Hi Everyone,

Hope you are enjoying the slight reprieve from fall weather this week.  Here is
a quick reminder about our great show this Saturday, Nov. 14, 209 with Dennis
Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp.

The hall looks great with it's new paint job, carpet and lighting.  We have also
purchased 38 chairs with the generous donations from both the zydeco and Eagles
communities. We'd love to have a total of 50 chairs so if you were thinking of
helping us out in the past, there is still time.  You can bring cash or a check
this weekend to donate a chair ($20/ea) or mail a check made payable to FOE
#1545 to 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY 10562. There is also another big
surprise at the hall but I'm not going to tell you about it.  You will just have
to come experience it yourself.  Believe me, you will be happy! :-)

Here are the details and a little about this week's dance and band:

When:  Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 Dance lesson at 7pm; music from 8-11:30. Cost: $20/pp
Where: 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY 10562
Info: 914-960-9057

Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp, a nationally touring Creole, Cajun, and
Zydeco band is on the move to bring the best in Louisiana French music and
entertainment to audiences of listeners and dancers across the country. Formed
and led by French speaking Cajun/Creole Accordionist and Fiddler Dennis
Stroughmatt, Creole Stomp is striving to not only entertain, but also to educate
audiences about American French culture and music. Having lived in Louisiana and
Quebec, Canada (and still touring in North America and Europe with many
Louisiana based Cajun and Creole-Zydeco bands on occasion), Dennis only knows
how to play it "downhome" and always has a sound that is fresh and "straight
from the bayous and prairies" of southwest Louisiana.

Please help us spread the word about this event.  If you would like a PDF flier
to print and hang, e-mail me and I will get one to you.

Mark your calendars for our future events:

Dec. 5, 2009 - Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe--Holiday Party and Toy Drive to
Benefit Blythedale Children's Hospital

Jan. 24, 2010 - Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys

Feb. 6, 2010 - River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs

Well, that's it for now.  Hope to see you Saturday night!

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Don't know if you heard about Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet & Iris Dement
playing in the Tarrytown Music Hall on November 13th but Steve Lurie, of Music
Without Borders, has offered our members a discount on the tickets.  Here are
the discount instructions and information for the show:

"Hi Laura,
We've put in a code 'cajun' that can be used on Tarrytown's website to receive
at $10 discount to each ticket. If you choose your tickets, put them in the
shopping cart, then type in the code (cajun) and click apply, you can see the
discount.

Here's the info:

Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet & Iris Dement
Friday, November 13 at 8pm
Tarrytown Music Hall
13 Main Street
Tarrytown, NY
www.tarrytownmusichall.org or 877-840-0457

Proclaimed 'worlds best Cajun band" by Garrison Keillor, Grammy winners
Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet have boldly intertwined contemporary influences
such as jazz, blues and country with the music traditions of their Cajun
heritage. They've just released Alligator Purse their first studio record in
five years.

Iris DeMent's captivating songs and singular voice are steeped in the history of
American country and traditional music. Dement is a two-time Grammy nominee who
has collaborated with some of the greatest country and folk artists of our time.

Use coupon code 'cajun' when checking out to receive $10 off each ticket.

Enjoy!
Laura

Hi Everyone,

We just couldn't go a whole month without a C/Z dance in the Eagles Hall and
fortunately for us Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew was looking for a place to play.  A
match made in heaven as far as I'm concerned.  So...come join us this Sat. Oct.
24th at 7 Old Albany Post Road for a great Cajun dance.  We'll have a dance
lesson at 7pm and music from 8-11:30pm. $20.

Please help us spread the word by inviting a few friends, neighbors or
relatives!

And so you can plan a little more in advance, here are the dates of our upcoming
shows:

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 - Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp 7-11:30pm

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew 7-11:30pm--Holiday
Party--Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share!

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2010 - Jeffery Broussard and Creole Cowboys - 5-9:30pm

Take care and I hope to see you out Sat. night for an evening of Jesse Lege and
Bayou Brew!

Laura

Hi Everyone,

There are several other fun events in Oct. that you won't want to miss.  As
always you can get the full information from Arn's
website--http://www.arnb.org/Schedule.php

Oct. 9th - Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco)
Hudson Valley Community Dances White Eagle Hall,
487 Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Admission $15, Event begins at 8:00PM to 11:00PM, Zydeco dance lesson 7:00PM
Info: (845) 255-7061

Oct. 10th - River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs at Ace Of Clubs, 9 Great Jones
Street, New York, NY 10012-1101 Doors Open 7:00PM

The Ace of Clubs is one of the coolest clubs in the Village. The Zydeco Hogs
haven't visited NYC for a long while, and are thrilled to be returning to the
Big Apple to rock the Ace Of Clubs with a real Louisiana-style Zydeco dance
party! NYC's own Johnny Ace brings his Sidewalk Zydeco band to open the show.
The Ace of Clubs is located beneath the Acme Bar & Grill, a fabulous
Cajun/Southern-style full service restaurant -- come have dinner before the
show. The Ace Of Clubs is located at 9 Great Jones Street (3rd Street between
Broadway and Lafayette) in the Village. Info: (212) 677-6963

Oct. 17-18th - If you'd like to go to a fall festival, you can go to Dancing by
the Bayou Fall Dance Festival at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo,
MD 20812
Advance Price $85 by Oct 1, 2009
Dancing by the Bayou Fall Dance Festival at Glen Echo Park
Saturday 11:00 am to Midnight
Sunday 11:00 am to 6:30 pm
Advance Purchase for All Weekend $85.00 ($100.00 at the door)
Other options are available
Advance Purchase is available through our website and will be limited to 350.
Out of town patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance
Visit our web site for more details and to get onto our mailing list.

GLEN ECHO PARK is a magical place situated on the Potomac palisades near
Bethesda, Maryland. Originally a Chautauqua retreat, then an amusement park,
this National Park is now host to a variety of arts, environmental and history
programs. Dancing by the Bayou is proud to host our first Fall Dance Festival at
Glen Echo Park.
Alcohol is prohibited on park grounds, and smoking is prohibited in all
buildings.  Dress is casual, and "layers" are recommended, because the dance
halls are neither heated nor air-conditioned.
There is plenty of free parking and a large Picnic area.
There will be a Swing Dance on Saturday night and a Waltz on Sunday afternoon in
the Bumper Car Pavilion that are presented by other groups and require a
separate admission.

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (LA Cajun)
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco)
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco)
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole)
Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco (NY Zydeco)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) Find
Little Red and the Renegades (DC Zydeco) Find
Squeeze Bayou (MD Cajun,Zydeco) Find
Savoir Faire Cajun Band

Get out there and dance everyone!

Laura

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to all those folks who came to the Major Handy show last Sunday.  It was
great fun!  Now while we don't have another show until November, it doesn't mean
you have to go without your C/Z music.

Louis Michot from The Lost Bayou Ramblers e-mailed me to tell me that they will
be in town (NY) this Thursday 10/1/09 at Sullivan Hall and also on Saturday,
Oct. 3,2009 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the Chile Pepper Fiesta.  See the
details below, which were gathered from Arn's schedule website
http://www.arnb.org/Schedule.php.


Thursday -- Sullivan Hall--214 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012-1302 Admission
$10, 8:30PM to 10:00PM Info: (212) 634-0427 http://www.sullivanhallnyc.com/

Saturday--Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
11225-1008 Weather Directions Info: (718) 623-7200 http://www.bbg.org/

Hope to see you out and about!

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

In case there is any confusion, Major Handy and his band will be at the Eagles
Hall at 7 Old Albany Post Road in Ossining, NY this Sunday, Sept. 27 from 5pm
(dance lesson) to 9:30pm.

Hope to see you there.

Laura

Hi Everyone!

How are you enjoying the beautiful fall weather?  The schedule is killing me but
it will settle down soon, I'm sure.  We have a great band coming this Sunday,
Sept. 27th!  Be sure to catch Major Handy in their only appearance in the area! 
As a bonus, Major Handy and his wife Frances Haymark will be doing the dance
lesson at 5pm.  As usual, our Sunday shows start off with a dance lesson at 5pm
and we'll have music from 6-9:30pm.  $20  Please help us spread the word and
invite a friend or two to a join us!  Here is a little more about the band.

Major Handy--Music was his fate, probably before he even realized it. Handy's
early gigs came mostly on guitar, including a job with Buckwheat Zydeco's
original lineup and then with Rockin' Sidney. He's gone on to become one of
today's finest Zydeco and blues accordion players, steeped in the traditional
styles of masters Clifton Chenier and Fernest Arceneaux. Handy, who is nicknamed
the Zydeco Bad Boy, has recorded two albums for GNP as well as a couple of songs
on the Maison de Soul Records release, 100 Proof Zydeco. He has an upcoming
release on APO Records, which was recorded at Blue Heaven Studios.  Zydeco
Feeling is among the strongest front-to-back offerings in the APO Records
catalog. And Track Three "I'm On A Wonder" might just be the best slow blues the
label has yet recorded. Accordion-led and with half the lyrics in French,
neither declaration would look likely to the unknowing, but Major Handy offers
such bare emotion, building and smoldering, the performance on each song
seemingly inspiring the next.

Thanks to all the generous people (both Eagles and zydeco enthusiasts) who have
donated chairs to the Eagles Hall.  We now have 38!!!!  I would love to get 12
more for an even 50, so if you wanted to help us out, there is still time.

Well, that's it for now!  Hope you have a good weekend and to see you Sunday
evening to wrap it up with a great zydeco band!

Take care,
Laura

Sorry, I forgot to put the actual date--this Sunday, Sept. 20th dance lesson at
5:00; music from 6-9:30.

See you then!
Laura

Hi Everyone,

I know it's only Tuesday but it's never too early to make plans for the weekend!
We're happy to say we have Lil' Malcolm and the House Rockers coming to the
Eagles Hall at 7 Old Albany Post Road in Ossining, NY.  Since it's a Sunday
dance, we will have a dance lesson at 5pm and music from 6-9:30pm--$20.  Please
help us spread the word!  Here's a little more about the band:

Lil' Malcolm & The House Rockers personify two closely related terms: family and
tradition. This five-man band centers on guitarist Percy Walker and his two
sons, drummer Percy Walker, Jr. and accordionist Lil' Malcolm Walker. Inspired
by Zydeco legends like Buckwheat Zydeco and Rockin' Dopsie, the band's steady
focus on tradition sets them apart from the newest wave of "pop Zydeco" bands.
Percy Walker, Sr. began his musical career at an early age, learning to play the
drums from his older brother Joe Walker. He soon moved to guitar, then bass,
then accordion. Percy began playing in bands at the age of ten, even playing
with the legendary Rockin' Dopsie during his musical career. Eventually he
formed a band of his own, Percy Walker & The House Rockers. Lil' Malcolm & The
House Rockers also place a strong emphasis on creating live shows that are
exciting and fun. "We let the crowd enjoy (the music) with us," remarks Percy
Walker, Sr., adding that he likes to pull audience members onto the stage to
dance and play with the band. The House Rockers note that keeping tradition in
Zydeco is the best way to make the music enjoyable. By honoring the musical
styles that were successfully established by legendary Zydeco figures, the House
Rockers are a band that is sure to please.

Mark your calendars for our future shows:

Sept. 27, 2009 Major Handy --Special Zydeco Dance Lesson by Francis Haymark and
Major Handy

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 - Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew

Take care and I hope to see you Sunday!
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder about Sunday's show with Curley Taylor and Zydeco
Trouble!!!  They will be in Ossining (at 7 Old Albany Post Road) this Sunday,
Aug. 30th.  We'll have a dance lesson at 5pm and music from 6-9:30pm; $20. 
Curley doesn't come through our town very often so you won't want to miss this
show!!  Invite your friends and come out for some Trouble at the Eagles Hall.

In other news, we had to change the date for Lil' Malcolm and the House Rockers
in September.  The new date is Sunday, Sept. 20th.  We'll have a dance lesson at
5pm and music from 6-9:30pm; $20  Please help us spread the word about our
current show and the date change for Lil' Malcolm.

You'll also want to mark your calendar for Sept. 27th when we will have Major
Handy: the King of Blue Zydeco in his only area appearance!  Once again we'll
have a dance lesson (Special guest teachers Francis Haymark and Major Handy!!)at
5pm and music from 6- 9:30pm;$20.

Well, that's all for now.  Take care and I hope to get in some Trouble with you
all this Sunday evening!

Laura

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are staying cool now that the dog days of summer have finally arrived! 
Lots of things are cooking at the Eagles Hall--14 chairs were purchased with
donations generously made at our last dance. Come check them out this weekend!
See below for more details on our on-going chair campaign.

Here is what you've all been waiting for!!  Our upcoming schedule!!  We've got a
great line-up scheduled and more in the works.  Get your calendars out and mark
'em down because you won't want to miss these great acts.  Remember all our
public events are now smoke-free!

Upcoming Schedule:
This Saturday, Aug. 22nd - Zydegroove will be heatin' up the dance hall.  They
may be from New York, but their sound is completely Louisiana!! Dance lesson at
7pm; music from 8-11:30pm; $20.

***JUST ADDED****
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 - Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble--It's been a few years
and we'd like to welcome Curley and the band back to Ossining!!  Dance lesson at
5pm; Music from 6-9:30pm $20

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 - Lil' Malcolm and the House Rockers - Inspired by
Zydeco legends like Buckwheat Zydeco and Rockin' Dopsie, the band's steady focus
on tradition sets them apart from the newest wave of "pop Zydeco" bands. Dance
lesson at 7pm; Music from 8-11:30pm; $20

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 - Major Handy - The King of Blue Zydeco -  One of today's
finest Zydeco and blues accordion players, steeped in the traditional styles of
masters Clifton Chenier and Fernest Arceneaux.  You can get preview of his
fantastic blues here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwmzcdlx00k
Special Zydeco Dance Lesson by Francis Haymark and Major Handy at 5pm; Music
from 6-9:30pm; $20

Info on our "Help the Eagles, Buy a Chair" campaign--In the past, I've had
several people ask how they could help us improve the Eagles hall and make it a
better place. As we renovated, I thought of a way. It's a Donate a Chair
campaign!! We want to purchase new stackable banquet chairs to replace the old
folding chairs. If you care to donate $20, you can help us buy a new banquet
chair for the hall.
Another way you can help the Eagles continue to grow is to rent the hall if you
are having a party. You can rent the Eagles Hall to host birthday, anniversary
or any party that you can think up!! Contact me and we can work out the details.
If you would like to help us in our Chair Campaign, you can send a check for
20/chair made payable to FOE #1545 and make a memo that it is for the chair
campaign. You can send the check to FOE #1545, 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining,
NY 10562 or give it to us when you attend a dance.

Take care and I hope to see you out and about this Saturday night with
Zydegroove!

Laura

Hi Everyone,

First off I want to thank the folks who braved the torrential downpours on
Sunday to help us re-open the club with Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew.  It was
wonderful to hear the "oohs" & "ahhs" and all the lovely comments about the new
decor. The "smoke free" atmosphere was a dream and as always the music was
first-rate.  I also want to thank the folks who contributed to our chair
campaign!  We have enough money for 11 chairs already!  For those who may have
missed my last post explaining the Chair Campaign, I will explain it later in
the e-mail.

What I really want to do is announce our next show!!!  NY's own Zydegroove will
be entertaining us on Aug. 22nd!!  They have received rave reviews in Nyack for
their Sunday gigs and we're thrilled to have them in Ossining.  Zydegroove is
from NY but their sound is straight from Louisiana!!  We'll have a dance lesson
at 7pm and music from 8-11:30pm. $20  Please help us spread the word.

We are still working on the fall schedule but mark your calendars for Sept. 12th
when we will have Li'l Malcolm and the House Rockers (7pm dance lesson;music
8-11:30)!  We will also be announcing our fall dance lessons.  They will
probably start in mid-Oct. on Wed. nights.  I will firm up the dates ASAP but
wanted to give you a head's up for planning.

Now for the info on the new chair campaign.  In the past, I've had several
people ask how they could help us improve the Eagles hall and make it a better
place. As we renovated, I thought of a way. It's a Donate a Chair campaign!! We
want to purchase new stackable banquet chairs to replace the old folding chairs.
If you care to donate $20, you can help us buy a new banquet chair for the hall.
Another way you can help the Eagles continue to grow is to rent the hall if you
are having a party. You can rent the Eagles Hall to host birthday, anniverary or
any party that you can think up!! Contact me and we can work out the details. If
you would like to help us in our Chair Campaign, you can send a check for
20/chair made payable to FOE #1545 and make a memo that it is for the chair
campaign. You can send the check to FOE #1545, 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining,
NY 10562.

Well, that's about it for now.  Hope to see you out on Sat. Aug. 22nd for
Zydegroove!!!

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder about our grand re-opening of the Eagles Hall tomorrow
(Sunday, Aug. 2nd at 12 noon) with a Fais Do Do with Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew
(music from 1-4 - $20).  The hall ( at 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY
10562) has been completely re-painted and has 2 new a/cs plus new lighting in
the bar and dance hall.  We still have more to do but wanted to get the dancing
started again ASAP.  So come enjoy Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew tomorrow afternoon.
We'll have a dance lesson at noon and music from 1-4pm.  If you care to bring a
picnic lunch, you are welcome and the grill will be available for your use. (gas
grill!!)

In the past, I've had several people ask how they could help us improve the
Eagles hall and make it a better place.  As we renovated, I thought of a way. 
It's a Donate a Chair campaign!!  We want to purchase new stackable banquet
chairs to replace the old folding chairs.  If you care to donate $20, you can
help us buy a new banquet chair for the hall.  Another way you can help the
Eagles continue to grow is to rent the hall if you are having a party.  You can
rent the Eagles Hall to host birthday, anniverary or any party that you can
think up!!  Contact me and we can work out the details.  If you would like to
help us in our Chair Campaign, you can send a check for 20/chair made payable to
FOE #1545 and make a memo for the chair campaign.  You can send the check to FOE
#1545, 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY 10562.

I know it was rather short notice for this upcoming dance but we'll have plenty
more in the future.  We are working hard on our fall schedule and may even have
another surprise show toward the end of August.  Stick close to your e-mail or
check out our website www.somebodyscreamny.org for the latest updates on our
schedule.  You can also call 914-960-9057.

OK, hope to see you tomorrow or at a future Somebody Scream NY show.

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Good news!!!!  Somebody Scream - NY is back from our hiatus and the Eagles Hall
is looking better than ever!  Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew are going to help us
reopen the dance hall with a Fais Do Do next Sunday, Aug. 2nd.  We'll have a
dance lesson at 12noon and music from 1-4pm. ($20)

Come check out the new paint, lighting and extra AC's!!!  And that's not
all.....we will have NO smoking in the bar area or hall during our c/z events.

Please help us spread the word and invite a friend or two!

Any questions, please call 914-960-9057.

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are enjoying our pleasant but somewhat rainy July.  Here is a quick
reminder about a great event in NJ this weekend. It's a great event that you
won't want to miss!  The following message is from its organizers:


The Danceathon is this Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 1PM to 11PM
at The Deutscher Club, 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, NJ. The club has an huge
outdoor pavilion with weather safe roll down sides so this party is rain or
shine.

For a map and directions:
     http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=787+Featherbed+Lane+NJ+07066

Admission at the gate is $45 (cash only) and includes: all day music and dancing
on a wood dance floor, soft drinks, burgers and hot dogs from the grill, Bring
food to share for the huge potluck dinner (no watermelons please). Beer and wine
available. If you already purchased your ticket it will be waiting at the gate,
please have identification available.

     We have a great lineup of bands including:
     * Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys (Creole, Zydeco)
     * Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew (Cajun)
     * Mark Gamsjager and The Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)
     * River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs (Zydeco)

     For more information visit our website at http://danceathon.arnb.org

     See you there!

     Arn (908) 419-9485
     Gerry (908) 400-6888

Hi Everyone,

The fun keeps coming this summer!  Tomorrow--July 16th you can get out and hear
some great c/z music whether you live in the city, in Westchester, or further
north.  Check out these events:

New Rochelle--
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco)
New Rochelle Downtown, Huguenot St & Lawton St, New Rochelle, NY 10801 6:30PM 
Rain location: Ossie Davis Theater, New Rochelle Public Library - limited
seating; tickets will be available in the library at 5 pm night of performance.
Info: (914) 576-5332

Brooklyn
Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
Kings County Opry, Freddies Back Room, 485 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217-2114 No
Smoking 8:00PM Info: (718) 622-7035

Rosendale, NY
Jesse Lege and Joel Savoy (Cajun)
Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main Street, Rosendale, NY 12472 Weather Directions Indoors,
Small Wood Dance Floor
Admission $10, 8:00PM
With Erica Weiss on guitar and Evie Schneider on bass. Put on your dancin' shoes
and come on over. Get there early for dinner to get a good seat (we hope you
won't be sitting when the music starts). Info: 845.658.9048

Have fun!!
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Here is a message from Steve Lurie from Music Without Borders regarding the
Rockin' the River Cruises.  The discount for the CJ Chenier and Nathan and the
Zydeco Cha-Chas just got bigger!!!  See below for details:

From Steve Lurie:

"Hello,
We'd like to thank those of you that have been to our Zydeco shows on the NYC
Rockin' the River Cruises as well as other Zydeco shows that we've presented in
the past with a special $25 offer for tickets to the Zydeco Explosion double
bill with Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas + CJ Chenier & The Louisiana Red Hots on
Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm.  To receive this special price visit our website at
www.rtrcruises.com.  When you check out use the promo code 'dance'  You can also
save more money by purchasing your tickets by calling the Circle Line at
212-562-3200 where there is no service fee.  Mention the same code to them as
well.  You can purchase as many tickets as you like.  Discounts on previously
purchased tickets are not applicable.   Please see info on the show below.

Zydeco Explosion:
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas + CJ Chenier
Wednesday July 22 @ 7pm

"A dance king equipped with a gripping groove", Nathan Williams plays zydeco,
the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of
Southern Louisiana. "The Cha Chas takes the audience not only to another region,
but to another time - emphasizing that the spirit of zydeco still burns hot."
(Blues Revue)

Son of the great King of Zydeco, C.J. Chenier's interest in the music of his
ancestors grew until he joined his father's legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band on
the road. After his father's death in 1987, C.J. assumed leadership of the band
and has continued to develop his own personal accordion style.

All the best,
Steve Lurie
President, Music Without Borders"

Hope a bunch of you get out and have a good time!!!!

Take care,
Laura

Hi there--

Here is a better link for the July 25th event.
http://danceathon.arnb.org/

Hope to see you there!

Hi Everyone,

Just checking in from the ark.  Hope you are all surviving all the rain.

There are several things to note and maybe even attend this month:

1.  Check out Westchester Magazine's Best Of Westchester this month.  Somebody
Scream NY was chosen as the best "Louisiana Style Music and Experience"!!!!

2.  There are several c/z events around the area that I hope you will enjoy:

Sunday, July 5th -- ZydeGroove in Nyack--
ZydeGroove will be back at the Old Fashion Restaurant & Pub (in Nyack) on
Sunday, July 5th, 4-7pm. There will be plenty of hot Louisiana Dance Music (aka
Zydeco) to keep you hopping. If you play zydeco music bring your scrubboard,
fiddle, etc. FREE admission

As per usual, there is no cover charge. Food at the Old Fashion is great so we
encourage you to come hungry. As they say in Louisiana, we'll pass a good time.



Thursday, July 16, 2009
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
Library Green, Huguenot Street and Lawton Street (Rain location: Ossie Davis
Theater, New Rochelle Public Library - limited seating; tickets will be
available in the library at 5 pm night of performance)
Time: 6:30 pm
Up from Lafayette, Louisiana, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas bring their
fabulous energy and up-tempo Cajun sounds to downtown New Rochelle. Nathan
William's stylings on the piano accordion have made him one of the most-admired
players on the Zydeco scene, following in the footsteps of Clifton Chenier and
Buckwheat Zydeco. The boisterous and talented Chas Chas are Dennis Paul Williams
on guitar, Mark Anthony Williams on rubboard,Nathan Williams, Robert LeBlanc on
bass and Herman 'Rat' Brown (formerly with Buckweat Zydeco for many years) on
drums.
Fee: Free
Contact for more info:  Barbara Davis, 632-7878, ext. 34.
Website:           	 www.newrochelledowntown.com

July 22nd - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas & CJ Chenier!!!!!!
Rockin' the River Cruises in NYC--Each RTR Cruise is a 2 hour scenic tour and
live music event in the most intimate of concert settings - our capacity is only
500 per show.  Listen and watch your favorite artists while sailing past the
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and the world's greatest
skyline. The cruises depart from the Circle Line docks at Pier 83 at 42nd Street
and the Hudson River - rain or shine. Most shows are standing room only, seating
is limited and is first come, first served.
Tickets $37.50 in advance/$40 day of ---Somebody Scream-NY members get a 20% off
discount if you go to their website at www.rtrcruises.com and use the code
'zydeco'

July 25th - Arn & Gerry's Cajun/Zydeco Danceathon
http://www.allonsdanser.org/danceathon/

Where: Deutscher Club in Clark, NJ
Bands:
Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys (Creole, Zydeco)
Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew (Cajun)
Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)
River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs (Zydeco)

Cost: Advance discount tickets are $40 — now available at arnb.org

Well, that's it for me.

Enjoy the summer!!
Laura

Hi Everyone,

I know I sent an e-mail with some details about some of the upcoming (NJ, CT,
and Ulster County) festivals but Bruce Handleman from Rochester put together so
much more useful information, I thought I'd forward it to you.  Thanks Bruce!

Enjoy,
Laura

Festival Details

May  29-31 (Fri-Sun)  Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival, Sussex Country
Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road , Augusta , NJ 07822 , Large Wood Dance Floor
Four stages, food and beverages available, camping.

Info: carolyn@...

TICKET INFO

Full Weekend Pass, Friday-Sunday (includes camping; on site camping only
permitted with full weekend pass)

Advanced -  $125  … advance price until May 28

Friday Night performances only available with camping pass:

Saturday OR Sunday - Advanced - $35  /  At the Gate -  $40 advance price until
May 28

Saturday AND Sunday - Advanced -       $60

Children under 14 Free with Adult ticket purchase

*** all advanced ticket orders have a $10 charge per order (notice NOT per
ticket)

Friday evening for Campers Only at the Delta Music Experience Pavilion Stage:  .
Friday May 30, 2008
John Boutte with Paul Sanchez, Bonerama, and Big Sam's Funky Nation

PERFORMERS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
Cajun/Zydeco Bands

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other) (Sat)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) (Sat)
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole) (Sat to Sun)

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sun)

Non-Cajun/Zydeco Bands:

Eric Lindell, The Radiators,  Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, Pine Leaf Boys, Trombone
Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Assembly of Dust, Guitar Shorty, Papa Grows Funk, Benjy
Davis Project, Janiva Magness, Matt Angus Thing with Anthony Morgan's
Inspirational Choir of Harlem, John Boutte with Paul Sanchez


Jun  4-7 (Thu-Sun)   Strawberry Park, 42 Pierce Road, Preston, CT 06365-8122
WeatherDirectionsOutdoors with indoor rain facility, Large Wood Dance Floor
Camping, trailers and cabins available Info: (888) 794-7944

TRAVEL (Google Map)

TICKET INFO

Full Weekend Pass, Thursday-Sunday (includes camping; there are RV and rental
options)

Advanced – full weekend -  $95  advance price until June 1

At the Gate -     $115

Day Prices:

Thursday – adult $20 Advanced  (at gate - $25)   $10 – age 13-17

Friday -  adult $35 Advanced  (at gate - $45) $17.50 – age 13-17

Saturday – adult $35 Advanced  (at gate - $45) $17.50 – age 13-17

Sunday –  adult $25 Advanced  (at gate - $30) $17.50 – age 13-17

Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole) (Thu to Fri)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) (Thu to Fri)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco) (Thu to Fri)
RedLine Zydeco (NY Zydeco) (Fri)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Fri to Sat)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Fri to Sat)
Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers (TX Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Feufollet (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole) (Sat to Sun)
The Iguanas (Sat)

Subdudes (Sun)

Jun  12 -14  (Fri-Sun) First Annual Ulster Cajun and Zydeco music and Dance
Festival. For Details - http://www.mvresort1.com/musicfestival.html

Mountain Valley "Peg Leg Bates" Resort Club, Samsonville Rd , Kerhonkson , NY
12446 . Motel rooms on site-reservations start April 15th, Plenty of camping
right next to performance area, RV's welcome. Beautiful natural surroundings.
Large wood dance floor in all weather covered pavilion. And Club house for after
hours fun.

     * June 12-Gates open 8am, Show starts 7pm to 12:30am
     * June 13-Saturday, 10am to 12:30am
     * June 14-Sunday, 10am to 6pm

TICKET INFO

Full Weekend Pass, Friday-Sunday

Advanced – full weekend -       $80  advance price until June 5

At the Gate – full weekend -     $90

Day Prices:

Friday Night –   adult $15 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $20)

Saturday Day – adult $20 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $25)

Saturday Nite – adult $25

Sunday – adult $20 Advanced thru June 5th  (at gate - $25)       $17.50 – age
13-17



Camping:

Weekend per person:  adult $25 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $35)

Per night per person:  adult $15 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $25)

RV for weekend: $40   No advance discount for RV's

RV for one night: $20   No advance discount for RV's

Those traveling long distaces may enter resort Thursday, June 11 for free.

Senior discount-65-older 15%.  Children under 12-Free

Make checks payable to: Ulster Music & Dance Festival - send to:  c/o Bill
Molloy, 242 Beach Road , Poughquag , New York   12570

Info:contact Bill @ 845-724-5270 or Wmmolloy@...

To volunteer: contact Kathy @ cell 774-239-6705 or Home-508-839-5924,
Kahgator@...

RedLine Zydeco (NY Zydeco)
Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (LA Zydeco)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun)
All Night Ramblers Cajun Band (NY Cajun)
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco)
Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
More Bands TBA

Hi again,

Can't believe I forgot to list my favorite summertime C/Z experience in
August--Buffalo Jambalaya!!!  It will be held in Darlington, MD Aug. 6-9th this
year.  Here is a little bit about the long weekend:

Buffalo Jambalaya 2009 -The BEST in Cajun/Zydeco music and dance!

Buffalo Jambalaya Ingredients:

• Three great bands a day, for four days! - This year's bands are Feufollet,
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, and Andre Thierry And Zydeco Magic.  Each band
will play a full set on each of the four days.

• Cajun & Zydeco dance lessons for all levels - basic skills, beginning and
advanced dance lessons for both Cajun and Zydeco will be held.

• Musical instrument workshops led by our guest artists - These are not formal
lessons, but a chance to ask the band members questions and learn from them. You
must provide your own instrument.

• Craft artists helping you create Louisiana-style folk art - Leslie and
Nadine's class was a big hit last year. Click here for some photos and more
details.

• Cajun/Creole culture corner - Sit down in a small circle and ask questions,
hear stories and learn a little as artists share their culture and lives.

• Midnight jam sessions led by one of the bands - Everybody is welcome to bring
an instrument and join in or you can just relax and listen or get up and dance.
It goes as long as you stay!

• Scrumptious Cajun cooking - We bring in a great Louisiana chef for a wide and
varied Cajun menu.

• Hiking, volleyball, basketball, tennis or lazing in the sun at the pool -
There's always lots to do, including nothing.

Pour all the ingredients together into Camp Ramblewood, mix thoroughly, add your
own alcohol and it makes a great Buffalo Jambalaya! 
http://www.buffalojambalaya.org/BJ09/BJ09.html

OK, now I'll really leave you to enjoy your spring and summer events.

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for making our 100th dance a huge success!!!!   We appreciate your
ongoing support and for bearing with us with the last minute venue change. 
Seems like most of you got the message b/c we had 113 people dancing all night
long!!!  It feels great to close out our 7th season with two of our best
attended dances ever.  Hopefully we'll continue to break records when we get
going again.

Since we are taking a little break, I feel the need to give you all something
else to occupy your time.  Here is a smattering of festivals and other events
that I know of in and around the Tri-State area so get out your calendar!.  As
always your best source for goings-on is Arn Burkhoff's website
http://www.arnb.org/Schedule.php

This weekend, Memorial Day weekend you can go to  the Bayou N' Boogie Fest III
put on by Sal's Productions at the Smithfield Elks Lodge, 326 Farnum Pike,
Smithfield, RI 02917--You'll see Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole)
(Sat) Lil' Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers (LA Zydeco)  (Sat)Cajun Hobo's (Sat to
Sun) Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco)  (Sat to Sun) Curley Taylor & Zydeco
Trouble (LA Zydeco)  (Sat to Sun) Girl Howdy (MA Honky-Tonk)  (Sun) Corey Lil
Pop Ledet and his Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco)  (Sun)Planet Zydeco (VT Zydeco)  (Sun)

Next weekend (May 30-31st) there is Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival at the
Sussex Country Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822-2009 Some of the
bands in the schedule are Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA
Zydeco,Other)  (Sat) Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun)  (Sat) Pine Leaf Boys
(LA Cajun,Creole)  (Sat to Sun) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) 
(Sat to Sun) Tab Benoit (Sun) Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA
Zydeco,Creole)  (Sun)

OR

Sat. May 30th there is a Crawfish Boil 2009 for LSU Metro Alumni & Friends at 
Pier 66, 26th Street And The Hudson River, New York, NY 10001 You'll see Johnny
Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco (NY Zydeco)from 2:00PM - 4:00PM

On June 4th-7th, there is the Strawberry Park, at 42 Pierce Road in Preston, CT
06365-8122.  Scheduled to perform are the Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole)  (Thu
to Fri) Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun)  (Thu to Fri) Li'l Anne and Hot
Cayenne (NY Zydeco)  (Thu to Fri) RedLine Zydeco (NY Zydeco)  (Fri) Geno
Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole)  (Fri to Sat) Steve Riley
and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun)  (Fri to Sat) The Iguanas (Sat) Geno Delafose
and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole)  (Sat) Brian Jack & The Zydeco
Gamblers (TX Zydeco)  (Sat to Sun) Feufollet (LA Cajun)  (Sat to Sun) Dennis
Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole)  (Sat to Sun) Subdudes (Sun)

OR

June 7th—Go see ZydeGroove (NY Zydeco) --ZydeGroove is the hottest new NYC area
zydeco band. We'll be groovin' 4-7pm in Nyack.  Old Fashion Restaurant & Pub,
81-83 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960-3836 ZydeGroove (lead by Laren "little
hat" Droll - also of Dirty Rice Zydeco) has started a new series of Sunday
afternoon dance/dinner events in an intimate venue in Nyack which offers room
for dancing, great food, and a bar. It's a great family scene in the tradition
of dances as they are held in Louisiana, so bring the kids -- they really enjoy
it. We also have guest musicians sit in whenever possible. Call Laren for band
info and for bookings at (845) 494-7247. There is never a cover charge but we do
pass the hat.

The weekend after that (June 12-15th ) you can attend the - First Annual Ulster
Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance Festival at the Mountain Valley "Peg Leg Bates"
Resort Club, 121 Rocky Mountain Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446-1113 You'll see these
bands:  RedLine Zydeco (NY Zydeco) Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (LA Zydeco)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun)  All Night Ramblers Cajun Band (NY Cajun)
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco) Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne
(NY Zydeco) Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country) Corey Lil Pop Ledet and his
Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco) Dirty Rice Zydeco (NY Zydeco) Alan Bradbury and Michelle
Kaminsky

A few weeks later you will want to attend Arn & Gerry's Cajun/Zydeco Danceathon 
on July 25th at the Deutscher Club, 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, NJ 07066-1736
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA
Zydeco,Creole) River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs (CT Zydeco)

Well, that's about it for me.  As you can see there are many bands touring the
area.  Hope you find some fun events to attend and be sure to check Arn's
website for the most up-to-date info.  He does a great job and we appreciate all
his hard work.

Enjoy the summer!
Laura

Hi again,

Forgot to mention that The New Yorker is accessible by train.  Take the train to
the Peekskill station and take a short cab ride.  The fare should be similar to
the fare from Croton to The Eagles.

Thanks,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

We are really excited about this Sunday's show with Preston Frank and Big Daddy
Zydeco but we have had to change the venue for Sunday's show.  The show will now
be held at The New Yorker at 824 Washington Street in Peekskill, NY 10566.  It's
only 10 min. north of the Eagles Hall.  Please help us spread the word.  In the
event that people show up to the Eagles Hall, there will be a sign and
directions to the new venue.  All other details are the same and listed below:

We have Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco coming. Preston will be joined by 3
former members of Donna the Buffalo--Jim Miller, Tom Gilbert, & Jed Greenberg.
We'll have a dance lesson at 5pm and music from 6-9:30pm.  Feel free to bring
any appetizer or dessert you had planned to bring to The New Yorker.  Let's
celebrate our 100th show!!

As you have probably heard, this will be our last show for awhile! We don't have
any shows scheduled at this time for June or July so be sure to come get your
dose of zydeco and the Eagles Hall before our little hiatus and help us
celebrate our 100th show at the Eagles!!!

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

I'm still recovering from last night's tremendous show with Leroy Thomas and the
Zydeco Roadrunners but I had to share a few things!!!  Last night we had our
highest attendance EVER--over 120 people!!!  Thank you for making it such a
grand success.  And while we're talking about statistics and milestones, as I
was doing some bookkeeping,I realized that next Sunday, May 17th, will be our
100th show at the Eagles Hall!!!  I'm hoping you will help us celebrate by
bringing an appetizer or dessert to share!  It's been a great 7 years and we
really appreciate your support and love for the music and community.

So here is some more info about next week's show. We have Preston Frank and Big
Daddy Zydeco coming. Preston will be joined by 3 former members of Donna the
Buffalo--Jim Miller, Tom Gilbert, & Jed Greenberg.  We'll have a dance lesson at
5pm and music from 6-9:30pm.

As you have probably heard, this will be our last show for awhile! We don't have
any shows scheduled at this time for June or July so be sure to come get your
dose of zydeco and the Eagles Hall before our little hiatus and help us
celebrate our 100th show at the Eagles!!!

Take care,
Laura

PS--In case you want to forward this to someone new; the address of the hall is
7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY--Info line 914-960-9057. Admission $20

Hi All,

We set this up after getting quite a few request for a instructional workshop on
playing rubboard.  This Sat., May 9 we will host a workshop from 7-8 pm by "Lil'
Raymond" Bilbo.  The workshop will cover the basic rhythms to play rubboard to
zydeco music. Please bring your own rubboard if you have one.  There will be a
few extra for sale or to borrow.  Please signup before 7 pm.  Suggested donation
is $10. Note that the workshop will run concurrently with the dance lesson.   We
are sorry for the overlap, but this is the only time that was available to
schedule the workshop.


About the the Dance on Sat.-

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners coming this Sat. May 9th to 7 Old Albany
Post Road in Ossining, NY. We'll have a dance lesson at 7pm and music from
8-11:30pm. Here's a little more about the band:

Leroy Thomas has an amazing repertoire of zydeco, Cajun, blues, R&B, and country
music. He mixes an ideal combination of traditional zydeco with his own
innovative, funky, hard-driving sound. Leroy's friendliness and accessibility
make him especially popular with fans, and his professionalism and reliability
are a real plus in the music industry. He is a masterful musician and a world
class performer. No matter the size of the venue Leroy puts on a wholehearted
show that will have you staring in awe, stomping your feet, and begging for
more.

Invite your friends and come pass a good time at the Eagles Hall.

You also won't want to miss our next show on Sunday, May 17th. We have Preston
Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco coming. Who is Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco??
Preston Frank - Zydeco Master--Big Daddy Zydeco - 3 former members of Donna the
Buffalo--Jim Miller, Tom Gilbert, & Jed Greenberg - joining Preston for a unique
tour.
Flashback to Grass Roots Festival' ALL NIGHT Zydeco Dance Tent
Be there for the excitement. Be there for the magic.
Be there for Big Daddy Zydeco !!!!

This will be our last show for awhile! We don't have any shows scheduled atthis
time for June or July so be sure to come get
your dose of zydeco and the Eagles Hall before our little hiatus.

Well, that's it for now. Have a good week and I'll see you next Sat. May 9thfor
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners!!!

Take care,
Jeremy

Hi Everyone,

I have good news and bad news.  I'll start with the bad news--which really isn't
terrible.  I'm sorry to say that our spring dance course slated to start this
Wed. has been canceled.  We will try again in the fall.  Now on to the good
news!  We have Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners coming this Sat. May 9th
to 7 Old Albany Post Road in Ossining, NY.  We'll have a dance lesson at 7pm and
music from 8-11:30pm.  Here's a little more about the band:

Leroy Thomas has an amazing repertoire of zydeco, Cajun, blues, R&B, and country
music. He mixes an ideal combination of traditional zydeco with his own
innovative, funky, hard-driving sound. Leroy's friendliness and accessibility
make him especially popular with fans, and his professionalism and reliability
are a real plus in the music industry. He is a masterful musician and a world
class performer. No matter the size of the venue Leroy puts on a wholehearted
show that will have you staring in awe, stomping your feet, and begging for
more.

Invite your friends and come pass a good time at the Eagles Hall.

You also won't want to miss our next show on Sunday, May 17th.  We have Preston
Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco coming.  Who is Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco?? 
Preston Frank - Zydeco Master--Big Daddy Zydeco - 3 former members of Donna the
Buffalo--Jim Miller, Tom Gilbert, & Jed Greenberg - joining Preston for a unique
tour.
Flashback to Grass Roots Festival' ALL NIGHT Zydeco Dance Tent
Be there for the excitement.  Be there for the magic.
Be there for Big Daddy Zydeco !!!!

This will be our last show for awhile!  We don't have any shows scheduled at
this time for June or July so be sure to come get
your dose of zydeco and the Eagles Hall before our little hiatus.

Well, that's it for now.  Have a good week and I'll see you next Sat. May 9th
for Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners!!!

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

We're happy to welcome Lil' Anne and Hot Cayenne back to Ossining this
weekend!!!  Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne are one of the northeast's most popular
zydeco acts. The band frequently headlines major dance events and is often
featured on the bill of several regional music festivals. There are many reasons
for their popularity, which is also beginning to extend across the country as a
result of their invitations to perform at some of the more popular Zydeco venues
in Louisiana and to work with such Zydeco notables as Roy Carrier and Sean
Ardoin.  Their live performances are both exciting and hard driving, and they
can be counted on to get their entire audience up on the dance floor.  As usual
the event is at the Eagles Hall at 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY.  We'll
have a dance lesson at 7pm and music from 8-11:30 pm, $20.  Please help spread
the word and invite a friend or two!

In May we have two great shows planned--May 9th we'll have Leroy Thomas and the
Zydeco Roadrunners and on May 17th Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco will
entertain us!  More on those shows to come.  On a sad note, the July 19th show
with the Pine Leaf Boys has been canceled due to a schedule conflict.  We'll
work on getting them back next season.

As many of you know festival season is almost upon us.  Stay tuned for my
festival e-mail that highlights the cajun and zydeco festivals this spring and
summer.  If you want to the get scoop early, you can go to Arn Burkhoff's
schedule website http://www.arnb.org/Schedule.php

Take care and I hope to see many of you out this weekend for Li'l Anne and Hot
Cayenne!

Laura

Hi Everyone,

This is from our good friend Lois Lefkowitz, whose mom recently passed away in
Nyack.  Please help if you are a cat lover and able.

From Lois:
"Bebe's Cats Need Your Help
On March 10 my mom, Bebe passed away. Bebe bravely fought cancer 4 times over
the past 15 years, all the while maintaining her well known sense of humor. My
mom, proprietor of Sew What's New fabric store in Nyack, NY loved animals,
rescuing many in her lifetime.  At the time of her death, Bebe share her home
with six senior but healthy cats.  These poor, sweet cats are now in need of
loving foster or adoptive homes to spend their golden years.  If you are
interested in learning more about one or more of these cats or can help in any
way, please contact LoisLHT@... or call 703 749 7949.
THANK YOU!

The cat's names are Georgie, Gracie,  Nany, Henry, Vixen, & Delilah

visit their blog http://bebescats.blogspot.com/

Take care,
Laura

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the duplication, thought you might want to know which day this
weekend.  Augh!  Here's the revised message for this Sat. April 4th!

Just a quick reminder that this Sat. April 4th, Somebody Scream NY is proud to
present the hottest young accordion player in Louisiana, Corey Ledet, teaming up
with The Zydeco Hogs for a weekend Northeast mini-tour. The combination of
Corey's red-hot accordion with The Hogs' rock-solid rhythm is going to drive
dancers into a frenzy! Don't miss this special opportunity to see and hear the
best of
Louisiana along with the best of the Northeast. The show will be at the Eagles
Hall at 7 Old Albany Post Road in Ossining, NY. Admission is $20 and we'll have
a dance lesson at 7pm and music from 8-11:30pm.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors or co-workers! A fun time will be had by
all.

Take care,
Laura

PS Mark your calendar for our future events:

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - Start of Spring Dance Lession Series
Saturday, May 9, 2009 - Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Roadrunners
Sunday, May 17, 2009 - Preston Frank and Jim Miller

And don't forget our 4 week Dance Course starting on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
Contact me for full details.