He's been playing fiddle and banjo, old timey style, since shortly after the Earth cooled, and he's a humdinger at it. He's bringing that same talent to Cajun accordion and Cajun singing, doing great, IMO. And he's a super nice guy.
I'm also here in Eugene. I met Bob a couple years ago at Balfa. Heck of a guy but haven't been able to keep up with him here - oddly enough.
There isn't a whole lot of Cajun music in Oregon. I've hooked up with the Old Time Fiddlers Association and play with them at the friday jams. Slowly getting them turned on to Cajun music.
There are two guys that I know of from that region here. Both post on occasion. I'll be in Jacksonville OR -- just north of Ashland -- two years form 10/9, the day I plan on retiring from my job. Great country up there, beautiful scenery, lots of music and wine that is A+.
I live in Williams..at the South end of Applegate Valley.. Oregon's true "wine country"
(hopefully it won't get yuppified like NAPA which caused me to vacate in the mid 680's)
I bought a house in Jacksonville last Feb/March.
I won't be moving in for a couple years when I get old and decrepit like Quinn : ).
I need to get some Cajun accordeon skills so would welcome any "intrusion" into the State of Jefferson..
jefe46 at earthlink dot net
Anyone who wants to visit the area..
you are welcome to bunk down here.