Welcome to old and new friends who are interested in discussing Cajun and other diatonic accordions, along with some occasional lagniappe....



CAJUN ACCORDION DISCUSSION GROUP

 

General Forum
Start a New Topic 
Author
Comment
View Entire Thread
Re: Isom Fontenot and singer

I don't know about the words, but the tune is an Old-Time tune. Various names are Jack O' Diamonds, Rye Whiskey, and Drunken Hiccups. The tune has been recorded by many, many musicians. Some are slow and some are fast.

Jack Bond

Re: Jess Lege

Jesse is the real deal. Few around like him. Great player and an even greater man...

Re: Jess Lege



Don't really post much, but when I heard this, I thought of you Bryan
Go to about 9:40...Isom called it Les Filles à Benglais

Re: Jess Lege

Wow, thanks, Jordy. I had listened to that video a couple times and didn't catch that. I love harmonica in Cajun music, and feel it is a dying art. Mr. Isom was the master.



Jamey Hall's most excellent Cajun Accordion Music Theory

Brett's all new Cajun Accordion Music Theory for all keys!

LFR1.gif - 1092 Bytes The April 2011 Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week

augusta.gif - 6841 Bytes

Listen to Some GREAT Music While You Surf the Net!!
The BEST Radio Station on the Planet!