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CajunUK have the best UK Gig List for Cajun and Zydeco events which is regularly updated at www.cajunuk.co.uk
Cajun & Zydeco Dance Classes in the UK
What follows are selected events mainly around London, Hertfordshire and Kent as well as some festivals. It is broader than just Cajun and Zydeco and may include Rock’n’Roll, Blues, and Jive
2010
Fri 3 Sept - CRANE RIVER CAJUNS File Gumbo Club, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Rd, London NW1 7AY TBA info@londoncajun.co.uk or phone 020 7720 6580 www.londoncajun.co.ukThe Mayor’s Thames Festival - 11 &
The Mayor’s Thames Festival - 11 & 12 September 2010
Noon-10pm
This is a free event based on and around the River Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge
with a mixture of street arts, performance, carnival, pyrotechnics, illuminations, art installations, exhibitions, river events, massed choirs, circus, music and dance, food and feasting.
The finale is a magical illuminated Night Procession that winds along the north and south banks of the Thames,
followed by a fireworks display fired from the centre of the river itself. http://www.thamesfestival.org/festival
Swamp Rock Stage presents A Musical Gumbo - Sun 12 September 2010
12 noon - 8.30pm
21st Century Hoedown Stage @ Oxo Tower Wharf, London
A Sunday Special Menu of Meaty, Beaty Jambalaya from Louisiana, Hot and Spicy Chilli from the Deep South,
Eels and Mash from the badlands of Essex, Sweet Buskers' Jam from Old London Town, Soulful Chicken Soup and Latkes from Eastern Europe, with a pinch of this and a dash of that.
A delicious fun day of world music and dance by the Oxo Tower. Elvis Fontenot will be performing from 7.00pm,
with a Zydeco dance workshop with Suzi Wheller from about 6.30.
Other bands booked include Klezmer, Rockabilly, East of Ealing and the Kremlinaires. Sun 12 September 2010
http://www.thamesfestival.org/weekend/detail/House_Of_Fairy_Tales_pres_the_Hoedown_stage
Sat 11 – Sun 12 September 2010 / 12 noon - 10pm
Lady Luck Jive Stage
Tate Modern Forecourt, London
Next Now a firm festival favourite, the Jive Stage and al fresco ballroom return with a jam-packed weekend of swing, jive and lindy hop for all, whether you're an aficionado on the dance floor or just a beginner.
Each day starts with an open dance class followed by live bands, cabaret and burlesque shows and some of the best DJs on the circuit. http://www.thamesfestival.org/weekend/detail/lady_luck_-_jive_stage
16th. + 17th. September - The Greenwich Cajun Music and Dance Festival
Cajunbarn and Greenwich Council have a programme of Cajun instrumental, singing and dance workshops taking place at The Tudor Barn on Thursday 16th. and Friday 17th. September.
The 11 workshops are taking place over 2 days and evenings and are led by experienced and well known Cajun musicians/artistes.
The theme of the festival is about joining in and playing, singing and dancing Cajun style
For everyone who’s up for it, there’s a short performance by the “workshoppers” of a 2-step and a waltz at the start of the Festival party on Friday night
After the ”workshoppers” performance, Gavin Lewery and Chanky-Chank will take the stage
If you’ve ever fancied playing, singing and/or dancing Cajun style then come to this. All you will need is an instrument and a basic knowledge of playing it. If you fancy singing – just come along, you don’t need a “good” singing voice or be able to “sing in tune”
fiddle, accordion, guitar and singing workshops - £7.00
dance workshops - £3.50
Admissions to workshops are free if you are in Greenwich Borough,
Festival Party with Gavin Lewery and Chanky-Chank - £10.00 but only £7 if you’ve been to a workshop!
For further information and to see the programme and workshop leaders please go to our website and follow the links.
- programme: http://www.marrowmedia.co.uk/cajunbarn/html/programme.htm
- workshop leaders: http://www.marrowmedia.co.uk/cajunbarn/html/festival2010.htm
Lynne and Steve - Cajunbarn
www.cajunbarn.co.uk
Friday 17th September – Gavin Lewery Band. Up tempo Cajun dancehall music with ace accordion player/vocalist and his new band £10 at the Cajunbarn, TUDOR BARN, Eltham Doors 7.45pm Learn to dance: 8pm. Bands on stage 8.30pm
Friday 26th November - The Cajun Company. Award winning band from The Netherlands playing traditional Cajun music £10 at the Cajunbarn, TUDOR BARN, Eltham Doors 7.45pm Learn to dance: 8pm. Bands on stage 8.30pm
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NOTE: SwampRock accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. We suggest confirming the details with the venues/promoters/bands.
Compiled by Neil Papworth neilpapworth- at -yahoo.co.uk
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