What a great resource! Great answer by Zee Mayor on the top five tunes to know. And Pam-san, please check my reply in the same thread, so you know I recommended the tunes Marc played.
My top five?
Sea Cruise
Things I used To Do
Mendocino
Anything by Steve E...
The 22nd Festival International de Louisiane will be held April 23-27, 2008 in Lafayette, LA. See the schedule here:
Festival Schedule
What a great festival this is.
Dowell Lafleur
Click link #2 for a couple of tunes I captured at Bryan Lafleur's annual family boucherie in Lanse Gris, LA, last samedi après midi, 1/19/08. I recorded them on my Edirol while holding on to a cold Miller Lite in one hand and squinting at a pig spinning round an...
I've got a note that's sounding when no button is depressed. It's not too bad, it's only very slowly driving me crazy. It's either the fourth button down or the eighth button down (counting from chin-side to foot-side - BTW is there a generally accepted way to talk...
I just drove from Thibodaux, LA. to Morgan City LA.
to watch a so called movie. I have never seen anything as bad as that. The plot-there wasn't one-if you want to call it one then try infantile. I don't understand why movies about Cajun people are always about un...
I recently traded for a Hohner Panther and have enjoyed playing around on it for a few days, but would like to get a cajun sound. Which instrument should I buy? Also, need suggestions on beginning instructional DVD. I have the Evo Bluestein DVD, but would like som...
John creates a lot of good discussions. Thanks John!
It's been a while since I posted one, so ... here 'tis!
Okay, I'll write something. I just got a really cool piece of equipment. I haven't gigged with it yet, but I believe it's going to work out qui...
...how does one then get music from a CD to an iPod?...the software included with my iPod requires 'ripping' the CD to a computer file - then it updates the iPod...
...and they wonder why sales are on the decline....
Any recommendations? I've got an accordion on the way (more on that later - I don't want to jinx it), but it doesn't come with a case. I talked to Marc Savoy, and he has hard cases for $100 (I think) and $75 for a soft case. With piano accordions I much prefer sof...
I'm considering other places to live in the next few years, besides the expensive Bay Area.
One area that seems to have enough of the work I do is Memphis. However, I hate to give up jamming by moving there. Any other musicians from the area?
Dwight
I found and bought a used Acadian in C, and it's beautiful! I think it is curly maple with a walnut stain, though I'm certainly no expert on this.
Question: The stops seem to be strictly decorative. Is this common? Does it lessen the value of the accordion? W...
Accordionists - do you like playing against the "open style" guitar techinique (brushing back and forth eighth notes on open chords with a 'tit fer kind of rhythm), or the "closed style" (bar chords on quarter notes; alternate beats damped)?
I'm kind of my own gui...
Just spent a week in Lafayette. New Years Eve seems to be a big deal there, but I met mostly people from out of town. Was hoping to connect with locals.
Hit the jams at Savoy Music Center and in Breaux Bridge. Saw John Romano at both of them. He cut his hair,...
On the song 'Tit Galop pour la Pointe aux Pins', Adam Hebert sings:
'La plus vielle de la bande, elle est la plus vaillante,
mais la plus mignonne, elle a les yeau canailles.
Mais dit pas a ta Mam que j'ai goutte ton bec.
Mais dis pas a ton pap que j'avais pas...
I'm sitting here this morning pondering the next accordion. It will definately be a Martin in F, tuned 10 cents wet. My Martin in E is probably the nicest sounding accordion I've ever touched. I can imagine an F would be really nice.
I'll hopefully be in the ma...
Hey Braves,
I'm going to be in the Oakland area for a spell and would like to play with you guys out there....I'll bring my fiddles, but can't bring my accordions this time. Blair...Steve....???
See ya,
Kirk Jones
I searching for pics etc. of Ambrose Thibodeaux i work on my new website for my band Remember Ambrose! together with Jimmy Thibodeaux cause he lost all pics in the flood. plz help me and him
thnx all and a happy new year
Fabian
It occured to me that when I first started tuning reeds, it took a lot of trial and error. However, I quickly learned how to properly do it, I still had shaved some of them a few times in the beginning.
How can you tell a reed is on it's last leg, so to speak
Hello -
Does anyone know if there were ever any CDs made of 'Nonc' Ambrose's recordings? All I've ever been able to find are vinyl records, and being deployed to Iraq I can't enjoy the family record player. Tried Floyd's but nothing at all on him.
Thanks,
Matt
I am doing a little musicology project with some students on cross cultural transfers and the influence of African American music on American music & pop culture.
I just read "Blue Monday-Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock & Roll " by Rick Coleman. A gread read...
I've no wish to aggravate anyone's ulcers, but I have to make another reference to the Bon Cajun warranty notice. Actually, it's a question that stands alone, warranty or not.
Point number 2 says ' Avoid playing at the (sea) beach because salty damp air can rust...
I am thinking about buying an Evans E200 Keyboard Amplifier from my cousin, who is a steel guitar player. It has never been used except for one gig, and when I hooked it up to my clip-on Sennheiser mic, it made my Le Capitaine sound Much-o Loud-o. He wants $650.00....
Looks like the long-awaited movie, "Little Chenier" is being released Jan. 18th all across S. Louisiana and Mississippi. It took longer to complete due to the set destruction from Katrina and Rita. But, after all the "setbacks", it's scheduled release is next weekend...
Hello 'kordine players (and everyone else too!)
Last year, I missed everything! I hope to avoid a
repeat performance in '08 by making my commitments
now!
So, who-all is thinking about attending the now
internationally famous Balfa Heritage & Augusta
Heri...
Imagine getting $500 to play the accordion
noon Feb. 2 at the Strand Theatre in Jennings
http://www.timesofacadiana.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080116/NEWS01/801160315
WF
I've got it in my head to buy another guitar (I owned a decent 1970 Yamaha FG300 10 years ago). I could spend up to 1K? Pawnshops and ebay can be a good source, but you need to know what you are looking at and not be in a hurry. Probably like a OO size rather than...
Just finished watching a video download courtesy of KBON Radio of The Liberty Theatre, Eunice, Lousiana " Rendez Vous Des Cajuns " Show featuring Joe Hall and Robert Jardell.
Joe Hall ( who I think is a really good accordion player and one who plays in a Creole/Ca...
another idea for a [hard] case is an LP case
sold for DJs
guitar center has them on sale sometimes for
as little as $19.99
they are very strong
the lids come off [both a plus and a minus]
slightly bigger than a 1 row box
best to add some foam rubbe...
I was in one of Austin's parks this weekend and saw the strangest sight. A couple was waltzing cajun style with no music playing. I got closer and it seems they had an ipod, each with an earbud in one ear, all in their own private world. Didn't disturb them and ask...
Well, I went to a jam session at Touchet's in Maurice, LA this afternoon and had an awesome time. It happens every other Saturday and it's an all "French" jam... in other words, don't show up and try to sing a song in English, they'll shut you down real quick ! Not...
Last year took place the first edition of a new accordion fest in Memramcook, New Brunswick (Atlantic Canada). This year, the second edition will be held nearby in Dieppe, which is part of the great Moncton area, south east of New Brunswick. If you think you'll be ar...
Nice little story in the IND online, link 1.
They left out Chris's Poboys, which is on Ambassador Caffery in a strange store that's combination gas station/wine and cigar shop. Their roast pork poboys are my favorite in the area. And of course Dwight's for barbecu...
I know there's not a lot of zydeco mavens on this board, but I picked up Chris' V.I.P. disc in Eunice last Saturday. I'm not understanding the smooth R&B lounge-type zydeco that seems to be the in-thing with Chris, Keith, and J.Paul? I love the hip-hop stuff mixed wi...
I am thinking about attending this event, but all I really know is that it's March 14-16. Did anyone attend this last year, perhaps you could let me know how you liked it. Also I am looking for a ride from Chicago to the event, any chance to carpool with someone?
I've tried Art & Lutherie, Norman, Seagull, Blueridge, Johnson "Carolina", lower end Martins,and a few others both new and used... then I found a prize at a local pawn-shop: a like-new Epiphone Masterbuilt 500-DRS, with the "Masterbuilt" hard case (hygrometer inside)...
Travis Matte is releasing a new CD in the next few weeks! He sent me the title track today and it's like nothing *anyone* has ever heard before! I think some the Acadiana stations are already playing the promo title track. Travis is a genius! For the anti-panty crowd...
Somewhat off topic perhaps... maybe lagniappe? But I stumbled on this while looking for sheet music. Living out of culture and having a poor ear for learning tunes without music, I thought this would be nice. It is. A great many Cajun favorites, and some wonderf...
actually i may have mis-stated something
the cd by 'mamou' that i have is actually
their debut recording, called simply 'mamou'
that one is defiinitely loud guitars, electric
everything, but a fair number of traditional
songs
it;s not bad
interesting...
I'll be in and around Lafayette for Mardi Gras, trying to get in as much as possible, between 1/31 and 2/6. The Church Point parade is a must for me, and a couple nights at the Blue Moon. Would look forward to meeting, and putting a face on, other Braves while there....
What do you think of this box for sale at Buttonbox?
see links #2 and #3.
Made in Quebec by a guy named Caron. D tuned, equal (not dry "just"). The stop knobs are non-functional.
Probably a very nice box for Quebequois or Irish.
Hey Neal, do you know of any place that I can get a copy of the Duson Waltz on CD. The one that I have from your site only plays on one side of my stereo which is definitely better than none! This song is almost haunting the way he plays it, and I'd love to have a...
Seriously. Think about it -- Hillary cries...then suddenly my C box sounds better than ever! Coincidence? Ha!
Mercy, I need a break from all this political b.s. It's times like these that I'm glad there are accordion and guitar boards on the web.
Geno is pl...
Ganey and those interested in the quality of the Roland Edirol R-09 digital recorder -- here ya go. Click link #2 above. The quality of recording is remarkable.
R!CK
Here is number three in the links above, this will be the last one that I post. I really enjoy seeing different accordions but I don't feel it's kosher for me to continue posting pictures on the board, I don't want it to come across as me advertising !
I hope link 1 works. If not just go to Yahoo Groups and look for Cajun Music Recordings, then the link to photos.
Among the Post-World War II labels, the Khourys, Folkstar, Feature, and Macy's were from John Khoury and the Belles from Lyle Ferbrache. Among the Pre...
I just moved down to New Orleans, and should be able to get set up with the Naval Reserve Activity and employed until June or so.
While I'm here, I'd like to learn some squeezebox. Is there any (diatonic) accordion opportunity in this city, or is it all out in th...
Got to visit with Coz for a while, this morning. He is in good spirits and feeling the love. I heard several people comment to him about losing everything, and each time, he responded that he was glad to be alive.
He played only one song on the accordion, but sang...
And of course for others who are interested in Quebec style accordion. A recent (and only) video of Messervier and his accordions. #1
It is a pity that there are not more music samples than the one you hear.
And if you like the soirees Quebecais, see #2 and other...
not sure how much of this is current info
but coz has/had a recording
http://www.charliegillett.com/playlist.php?date=17April04
Coz Fontenot - Lundi Gras
www.louisianacajun.com/msg/Louisiana-Cajun-Forum-Messages.asp?fid=202&page=8 - 61k -
===
hi...
Falcon was the first to record, but those 2 were not far behind. Somebody gave them their own blog(!?) on myspace, see link #1. Dunno who it was, but he done a good job .
Hope you like it too.
Gus
Not sure what Illinois creole is. However here is some of that music by fiddle player Dennis Stroughmatt and L'Esprit Créole.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0hBkRSScFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTTntkVUxN0
WF
I know this is a re-hash of an old topic, but does anyone have a suggestion on really good,easy to use, free-download, low-memory space software that a simple farm boy can use to help more better learn how to play our favorite instrument. Something that you can easil...
New one by Levon Helm from The Band. "Dirt Farmer" is a great CD, with terrific fiddle and some accordion. This is one of the best pieces of music I've heard in a long time. Five stars, check it out...
The guys shown on the web site on link # 1 have been around for a long time, and my wife and I have been dancing to their music for years. Hell, why not, we're related to most of 'em! Some of you may already know Gary Trial; he and the lovely Suzie have been going to...
Last summer, I was contacted to be part of a cross-country show that features French Canadians throughout the country (outside Quebec) who share their passion.
A TV crew came to my place in Halifax and filmed me for several hours. Here's the final cut that went on t...
I was playing some christmas songs last night and some of them just sounded better with only one middle reed open. That sweet clarinet reed (binci of course) sounded so nice in the quiet room. I've tried a number of combinations and they all sound at least OK. I real...
And I've got to say, that's about the best time I've ever had - while sick! Yup, on the way down, somewhere around Bastrop, I started feeling funky; by Alexandria, I knew something was definitely wrong; by Lafayette I was full blown fevery and nasty-feeling. Blah!...
I may step on some toes here, but it really bugs me when a cajun builder can not get the end screws (the ones at the top and bottom that you unscrew to service the accordion)exactly in the center. I have seen the finishing washers for the screws either too high (sti...
I, for one, enjoy this message board. In seven years of participating, I have stopped posting a couple of times, but have always read the threads. I like answering questions that are specific to playing the accordion, sharing stories about growing up here in Louisian...
Hey JB,
I wonder, if I can talk to you about San Antonio? I am going to make a trip there with my wife and grandson when he gets out of school. Need some suggestion on where to stay, don't want to book a hotel and not know what kind of neighborhood I am in. Just...
Sorry to take bandwidth, but a message to Non Dave... :- )
Hey boss
I'll be back to Sacramento in March to work, sell the house etc... Things are fine with Yoko and I, but I need to get out from under the mortgage on the house.
Funny, but I was watching tha...
Hey all,
I ran across this mic when I was looking at Jeff Coffin's (the Flecktones) gear list. Have any of you ever seen or used one of these things on an accordion? I'm a little curious to see if the sound quality is comparable to that of a Shure or Audio Technic...
Thanks to Eric Breaux, there are a few more nice clips on Youtube. Get the first up here (link #1). From there, there a short one showing Bonsoir Catin and several other musicians (Balfa Toujours, etc.).
I've got a Hohner pre-Corso (MMM on treble side) that is in need of tuning. One guy here in Austin quotes $500!!!! I think he wants to remove the reeds and clean them and re-wax etc. Hell, I can get a complete set of new reeds put in for just a bit more. Irish Dancem...
An update to Brian's post about Coz losing everything in a fire.A benefit is in the planning stages right now. They haven't announced a date or location yet but the Pine Leaf Boys and Steve Riley are signed up to perform. Should be a good show for a good cause. I'll...
Ok, so this is my last recording from '07.
I recorded it on one of my beautiful handmades.
Oh, oh no... I didn't record it with a Castagnari, King Cajun or a Weltmeister, how taboo can I get?
And gosh darnit, I think I saw a tiny nick in one of the inl...
Some folks may know Coz Fontentot, especially if you have been to any SW Louisiana jams. A very nice guy, a great singer and harmonica player, as well as fiddle and accordion. His house burned up this holiday season. There is a donation link (#3) set up on the PLB...
Merry Christmas Cajuns!
I still have not mastered my el cheapo ten button yet, but have figured this out somewhat, (on a little hohner piano type)to bring to the table for Christmas.
Silent Night ala Tweed
They get on me over at my board for still trying to...
While perusing The Button Box inventory list (http://www.buttonbox.com/stocklist.html) I noticed a couple of Cajun style accordions I hadn't heard any feedback about: Weltmeister and Excelsior. Neither look to be made in China. Anyone had any experience with these?...
I've been searching for an entry level "student" diatonic accordion for my god daughter who will be turning 7 this spring. The $20 plastic accordion toy won't cut it, while the Ariette-Type is too pricy and too big and heavy for a child...
I have found the equivalen...
I know the music in link #1 is not zydeco, but is there any relation or direct influence? In fact it is not so far to New Orleans.
And is it also performed on the (piano)accordion?
Gus
Hi Braves,
One of my colleagues is looking for a piano accordion for his father-in-law for Christmas.
His budget is maximum $800 all in. At this point, I'm not sure he would consider pre-own. Assuming new, what would you recommend in that price range for a Piano ac...
We recorded a few songs and interviews for a local TV show called "Front Row". I sheepishly unveil one song (the only one they've posted 'til yet) now - since it's Christmas, I figure you're all in a generous and kindly Holiday spirit.
It ain't Cajun and it ain't...
Anyone has the lyrics for this beautiful song interpreted by Jeffrey Broussard & the Cowboys Creole(Richest Man - if teardrops were diamonds)?
Link 1 above.
Take a look at the map of braves posters if you haven't in awhile. Cajun accordions popping up all over the world. Ooo-ee. Ain't that somethin'? It simply amazes me, the power of the Internet, to bring together a group of people who share common interests to exch...
I want to wish everyone a ********* Merry Yuletide, full of eggnog, family, friends, warmth, and good times. I also want to thank everyone here for what they do, which is provide help to the confused, information to the curious, laughs to the smart-aleks, and most o...
i`m seaching for the lyrics of the duralde waltz -la valse de duralde from edddie lejeune cause they re not the same like iry lejeune plz help me thnx
fabian
Last wednesday we had a gig at a party on the school were I and our guitarplayer are working. The party was the yearly Christmas Bal with all the kids dressed in Gala-outfit. A few months ago some kids ask me if we want to play on the party, because they had hear us...
I started listening to "Les Tracas de Todd Balfa"
about two weeks ago, just listening.
even when i was not playing the cd, the song was still in my head.
This evening i put the cd on, grabbed the box, and after a very short search i was playing along....
It fel...
A good gift for those looking to offer something new. See an article written:
http://www.timesofacadiana.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071219/NEWS01/712190313
Here's another;
http://www.theind.com/cover2.asp?CID=129292252
See also on Amazon:
http://www...
Hi all,
I wanted to share our Christmas video that we made to thank our clients for all the business they give us through out the year.
(See web link #1 above)
We did the first one last year and it was a great success, so now we're doing it every year.
L...
Just curious. I've got ebony buttons on my 'D' box. I love 'em. I know back in the day, wooden buttons were on quite a few accordions. Wondered if anybody still uses them, if they like them, and why you don't see that any more. I know the down side of maple would be...
My wife and are crossing our fingers and hoping to sneak down childless to Lafayette the day after Christmas for some Momma/Daddy time. I see Cajun Jam night at the Blue Moon and Lafayette Rhythm Devils at Randol's are happening on Wednesday night. I also saw Steve...
If I'm gonna start this new addiction off on the right foot, I'm gonna need some moola to buy a good used Cajun accordion. That means I have to sell some of my piano accordions. I've got three in mind that are in good to excellent condition.
One is a La Sonora,...
http://www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/farceneaux.htm
I was reviewing some Fernest Arceneaux material and found these details on David Simpsons web site shown above.
Does anyone know what accordion he's playing?( can't decipher the name in the photos ).
Are they...
Hello All;
Well, Here I was merrily playing along on my Hohner HA114 when the bass chord spoon broke loose - or at least the spring must have. Now the spoon just flops around. Soooo, what do I do now in regards to getting it fixed? Does anyone do bass box conversi...
I'm looking at a couple of used Cajun boxes, both in excellent shape. The Martin D is $150 cheaper than the Acadien C; both are in great shape. I'm a beginner, though I do play the piano accordion (not particularly well).
Which way would you go?
Thanks, Jamey...
When I came back to California in 2000 to work for a while, I brought my then-recent passion for Cajun/Creole music with me. I was so fortunate to spend a handful of times listening to, and playing with Danny Poullard at his Fairfield home before he passed. I could...
Between Rick's Boss EQ gizmo and Alexander's search for the back porch party rig, we've had a very interesting discussion about gear for the accordions.
Everybody's got a different situation: playing the little cafe with a three-piece acoustic ensemble, playing a...
3 new vids for the holidays.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzgKhO6O5aM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR5w_EwSrjg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjfoqDkC4D8
WF
(any idea on who makes the "La Louisiane" accordion in video #2 ?)
I was listening to the old Lake Charles Ramblers CD today & was wondering what Jese is up to these days. Anyone in touch with him, or know what he's doing?
Tee
Can anyone recommend a good clip on mic (not wireless,and no bracket attachment)and good amp (hopefully no preamp) for back porch playing. Just plug and play. Maybe Santa will be good to me. Thanks
Just came across another connection. The Abbotts Bromley Horn Dance, in Staffordshire, England , is danced to accordion and triangle. Used to be fiddle and triangle. And this goes back beyond historians can determine. Just how far back does this unholy trinity go?...
Hey Y'all,
I've been so busy catching up at work that I never had the chance to post a recap of our Texas-Louisiana tour. Needless to say, we had a fantastic time. I especially enjoyed sharing the stage with fellow Brave, Rick and his band, the Zydeco Stingrays,...
Interesting...
I have an accordion in E, tuned five cents wet (very slightly wet) and noticed recently that one of the notes turned completely dry. I thought for sure the wet tuned "mid" reed was not responding, but in fact it had gone five cents back to dry!...
it;s pretty smart
the problem is, he has about 8 accordions
on stage
each one has different mics, etc inside
what he does is this:
one wireless transmitter
wireless receiver output goes into an 8 channel mixer
here is the smart part -
each channel i...
I had the opportunity last evening to lay my hands on the latest creation of Jude Moreau. If you are contemplating a future purchase from this builder, heed my warning and steer clear.
Built upon the simplest of ideas, this accordion is totally absent of fancy mar...
After some thought, I believe the best way to join the corners would be 45 degree mortise and tenon joints. A 45 degree blind dove-tail would be nice, but unnecessarily complex. The 45 degree mortise and tenon joint is complex enough and would allow a very strong glu...
I've seen several lists of LA/Tex Cajun box builders and have met a few personally, but I've never seen a similar list of Quebecois builders. Who are the leading French/Canadian builders?
My Le Capitaine doesn't have plates or covers on the ends of the keyboard...that means Danny didn't run the mortise for the key works all the way through the ends. The ends are solid. You only see the seam between the two halves of the keyboard. He must make keyboard...
I just wanted to clarify since a few people weren't sure how to take my comments down below. Jude built an accordion for a friend that is probably the simplest looking, best playing and best sounding accordion that I have ever played. I had to give him his props....
Last night I spent about three hours strolling around, playing my box at a Christmas event at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, going through my repetoir of about a dozen tunes with some Christmas carols thrown in for good measure. Got lots of happy attention....
How much is involved in going from a slightly wet tuned accordion to a totally dry tuned accordion? By the way it is tuned in the key of "c". Who does this type of tuning?
A friend of mine sent me the link to this website and my first opinion of this site was that there are quite a lot of angry people out there who seem to have limiting, narrow views on Cajun music. It makes me laugh when someone from out of state comes down to Louisi...
The criteria is, in your opinion, to choose the top 10 Cajun accordion albums/CDs of all time. These are CDs that you have in your collection that are considered a "must have" in every Cajun music collection. Usually, these are CDs that you can't live without, never...
I agree with Rick Reid, debate is good, but I do also agree with Joel Savoy, the critique of the Pine Leaf Boys went over the top, Cajun music should bring people together, otherwise why spend all this time discussing music instead of playing it? .
Popularity contes...
Somebody posted here that Michael who runs the business "Irish Dancemaster" would put decent reeds into some makes of toy accordions. I know El Jeffe had done this to his own "toy" with some success.
So I emailed Michael - he was happy to do the job for $75 plus s...
Ever get a bug and just have to build it? Okay, I am not a builder or a craftsman, only built bracket book shelves, but I thought I would build a small 10-button accordion that also played a harmonica, hence Accordica. I didn't want to try to build bellows, so I bo...
Anyone have tab for this, or a video? The first few notes are the same as Valse a Belizaire, but I can't seem to follow it on up the scale. Not sure how to do it.
Anyone?
I may have the chance to buy a Martin D at a fair price. Trouble is, as a beginner, my instructional Dirk Powell DVD is in C. I also sing mostly in C & G on my piano accordion. *(Nothing magical about that, they were the simplest keys for me to learn to play in)*...
Zydeco - Enjoy!
With special guest Cedric Watson of Pine Leaf Boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9zMWcN_WOo
With special guest Anna Laura Edmiston of La Bande Feufollet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x7tuVE22hE
WF
How does one go about researching if a song is in the public domain or if rights are still owned by someone?
I seem to remember this being touched on here once several years ago, but I can't remember what was said. Thanks, Tommee
Poll Closed. (reposted from below)
Here is the top 8. The best I could do.
6 Eunice Two-step
6 Lacassine Special
5 J'Etais Au Bal
4 Midland 2 Step
3 Back O' Town 2 Step
3 Choupique Two-Step
3 Crowley 2 Step
3 Heritage Waltz
The rest:
2 Acadian Two St...
I am the proud? owner of a Hohner 114 and saving up for the LA box. I would love to see pictures of all accordions that you all talk about. I know that there are other web sites that post pictures, but they haven't changed much over the last year that I have been w...
It's not like we need anything to argue about since we are so good at inventing our own squabbles.
Nevertheless, I've posted the finalists for the Cajun/Zydeco grammy at the link above.
Jude the Obscure
Another poll shall we??? Why not?
The criteria is, in your opinion, to choose the top 10 Cajun accordion songs ever composed. This can be based on creativity, structure, lyrical arrangement, performance difficulty, etc. The songs do not have to be written by Caj...
Hello listmembers. I have been playing a two row G/C Hohner for a few years and have learned some Cajun tunes on it which sound dreadful. I am interested in buying a used LA handmade from a reliable source so I can play something with the proper sound and tuning. It...
Just heard a live broadcast on KBON regarding the 7 finalists for the 2007 Cajun-Zydeco Grammy Awards category.
In no particular order:
Pine Leaf Boys
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Roddy Romero & the Hub City Allstars
Terrance Si...
Hey Folks,
Unless I have my dates wrong, tonight at 8:00 eastern time KRVS is broadcasting this live show. You can tune in at www.krvs.org
Should be a good one.
As I mentioned in my earlier post regarding my recently purchased Grand Mamou accordion, I using the Dirk Powell videos as a learning tool. I find them very helpful. Does anyone have any recommendations for other instructional videos, and if so, what do you find diff...
I've been lurking on this site for a while and wanted to post my first message to tell how I first discovered Big Nick's site while searching for new music; how his instructional videos inspired me to try to learn the accordion at a somewhat late age; how a poker/fis...
Just looking for some answers...I posted a response a few days back to a "David" that was intended for David Bertrand. Are these not the same David? Not to be confused with David Sousa.
Also, if Jeff Hildreth also known as el Jefe?
Wow!!, or should I say Ye Yaille!!
Today my order from Savoy Music Center arrived, along with some other cd`s I`d ordered.
I`m in a very good mood....
Wilfred
I caught your "Crowley Two Step" on YouTube. I think we went through this before, where you sent me an MP4 file or something, and my system couldn't handle it.
I was trying to download the YouTube version, but it don't let.
Any possibility of getting a WMV or...
Anybody know anything about this accordion pick-up for sale on ebay? Link #2
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230199406721&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013
I saw a Hohner 114 for sale on Ebay in the key of D (opening bid is way too high). What other keys does the little box come in ready-made? I had thought it only came in C. Seems to still be the best value in a learner's box and with a little tweeking, can go well be...
Does anyone have the Charles Mann recording of 'Walk of Life'? The key is E, but I wonder if the box ( who's playing? ) is an A.
I presume the dire straits recording is in E, as guitarists always seem to play it that way.
I need to know if it was an A box befor...
Wanna see how to make bellows? For me itlooks like origami.
On link #1 you'can see how this Norwegian builder makes his bellows. There is also an interesting sound sample somewhere(see gallery) of the one row he makes. Hope you enjoy it
Gus
I'll be in the Lafayette area for a few days on either side of New Years. Would like to connect with some folks, put a face to a name, maybe play a little music.
Let me know if any of you are going to be available. I'll be catching a few shows while I'm there to...
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Here are the results. Notice the 4 way tie for 5th place. Comments?
15 Marc Savoy
11 Steve Riley
8 Ray Abshire
6 Jason Frey
4 Paul Daigle
4 Walter Mouton
4 Jesse Lege
4 Wayne Toups
The rest of the list
3 Jimmy Breaux
2 Joh...
1. The German style (Cajun Accordion) plays in one diatonic scale. You can also play in a natural minor scale and in a major scale with a flat 7th (eg. G on a C accordion). --what advantage does equal temperament have on this kind of limited instrument that does not...
ever heard of a lester accordion?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cajun-style-accordeon-accordion-Lester_W0QQitemZ300178242226QQihZ020QQcategoryZ16218QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I just read this fine article. I wonder if it was already posted but here it is again even if so.
http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/intro_and_use_of_accordions.html
Okay friends, I'm dying here. Where do I go to get a real live, Cajun-made, used box? Do I just call all the makers I can find listed and hunt around? I've heard pawn shops in Louisiana casino towns might yield some results. Failing all of the above, who makes th...
With special guests Jamey Bearb
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXLThJzRsws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZlSJYoF-A0
See em all at http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=falcanary
WF
Hi Braves, my name is Rico. I have been watchin this site for 2 years. Hello to RR, LE, DS, JTO, JA, and many others. Some of us quiet ones just DO IT!! I am a minor player but not only do I k now most of the Zy players sometimes I get to play with them when they co...
Sorry for the double post. I just posted this below in the PLB thread, but the thread is getting to be so long I just wanted to bump it higher.
Cedric told me they named themselves with reference to Nathan Abshire's band the Pine Grove Boys.
So it is not for th...
I'm trying to find the lyrics to the song: The Ring That Shines (La baque que brille).
Also the Camey Doucet version of :Joile 'tits yeu bleu
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
I almost hate to talk about this, cause I have found a way cool way to play guitar.
Just got a great National Style "0" last week. It was made in 10/00 and is the best sounding and playing resophonic guitar I've ever had. Don't have any accordions anymore, but I...
Two clips at Evangeline Cafe in Austin...just found them. The fiddle player is not the regular guy, Peter Swartz. On Jolie Blonde, the gal in pink is a regular...good dancer, among other things.
apropos of nothing in particular,
can anyone give me a rough idea what
a set of, say, binci professional reeds
would cost now, in american dollars?
assume i am just buying one complete set..
not that i am, but just wondering what
part of the cost of an acco...
I just discovered this forum. Right on! I also just got back from the Festivals Acadiens. I hadn't been to it in around 10 years. It hit me like a ton a bricks - I gotta get one of those Cajun accordions!
But I've been playing the piano accordion for awhile, an...
I'd love to meet some more (or ANY) Cajun players or Cajun wanabees (my category) in Arkansas, or in the Fayetteville/NW Arkansas corner area. My # is 479-502-2893. Call anytime!
Thanks, Jamey Hall
Ok, I had a guy who should know here in Austin pronounced Doucet...Doo-set. I thought it was Doo-say. Don't want to shame myself if I go to Balfa Camp (PLEEESE,dear wife, PLEESE, can I go?) I know for the money she would much rather go on a cruise.
Brave Mark Sponer and his wife, Jan, have managed to make quite a few trips to Louisiana this year. Mark sent the photo below last month and writes:
Hey Joan,
We just got back from a trip to Lake Charles. We attended the CFMA Lake Charles Fest on Sat and Sun....
I picked up this little box on impulse, same as the little Stagi mini-English 18button I once had. However, now I need to cover some other music projects, so it's up for sale/trade.
Willing to consider this box plus my cash for a decent basic Cajun box, or for a...
..down Brazil way.
I was watching a TV programme about Brazil. Mostly Samba, of course. And Bossa Nova. Then they showed some musicians from the rural northeast. The line up was accordion, TRIANGLE (!) and big drum.
This was Forro (pr. faw-HAW ). I'd never se...
Zydeco - Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtKsmE_br_o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjzRBg3cRcs
See em all at http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=falcanary
WF
I found a version of the Orphan Waltz with Steve Riley and Dewey Balfa on iTunes...Really good version of this tune...I never even knew it existed..I also found some cuts of Steve and the playboys at JazzFest on there...Have any of you guys ever found any little trea...
Just in case no one read my response below here it is on this one, thats right, I am trying to put this matter out here in this website so everyone can see what is happening!
Ok first of all, this accordian that this person is speaking of {aka my mother under my d...
I have for sale a Larry Miller Accordian it is in very good condition the reeds have been replaced ect.Included is the case strap pick up. it is blue trimed in ebony mother of pearl buttons, it is in very good cond.It is no longer needed.If interested call 409-983-1431
A bunch of old photos show accordions with bellows dividers.
I have only come across perhaps a couple of contemporary hand made accordions that have these dividers. One of which belongs to Joan (it's a beautiful accordion).
What I wonder is; Do the bellows...
I was listening to a variety of cajun and zydeco tunes this morning, and frequently, I heard the term "tit monde". Of course, I have heard the term frequently, but it occured to me this morning, that I have never used the term, and not being from cajun country have...
I got my bellows replaced on one of my accordions recently and I noticed something different about them.
All of the gussets (or the white, leather bellows corners) are all sticking out and not tucked in. Almost like they've been yanked out.
What in the world i...
Help me out ya'll. My new favorite waltz is off of the Les Amis Creole cd. Duralde waltz. One of those really simple waltzes on twin fiddles that carries alot of power and emotion in my book. I've got most of the lyrics but a few lines are leaving me stumped. If some...
I know this is a little OT, but I'm curious. Are there any specific types of dishes you guys cook for Thanksgiving besides the usual turkey and stuffing.
I grew up in a house where gumbo and stuffed shrimp mirliton were always on the table for Thanksgiving, but th...
WARNING!!
If you are driving on I-10 through Louisiana beware that I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge is shut down until December 5 because of a gas well fire. Allow plenty extra time for travel.
Hey John,
Beau Jocque had one of your boxes -- it's on the CD Jacket of his "Au Revoir" disc. That's one of the prettiest boxes I've ever seen. Can you share some details about the wood and what key it was in?
Wonder where it is now...
R!CK
Hi guys¸
I had an experience lately... I own a Bon Cajun since 2003 and just loved it until a while ago. The sound seemed less punchy, and I felt as if the instrument was always out of breath. So it stayed on the shelf for a while. I live in Canada (province...
What is the best way, apart from using fine sandpaper, to remove slight rust traces from a set of Binci reeds caused by exposure for about 4 years to the Louisiana humid climate. F.i. are there any solvents to soak them in, capable of reaching difficult edges?
What precautions should I take when playing outside in cold weather with my LA accordion??
I'ld say weather about 30 degrees F. Thats cold for me.
Thanks.... Ed
Just letting everyone know that there is soon to be an open spot for accordian player every sunday at the cajun jam in vinton la exit toomey starks from 1pm till 5pm. Anyone interested email me.
What are the favorite Christmas songs suited to the C tuned accordion down in Cajun land? I can play "The First Noel", "Silent Night", "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "Jingle Bells" and a couple others, also "Greensleeves" which is...
Looks like an antique. Ever see one quite like this? Kinda cool in a Bavarian kinda way...
Link:
http://www.nubreeds.com/photos/photos28/images/IMG_0217_JPG.jpg
R!CK
Anyone know what the heck that is the fiddler is playing on WF's Howard Noel, Jr Youtube video posted below? Ça c'est drole, ça.
Pretty nice accordion playing there also.
Does anyone have an opinion of the Gabbanelli Cajun King?
I know they don't have Binci reeds, and the reeds are aluminum.
They sell for about 800.00 dollars, and I wonder if they are better than a hohner for a beginner who doesn't have two thousand dollars for...
I just measured the distance from the outside edge of the keyboard of my "Le Capitaine" to the center of the row of keys: One full inch !! I have larger hands and it fits me wonderfully. I can easily reach the 1st (top) button ... I have to hit it for "Streets of L...
Someone mentioned; what do ya do when it starts to get cold(?). Now then...We talking cold and gloomy, looking like rain sorta thing? if so....
Me, I go indoors and conjour dangerous thoughts of what it would be like to commission a new accordion. I am fortuna...
Free MP3s of old Cajun classics. Be sure to have an MP3 player ready. Enjoy.
http://juneberry78s.com/sounds/ListenToCajun.htm
-WF
(in order to save to harddrive for uploading to iPod, right-click on the icon located on the right side of the song name and c...
Their is an acadian accordion on ebay, key of D. Way it sounds belonged to an elderly gentleman who is unable to play it anymore. Bidding starts at $1200 with no reserve.
Bud at Shoal Creek Inn has a great room for us...stage, sound equipment, plus great gumbo, oysters and beer. In good weather, we could move to the outdoor space. Perhaps Mon or Wed evening. Probably schedule the first jam in January after the holiday party season....
Is the ideal to have an accordion completely air-tight where you can hang it by the bass strap and it stays completely closed?
What degree of leakage is acceptable? Don't lighter springs cause a lighter seal of the valves?
I hear all the time of players who...
Found link #3 while searching for info on George Fontenot, a Mamou area fiddler I hadnt heard of. Heard a unique version on KRVS this am of la valse de bombocheur he did called "la berouette(sp?)". Also heard a version of La Betaille by the Landreneaus that I hadnt...
I'm sitting on my back porch strumming on the latest addition to my family and watching the McNeese tailgaters scurrying around to cover their stuff before it rains.
Hello,
I wonder if anyone here already had any experience with an accordion made by Andre Michot from Lost Bayou Ramblers?
Last sunday they played with us here in Belgium (what a wonderful band!!!) and I've talked a lot with these great guys. Andre seems to make...
This may be a broad subject or a very narrow subject...
I've only been playing since 2002 and the handmades I have are from '02 forward.
I've played on many older Louisiana made accordions, but never long enough to put my finger on the differences.
Anyone no...
Hey folks,
Today,at lunch time, I was playing a few tunes on my new Swallow Bb in the park in front of my building.. A gentleman approached me. He was very impressed with my music and my accordion. He is a Dr in mechanical engineering and teaches mechanical engine...
I heard from a friend of mind that the patent on Randy's dual accordions is coming up for renewal. According to my friend he won't be renewing it. I don't know if it is true or not, but it would be cool to see if other builders could get the double design like the fa...
I may be ordering a box in D after the first of the year. Who would you order it from? and why?
Some factors to consider: Reputation for quality; speed of delivery; price...etc.
I have met a talked to Ed Poullard and Danny Dyson, both were friendly and knowle...
Sad story about the loss of Amedee Ardoin. Alan Lomax narrarates the story told by Canray and others. I thought I'd post this old clip since he had a profound impact on what Cajun music sounds like today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyIbUD5_7Ko
The film w...
Hello everyone, I have been away a couple days, but I had listed an accordion on Ebay and had a very strange thing happen. (It was the Mouton "c" box, I saw it was mentioned lower on this page. ) Anyway, the auction ended at $935.00 and I sent the invoice today and...
Can anyone tell me what Cyp and Adam Landrenau are playing on the Youtube vid. The one that's titled 'Cajun Band'. Well, the other one, as well, as far as that goes.
I know I've got a version of it somewhere, but it'll take me ages to find it.
Thanks,
BJ
Mr. Hebert,
Just want to clear a couple things, and offer a fresh start. I dont think you were ganged up on purposely, though I'm sure it looks like that. There were just that many people who got a nerve tweaked. And, at least for me, it wasnt your opinions tha...
I will be selling two of my accordion in a few weeks. One is a beautiful Bon Tee Cajun "A" accordion with an internal mic. built by Larry Miller. The other is a Maritn accordion key of "D" built by Jr. Martin. If interested contact me before I list them on e-bay.
And when you think, you've seen everything, there it is, in plain view, for all to see!!!!!!.
ebay has a "Cajun king", up for auction, and one of the pics shows a side view of one of the end panels.
I had to look twice at the type of joinery used for the frame...
So here I am doing some remodel thing, yanking out a toilet in the guest bath rm. When I put the thing back, I placed a new wax ring... and it hit me.... wham! wax ... toilet... reeds.
Ya See: A ways back, somebody discussed using toilet wax ring mixed with...
The April 2011 Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
