, 2005<*****

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last two issues.

(Articles in this issue - June 30, 2005)

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Long Beach Festival -- Long on Enjoyment
Fais Do-Do Releases It’s First Live Mini-CD
Results of 2nd European Cajun/Zydeco Bands and Entertainers of the Year Awards
Dutch Des Fais Do-Do Wins European CZ Bands Award 2nd Time
Foot-tapping Fun at Cajun Festival
12th Cajun & Zydeco Music, Film & Food Festival
Landmark Zydeco Club Closes its Doors as Crowds Dwindle
Crowds Overflow for Last Chance to Dance Era Ends at Hamilton's
Backtalk with Buckwheat Zydeco
My Big Foot Woman - Creole Zydeco Farmers
Dutch Festival TV Program - You Can See
Cajun Festival Was a Rip-off
Obituaries - Harry "Big Daddy" Hypolite
Listen to the Music -- On-Line
Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
  From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#242)


--------- PREVIOUS ISSUE (June 11, 2005) ----------------

Mardi Gras in Branson -- "It’s All About the ….."
Mardi Gras: Branson Goes Cajun
Amana Colonies Iowa "Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco" Fest
8th Annual Cajun Fest Amana Iowa
Cajun Zydeco Window Decals
Springtime Cajun Zydeco Family Reunion
Springtime Family Reunion Cajun and Zydeco Festival
A Guide to Today's Red Stick Ramblers...
Leo Abshire Passes
"Louisiana Sue" on a Personal Note
The Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival at Daphne AL
Louisiana Dance Home School -- The DVD
Louisiana Blues -- Film on DVD
Big Red and the Zydeco Playmakers West Coast Debut
Top Cajun at Hendre Hall
Cajun Music Takes Spice From Culture, Time, Place
Listen to the Music -- On-Line
Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
  From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#241)



==================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,082,000 hits at an approximate 10,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

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"Cajun & Zydeco Classics Piano Vocal Guitar Songbook" is available at
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Big news this month!  "Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, is due to be released on July 30!  Join
us at any one of our shows in August to pick up your copy.  If you can't
make it a show, you can place a secure credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.CTLocal.com

Summer is here!  It's time to get out for some hot fun in the summer time as
the Hog Heaven 2005 Tour continues!

Saturday & Sunday, July 30 - 31...Saybrook Sidewalk Sale Music Fest, Old
Saybrook Shopping Center, Old Saybrook CT  Two days, two stages, and it's
all FREE!  Several great regional bands will be appearing -- the full lineup
is TBA -- but watch out for River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs on Saturday at
2 PM, and then again on Sunday at 1 PM.  You've never had this much fun at a
shopping center before -- and don't forget, it's all FREE!  Call
860-249-6545 for info or directions.
http://www.oldsaybrookshoppingcenter.com/Directions.html

Saturday, July 30...7:00 PM...Ansonia Music Festival, Warsaw Park, Ansonia,
CT  The Ansonia Cultural Commission welcomes River City Slim & The Zydeco
Hogs to its first annual FREE music festival!  The festival begins at noon
and features a variety of acts under the tent, along with a wood dance
floor.  The Hogs will close the FREE show in grand style with a set of hot
Zydeco from 7 - 9 PM.  Warsaw Park is located at 119 Pulaski Highway in
Ansonia.  For more info or directions, call 203-305-2438.
http://www.parkcityrenaissancefaire.com/directions.html

Saturday & Sunday, August 6 - 7...Musikfest 2005, Bethlehem, PA  Every year
over 1 million people attend what has become one of the largest music
festivals in the country.  On Saturday at 5 PM, the Americaplatz Stage will
rock with some incendiary Zydeco dance music from River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs.  On Sunday, the Zydeco dance party continues at the Volksplatz
Stage at 3 PM.  Check out the 22nd annual edition of one of the biggest
music festivals in the country!  The Hogs were here last year, and had a
great time -- we highly recommend this great, diverse (and mostly FREE)
festival.  Both shows by The Hogs are FREE, as are almost all of the other
performances throughout the festival.  http://www.musikfest.org/

Friday & Saturday, August 12 - 13...9:30 PM...Ritz Cafe, Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard will never be the same after River City Slim & The Zydeco
Hogs spend a weekend rockin' The Ritz!  Come on out and join The Hogs at the
wildest club on the Vineyard!  Our weekend at The Ritz last year was so much
fun we can't wait to go back!  For more info, call 508-693-9851.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/martha'svineyard/N26690.html

Thursday, August 18...6:30 PM...Third Thursday Street Festival, Willimantic,
CT  Three downtown blocks are closed to traffic for a big FREE party!  Join
us at the mid-town stage for a big blast of summer fun when The Hogs get
everybody dancin' in the street.  For directions or more info, call
860-456-2188.   http://www.willimanticstreetfest.com/

Friday, August 19...7:00 PM......Norwich Arts Council Concert, Gazebo at
Brown Park, Norwich CT  Yet another FREE show!  The park is right on the
waterfront in the heart of Norwich -- the wooden boardwalk at water’s edge
makes a great dance floor!  Call 860-887-2789 for info or directions.
http://www.norwicharts.org

Saturday, August 20...8:00 PM...7th Annual HCD Summer Dancefest, Town Hall
Auditorium, West Hartford, CT  Hartford Community Dance presents a night of
Swing, Contra, and Zydeco dancing.  River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs will
be providing two sets of Zydeco dance tunes.  Join us and see why Hartford
Community Dance has managed to keep various kinds of participatory dance
thriving in CT.  FREE for HCD members.  Call 860-537-8265 for info or
directions.  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4159/#cajun

Saturday, August 27...9:30 PM...Bayou Cafe, Albany, NY  There's a taste of
Louisiana at Albany's Bayou Cafe, located downtown at 79 North Pearl Street
(Corner Columbia Street).  River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs are pleased to
be returning to Albany's hottest club.  Come on out and join The Hogs on the
biggest dance floor in downtown Albany!  Come early and get dinner from The
Bayou's great menu.  For directions or info, call 518-462-9033.
http://www.bayoucafe.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 3 - 4...Rhythm & Roots, Ninigret Park,
Charlestown RI  New England's premier roots music festival annually fills
Labor Day weekend with three days of the absolute best in Cajun, Zydeco,
Blues and other roots styles.  Rhythm & Roots 2005 features host band Steve
Riley & The Mamou Playboys, along with Geno Delafose & French Rockin'
Boogie, Sonny Landreth, and River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, plus a whole
lot more!  The festival begins Friday evening -- The Hogs will be on the
dance tent stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Call 888-855-6940 or
315-738-0356 for info or to order advance tickets.
http://www.rhythmandroots.com/

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2005
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
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(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> July 28, 2005<*****

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last two issues.

(Articles in this issue - July 28, 2005)

==================================================

Dale Johnson Reviews
---- Seth Guidry & Louisiana Nights - "Les Larmes Dans Tes Yeux
           (The Tears In Your Eyes)
---- Bonne Musique Zydeco - "Smokin' Zydeco"
---- Hunter Logan - "Betty Jean"
Rosie Ledet Rocks Zydeco-style
Dan Willging Reviews
---- Chris Ardoin and Nu Step - "Sweat"
---- Buckwheat Zydeco - "Jackpot!"
---- Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp - "Creole Stranger"
---- Red Stick Ramblers - "Right Key, Wrong Keyhole"
Zydeco Dance in Long Beach, CA a Huge Success
Quintet Brings Taste of Traditional Louisiana Dance Music
The End of Zydeco Dancehalls
La Habra Heights, CA Gets a Taste of Zydeco Music
Celebrating 10 Years at Eagles Hall
The Juré Is In
Protect Yourself from Online Fraud - Don't get the Phisher's Net
Listen to the Music -- On-Line
Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#249)


--------- PREVIOUS ISSUE (July 13, 2005) ----------------

'Buckwheat Zydeco' Shares his 'Jackpot!'
Alligator Zydeco Band Performs in Center City
Zydeco Americana 2005 WOW!
Zydeco Americana 2005 -- a Louisianian's Impression
Rosie Ledet - "Pick It Up"
Oregon Zoo Goes Cajun [Creole] With Zydeco Musician Rosie Ledet
Mardi Gras Madness: MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies help raise funds for the
YMCA!
Richard James Dominque June 7, 1947 – July 3, 2005
Bonne Music Zydeco at Mission Viejo, CA
The Butterfly Effect of Death and Zydeco
Tom Rigney & Flambeau
Beyonce Falls in Love with France!
Bayou Saulieu - a New Jean-Pierre Bruneau Film on DVD
Beating Spoons, Cracking Crawfish in the Bayou
LA Craftsman, Musician Get NEA Fellowships
Listen to the Music -- On-Line
Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#248)



==================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,091,000 hits at an approximate 14,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> August 13, 2005<*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
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Here is a listing of the articles from the last two issues.

(Articles in this issue - August 13, 2005)

==================================================

- 2005 "Le Cajun" Awards and Music Festival - Lafayette LA
- "Le Cajun" Award Nominees for 2005
- Local Event Producer, Bobby Rodriguez Wins The State's Premier
Festival and Events Award
- Crystal Plamondon - Legacy Cover Girl
- Goin' to Louisiana in September? How about a Dance Class?
- Can't Be at Café Des Amis? -- Not to Worry
- C.J. Chenier's Sound: 'It Makes you Dance'
- Collins and Squeeze Bayou Bring Stylish Cajun to Sweltering Silver
Spring
- Etienne, Farmers Still Making the Rounds
- Zydeco Music Cooks Up Enthusiasm at Bethlehem Musikfest
- A Sense of Place - Hamilton's Place is Closed, but it's Neither
Gone, nor Forgotten
- Zydeco Roots Run Deep
- Welsh Cajun Convert
- From Swing To Bhangra To Cajun Accordion Solos, A Festival Features
Dance Music
...........From Four Continents In An Outdoor Setting in Russia
- Zydeco Can [Will] Save Your Life
- Positive Response to "Phishing" Article
- Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#391)



--------- PREVIOUS ISSUE (July 28, 2005) ----------------

Dale Johnson Reviews
---- Seth Guidry & Louisiana Nights - "Les Larmes Dans Tes Yeux
(The Tears In Your Eyes)
---- Bonne Musique Zydeco - "Smokin' Zydeco"
---- Hunter Logan - "Betty Jean"
Rosie Ledet Rocks Zydeco-style
Dan Willging Reviews
---- Chris Ardoin and Nu Step - "Sweat"
---- Buckwheat Zydeco - "Jackpot!"
---- Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp - "Creole Stranger"
---- Red Stick Ramblers - "Right Key, Wrong Keyhole"
Zydeco Dance in Long Beach, CA a Huge Success
Quintet Brings Taste of Traditional Louisiana Dance Music
The End of Zydeco Dancehalls
La Habra Heights, CA Gets a Taste of Zydeco Music
Celebrating 10 Years at Eagles Hall
The Juré Is In
Protect Yourself from Online Fraud - Don't get the Phisher's Net
Listen to the Music -- On-Line
Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#249)



==================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,097,000 hits at an approximate 14,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> August 27, 2005<*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

OR CHECK HERE:

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Here is a listing of the articles from the current issue:

(Articles in this issue - August 27, 2005)

==================================================

- Friends Remember Legendary Cajun Musician Rufus Thibodeaux dies at
71
- Dan Willging Reviews
	 Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners - "Right Now Is Prime
Time"
	 Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers - "Secret Ingredients"
- Buckwheat Zydeco is the Torchbearer for Louisiana Traditions
- Her First Trip to Lafayette
- 2005 Le Cajun Award Winners and Nominees
- Cajun Cousins Win Armload of Awards in Le Cajun Music
- A Triple Treat of Zydeco Music in Gardena, CA
- Orange and L.A. Counties Host Cajun and Zydeco Bands
- Zydeco Bands Heat Up The Loft
- Listen to the Music -- On-Line
- Near Term Cajun Zydeco Events Promotions
- From the Cajun Zydeco Photo Humor Collection (#246)

Contributors to the last issue

Herman Fuselier (Louisiana)
Dan Willging (Colorado)
Jim Trageser (California)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)
The Cajun French Music Association (CFMA) (Louisiana)
Dominick Cross (Louisiana)
Steve Bellendir (California)
Jake Bacon (California)
"Doc" Henley Smythe (Virginia)






==================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,102,000 hits at an approximate 14,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

Big news this month!  "Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, has finally been released!  Join us at
any one of our upcoming shows to pick up your copy.  If you can't make it a
show, you can place a secure, on-line credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.CTLocal.com

As Summer fades into Fall, there's still time to get out for some hot fun in
the summer time as the Hog Heaven 2005 Tour continues!

Saturday & Sunday, September 3 - 4...Rhythm & Roots, Ninigret Park,
Charlestown RI  New England's premier roots music festival annually fills
Labor Day weekend with three days of the absolute best in Cajun, Zydeco,
Blues and other roots styles.  Rhythm & Roots 2005 features host band Steve
Riley & The Mamou Playboys, along with Marcia Ball, Little Feat, Keb Mo,
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Sonny Landreth, River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs, plus a whole lot more!  The festival begins Friday evening --
The Hogs will be on the dance tent stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
from noon to 2 PM.  Call 888-855-6940 or 315-738-0356 for info or
directions.   http://www.rhythmandroots.com/

The 17th annual Septemberfest in Simsbury CT welcomes River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs to the stage on Saturday, September 10 at 4:00 PM for an
explosive set of Zydeco dance music. The fest is staged on Iron Horse
Boulevard in Simsbury, and features FREE top-notch entertainment all
weekend, along with offerings from tons of area restaurants, children's
activities and more. And did we mention it's all FREE? Call 860-651-7307 for
directions or info.  http://www.simsburycoc.org

On Saturday, September 17 at 6:00 PM, River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
return to New London CT for the 5th Annual Boats, Books & Brushes Festival.
The annual FREE music, literary, art, maritime and food festival once again
takes place on the historic downtown New London waterfront from September 16
- 18.  The waterfront fest features FREE entertainment all weekend, along
with offerings from tons of area restaurants, tall ships, children's
activities and more. Don't forget -- it's all FREE! Call 888-766-2228 for
directions or info.  http://www.boatsbooksandbrushes.com/

The 3rd Annual Frog Race & Festival to benefit the Covenant Soup Kitchen in
Willimantic CT takes place Sunday, September 18.  River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs return to Willimantic for an afternoon of Louisiana style party
music. The fest is staged at Heritage Park in Willimantic, just below the
famous "Frog Bridge" beginning at 12 Noon, with the music kicking off at 1
PM. Call 860-423-1643 for directions or info.
http://www.covenantsoupkitchen.org/bulletin.html

The non-profit West Hartford Art League is throwing a party, and you're
invited. On Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 PM, River City Slim & The Zydeco
Hogs help kick off ArtWalk in downtown West Hartford, CT, a week-long art
event.  The fun includes an outdoor art show, and FREE music and dancing
with River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs. Call 860-521-3732 for more
information.  http://www.whal.org/

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2005
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

bravo
i am a french man, i love "la louisiane"
je suis de tout coeur avec vous
courage
bruno gambin


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> Hurricane Katrina
>
> Bush, Shame on You !
> This is an open letter from Louisiana to President Bush and the USA.
>
> Bush, hurricane Katrina devasted us here in Louisiana. You are our
> President and we needed you. But, your performance has been dismal.
> You refused to fully fund our coastal wetlands restoration so we now
> have no buffer zone between us and the hurricanes. You cut the funding
> for the New Orleans levee maintenance and our levees failed. We needed
> our national guard soldiers and they are in Iraq. We needed buses to
> evacuate and you took 4 days to provide them. We needed leadership
> from FEMA and the Office of Homeland Security and you provided
> incompetent people to lead these agencies. These offices are supposed
> to know what is going on. Four days after the Hurricane, they did not
> even know that there were thousands of refugees in the Convention
> Center. They had no clue about the desperate situation we are in.
>
> Bush, you fail to realize the contributions that our state has made to
> the nation for many decades even though 30 % of our nation's oil and
> gas comes through Louisiana. The oil produced 3 miles off of our coast
> generates 1 billion dollars a year in severance taxes for our national
> government and you refuse to share these funds with Louisiana. We get
> 0 % of the offshore oil revenues produced in the 3+ mile zone. We are
> tired of the rest of the nation depending on us to provide energy
> without appreciating our worth.
>
> You did nothing to encourage energy conservation and the use of solar,
> wind and renewable resources that are environmentally friendly. As a
> result, gas prices are going through the roof and we are hopelessly
> tied to the Mideastern oil and we will continue to have wars in that
> region as long as we need their oil. We are spending billions on
> rebuilding Iraq, yet in Congress, your House of Representative's
> leader, Dennis Hastert said this week that we should not rebuild New
> Orleans.
>
> It has been 4 years since 9/11 and you have not figured out a way to
> improve communications among our frontline first responders in
> disaster areas! During 9/11, cell phones did not work. Even I can
> figure out that we could have used the Sirius and XM Satellites to tie
> together radio communication for our frontline first responders.
>
> You knew that a category 5 hurricane was coming days before the event
> and you did nothing to prepare for it. Shame on you Bush! Either lead
> or get out the way!
> Sincerely, Clarence
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Just recently on FIDDLE-L, a list for fiddlers (most of them appear
to be professional) someone posted this address for folks to have a
look see
<http://www.thinkprogress.org/katrina-timeline>

After reading what is posted at that address someone else demanded
"Who in this narrative plays the fiddle??"

A reply came back from the original poster that read,
"Nero."

Big news this month! "Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from River
City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, has finally been released!  Join us at any one
of our upcoming shows to pick up your copy. If you can't make it a show, you
can place a secure, on-line credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.CTLocal.com

Fall is here, but the Hog Heaven 2005 Tour continues!  First off, please
accept our apologies -- the show originally scheduled for Thursday,
September 22 in West Hartford Center has been cancelled.

The Hogs might not be there, but on Friday September 23, look for River City
Slim to be filling the drum chair with Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew at the
Hudson/Mohawk dance in Albany NY.  It all happens at the Hibernian Hall, 375
Ontario Street in Albany.  http://www.danceflurry.org/hmtd/cajun-zydeco.html

On Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 PM, the Vienna Restaurant, in collaboration
with Notre Dame Parish and other local organizations presents a Gulf Coast
Relief Fund Raiser at the Notre Dame Community Center in Southbridge, MA.
The benefit dinner/dance will be a fund raising Gala celebrating Cajun &
Gulf Coast cultures! Proceeds are to benefit Catholic Charities Gulf Coast
relief efforts. This is a sit-down full service event with hors d’oeuvres,
appetizer, salad, entrée & dessert -- wine & beverages included. The Zydeco
dance tunes will be supplied by River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs. The fund
raiser takes place at the Notre Dame Parish Community Center on Main Street
in Southbridge, MA. For information or to make reservations, call The Vienna
Restaurant at 508-764-0700.

On Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 PM, The Hogs will be playing at the Minor
Family Farm, 436 Hill Street in Bristol CT as part of the weekend-long Mum
Festival activities. We've had a great time here in the past -- come join us
for an afternoon of great FREE music, children's activities, fresh apples,
and a visit with "Big Fun On The Hog Farm" CD cover girl Daisy the Hog! Call
860-589-0861 for details.   http://www.bristolmumfestival.org/mumfestival

The 2nd Annual Artists In The Country Music Fest in Woodstock, CT takes
place Sunday, October 2, starting at 12 noon.  Spend a fall day in beautiful
rural Woodstock with a variety of performers, including The Macha Brothers,
Eastern CT's jump Blues and swing masters The Kingpins, and more.  The
afternoon of music concludes with an incendiary set of Zydeco dance tunes
from River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs.  The fest is located at 52 County
Road in West Woodstock, CT. Call 860-455-0103 for details or directions.
http://achuk.home.mindspring.com/artistsinthecountry

On Saturday, October 8...4:30 PM, Southington hosts a huge FREE party for
the weekend, the 37th Annual Apple Harvest Festival.  River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs will be on hand to help stoke the party fires. The annual
festival takes place right in the heart of town, and all the entertainment
is FREE. Carnival rides, food, and of course apples round out the family
fun. Call 860-276-8461 for details or directions.
http://www.appleharvestfestival.com

Planet Zydeco once again hosts the annual Columbus Day Zydeco Party in
Putney, VT on Sunday, October 9, beginning around 2 PM.  The Hogs will be on
board, along with many other musicians.  So expect sets from Planet Zydeco,
The Hogs, and then jamming with different groups of musicians. Pot luck
dinner -- bring a dish to share. Call 802-387-8711 for more info.

ZydecoRoad.com and the Inter-Media Performing Arts Center of Huntington, NY
present a benefit show to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina on
Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 PM.  Join River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs,
NYC's Country/Cajun kings The Doc Marshalls and Lil'Anne & Hot Cayenne at
the IMAC Theater in Huntington.  All proceeds go to help provide relief to
the victims of Hurricane Katrina.  Call 631-549-9666 for info or directions.
http://www.imactheater.org/

The following Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 PM, ZydecoRoad.com welcomes River
City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs to the regular Saturday Night Zydeco Dance at
Live Trax in Bellemore, NY.  K-Paule and the crew at ZydecoRoad.com have
found a new and exciting venue for Zydeco on Long Island -- Live Trax,
located at 242 Petit Avenue in Bellemore. The club features a full bar in
addition to its famous dance floor.  Call 516-542-0711 for directions or
info.   http://www.livetrax.com/

Round out the month at Pat & Will's 4th Annual Halloween Party in Salt
Point, NY.  The Northeast's biggest fall dance party happens Saturday,
October 29 starting at 7:00 PM, featuring Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew along
with River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs.  For those wanting to make a weekend
of it, Dikki Du will play another set on Sunday afternoon.  Call
914-475-5727 for details or to reserve your spot. On-site camping in the
rough is available, or check the website for a list of nearby hotels and
B&B's.   http://www.geocities.com/rivercityslim/halloween.html

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2005
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> September 22, 2005<*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


==================================================

The Ardenwood Festival
The Joint Will be Jumping
Some 'Tips' on Performance Videos
Zydeco Wonder
Musician's Thoughts Turn South Toward Home
Easing Troubles with Zydeco at a Louisiana Cafe
Reviews by Dan Willging
     - Ronnie Mathews and Throw down - "Just Me and the Bottle"
     - Zydepunks - "… And the Streets Will Flow With Whiskey"
     - David Fontenot & Cajun Express - "La Couleur de Notre Song"
Benefits Planned for Relief Effort
Rock 'N' Bowl Will Never Die!
Buckwheat Zydeco Keeps the Sound of Louisiana Alive in Major Benefit
      Concerts
Murphy Works His Magic From the Other Side
Murphy Matthews Jr. Was Also a Dad, Coach and Zydeco Dancer
Festivals Acadiens Goes on as Planned
Rain Halts Festival on First Night
I Found My Soul in New Orleans
Where Musical Refugees Can Thicken the Gumbo
Cajun/Zydeco Festival Raises Spirits, Money for Recovery
Acadiana City Plans to Become 'Little Easy'
"Dominos"
Cajun and Zydeco Band Opportunity

==================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,113,000 hits at an approximate 14,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> October 1, 2005<*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

OR CHECK HERE:

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


==================================================

Seth Guidry & Louisiana Nights - "Les Larmes Dans Tes Yeux" (The
Tears in Your Eyes)
Louisiana Blues DVD
Two Reviews by Dale Johnson
          - Vince Anthony - "Just Because I Care"
          - River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs -"Rockin' the Zydeco
World"
Blowin' in the Wind
Writer Cures Own Mental Illness on Dance Floor
Gardena Dance From Solemn to Festive
Mantra for New Orleans: 'We Will Swing Again'
Dancers Donate $13,500
Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers at Eagles Hall in Alameda
Keep on Rockin'
Lost Bayou Ramblers - "Bayou Perdu"
Ray Abshire & Friends - "Arrête Pas la Music"
Bristol Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2005
It's Payback Time!
Festivals Acadiens

==================================================

Contributors to the current issue

Dan Willging (Colorado)
Dale Johnson (California)
Linda East Brady (Utah)
Greg Langley (Louisiana)
Steve Bellendir (California)
David Carr (Louisiana)
Ester Brill (New York)
"Louisiana Sue" Ramon (California)
Dana DeSimone (California)
Keith Spera (Louisiana)
Shannon Villemarette (Louisiana)
Chris Soileau (Louisiana)
Ryan A. Brasseaux (Louisiana)
Chris Soleiu (Louisiana)
Barry Jean Ancelet (Louisiana)
Nigel Worthington (United Kingdom)
Carole Lateman (United Kingdom)
Donna Eckberg (Missouri)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)

================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,117,000 hits at an approximate 14,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> October 19, 2005<*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

OR CHECK HERE:

http://user.erols.com/ghayman/subscribe.htm


==================================================

Here is a listing of the articles from the current issue.

Cajun Zydeco Swamp Pop News from Bangkok
Buckwheat Zydeco on Letterman's Show
Marina del Rey Gets Zydeco at the Harbor
Lafayette Hosts Swamp Stomp
More Performance Videos
BeauSoleil Lends a Hand and a Fiddle to Displaced Musicians from New Orleans
BeauSoleil Lifts Cajun Music to High Art
Nathan Williams on American Roots
Magnolia, Holds Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims
Blues, Creole, Cajun and Zydeco
San Diego Cajun Playboys Spark Interest in Cajun Dancing


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Contributors to the current issue

John Clewley (Thailand)
Ted Fox (New York)
Steve Bellendir (California)
Diana DeCola (Georgia)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Tim Brouk (Indiana)
Alan Sculley (Pennsylvania)
Molly Tarantino (Virginia)

================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,123,000 hits at an approximate 14,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS




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The days grow shorter and colder, but the Hog Heaven 2005 Tour continues!

On Saturday, October 29, Pat & Will's 4th Annual Halloween Party takes place
in Salt Point, NY.  The Northeast's biggest fall dance party features Dikki
Du & The Zydeco Crew along with River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs from 7 PM
to 1 AM.  The party continues on Sunday October 30 with brunch and an
afternoon set from Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew.  Call 845-266-0065 for
details or to reserve your spot.  On-site camping in the rough is available,
or check the website for a list of nearby hotels and B&B's.
http://www.geocities.com/rivercityslim/halloween.html

The annual Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fundraiser takes place on Friday,
November 4 at 7:00 PM at the Marriott Hotel in Farmington CT.  River City
Slim & The Zydeco Hogs supply the dance tunes at a fundraiser for the leader
in one-on-one youth services, with proven success in creating positive
friendships that benefit children, volunteers, families, neighborhoods, and
the community!  Join The Hogs in partyin' for a good cause!  For directions
or info, call 800-237-5437.  http://www.nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters.com/

With an expanded dance floor and an expanded menu, the newly renovated Maple
Tree Cafe in Simsbury, CT is the premier music club in CT's Farmington
Valley.  On Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 PM River City Slim & The Zydeco
Hogs take the stage for a night of high energy music and dance.  This is a
great new room for The Zydeco Hogs, with a fantastic wooden dance floor, so
come on out and let's show Simsbury how to have a real Louisiana-style
Zydeco dance party!  For directions or info, call 860-651-1297.
http://www.mapletreecafe.com/

On Saturday, December 3, River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs return to the
scene of the crime when the Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, CT
welcomes The Hogs back for a 7:30 PM show.  For the last four years, The
Hogs have rocked the venerable Nature Center concert series with a dose of
high-voltage Zydeco. Even the snakes were dancing! The Roaring Brook Nature
Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton. For tickets, directions, or
more info, call 860-693-0263.   http://www.roaringbrook.org/

Ring out the old and ring in the new on Saturday, December 31 at the First
Night celebration in Westport, CT.  Spend New Year's Eve with The Zydeco
Hogs!  For the last two years, The Hogs have brought their high-energy brand
of Zydeco to Westport's  First Night.  This year the venue has been changed
to Bobby-Q's BBQ Restaurant, located at 42 Main Street in the heart of
downtown Westport -- come for dinner, stay for the show!  The Hogs take the
stage at 10 PM.  Call 203-454-6699 for more info.
http://www.firstnightww.com/.

"Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs, has finally been released!  Join us at any one of our upcoming
shows to pick up your copy. If you can't make it a show, you can place a
secure, on-line credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.independisc.com

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2005 - 2006
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

Sunday, November 13
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston RI
12 noon to 9 pm

Schedule

1:00 Planet Zydeco

2:00 Jesse Lege' & Friends

3:00 Dikki Du & the Zyde-Crew

4:15 Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez

5:30 Creole Cowboys

6:45 Duke Robillard

8:00 Marcia Ball



$25 suggested minimum donation
Tickets are available now.
Advance tickets by mail order only! No credit cards please.
Send a check or money order with a self addressed envelope to:
Lagniappe Productions
255 Holly Road
Wakefield RI 02879
401-783-3926
www.mardigrasri.com
www.salsrbclub.com

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> November 16, 2005<*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Zydeco Cruise 2005™ - Rave Reviews
Dance Under the Stars
Carrier Spreading a Katrina-inspired Gospel
Clifton Chenier - a Lifetime Achievement Award
Buckwheat Zydeco to Appear on Two Hurricane Katrina Benefit Albums in
November
Vince Anthony - "Just Because I Care"
Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos - "Papa Mojo's Roadhouse"
New DVD Traces Music from La La to Zydeco
Real Blues Magazine Offers Free Ads for New Orleans/ Louisiana
Performers, Labels & Musicians
Saulieu Solidarité Louisiane
Better Get Ready ... MOJOS IN TOWN
Festivals Acadiens
New North Carolina Cajun Music/Dance/Culture Yahoo Group
Buckwheat Zydeco for Sando Jazz Festival
Greatest Show in Zydeco
The New Orleans Music Coalition -- Working Together Helps Us All!!

==================================================

Contributors to the current issue

Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Tony Lubong (California)
Herman Fuselier| (Louisiana)
The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance)
(Tennessee)
Nonsuch Records (New York)
Cary Baker (California)
Dan Willging (Colorado)
Grant Britt (North Carolina)
Herman Fuselier (Louisiana)
R. Reese Fuller (Louisiana)
Lorie McLeod (Canada)
Didier Lonjard (France)
Kathryn Miller Anderson (Texas)
Robin Bruck Tiralla (North Carolina)
Unk (Trinidad & Tobago)
Jan Ramsey (Louisiana)

================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,139,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> December 4, 2005 <*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

OR CHECK HERE:

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Zydeco Cruise Photo Display
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners Spread Joy During Latest West
Coast Tour
Lark Camp World Music & Dance Camp 2006
The Prince Of Zydeco
Wild Stallion Likes Cajun Music
The End of Zydeco Dancehalls
Andre Thierry Visits Monrovia, CA
Cedric Benoit "Louisiana"
Dora & the Zydeco Badboyz - "Finger Snappin' 2 Steppin'"
Delivery Problems for the ZydE-Zine

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Contributors to the current issue

Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Steve Bellendir (California)
Mickie Zekley (California)
Herman Fuselier (Louisiana)
Janet Wilson (North Carolina)
Cedric Benoit (Missouri)
Cullen Washington (Louisiana)

================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,143,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 11th year] was just published on:

*****> December 21, 2005 <*****

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Keith Frank - Double Feature
Lisa Haley - "All the Way Live!"
13th Gloucester International Cajun Zydeco Festival 2006
Tango Friends on the Zydeco Cruise -- DVD Available
Buffalo on the Bayou to Buffalo Jambalaya
3 Reviews by Dale Johnson
    - Various Artists - "La Louisiane Chante Noel"
    - Lost Bayou Ramblers - "Bayou Perdu"
    - Hadley Castille - "Refait"
Lee Benoit - "Ma Petite Femme"
AOL Problem -- Not Solved
Happy Holidays

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Contributors to the current issue

SoulWood Records (Louisiana)
Kateri Yager (Louisiana)
BlueFiddle (California)
Lisa Haley (California)
Chris Hall (United Kingdom)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Dean Baumann (California)
Mike Baker (Metro DC)
Dale Johnson (California)
Lee Benoit (Louisiana)

================================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,148,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS




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First off, River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs would like to wish each and
every one of you, and your loved ones, a safe and happy holiday season.
Thanks to all the dancers, fans, promoters and festivals that made 2005 such
a great year for The Zydeco Hogs.  The New Year holds the promise of more
good times and great music as The Hogs begin the Rockin' The Zydeco World
2006 Tour!

Spend New Year's Eve with The Zydeco Hogs! For the last two years, The Hogs
have brought their high-energy Zydeco to the First Night Celebration in
Westport, CT. This year the venue has been changed to Bobby-Q's BBQ
Restaurant, located at 42 Main Street in the heart of downtown Westport --
come for dinner, stay for the show! The Zydeco Hogs hit the stage at 10:00
PM on Saturday, December 31, 2005, and will keep you dancing into next year!
Call 203-454-6699 for more info.  http://www.firstnightww.com/

The longest running Cajun/Zydeco dance series in New England, put on by
Hartford Community Dance, welcomes back River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs on
Saturday, January 21 at 8:00 PM. Join us and see why this dance series has
been around so long! The dances are held at the American Legion Hall, 275
Main Street in Old Wethersfield, CT. Call 860-537-8265 for info or
directions.  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4159/#cajun

With an expanded dance floor and an expanded menu, the newly renovated Maple
Tree Cafe in Simsbury, CT is the premier music club in CT's Farmington
Valley. On Saturday, January 28 at 9:30 PM, River City Slim & The Zydeco
Hogs take the stage for a night of high energy music and dance. This is a
great new room for The Zydeco Hogs, so come on out and let's show Simsbury
how to have a real Louisiana-style Zydeco dance party! Check out this link
to a write-up of our last appearance at the Maple Tree:
http://hartfordadvocate.com/gbase/Music/content.html?oid=oid:133447  For
directions or info, call 860-651-1297.  http://www.mapletreecafe.com/

Join the fun when the venerable Cheney Hall welcomes The Zydeco Hogs back
for another rockin' Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 3 at 8:00 PM.
Located at 177 Hartford Road in Manchester CT, historic Cheney Hall is one
of the coolest old performing arts/dance spaces you're likely to find
anywhere. Whether you come in full Mardi Gras regalia, or just come as you
are, this will be a Mardi Gras party to remember! You can order your tickets
online, or call 860-647-9824 for info or directions.
http://www.cheneyhall.org

"Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs, has finally been released!  Join us at any one of our upcoming
shows to pick up your copy. If you can't make it a show, you can place a
secure, on-line credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.independisc.com

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2006
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

Once again, Happy Holidays to all, and laissez les bon temps rouler in 2006!

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
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(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 12th year] was just published on:

*****> January 7, 2006 <*****

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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3 Reviews by Dale Johnson
  - Ray Abshire and Friends - "arrête pas la musique"
  - Charivari - "A Trip To The Holiday Lounge"
  - Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys - "Dominos"
BackTalk with Rock 'N' Bowl's John Blancher
Connie Arizmendi and A Red-Letter Day in Gardena, California
The Hotboyz, The Hot Club, The Hot Night
Most Charismatic Performer
Carrier Returns for Toe-tapping Festival
Dexter Ardoin plays Christmas Dance in Gardena
The Record Man
Auld Lang Syne at Alameda

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Contributors to the current issue

Dale Johnson (California)
Dan Willging (Colorado)
Tony Lubong (California)
John McMurry [DJ - Jake Bacon] (California)
Jaci Webb (Montana)
Alain A. de la Villesbret (Louisiana)
Steve Bellendir (California)
R. Reese Fuller (Louisiana)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Mary Moreno (California)

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ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,153,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
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The German Club
78 Carter Ave
Pawtucket RI
www.salsrbclub.com
February 24
2nd Annual
Fat Friday Zydeco Frenzy
Featuring
CJ Cheneir & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
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 is simply the man whose
music moves them deep in their souls. And to those fans who just
love to dance he's the man who provides the beat that moves their
feet.
Doors open 7pm
Only 200 Tix Available
Tix $20 pp
Advance Tix by mail order
No credit cards
Please send check or money order with self addressed envelope to :
Sal's Productions
67 Chestnut Ave
Cranston RI 02910

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 12th year] was just published on:

-------> January 22, 2006 <-------

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Cajun Music onto Sirius Radio Satellite System
Big Easy Music at Universal
Still Winning Awards
St. Petersburg Cajun-Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Good News For Aspiring Zydeco Dancers!!!
Carrier Family Zydeco Festival and Other Holiday Fun in Louisiana
Buckwheat Zydeco to Headline Levitt Pavilion's Fundraiser
Tipitina's Musician Co-Op
Zydeco Roots Are in Focus
The Cajun Diatonic Accordion Championship
Mardi Gras in Acadiana - City Schedules and Info

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Contributors to the current issue

W Bruce Houle (Unk)
Orlando Sentinel Staff (Florida)
Herman Fuselier (Louisiana)
David Gratz (Florida)
Jack Hilton (Washington D.C.)
Rob Krum (Illinois)
Staff Westport.NOW (Connecticut)
Steve Apple (Florida)
Todd Souvignier (Louisiana)
Jeff Spevak (New York)
Dwayne "Kou Kou" Coots (Louisiana)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)
R. Reese Fuller (Louisiana)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)

===================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,157,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS







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It's Mardi Gras time!  Here are the hot spots for Mardi Gras fun with River
City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs during Mardi Gras season 2006:

Join the fun when the venerable Cheney Hall welcomes The Zydeco Hogs back
for another rockin' Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 3 at 8:00 PM.
Located at 177 Hartford Road in Manchester CT, historic Cheney Hall is one
of the coolest old performing arts/dance spaces you're likely to find
anywhere. Whether you come in full Mardi Gras regalia, or just come as you
are, this will be a Mardi Gras party to remember! You can order your tickets
online, or call 860-647-9824 for info or directions.
http://www.cheneyhall.org/

Although the plight of the Gulf Coast people devastated by the hurricanes is
no longer in the news, their need for assistance is still very real. The
Ancient Order of Hibernians in Danbury, CT is rising to the occasion by
putting on a Gulf Coast Benefit Dance/Mardi Gras Party featuring River City
Slim & The Zydeco Hogs on Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 PM. The Hibernian
Hall is located at 161 Main Street in Danbury. A dance lesson precedes the
show at 7:00 PM. Call 203-470-7331 for info or directions.
http://www.danbury.org/aoh/

The annual Dance Flurry in Saratoga Springs, NY is a dancer's dream - just
about any type of dance ever invented is represented! The Zydeco Hogs will
be appearing at The Flurry for the first time this year, on Friday &
Saturday, February 17 - 18. The Hogs play in the Music Hall Friday night, in
Room A/B for dance instruction Saturday afternoon, and then close out
Saturday night's dancing in the Ballroom with late night Zydeco. Other great
dance bands at The Flurry this year include Girl Howdy and Magnolia.  For
more info, call 518-384-3275.
http://www.danceflurry.org/festival2006/festhome.html

It's Mardi Gras time!  On Friday, February 24 at 9:30 PM, the Maple Tree
Cafe in Simsbury, CT will be transformed into a rockin' Mardi Gras Party.
With an expanded dance floor and an expanded menu, the newly renovated Maple
Tree Cafe is the premier music club in CT's Farmington Valley. This is a
great new room for The Zydeco Hogs, so come on out and let's show Simsbury
how to have a real Louisiana-style Mardi Gras Zydeco dance party! For
directions or info, call 860-651-1297.   http://www.mapletreecafe.com/

On Saturday, February 25 at 9:30 PM, it's a Mardi Gras party at Albany's
Bayou Cafe, located downtown at 79 North Pearl Street (Corner Columbia
Street). Beads, brews and BBQ will be the order of the day as River City
Slim & The Zydeco Hogs return to Albany's hottest club for the capital
area's biggest Mardi Gras celebration.. Come on out and join The Hogs on the
biggest dance floor in downtown Albany! Come early and get dinner from The
Bayou's great menu. For directions, or info, call 518-462-9033.
http://www.bayoucafe.com/

Wind up Mardi Gras weekend on Fat Tuesday itself, Tuesday, February 28 at
Black Eyed Sally's in downtown Hartford, CT.  It's Mardi Gras madness at
Hartford's Home of the Blues when River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs come by
at 7 PM for a Louisiana-style Fat Tuesday celebration! Beads, BBQ,
Cajun/Creole dishes and hot Zydeco turn Hartford into the Crescent City for
the night! Call 860-278-7427 for info, reservations or directions.
http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

"Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs, has finally been released!  Join us at any one of our upcoming
shows to pick up your copy. If you can't make it a show, you can place a
secure, on-line credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.independisc.com

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2006
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 12th year] was just published on:

-------> February 4, 2006 <-------

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Just Held - Gloucester International Cajun & Zydeco Festival
Getting Ready To Party Like They Do On The Bayou
Acadiana, New Years Eve 2005
It's . . . Carnival Time!
Moodus Has The Right Vibe
Didn't They Ramble
Cajun Creole Weekend at Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI
Who Are They?
Annual - My Favorite CDs of 2005
Lee Benoit - "Ma Petite Femme"
Two Dan Willging Reviews
            Lost Bayou Ramblers - "Bayou Perdu"
            Ray Abshire - "Arrête Pas La Musique"
Dulac Dance on Bainbridge Island, WA
The Bainbridge to Bayou Connection
Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis Band - "100% Fortified Zydeco"
LAFAYETTE - Cajun Country's Core City is Still as Tart as Tabasco
Baton Rouge - Louisiana State Museum
Big Day for the Big Night
Skiers Dart to Zydeco Music in First Annual Event
Cajun Life and Times R.I.P - (Publication and Website)
"When I Was Growing Up Zydeco Was Mardi Gras!"


====================================

Contributors to the current issue

Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Jenna Cho (Connecticut)
Lynn Aylward (Florida)
Tony Lubong (California)
Jim Johnson (Connecticut)
Christopher Blagg (Massachusetts)
Melissa Leef (Wisconsin)
Dale "LeBlanc" Johnson (California)
Dan Willging (Colorado)
Barbara Deering (Washington)
Tami Allen (Washington)
Jeff Hannusch (Louisiana)
Louisiana State Museum (Louisiana)
Jane Wooldridge (Florida)
Susan Field (Michigan)
Laraine Bridges (UK, US, France)


===================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,162,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman <http://users.erols.com/ghayman>
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco <http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco>

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS




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CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 12th year] was just published on:

-------> February 18, 2006 <-------

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble - "Free Your Mind"
Tight Squeeze
Canada Finally "Gets It"
Central Florida's 17th Annual RajunCajun Crawfish Festival
What Are You Doing on World Dance Day?
Who Is It?
BMZ Visits San Diego
Durham Music and Dance Festival
L'Angélus - "Ca C'est Bon!"
FloydFest for the 5th Time
Three Dan Willging Reviews
            Lafayette Rhythm Devils - "Pray For Us"
            Creole Zydeco Farmers - "My Big Foot Woman"
            Charivari - "A Trip to the Holiday Lounge"
It's a Zydeco Party
We Had a Great Time Spreading "Zydecosis" at the 2006 NAMM Show
Benoit + Technology = Easy Listening Cajun
Passed - Paul Dudley Kershaw, Reginald "Reggie" Williams
Step, Slide, Smile
Picturing the Source of the Music: Louisiana Artists Doing Louisiana
Musicians
Big CZ Names to Appear at JazzFest
Festivals and Events' Promotions


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Contributors to the current issue

Gary Hayman (Maryland)
Nick Pittman (Louisiana)
Cindy Jane (Canada)
Rick Boyd (Florida)
Professor Alkis Raftis (France)
Steve Bellendir (California)
Jack Wolf (North Carolina)
Dan Willging (Colorado)
Tara Dooley (Texas)
Debbe Swanson (Texas)
Lisa Haley (California)
Herman Fuselier (Louisiana)
Gary Erwin (South Carolina)
Patsy Hebert (Louisiana)
Marc Sobers (Louisiana)
Eric Bartel (Oregon)
Susan Kiefer (Louisiana)


===================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,170,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman <http://users.erols.com/ghayman>
<http://users.erols.com/ghayman <http://users.erols.com/ghayman> >
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco <http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco>
<http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco <http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco> >

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution) --
IT'S FREE -- NO ADS





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You can always get to the latest -- The Patsy Report.

The Louisiana/Lafayette+ Cajun Zydeco Events

"What's Happening" list is always available.

"It's On The WEB"

http://snurl.com/thepatsyreport <http://snurl.com/thepatsyreport>

Even if you are away from your personal computer and can't get to
your e-mail.

Traveling - at a Friends House - at a Cyber-Café

at a Wi-Fi Hot Spot, at an Airport

at a computer Kiosk, at FedEx/Kinko's

at a hotel with Internet privileges.

The Louisiana/Lafayette+ Cajun Zydeco Events

"What's Happening" list is always available.

http://snurl.com/thepatsyreport <http://snurl.com/thepatsyreport>



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CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 12th year] was just published on:

-------> March 1, 2006 <-------

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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WHYY's Steve Riley & Dave Greely's Interview
Introducing a New Generation to Zydeco
The Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week
The Crosby Zydeco Festival
2006 LALA Festival and the Bonne Musique Zydeco Band
Bands Play On
A Different Place
Playboys Stoke Cajun Music Fire
Gulf Coast Zydeco Music & Crawfish Festival
2006 Florida Cajun Zydeco Festival
Festival International de Louisiane
Bon Temps' Roll with Chenier
Beausoleil, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisana Band Headline Bayou Jam
Kevin Naquin & theOssun Playboys - "Mercredi Soir Passé" [Last
Wednesday Night]
Houston Resident Teaching Zydeco in Bahrain
Herman Fuselier MP3 Interviews
Edwin Duhon - Gone
A World Away in Cajun Country
Mardi Gras Comes to North London
Festivals and Events' Promotions


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Contributors to the current issue

Joanne Hill (Pennsylvania/Delaware)
Richard Harrington (District of Columbia)
Marsha Engelbrecht (Louisiana)
Troy Barrett (Texas)
Tony Lubong (California)
Scott Powers (Flordia)
Herman Fuselier (Louisiana)
Jonathan Takiff (Pennsylvania)
Sandra Morse (Alabama)
Michael Eck (Massachusetts)
Robert Hicks (Pennsylvania)
Barry Jean Ancelet (Louisiana)
Keven Naquin (Louisiana)
Jason Chody (UNK)
Travis Matte (Louisiana)
Curley Taylor (Texas)
Ben Sandmel (Louisiana)
Robert Cross (Illinois?)
Carole Lateman (United Kingdom)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)


===================================

ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,175,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman <http://users.erols.com/ghayman>
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco <http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco>

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution)



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Spring is just around the corner, with the promise of good times and great
music as The Hogs continue the 'Rockin' The Zydeco World 2006' Tour!

Spring kicks off with a mini-tour to Western NY. Now under new management,
the Rongovian Embassy in Trumansburg, NY is one of the coolest bars ever.
The Zydeco Hogs return to The Rongo on Friday, March 17 at 9:00 PM for a
Zydeco St.Patrick's Day party!  The Rongo is located at 1 Main Street, Rte.
96 in Trumansburg, just a few minutes from Ithaca.  The Hogs are excited
about returning to the rejuvenated Rongo! For directions and info, call
607-387-3334.  http://www.rongo.com/

On Saturday, March 18 at 8:00 PM, the The Rochester Cajun/Zydeco Network
welcomes The Zydeco Hogs back to the Rochester area for a show at the
venerable Harmony House in Webster, NY.  The Harmony House is a beautiful
and historic old hall, with a great dance floor, located at 58 East Main St
in Webster.  For directions or info, call 585-586-0476.
http://rochesterzydeco.com/

In the Boston area, Bernard and the krewe at Boston Zydeco have been running
a great series of dances, hosting the best regional and national touring
bands.  On Saturday March 25, Boston Zydeco brings The Hogs back to the
Boston area for the regular monthly dance at the K of C Hall in Arlington
MA.  The K of C is located at 15 Winslow St in Arlington.  Call 617-460-4213
for info or directions.  http://www.bostonzydeco.com/

Laura and Jeremy Rice have one of the best dance spots in the Northeast --
the Eagles Hall in Ossining, NY.  This funky little dance space is a
100-year-old former church that features a brand-new hardwood dance floor,
air-conditioning and a full bar.  On Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 PM, Jeremy
and Laura welcome River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs back to Ossining.  The
Eagles Hall is located at 7 Old Albany Post Road in Ossining, and is minutes
from Ossining and Croton-Harmon train stations (for those coming up from
NYC).  For directions or info, call 914-528-7612.
http://www.somebodyscreamny.org/

The largest and hottest Zydeco dance scene on the East coast is in the
Philadelphia area, and the epicenter of this scene is the TK Club in
Conshohocken, PA.  On Friday April 14 at 8:30 PM, The Hogs hit the stage at
the TK for the first time.  Allons Danser has run a regular dance series at
the TK for years, and River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs are thrilled to be
invited to play in Philly.  The TK Club is located at East Hector & Apple
Streets in Conshohocken, PA, minutes from downtown Philly.  For directions
or info, call 610-828-9352.  http://www.allonsdanser.org/

"Rockin' The Zydeco World", the brand-new CD from River City Slim & The
Zydeco Hogs, has finally been released!  Join us at any one of our upcoming
shows to pick up your copy. If you can't make it a show, you can place a
secure, on-line credit card order for the new disc at
http://www.independisc.com

Log on to the website http://www.zydecohogs.com to see the full 2006
schedule, or to order one of the chic new Zydeco Hogs T-shirts, sure to be
this season's must-have fashion accessory.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
"A hefty slab of Greasy Zydeco with a side of Rockin' Cajun"
http://www.zydecohogs.com

CAJUN ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE NEWS

The FREE
New Edition of the ZydE-Zine
(International Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance News)
[Now in its 12th year] was just published on:

-------> March 13, 2006 <-------

and distributed world-wide via e-mail.
As you know, it is FREE to you. You can be added to the
semi-monthly mailing list by sending a request to
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com (Gary Hayman)
furnishing your ***FULL NAME and STATE OF RESIDENCE***
(street address NOT NEEDED).

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Here is a listing of the articles from the last issue.


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Louisiana Swamp Romp and Crawfish Festival - in Austin
Zyderythmics - "White Hot Zydeco"
Harry Wimmer - Kevin Wimmer on Broadway
The Shakori Hill GrassRoots Festival
Arve Håland's Cajun Gumbo's - "Bon Appetit"
Michael Arnone's 17th Annual Crawfish Fest
Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse's - "Workin' It"
BMZ Helps Celebrate Black History Month
Jeremy & the Zydeco Hot Boyz's - "Gotta Find My Woman"
Intelligent Dance Music?
Little Chenier - A Cajun Story
Long Beach Bayou Festival
Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
Florida Loves the Carriers
Our Friend, Mark Greenleaf Is Gone
Cajun/Zydeco 45rpm Records
Alligator Story
Bring Your Mom - To Gator By The Bay
Festivals and Events' Promotions


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Contributors to the current issue

T. Catlin Whitington (Texas)
Phil Underwood (United Kingdom)
Megan Romer (Louisiana)
Arve Håland (Norway)
Naoma Welk (New Jersey)
D. Charles (Louisiana)
Steve Bellendir (California)
Camelia Jolly (California)
Leisa Delafoisse (Louisiana)
Michael Donaldson (Louisiana)
Jean-Pierre Bruneau (France)
Shannon Broussard (Texas)
Kati Shardl (Florida)
Ben Pagac (Maryland)
Joan Daniels (Maryland)
Carolyn Kelly (Indiana)
Lisa Haley (California)
Peter Oliver (California)
Gary Hayman (Maryland)


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ALSO visit the ZydE-Magic WEB site for the most extensive
listing of WORLDWIDE Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance events at
Festivals, Concerts, Dance Camps, Special Events, etc. Currently
over 1,181,000 hits at an approximate 12,000/mo

Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Web Site
at:
http://users.erols.com/ghayman
or
http://snurl.com/cajunzydeco

-- Take Care and Keep On Dancing ! --
Gary (ZydE-Man) Hayman
ghayman(you know what goes here)erols.com
Editor/Publisher of the ZydE-Zine
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine
(with international distribution)

Sunday March 19 5pm $15
Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners                      Leroy Thomas
& the Zydeco Road Runners is one of the hottest zydeco bands on the
scene. He delivers the Louisiana Traditional Zydeco with hits that will
make the party honk. When you hear this "Creole Cowboy" all you can do
is stomp your feet to the beat.
pot luck starts @ 4pm band starts 5pm sharp!!

The German Club 78 Carter Ave Pawt RI www.salsrbclub.com
<http://www.salsrbclub.com/>



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