Posted by Ginger Humphreys on December 1, 2006, 10:07 pm I have been traveling with my accordeon for some 8 years and it is always great to meet with friends on the road and at airports (yes that’s you Dave at Stansted). Cajun music in my experience is truly universal and crosses many cultural divides. I have many stories from the travels that encourage and inspire. None more so than 'the child of Galicia' with Becki on fiddle and Martin on guitar, back stage with friends in Santiago and not forgetting 'The Policemen of Sardinia'. After playing at a friends wedding in France this Summer I jetted off to Seattle to continue my playing there. Headed by Smiling Dave with organizational emails from Roz and supported by many an enthusiastic player/dancer. We meet every Tuesday night at 7pm to play at Michael’s house (Sundays became popular for Gumbo nights) and from there some members became involved with group and event organisation. This summer we even got to Dance at a shopping mall and a car park on Bainbridge Island. These are some of the typical events that raise awareness and involve the public (reminiscent of the gigs at the Albert Dock). The Ferry was full of passengers heading to the dance. It seems to me the grass roots of Cajun & Zydeco begins at home. Thanks to all in Seattle for your appreciation of great music and warm welcome! The house session is a great place to transition from solitude to group support. Politics aside music can survive if the community supports it. So what are you all doing on Tuesday Night? Let me know! As we have moved to Devon. Thanks Rees for my faithful traveling accordeon. So who's Dancing at The Grande bal de Cajun?
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This is for those who know me as Ginger on harmonica from the days of Sack the Fiddler. I wish to thank all who came to support us during those Bon Temps. For those of you who spent many a night traveling long distances just to get a few hours of dancing in before your feet fell off, I wish to extend gratitude. I have always maintained contact with Ian Dawson and we have had the opportunity to play on Tall Ships and Forts from time to time. Many of our friends are no longer with us and some have drifted away, but all who attended our evenings are most definitely in our hearts and memories.
They have just finished their Louisiana-thon and have a supporting venue at the Highway 99 and Tractor Tavern for High achievers.
Thanks Eric Martin for your winter nights building My Jolie Blon' in time for St Chartier Summer 2006.
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