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www.copperrosehome.com - My Musical Vehicle
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www.lafolkroots.org - Louisiana Folk Roots - based
in Lafayette, the heart of Cajun and Creole Louisiana -
founded in 1999 and since then been on a mission to
celebrate as much of Louisiana's rich cultural heritage
as possible.
DEWEY BALFA CAJUN AND CREOLE HERITAGE
WEEK 2007
Portugie's Report from the Ground:
I just returned from a trip
to Louisiana, where I enrolled at the "DEWEY BALFA CAJUN AND
CREOLE HERITAGE WEEK" and attended music classes to study
Cajun Accordion, at Chicot State Park, located in Ville
Platte LA.
Rarely in my life have
I had such a magical experience, with great performers
teachers, and students. The Park is beautiful, and the camp
is sponsored by,
"LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS." It was expertly organized with a
laid back comfortable pace. Very authentic, and freshly
prepared Cajun food was served daily by the fine kitchen
staff headed by "Chef Pat." The day's activities were
orchestrated by a very competent and friendly executive
director, TODD MOUTON and assistant director VICKI L.
CHRISMAN, who created an atmosphere of home away from home,
with no request being overlooked, and a smile that became
customary attire for almost everyone.
The Instructors were a WHO'S WHO of Cajun and old time
music, including, but not limited to, the Balfa Family, Dirk
Powell, and the Savoy Family (pronounced Savoir).
I was able to Purchase a "BON CAJUN" Accordion, handmade
by LARRY MILLER, and I haven't been able to put it down
since I got back. I am so Inspired by the week's experience.
There were stage shows and dancing every night to the
best Cajun and Xydeco musicians in the world, and special
accommodations were available for entire bands that wished
to attend the Camp,
COPPER ROSE
(Myself, Tom Ryan and Maggie Ryan) will be including some of
the rhythms and music I brought back with me in our summer
performance lineup. Let us know what you think.
DEWEY BALFA CAJUN AND CREOLE HERITAGE
WEEK 2008
Copper Rose attended 2008's Dewey Balfa
camp as a band and had an amazing time! For pictures and a
description on the blog, go to our myspace site
www.myspace.com/copperrosemusic
Here we are on stage at the camp!
VISIT MY PHOTO
GALLERY FOR MORE PICTURES OF THIS EVENT.
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