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BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet  which will be held August 14 at Corky Meyer's hanger if possible.  This is the nation's most renowned Cajun/ Zydeco/Old time Louisiana  band. Check the SAC website for the rundown.  Several things need to be decided upon for this event at our July 30 Arts Council meeting.
 

BeauSoleil

Michael Doucet - Violin, Guitar, Accordion, Mandolin, Vocals
David Doucet - Guitar, Vocals
Jimmy Breaux - Accordion
Billy Ware - Percussion
Tommy Alesi - Drums
Mitch Reed - Bass, Fiddle, Banjo, Electric Guitar

Since forming in 1975, Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. Michael Doucet avec BeauSoleil take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate. audiences the world over.

BeauSoleil's latest recording, Live in Louisiana, their first on the Way Down in Louisiana imprint, was released to coincide with the April 2006 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. It's their first live album recorded at home, their 28th overall, and it celebrates their 30th anniversary with a wide-ranging set of tunes from across their discography and the Cajun and Creole cultural spectrum.

Want to hear some great old timey Cajun muisc.. try this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n2KxbIcFrI   ot this one... interesting things about cajun music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPHNuaR0a2s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scRVCt2EFMc

And here's a cool link about Michael Doucet and  BeauSoleil... try this one...
http://www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/mdoucet.htm

GET READY FOR GREAT DANCIN’ MUSIC!!!!!!