The Harmony House is excited to announce the return of Brandon Moreau, a revered Cajun fiddler & vocalist born & raised in Basile Louisiana ~ on Sat Nov 21. Brandon will be bringing an incredibly special set of musicians, “Rendezvous Des Amis”, to back him. For starters a Cajun flavored version of the “Henrie Brothers”, a celebrated family of string driven musicians from Middlesex NY. Adding to the mix, Betsy Terr Fuller of the fabulous Terr family, a powerhouse on rhythm guitar who’s been an ambassador for Louisiana music and culture for many years with bands like C’est Bon.
Growing up in Basile LA, Brandon was deeply influenced by the hometown hero, Cajun music legend, Dewey Balfa, whose style is core to Brandon’s fiddle style and feel. In addition to Dewey Balfa, Brandon learned Cajun music from both his father Kim and grandfather Vorrance Moreau, so was influenced by their prairie style from day one.
After years of playing in Cajun bands throughout Acadiana, Brandon was drawn New Orleans to expand his musical horizons, where he’s lived and performed for over a decade. Once in NOLA playing on Bourbon Street, he formed “Brandon Moreau and CajunGrass”, working from his roots in Cajun music weaving in Honky-tonk, Swing and Bluegrass, always playfully pushing the envelope of what you’d expect.
- BRANDON’S PREVIEW VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=xobk5dXjLCU
In addition to his love of Cajun music, throughout his life Brandon immersed himself in all aspects of Cajun culture, most notably Cajun Cuisine, especially “Butter Beans” which he literally grew up on, and remains a part of his heritage he loves to share with the world.
In fact, for the Harmony House show, Brandon will be making large batches of vegetarian and meat based “Butter Beans” to share with all who attend … putting his skills as an experienced New Orleans based chef to fine use.
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PRESENTED BY
Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network … with Support from Lafayette Travel – www.lafayettetravel.com
LOCATION
Harmony House, 58 East Main St, Webster, NY 14580
DATE: Saturday, November 21
TIME
7:00 PM – Doors open
7:15 PM – Cajun dance lesson
8:00-11:00 PM – It’s show time!!!
TICKETS
Advance – $20
Day of Show – $15
$10 with student ID
Kids 14 and under are FREE!!
RCZN Members pay advance price at the door
ADVANCE TICKET OPTIONS
ONLINE (thru 11/20 w/ no fees): www.valleyticketing.com
IN PERSON: Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave, Brighton NY 14618
MORE INFO
(585) 727-4119
EMAIL US
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CAJUN/ZYDECO DANCE COMMUNITY
- All are welcome. To dance. To watch. To chat. To laugh.
- In the “Social Dance” tradition, feel free to come solo, with friends, with your partner.
- All are encouraged to bring a dish/snack to pass for our Community Culinary Corner.
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BRANDON’S VIDEOS
- Bayou Club in NOLA, Don’t Mess With My Too Too – https://youtu.be/rudL8KKTues
- Belting the Blues with Ric Robertson on bass – https://youtu.be/EaCDgKqU3FQ
SWAMP N’ ROLL SHOW – Brandon in action almost 20 years ago when he was immersed in the Cajun music scene around his home in Basile LA, here dishing out fiddle and vocals with Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers:
- Cottontail Two-Step –
- Cadien de Church Point –