I am curious to find out what seems to be the going rate for the admission price at the Cajun and Zydeco Dances: 1) admission price when a local band is...
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Gary Hayman
zydecogary
Jul 1, 2002 3:20 pm
Story and picture in Daily Advertiser http://vh80299.vh8.infi.net/html/0BB25BBA-54D1-4D26-B426-E7DA125E4244.shtml lead from Jim/Dorothy Cater Gary Hayman...
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dsousa_56
Jul 1, 2002 3:35 pm
... Here in the Los Angeles area, the admission price for CZ dances is almost always $10. Sometimes it might be a little more for a special band, or if the...
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zydeholic
Jul 1, 2002 6:47 pm
The thing that slows me down is the long drive (150 ... So, what's the going rate for a baby sitter? If the rate were lower, would you have more kids? ;-)...
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Gary Hayman
zydecogary
Jul 1, 2002 7:59 pm
John Chamberlain writes me: Wednesday July3, ABC's Nightline showcases American Routes, as host Nick Spitzer speaks with Ray Charles, Doc Watson, Nathan & the ...
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Jeremy Rice
jjczmail
Jul 1, 2002 9:45 pm
I just talked to Nathan Williams last night in NYC who confirmed this story: Nathan & the ZCC will be featured on Ted Koppel's Nite Line July 3 & July 4 (2...
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Jeremy Rice
jjczmail
Jul 1, 2002 9:50 pm
There was a nice piece on Evangeline Made: A Tribute to Cajun Music on NPR last Thurs. In case you missed this, there is a online Real audio file at: ...
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dsousa_56
Jul 2, 2002 5:30 pm
... lower, ... More kids?!?!?!?!? Nope, two is enough! On the other hand, my baby just called me "Dada" today for the first time (she has been saying Mommy...
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Brian Rost
rost@...
Jul 2, 2002 6:30 pm
When I was running my dance up here in Northboro, MA (1999-2000) I was charging $8 at the door. I still couldn't get enough people in to keep it going (I...
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ddesimone
ddesimone@...
Jul 2, 2002 8:23 pm
Hi everyone. Hope this finds you in good spirits for the upcoming Holiday weekend. Thanks to all those who came out to hear Willis Prudhomme and Bonne Musique...
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Hugh
coteaujaune
Jul 2, 2002 10:10 pm
Here in Denver we charge $8 for members and $10 for non-members and usually have about 50 -60 people. Same thing, they don't always break even. Recently one of...
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doctumba
Jul 3, 2002 6:57 am
Ticket price should depend on the band performing and the venue being used, quality of dance floor, etc. I have never been to Eagles, but obviously they are...
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cajunzydeco
Jul 3, 2002 9:45 pm
... Well, at my dances in Ann Arbor, MI, I've been charging $7 when one of our local bands plays, and have charged as much as $10 for some out of town bands....
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Gary Hayman
zydecogary
Jul 4, 2002 6:02 am
We want to thank Jim and Dorthy Cater who furnished this ABC Nightline scrip. Nathan Williams (Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas) appeared in segment July 3rd. Gary...
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Hugh
coteaujaune
Jul 4, 2002 3:03 pm
Our attendenance here in Denver has also been off and we have been wondering what to do. I am instituting a weekly dance class at a local club to see if we can...
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zydecogary
Jul 5, 2002 2:15 pm
... I saw Burt Reynold's new move "Tempted" in New Orleans last October. It has three minutes of Zydeco music and dancing with Chris Ardoin and many NOLA...
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Wbrid1437@...
submale1437
Jul 5, 2002 2:19 pm
Gary, You are so right, when I was watching Waterboy I was sure they made the movie about my aunt and uncle. Wayne [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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boazaccordions
Jul 5, 2002 9:09 pm
Cajun/Zydeco Day with Evo Bluestein Sun., Aug. 11 at Boaz Accordions, Berkeley Calif. There aren't all that many people teaching C/Z accordion in the San ...
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gregorysb1
Jul 7, 2002 7:50 pm
Sounds like all the marketing dynamics come into play such as we only have one good live band a month that travels through San Diego so when they come I have...
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ddesimone
ddesimone@...
Jul 7, 2002 8:33 pm
Hey everyone. Just wanted to write a very quick update. Today, Sunday, is a birthday party for Andre Thierry and also benefit for him to help him replace all...
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ddesimone
ddesimone@...
Jul 7, 2002 8:55 pm
This is an update on the schedule we have coming up at Eagles Hall in Alameda for the next few months: July 12th-Friday, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Benefit...
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Gary Hayman
zydecogary
Jul 8, 2002 3:43 pm
Here, in the greater DC/Baltimore area there are several going prices. The most common, for the majority of the dances, is $10. Local bands playing may have a...
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Gary Hayman
zydecogary
Jul 10, 2002 11:17 am
The latest edition of the ZydE-Zine, the semi-monthly Cajun/Zydeco Music and Dance news e-mail magazine was just published. July 10, 2000 Here is the table of...
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gregorysb1
Jul 11, 2002 3:15 pm
Accordion Workshop: Cajun Accordion workshop with Joel Breaux of the San Diego Cajun Playboys Covering... Beginning Cajun accordion covering a two-step and...
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zydeholic
Jul 11, 2002 6:28 pm
... Congratulations on getting something going down there. Looks like you're gonna give the Augusta Heritage festival a run for its money. ;-) Joel's a good...
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Joe Feeney
geauxtigers7...
Jul 12, 2002 3:54 pm
Hey! Thanks for the news I am interested in a cajun and zydeco dance. Joe Feeney 225 927-6332...
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gregorysb1
Jul 13, 2002 7:53 am
Just noticed Sean Ardoin is playing in Los Angeles on Sunday the 4th, and on Saturday the 3rd there is the Accordion workshop early in the day and a 2.5 hour...
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zydecogary
Jul 13, 2002 12:16 pm
... on ... GREAT VIDEO GREG Everyone should look at it. It is better than a movie trailer. Gary Hayman...
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nubarambler
Jul 13, 2002 4:55 pm
Thought I'd offer them to the folks of this group. I'm selling them for $4 plus $1.50 S&H each. Here's my list: Buckwheat Zydeco-Trouble,5 Card Stud, Taking it...
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tshack
zydeholic
Jul 14, 2002 5:41 am
I can't remember if I posted this to the list. Its hilarious, but evidently not a joke: ...