Those that knew Bernie David, who died way too early last month, will enjoy this video, taken at my parents house in L'anse Grise for the cochon de lait a couple years ago. Great guy and a hell of a voice.

Bryan,
As I said on youtube, excellent video. It doesn't get any more REAL than that. Nice group of Cadiens sitting outside around in a circle and making music. Really cool. I hadn't heard of Bernie David before.
Thanks.

Guess no one remembers him!

I think it's worth pointing out that the fiddle player is counting the waltz in the old Cadien style. Stomps his foot on the 3-1 beat, instead of the normal-anglo 2-3 beat. I've had to re-learn this counting in order to become more traditionally correct.
Tradition, tradition, tradition.............Keepin' it pure.

Glad you noticed that :) thats me! it took me quite some time to learn that little trick but it payed off immensely. I could hear it in the recordings of the old guys and thought... what a novel idea to keep the feel of a cajun waltz.

Bernie was an awesome vocalist and devoted accordion player. He was also very proud of his heritage and involved in keeping it alive. He was a character and I sure will miss him.