Cajun and Zydeco dance enthusiasts who want to keep the music of Louisiana alive and thriving in Atlanta have joyfully formed the Atlanta Cajun Zydeco Association. Everybody loves a party! And what better way to “Let the Good Times Roll” than with a Cajun two-step or a Zydeco syncopated slide? If you play well with others and are looking for the chance to get your groove on, this is the place for you. Welcome.
SATURDAY - February 4 – Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp
Knights of Columbus Post 660
2620 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30324 (Map)
Free Intermediate Dance Workshop with Jim Bird and Bonnie Luncesford - 6:30-7:15 PM; Free Beginners' Zydeco Dance Workshop with Don Baggett - 7:15-8:00 PM; Dance from 8-11 PM;
$17 / $8 students / $14 ACZA members
This band, an Atlanta favorite, is hard to put into just one category. Creole music is bluesier than Cajun music, and more melody-driven than Zydeco. The music of Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp includes songs that are 300 years old, as well as some more modern music. Dennis learned to play fiddle from some of the great Creole fiddlers - Roy Boyer and Conray Fontenot. He's also studied with Cajun fiddler Hadley Castille, and Western Swing fiddler Wade Ray. While his fiddle playing is diverse and top notch, it is the strength and passion of his vocals that grabs your attention. Dennis performs with the words of Wade Ray whispering in his head, "Son, when you're on that stage, give them your whole heart, only then can you give all of your passion to the audience. Show the world that you love what you do." For more information about this band, visit their website at Cajun food for sale from Fusions Catering & Cash Bar.
Upcoming dances with Louisiana Bands at Knights of Columbus
SATURDAY, March 24, 2012 - ACZA - Zydeco T
SATURDAY, April 7, 2012 - ACZA - 6th Anniversary Party - Band TBA
SATURDAY, May 12, 2012 - ACZA - Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Upcoming ACZA CD dances at Garden Hills Community Center
337 Pinetree Dr. NE Atlanta 30305
