I'm going to be in San Diego mid-April and I don't want to miss out on any opportunities to hear some good cajun music. Does anyone out there have any tips on making the most of the trip?
I'm very confused about something. I listen to a lot old recordings of Cajun music, and much of it was played at over 200 beats per minute (two steps).
The question is, if people currently don't like to dance Cajun to this speed, how did the dancers do it back the...
The site is still going strong!
Recent updates at Ray Abshire and Dennis McGee/Sady Courville, Mamou Social Club.
The Ray Abshire selections are with a little electric band featuring R.C. Vanicor, Vernon Bergeron, Errol Guilbeau, and Courtney Granger. They ar...
Folks,
I'd be grateful for any suggestions. I've been studying Dirk Powell's DVD and Larry Miller's book and CD and I've made some progress with my right hand...but I've got no clue what to do with my left (aside from pumping the bellows).
I'm playing a Hohner 114...
January 5 Thursday Charm City Ramblers (Local Cajun Band)
@ Los Arrieros Restaurant & Night Club: 7926 Georgia Ave, Sliver
Spring, MD 20910
(On Georgia Ave - just north of the DC line, South of the Silver Spring Metro.
Parking in Rear Lot off Blair Rd. and on Geo...
Not being a musician, nor a student of music -- merely someone wanting to eventually learn how to play, decently, some cajun songs on the accordion, can anyone state what the general principals or observations are as to syncopation in cajun music? I've just looked u...
Hello Braves,
the Silver Leaf tavern in the NY area is looking for a band this Mardi Gras. If any one on the east coast is interested please contact
kelly.day@silvertavern.com
best of everything in 06
So, my wife wanted to get the new Ray Abshire CD for me as a Christmas gift. She checked Amazon and was told the delivery date would be after Christmas.
She then went to Ray's website and sent an email inquiring about delivery time. She went on to tell him that w...
Hey All,
I took apart my Acadian C today because it fell and one of my four stops got bent. After I re-glued the little block of wood (that the stop bar is attached to) to the long slat of wood (that opens and blocks the air coming into the reeds) I noticed that my...
Hey fellas:
The following link is a somewhat blurry video clip I taped of Joel Guzman this past summer at the end of an Accordion Workshop he held in the Alamo, TX. He does a little improv upon the request of some of the students and plays a few different styles o...
Just got back from my first trip to Acadiana (Lafayette etc.). El Sido's, Richard's Club, Vermillionville, Cafe Des Amis. One musical highlight among many was catching L'Angelus at Gallagher's Sunday afternoon. They started out without an accordion player so of cou...
I just got through watching the 2 most EXCELLENT DVD's to grace my collection. "J'ai ete au bal (I went to the dance)" and "Spend it all". Bought for $29 each at Savoy Music Center.
J'ai Ete Au Bal is like a video companion to the book Cajun Music: A Reflection...
hi everyone i have a problem i had a real good accordian and my mom is holding it against me and she wont let me have it back cause i moved out. I dont really know what to think of that but anyways.......I am looking for someone who wants to sell a second hand accord...
Anyone play this song? Its a slow bluesy one off of "Joe Pete Got Two Women".
Is he playing single row? I can kinda get it on single row, at least the little bit at the beginning I've tried so far. And I'm pretty sure it can be played on a C box, but don't know...
Can anyone name this this tune? here's the link to a midi file:
http://www.fiddleboy.net/unknown.mid
Yeah, yeah, it sounds chessy as a midi file, but it's only 4K, and I didn't want to put up an mp3 that could be considered a copyright infringement. Any info would...
I just sent 2005 out with a bang by buying 5 cajun cds.
Chuck Guillory
Steve Riley - Happytown (its one of their ROCK cd's, but its got a couple of interesting tracks on it, like the "Mardi Gras Song"-esque "Pointe Aux Chenes", which is a town south of my home to...
My Bon Tee Cajun box is about 5 years old or so. I've just begun experiencing one of my flappers being balky and sometimes sticking open. This is the #3 flapper. It feels slightly sluggish to open, and slightly sluggish to close, and sometimes feels like its getti...
Well hope this new year will be great for all- If all goes as planned.We are adding a jam room to our home.And are looking forward to our first big jam scession.All musicians' are invited.We will let you all know more when it gets closer to the big day! Just to let e...
I'd like to invite you all to visit my new online store. It will feature CDs and music from Louisiana and other Folk genres expecially independents that are harder to find. I will also offer vintage instruments. Visit often and register as a customer to receive upd...
been gone for a while, seeing doctors and trying to play the accordion.need lyrics to the 99 year waltz in english. oh hi dwight i will call you later.thanks for your help guys on the 99.back later.
Thought you'd all get a kick out ot the description of this box on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/L-MILLER-S-F-CAL-Antique-1900s-ACCORDION-ACCORDIAN-NR_W0QQitemZ7378579558QQcategoryZ16218QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I'm finally heading to La during the week of Mardi Gras (Feb 28) this year. Going to stay in the Lafayette/ Breaux Bridge area, figuring anywhere I'd want to go would be within a 50 mile radius or so. Don't plan on sleeping a lot, and taking in as much as I can. Love...
A couple of weeks, I picked this CD: Cajun Dance, by Music Rough Guide (see link above).
It contains a selection of various bands including Steve Riley, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Beausoleil, Zachary Richard, Magnolia Sisters, Feufollet, Hadley Castille, Balfa Toujours,...
Ok here's another one I did today on my C Acadian. God it feels good to switch back to my handmades!
I was a bit worn when recording this one, not too great on my part. Check it out...
http://bengalrecords.com/jim/GirlsFromTheCountry.mp3
In the late eighties, zydeco shifted from a blues and R&B-centric composition to a gumbo of Cajun/ska/funk design. There's still plenty of blues in it, but the front-line became Cajun diatonic sound. Zydeco Force was the first band to unveil this new direction... or...
I am transfering cajun music footage from my Sony mini DV camcorder to my Dell E510 computer. I am loosing quality in the exchange. I am using a cable with the IEEE1394 plug to the camera and a USB plug into the computer. Could I be loosing quality by using the USB...
what does everyone think about having the cajun accordian in other kinds of music besides cajun or zydeco. Maybe, like rock or country or any other kind of other music? Well, everybody will have there own opinion, if any one comments on here. But i really am curious...
I want each and every one of you to visit www.pineleafboys.com and go to MUSIC then go to the link that has older songs they've recorded. Listen to Cajun From Church Point and tell me that is not the coolest Cajun two-step you ever heard. And by far some of the bes...
Well I was suprised at all the responses. So, are some people saying that maybe up morth on the north east coast which is where im going in march, that maybe I would be able to land some gigs over there in which I would use the accordian but not for cajun music? That...
Larry Miller, crafter of the BON TEE CAJUN accordion is retiring as of July 1st, 2006. Anyone wanting an authentic handcrafted cajun accordion best get moving.
I'm trying to figure out how to put an MP3 on a myspace page so the song comes on when people visit the site. Anyone know the HTML code line to accomplish this?
Thanks
Jim
Can anyone suggest some Cajun CD's recorded more recently that are feature music played in the older, traditional style (not trying to start a debate on what's traditional here!). I have some great 1920's-30's stuff, but the sound quality is not that great. I want to...
Here's another recording for you all. Jai Passe on the infamous Radioactive Hohner in G. Boy that old fart growls!
http://bengalrecords.com/jim/JaiPGHohner.mp3
to each of you that have unknowingly filled empty spaces in my soul, shown your life as a work of beauty and made each undiscovered moment a priceless gift.
Merry Christmas!
Griff
Listening to Savoy / Doucet's version of 'Tits Yeux Noirs and for some reason it has always reminded me of snow falling and winter. Could be because I'm from Maryland. The way they do it almost sounds like a Christmas carol.
Merry Christmas!
Larry and others,
This recording was done on the $150.00 Morelli (key of D) accordion.
http://bengalrecords.com/jim/BayouTecheOnMorelliAccordion.mp3
The Morelli D is practically the same as an Arriette, but I think it's actually somewhat cheaper in quality...
Check out what I did to this G Hohner. It used to be one of those multicolored HA114A's with the clowny bellows. I'm sure I'll get mixed responses for this one
I probably cannot get on a commercial flight with this!
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Hello Everyone,
Getting ready to buy a Zydeco Bb box. Any preferences in terms of reeds between Bincis, Salpas, or Cagnonis?
Any ideas appreciated. Scott
Hi Rick,
I saw on your posts a link to your band's website - nice site! I just got done listening to all the tunes, and I liked what I heard. It seems like the songs are mostly original, is that true?
So you are short a bass player at the moment? That's too...
Yes Merry Christmas to All... and here's a little gift for those who don't already have one...
http://www.sundog.net/carolofthechins/flash/index.html
type in any carol and the chins will sing it for you,
Don't miss the 12 days of Christmas or Joy to the Worl...
Anyone have the basic push/pull for Part Time Lover or... heck any number of kieth frank tunes ?
Im trying to get all kinds of stuff to sink in to my brain and find great suggestions here...but it sure aint getting much easier..
A while back I was given directions to a site where I could learn a little bit on playing the accordion and also information on the "First Act" kids accordion. I had saved the information on my hard drive but the computer crashed and I had to get a new drive, so I l...
Has anyone got the lyrics to the Zydeco Force version of Madeleine? Their take on this song moves me, but I'm having trouble making out the French. I'm posting this on the lyric website, too. Thanks for any insights you can share.
I've been away from the accordion for awhile and find that I am really rusty and out of 'shape.' So in an effort to recover some lost time, I have started from 'scratch' on a tune I thought I knew... "la valse de quatre-vingt-dix-neuf ans" (99 Year Waltz.) I am using...
Hey All,
I'm ordering a secord accordion and I'm really impressed with the look of one of Zachary Richard's Acadian boxes.
You can check his photo section here: http://www.zacharyrichard.com/photoalbum.html
Scroll down to the very bottom of the window aand c...
I've just been listening to an extended recording of me playing, and at first I didn't hear the rhythm problems, then someone else pointed it out and it became clearer.
So, wondering how others of you deal with rhythm problems. Drum Machines? Metronomes? Just p...
Hello Folks! I would like to invite everyone to stop by my new cajun music forum at www.CajunMusicForum.com ....this is a place that i hope will build a community of musicians like here on the bravenet boards....informative, helpful and a place to preserve Cajun/Zyd...
I noticed a corner of tape is lifting on one of the bellows folds. Want to glue it back before it gets carried away. Any suggestions on what type of glue to use? I usually reach for titebond or hide glue, but thought I'd better get it right!
-Steve
Hi you guys,
That ruby red Gabbie in GCF in on ebay and will be closing soon. Just wanted to let those of you who are interested, as it is a very nice instrument with 3 reeds per note(and recently tuned)
merry christmas
Kirk Jones
Listening RIGHT NOW to Chris Miller on KBON. There's something REALLY special about hearing spots and then tunes by our Braves! Jude, Cory, and others....
I guess I'm just on a roll with these Yahoo groups.
I'm thinking about getting a new box built, and am looking for ideas. So, I've created a Yahoo group where folks can post photos of their pride and joys (accordions only please).
This way, they can stay up th...
Bonjour mes amis
If you want to listen to "La Fille du Diable" and some other new songs, just click on:
http://gerarddole.free.fr
On va s'voir encore !
Gérard Dole
I was blessed with a lovely talented son,he plays Accordian,like no other I've ever heard - rythm guitar,fiddle drums and Bass.He is self taught.But has forgotton the true meaning of Cajuns' and Family He has disowned all of his family who is always there for him and...
Hello Braves!
I am interested with experimenting on a composition
written in American (note, I didn't say "English" ).
I would like to have the lyrics translated into
Cajun French because I think the language sounds
so beautiful, especially when sung.
I'...
well no one will probably reply but just for the hell of it. I am starting my own cajun band and was wondering if there were any available musicians out there that read this that are wanting to join a cajun band. Email me or reply on here.
Hi..I am a fiddler trying to learn box playing on an old German single row...OK for Morris dancing/etc but....I am looking for a good Cajun box (I am also not that rich !! soooo...the old question !!
Seen a box called a Baton Rouge Cajun. Made in Italy currently r...
There's a nice box that just came out on EBay, ref #7374198079. I didn't know Elton Doucet as a builder. Does anyone have comments about his boxes?
Maz
Something I've wondered about for years...
Why does almost every maker use a very similar 'pinstripe' pattern on the corners? For example, look at the masthead for this page. My Larry Miller has it and I've seen the same pattern on dozens of others...
Does this p...
Can anyone post a tab on the turn of the Evangeline Special. I've been listening to this song from the pine leaf boys website above. Just can't seem to get the turn. PLEASE help
I just ordered that cajun dictionary and cajun phrasebook from Amazon. NEITHER one of them offers the pronunication of individual words. You only get a generalized pronunciation guide at the front of the book.
Which means anytime I want to look up a word, I ha...
Real "handmade" Cajun box, with mittered corners no less, and whoever build it inserted a darker wood in the mitters as an accent, God I wish this attention to details would be adhered to by modern builders!.
And look at the clappers, and the shape of the basses bo...
Since the postings of tablature here eventually cycle off, and there's no directy way to search for a song name and its tab at the same time, I've started yet another yahoo group. The address is above. I've only got two of my tabs up there now.
Does anyone mind...
Saw Bruce Daigrepont in NYC over the weekend and was left wondering why we never hear about this guy? He and his band are great! It was hands down the best Cajun music experience I've ever had. They were so good, as a friend of mine put it, that you forgot they(the b...
Hi: I'm sellin my Excelsior "C" Cajun Accordion. Mine is a little different than the standard box in that it's got some nice cosmetic improvements. John Roger supplied new hardware, top of the line straps (he uses excellent straps), and the face plates have been nic...
Our band has been given a gig at a local Pub for New Years Eve. This is a great venue for LIVE music and we're excited about the profile we'll get, as well as the potential for a lotta fun .
Our band plays Creole,Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Swamp Pop..an ecelectic mix...
Anybody remember that old black Acadian in D that was on E-Bay awhile back? Well, I just got it back from Marc, who tuned it, replaced a couple reeds, replaced the gaskets, and did some other minor housekeeping. He says it dates from the late '60s, though he didn't k...
I just received an old Ariette I picked up on EBay. It's in worse shape than I thought. I bought it for the pickup/pre-amp device, which is interesting. I will probably remove it and use it on another box down the road.
Anyway, the second button on top is sticky. I...
Larry ..
You out there? I just had wanted to say how great
it was to be in Atlanta again to see Steve Riley
and finally get to say "Hi" to you face to face.
I'm starting to get to know a few people in the
Atlanta crowd from this board and the Balfa Cajun
w...
Just bought a 150 dollar Morelli Cajun (chinese) box in the key of D just for sh*ts and giggles (just something to add to the 8 Cajun boxes I've already got).
Besides the initial flaws which I painstakingly almost fixed, the thing actually has a real nice old styl...
Has anyone heard anything about Tracy Schwarz lately?
I really like his style of playing; not extremely fast, but rythmic playing. Any opinions about his playing? BY the way, ow do you get that Chank-aChank rhythm out of the accordion like Tracy does on his recordio...
FBbEb
3reed/5 switch
Made by Claudio Beltrami
about 4 years old
Perfect condition, perfect tuning, a beautiful accordion
Handmade Antonelli Reeds
internal senheiser picups installed by Beltrami
It has only been played occasionally in the last 2 years as I...
Was just wondering something else since I'm bored. Does anyone know the name of the city or town in France that wilson savoy usually plays in. And also, was wondering if there was a cajun music chat room or just a cajun chat room on AOL or if anyone plans on making one.
I would appreciate your help on this matter although it has been discussed before. Which accordion to start with?? I am like most in that I do have to consider the cost of the instrument. But it looks like a large jump from the Ariette to the Hohner 114 and then to a...
For those of you who live near the DC / Baltimore area, my Cajun band is playing a gig at the "Los Arrieros Restaurant." Date is January 5, 2006
Address is 7926 Geogria Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
I am looking for a new Cajun accordion in C that is very light weight.
I have a dry tuned Gabanelli Cajun King in D. I like the sound. But it is very heavy (9 lbs).
I tried a Bon Cajun a few years back. I think it was lighter, but it is hard to remember.
I...
Sofia Mari Triple rows. Are they any good? I ask this question because Musicians Friend carries them and they also carry a Musicians Friend brand which looks like the Sofia Mari brand. While in Kansas City, Mo. on a visit, I visited their wharehouse. I found a cou...
Assuming I did not overlook reviews posted after augusta this year, anyone out there have any feedback to offer on their experience with intermediate/beginner's accordion classes this year in augusta? I will still probably go to balfa again in '06, but Augusta sure...
I was sort of able to glean the following from the geno song, with the help of some lyrics I found online (Leo's Lyrics).
I don't have my slow-down tool with me, so I can't be sure of all that's coming at me when I listen.
Included is the lyric, then my attempt...
hi everyone was just wondering who all is going to Hubert Maitre's xmas party this year. I usually go almost every year but not this year i dont belive. Its always great when I have went. You get to play any instrument you want basically rather you suck or not. Its i...
Hi:
I know this is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but I am looking for a Cajun accordion in key of C. HAndmade from Louisiana, not a Hohner, etc..
Hope I have luck on my side.
Don
Moise Robin
He was 17 years old when he accompanied fiddler Leo Soileau to Richmond, Indiana, to record some classic songs for Paramount.
We're actually talking these days about selling by the song. 1929 seems to me to have been more progressive. A time when y...
I started learning accordion on a Hohner I bought used on e-bay. I have since bought a handmade accordion from Louisiana. I am wanting to sell the Hohner, but I broke those little spoon springs while practicing. Does anyone know where I can get replacements? I h...
I've started a new yahoo group for cajun and zydeco lyrics.
The preference will be for lyrics that have been transcribed from a specific recording, not copied out of some other generalized online or hard-copy source.
I know lyrics get posted on these lists, but...
Craig (or anyone else with a Le Capitaine),
In regards to your Le Capitaine, do you have any thoughts in terms of how it compares with an Acadian or a Martin (besides being $500 less)? I talked with Danny, and he'll be back in business in January.
Thanks!
I'm selling a well used and need of tweaking 9 button Martin in C. It plays well, just needs a tweak on one reed. Metal buttons, new left hand strap. Am asking $950 Shipping included ( no case no strap ). Photos available.
Glenn
Can anyone shed light on what this is on Ebay.
Link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cajun-Accordion-in-F-made-by-Regal_W0QQitemZ7369531633QQcategoryZ308QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Described as a 7-8 year old Regal. The seller says it was purchased in Louisiana...
It has been some time since I have been in the forum, the last time in was asking about the kinds of accordians etc as I have still not purchased one, but will in the near future, but I do keep reading about them. I just read somewhere not sure where that the cajun a...
This has been a busy Fall season (remodeling).
Through all the to-do's with this inside re-doing, came a new music room for me to slip away and enjoy to the fullest. Took one of the three bd. rooms on the otherside of the house and converted it to a victorian music...
hey everyone hope all is well with your thanksgivings. Mine was ok ate too much though but thats besides the point. I play accordian, fiddle, bass guitar, and rythm guitar. I was wondering if there were any cajun bands in the sulphur, vinton, or lake charles area tha...
This Saturday tune in to the Liberty Theater broadcast on www.krvs.org at 7:00 PM Central time for Cory McCauley & his Evangeline Aces. Should be a good show
Hi Jude. I was wondering if you could help. I'm trying to find straps that shut a hohner 10 button accordion. I just totally repainted an old G Hohner that has rotten straps (just the ones that close it)
You wouldn't happen to have any lying around would you? T...
Mike and I went on the 2005 Zydeco Cruise last week. The cruise featured Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys and Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie.
It left from Houston and sailed for 7 days through the Western Caribbean with stops in Belize and Roatan Hond...
I took the short drive to Groves,TX yesterday and visited with my good friend, Jude Moreau. Although the trip was to pickup a new box, the real prize was drinking a beer while picking and pumping songs.
When I got it home, I played long enough to prove to myself t...
Hi ya'll
I have boozoo's crying waltz under my skin and have figured out the tune on the accordion(still smoothing out the bass side) and the fiddle part is easy enough. What a soulful tune. But....the lyrics escape me. I can pick out some lines out of it, but not...
That's it, it's done, no turning back. Yesterday I signed up for Balfa Camp, and got the last cabin available.
This will be my very first trip to LA. I'm planning on arriving around April 20 and staying for a day or two after at the Int'l festival in Lafayette if ti...
Have any of you heard Wayne Toups newest CD "Reflections of the Past." I think it is great. I have several of his older CD's that I like but never really wanted to learn to play accordion by listening to those. I liked his style of playing but I knew it wasn't how...
I've been meaning to ask this question for 2 years, but forgot. Was looking in Anne Savoy's book and noticed the Acadian triple row accordion.
When was Marc building triple rows? Has anyone ever played one before?
Jim
Hi,
I just found a interesting dvd on net, which is donated to libraries in Lousiana an d not for sale called "from la la to zydeco" you can download the trailer mmov which is great, anybodey seen this movie, corey ledet plays incredible. How can I get a copy of thi...
It felt like Christmas this afternoon when the mailman brought me a little box from Floyd's Record Shop containing the Lost Bayou Ramblers new CD - Bayou Perdu and Ray Abshire's new release, arrete pas la musique. If you have not checked these 2 new CD's out, I wou...
Ok, can't find Midland Two Step on Neal's site, on Walmart, in Ye Yaille Chere, and I don't think its in Ann's book either.
What is the chord progression on it? Is it the same as Cherokee Waltz?
You know, because of the negative impact of what happened to Neal's site, I've also been forced to explore new resources when studying a song.
WalMart Music downloads gives you 30 second sound clips that you can download. Type in the name of a song and you get fr...
Peut etre c'est decouverte, ca veut dire un medicine.
Go to the web site above and listen to the date Oct 26, starting about 28:00 on the time counter, at 29:00 someone calls in the answer. This is the KVPI web site in Ville Platte, they archive their morning...
Hello,
How much would you pay for a BON Tee CAJUN accordion Key: D in Modello rosewood about 1 year old, perfect condition?
Robert Richard
Canadian version.
For those of you that are new, I thought I would re-share one on-line resource with Lyric versions and Melodies of many common Cajun songs. All the way from France!
http://membres.lycos.fr/breric/cajun.htm
(I have no affiliation to this site.)
DP
I have just aquired a Hohner 10 button box. It seems identical to pictures of the HA114 that I have seen but it only has 3 stops. I bought it as a learner accordion. Is it suitable? Any advice would be appreciated.
John
I've got "Never coming Back". Is there anything else?
I've got one or two tracks by him on the "Cajun Fais Do Do" cd. Just wondering if there's anything more extensive.
Swallow and La Louisianne are asserting copyright for some of the songs I have posted on my Web site. It doesn't matter whether they are out of print or whether the artists have given me permission.
I am sad for the artists who have given me permission.
They wa...
Y'all have to check out Ray Abshire's new cd!!!! I just got a copy of it and I haven't stopped playing it. Talk about traditional Cajun music.....and as a fiddle player, I love Ray's melodic accordion playing.... ....he seems to have a love for the fiddle and it s...
Here's a question for the ones who have participated in the Balfa Camp.
What's the condition of the dormitory and the cabins? Is there a big difference in the quality of accomodations as it related to the difference in cost? What's the trade off? What do you recomme...
Ive been working on a C box down basement way, up here in NY. With limited locals to question and take pointers from Its great to see such good discussion going on here.. Im looking to find some suggestions on my next one row that can fit in with my local friends th...
I sent this to La Louisianne, and a similar one to Swallow. Chime in and they might listen.
Hello,
I was recently informed that you has asked Neil Pomea to take down his full-length versions of La Louisianne tunes from his website.
I understand your rea...
Joanie points out to me that in order to post, there is a new feature below the text box asking you to enter some security code, which will be a short string of letters that differ for each post.
Listening to Jason Frey from the Liberty Theater on KRVS the other night, Jason & Barry Ancelet pointed out that the "High Point Two Step" & "Kaplan Waltz" are both the same tune, one in 4/4 time and one in 3/4 time. The same for "Midnight Waltz" & "Grand Nuit Speci...
I really enjoy visiting this website for the music related discussions. Just wanted to let anyone interested know that there is another forum listed above, where we discuss things cajun in general, such as food, music, culture, and language.
Merci beaucoup,
Brya...
Well, my cousin pulled through and showed up with a tiny old suitcase. Inside was a Regal (why did I think Martin?) black D box. The box is made in Germany and has the Ariette reed stop positions (down=on). It's a wonderful box, bellows are good, it's cajun tuned...
I've been listening to several recordings, and on none of them do I hear the fiddle play the B part to Eunice 2-step.
Is it because its too hard for the fiddle, or is it just structurally, the accordion tends to play both parts?
Dwight
I'll say it again, when playing, tap the air regulator gently and slightly at the right time when playing.
Do this and your stiff (i.e. new / correctly made) bellows will act properly.
PLEASE, don't hurt your bellows, don't hang 'em up.
It's funny how man...
This may song a bit off topic to some of you hard driving two steppers but I was wondering if anyone does slow Waltzes and Aires on the button box.
Even the Irish accordion players I have heard played Jigs and Reels rather than O'Carolan tunes.
I am sure the Ca...
I'm seriously considering signing up for it. Anyone going? I really like the instructors line-up.
My only dilemna is that there's a slight possibility that I get involved in a Nova Scotia-Louisiana business expo that will be held during the Festival international de...
I posted the question some time ago if anyone had any news from Danny Dyson since Rita hit. I finially got some news yesterday. Danny, Lori and the kids are all fine & it appears that their house had only minor damage. That, of course, is wonderful news. Other me...
Just had the worst experience of my life on Sunday. (God I hope none of you were there). Bombing Jolie Blonde in front of 500 people.
My neighbor puts on an October fest every year down here and the band (who is staying in his and my house) decides they wanna learn...
Am wondering if this is an LA box..or not...
Looks in poor shape for the asking price.. I wonder what the connection is with the current Moutons?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7359884789&fromMakeTrack=true
Glenn
SO glad to hear the news from Ganey, that his home is relativly secure as well as from Jude that he is back home & getting things in order. Our prayers and thoughts are with you guys, as well as Ed, Rolland and your family, friends and neighbors.
I have been...
My cousin is going to lend me his Martin accordion in D. My question is... Am I going to have a hard time learning to play it and what are the notes on the keyboard?
He says he has a friend that has a C box and he might trade with him and let me use the C but for...
Hey, Maz!
Actually,not too many Canadians do post on this board,(Nicole is one)and I hope you don't take offense for me to call you " Canadian" , and that I posted a link to your beautifull city as well!( that's for Bruce benefit) .
I'm at the present time invest...
I especially love the older style music, but one young musician that I really like, mainly because he reproduces so well the sound I love, is Horace Trahan. He made one cajun cd, then a couple of zydeco, then took a religous sabbatical. Anyone know if he is plannin...
It's never too funny whenever someone tries to explain comedy, but I could use some help translating some of the items Marcotte mentions in the L'eau Haute de Vignt Sept story on my Web site.
The comedy is all in the deadpan serious way he tells it. The scene is t...
For those of you who are always looking, I went to get my guitar worked on today at Ken Smith's and low and behold he is selling an accordion for a friend.
This thing is a little more than a year old, key of "D", and maybe five hours of time on it. The bellows are...
Can someone give me a recommendation on buying a triple row accordion (FBbEb or GCF) in the range of about $400 - $700. Can I find a decent one in that price range. New or used. I'm interested in playing Zydeco.
Hello,I have a question about accordion keys on some old albums-
On the Joe Falcon CD "Live at the Triangle club" recorded in 1963, the accordion seems to be in the key of B. Is this the result of the master tape playing back too slowly, with Joe playing a C acco...
Some of you have often referred to @Wet tuning@ (i.e. the Hohner HA-114 and others). On a few occasions, I've also read about using a hot rod for the Cajun tuning...???
Could someone explain all of this?
Hi !
Does anyone out there have the lyrics to la Valse de Bamboucheurs, recorded by the Balfa Brothers. It's a great song that I want to play with my band, Boiling Bayou Cajun Band, (website link above).
My fiddler learned it from Mitch Reed in Denmark a couple...
Folks: Check this link above for a few interesting pics.
After the Grou Tyme festival in Halifax last months, we (a few local musicians) got together with members of Roddie Romero's band (Kyle Hebert, Eric Adcock & ... Dudley)and Hadley Castille (+ his grand daught...
Let me first say that I love Cajun music, I grew up with it and I've always wanted a box. I'm sure I can learn it pretty quick.
I was at Savoy's Music Center last Saturday at the Jam session and I was looking at their Hohner models (Ariette and H114(or somethin...
Yes, my faithful and loyal subjects, I have heard your beckoning call for leadership, and I have arrived to take you under my wing... You will not laugh, you will not cry, you will learn by the numbers, I will teach you!!
RC has spoken!!
I would like to know if descendants of the Acadian people in Louisiana, deported by the British in 1755,
still have any connection with the Acadians especially in the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. Do you have friends or relatives here? Do you...
I sell NEW NEVER USED Guerrin Superior 2 President.
Piano accordion with 41 treble keys and 120 basses. Double tone chamber with 4 sets of treble reeds and 5 sets of bass reeds, including 11 treble switches plus master switch, chin switch and 7 bass switches. Han...
I just got the sad news from my brother-in-law. His home on Lake Arthur was a total loss due to hurricane Rita. Along with most of his personal belongings, either destroyed or washed away, was an accordion made by Sidney Brown. My paw in law bought it for him on...
I was listening to Preston Franks new cd "born in the country" and heard two tunes with the words "tante na na". ONe was a waltz and one was a two step.
Any ideas?
I don't have the liner notes with the songs listed, as a friend gave me a copy to peruse.
W...
Some time ago the movie 'Shultze Gets the Blues" was discussed on this forum. As a foreign film (German), it had very limited distribution, so I'm guessing very few of us saw it. A couple weekends ago I discovered a whole shelf full on display at Blockbuster. As l...
ok everyone I figured I would post something serious today. I play accordian traditional cajun music as far everyone that doesnt know. I was just wondering everyone's opinion. Does everyone or anyone think that the "traditional cajun music" is still going to stay aro...
I have a new Martin in C. Well, not so new as I bought it about three years ago. I don't play much at all, just learning. However, it seems to be so hard to play. To push & pull takes just about all of my effort. Is this just because it's new?
Thanks,
Daniel
Hi all, I've been learning "Oh Bebe" off the Lost Bayou
Ramblers CD....does anyone have the written lyrics they
can post? I can't seem to get them down off the
CD> Merci!
On Sunday, I had an opportunity to participate in a jamming session with some of the Cajun musicians who were at the Grou Tyme festival. I was told that I play the "old style", and that I would enjoy Iry Lejeune's music.
Can anyone suggest any particular CD to get?...
Hey Tom, I'm curious why I am banned from yor site. I can access it from work, but if you prefer that I don't, I won't. I'm quite confused.
Take care and good luck.
Craig
closer to being able to get camcorder now, and may get 1 or 2 one-on-one lessons in the near future, which would be the only reason for me to buy a camcorder. I would want to upland the video to my computer harddrive and practice the lessons from my computer. I mig...
Is anyone here familiar with the BAYOU brand name Cajun Accordion such as how long has it been in existence and how does it compare to a MARTIN or ACADIAN box? thanks.
Jude called yesterday (so good to hear his voice!) so thought I would pass on what I have learned. He is back at his home, trying to do clean-up, although services in Groves are not restored. In Beaumont, on the other hand, services are back, and Ed has been back h...
Well...me and the dogs have returned home. I made a trip home about a week ago to assess the damage, then returned to safety. Tomorrow, the mandatory evacuation will be lifted and resident will be allowed to return to Lake Charles and greater Calcasieu Parish.
My...
There are two interesting boxes on EBay. An old Marc Savoy key of D I think and a Donald Thibodeaux. I wasn't familiar with the latter. Does anyone know about these boxes in terms of quality/pricing etc?
There's also a King of Cajun (Gabbanelli) key of C with an int...
Some time ago, lyrics for "ti-galop pour la pointe aux pins" were posted, but there was a sentence missing from Adam Hébert version. I remember discussing with Christian at the time, with no success.
Yesterday I heard a track of that song on KRVS and finally...
I live in England and have a John Hebert accordion. I haven't played it in a while, but suddenly I have a gig next month. When I played it one of the copper wires holding a valve broke off. I bought some wire when I was in Lafayette, but I'm not sure of how to get th...
Hi ya all
I have been playin now about 4 years now. I can usually
figure out a given "A" part in time. The problem is
learning a "B" part that sounds "Cajun". I sense that
there are some rifs that are simular in a lot of "B"
parts that inhance the Cajun sound...
I don't find "High Point Two-Step" in either Ann Savoy's "Cajun Music: A Reflection..." or in Raymond Francois' "Ye Yaille, Chere!". Does anyone know if this song is in either of these books under a different title?
What I really want is a version of the Cajun...
Many thanks to everyone who called and emailed. My family and I are safe in Monroe, LA. Everybody's house was spared with the exception of my sister. Her home suffered some damage to a brick wall.
My uncle who lived in Cameron made it safely to Elton where he is c...
I've only heard a few tunes with Lawrence Walker playing on them and really liked what I heard. Does he have any CD's out there? Anyone have any favorites? Thanks.
Looking for someone to post the lyrics to the Broken Family Waltz. It's on Jimmy Breaux's second CD and Kevin Naquin's "Pour le premiere fois." I didn't see it in the books by Ann Savoy or Raymond Francois.
I don't even know if this is a good place to pose this question but I will and you can let me know. I saw an ad for a Cajun accordion named Cobalt River. It was very cheap and since I haven't learned to play one yet, I was wondering if anyone knows about this parti...
The April 2011 Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
