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 Riley on Friday. But I didn't see anything happening on Thursday. Could some of y'all that live down and around Lafayette make me some recommendations on what to do on Thursday night(and the rest of the time, for that matter). We're all about dancing, but I'm sure my wife would like to do something girly or cultural during the day.

Thanks, Jamey Hall

I'd check out Lee Benoit at Mulates in Breaux Bridge.

Enjoy the trip.

Check for this place called NuNu's in Arnaudville, about a half hour north of Lafayette near Grand Coteau. Bon Soir Catin plays there, as do T'Salé and other bands.

You can look at the "Patsy Report" for options (1st link).

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/cajunzydeco/zydemagic/thepatsyreport.htm

For the "girly" stuff, drive her the scenic route down through New Iberia and St. Martinville.

In St. Martinville, plant a big one on her cheek under the Evangeline Oak and propose to her AGAIN. Then go to New Iberia and tour Shadows on the Teche Plantation.

Then grab a six pack and drive around Lake Martin. Finish up at Bayou Boudin and Cracklins in Breaux Bridge. Hang out with Rocky while you're there -- that's fun!

Head down a block and stop in at Foti's Fruit Stand to see if they've got crawfish yet. If they do, they're the best I've ever had. Ask for Floyd -- and tell him I said howdy.

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Other cool spots within an easy drive to Lafayette are:

Clubs:
Pat's Atchafalaya Club, McGee's Landing, Angelle's Whiskey River Landing, and The Turtle Club off the levee in Henderson. Catch Walter Mouton at La Poussière in Breaux Bridge for his regular Saturday night dance.
El Sido's in Lafayette
Richard's Club in Lawtell (MAYBE) as of Dec 15, 2007 Richard's is not ready to open...
Nick's on 2nd in Eunice
Wrangler's in Carencro
Don't forget Fred's in Mamou on Saturday mornings!

Restaurants:
The Palace Cafe in Opelousas
Poche's Restaurant and market in Cecilia
Paul's Pirogue in Carencro
Lagneaux's in Ridge
Oysters "R" in season, and if you're still up for more driving check out Black's Oyster Bar in Abbeville.

Folks in "Accordiana":
Jr. Martin's Accordion Shop in Scott
Savoy Music Center in Eunice
Floyd's Record Shop in Ville Platte

Don't forget the cooler! Fill it up here:
The Best Stop in Cankton
Don's Custom Meats in Carencro and Duson

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Events:

Dec 21:
T-Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
Grant Street Dance Hall, Lafayette, 9:00PM

Dec 21:
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Donald Ray's Place, Ville Platte, 8:00PM

Dec 22:
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Evangeline Down's Casino - Mojo's Sports Bar, Opelousas, 9:00PM

Dec 22:
Corey Lil Pop Ledet
Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette, 9:00PM

Dec 23:
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Whiskey River Landing, Henderson, 4:00PM - 8:00PM

Dec 25:
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
El Sido's, Lafayette

Dec 27:
Lee Benoit & The Bayou Stompers
Mulate's Restaurant, Breaux Bridge, 7:00PM

Dec 28:
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette Time (TBA)

Dec 28:
The 11th Annual Roy Carrier Festival, Offshore Lounge in Lawtell, LA
Cover $10, Event begins at 7:00PM
Gumbo/Fried Chicken dinner with Goldman Thibodeaux & Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express

Dec 28:
Jambalaya Cajun Band 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Randol's Restaurant, Lafayette

Dec 28:
Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins
Pat's Achafalaya Club (Fisherman's Wharf) Henderson

Dec 28:
Lee Benoit & The Bayou Stompers 7:00PM
Mulate's Restaurant, Breaux Bridge

Dec 28:
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
Creole Zydeco Club, Henderson

Dec 29:
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette 8:00PM

Dec 29:
Corey Lil Pop Ledet 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Cafe des Amis, Breaux Bridge
Get there early, it fills up quickly.

Dec 29:
Pine Leaf Boys
& Asleep at the Wheel
Grant Street Dance Hall, Lafayette
Doors Open 8:00PM, Music starts at 9PM

Dec 29:
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
Raxx Sports Bar, Erwinville 9:30PM

Dec 29:
The 11th Annual Roy Carrier Festival, Offshore Lounge, Lawtell
Cover $10, Event begins at 7:00PM
Gumbo/Fried Chicken dinner
Dexter Ardoin and the Creole Ramblers
Same Ol' 2 Step

Dec 29:
House Cajun Band
Fred's Lounge, Mamou 9:00AM to 12:00PM

Dec 29:
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
Richard's Club, Lawtell
As of Dec 15, 2007 Richard's is not ready to open Info: (337) 543-8233

Dec 29:
Walter Mouton & Scott Playboys
La Poussiere, Breaux Bridge, 8:00PM

Dec 29:
Cory Arceneaux 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Randol's Restaurant, Lafayette

Dec 29:
Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins
Buck Wild Saloon, New Iberia

Dec 29:
Chris Ardoin & NuStep
Evangeline Down's Casino - Mojo's Sports Bar, Opelousas

Enjoy,

R!CK

Rick, you are DA MAN! Thanks for the cornucopia of ideas. BTW, I went to your website the other day and listened to one of your songs, and *loved* the accordion on it. Excellent dance music. I think it was about going back to Louisiana "where I belong".

Since you live in the Dallas area (I think) you might want to think about going to the National Accordion Convention in Richardson in March. It is a hoot!

Best Regards, Jamey Hall

Aw shucks, man. Jus' doin' what I can to help a brutha out!

As far as my music stuff goes, it's in a bad need for an update as most everything posted is full of cobwebs and dust. Glad ya dig it, but if you like it now, I think you're gonna be happier when our CD gets released. We've got 13 tracks, all originals, with just one more tune to do. 2008 is gonna be a fun year!

I know about the Accordion Fest in Richardson. I went a few years ago -- It was fun!

R!CK

Lots of GOOD suggestions! If you enjoy music AND dancing, Randols has a decent dance floor, and bands every night of the week ~ except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Use LINK #3 above to view the band schedule.

Thanks to everyone for their VERY helpful advice. If we can't have fun now, it's our own **** fault!

Best regards, Jamey

Hey Jamey,
Have you got a accordion picked out yet? If you bring one back, drop by the house and let me see it. Have a good time on your trip bud!!
MarkS

Thanks Mark! I have one tentatively picked out, but since I'm going to Lafayette, I might check pawn shops and stuff in the area. Who knows what might turn up!

I'll try my best to stop and show you, if I have something.

Thanks, Jamey

Mr. Jamey,

Saturday morning at Savoy Music Center in Eunice...

Sunday morning Zydeco Brunch at Cafe des Amis in Breaux Bridge...

Grab some fresh bread at Poupards Bakery in Lafayette...

Lunch at the Olympic Diner in Opelousas...

Definitely cruise around Lake Martin...

Lunch at Poche's in Breaux Bridge...

peace,
Griff

Me, I don't like to eat much, no.

peace,
Griff

Hey buddy, as long as you keep dancing all night, you can eat whatever you want. Or whatever won't eat you first . . .

-Jamey