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SUMMARY:Joe Hall’s Life Celebration - Zydeco Documentary & Dance Party - Sun Jan 18th @ Harmony House
DESCRIPTION:Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network will be hosting a “Life Celebration” of the legendary Creole and Zydeco musician “Joe Hall” (1971-2024). This will be a multi-dimensional event … join for some or join for all. Choose the right fit for you. (details below) \nEVENT INCLUDES:\n• 5 to 6 – CREOLE POTLUCK DINNER – folks are encouraged to bring a dish or snack to pass … dig into your CREOLE COOKBOOKS and have some fun (FREE!!!) \n\n6 to 7 – Screening of “Who’s That Playing My Box?” – Fascinating documentary about Joe Hall’s musical life mission to explore\, document and celebrate the French Creole music and culture he was surrounded by throughout his life … includes a Q&A with the director Clara Riedlinger (COST – $10 at the door)\n Preview – Who’s That Playing My Box? https://youtu.be/MEHMaybrx3E \n7 to 9 – A Joe Hall DJed/VJed “Zydeco Dance Party” – Experience Joe’s live videos and musical creations. We’ll be moving and grooving together on the dance floor inspired by Joe’s spirit\, sound and rhythm. (COST – $10 at the door)\n\n—————————- \nThere will be an AFTERNOON WARM UP: \n\n3 to 4:30 – ZYDECO DANCE WORKSHOP – offered by Mike DuPré and Alla Levi\, highlighting the traditional Zydeco dance form often done with the old school “La La” style music Joe Hall fully embraced. COST – $25\, must buy in advance … GREAT DEAL … covers cost of both Film Screening & Zydeco Dance Party\n\n—————————- \nOVERVIEW ~ JOE HALL’S LIFE CELEBRATION \nOn November 21\, 2024\, Acadiana lost one of its greats — the legendary Creole and Zydeco accordion playing and band leader Joe Hall. As a friend of Joe’s I was deeply saddened when I heard of his passing\, having danced to his sounds and grooves for years. Last I knew Joe was putting finishing touches on a documentary exploring and sharing the roots of his music\, the traditional Louisiana French Creole “La La” musical form from which Zydeco music and dance emerged. Together we shall explore and immerse ourselves in the Joe Hall’s magic “La La”. \nJOE HALL ~ DOCUMENTARY (6pm screening / 6:30 Q&A) – “Who’s That Playing My Box?” Intro reflections by Bruce Handelman … In early December I learned it was completed when the director\, Clara Riedlinger from Rochester\, reached out asking me to spread word about the film’s PREMIERE here in Rochester at the Little Theatre. I was blown away to learn the filmmaker who spent the last 3 years of Joe’s life crafting his story was from Rochester … what were the chances of that ?!?!?!?  On Sunday Jan 18th\, we’ll be hosting a special screening of “Who’s That Playing My Box?” at the Harmony House\, with a Q&A led by the Director Clara Riedlinger. \nJOE HALL ~ ZYDECO DANCE PARTY (7-9pm) – Joe has long been admired by many for his authenticity\, musicianship\, and his mission of music and cultural preservation. Yet it will ultimately be Joe’s natural ability to inspire people to dance\, dance\, dance you’ll be able to experience first-hand at The Harmony House during RCZN’s “Joe Hall – DJed/VJed Zydeco Dance Party”. \nNot only will we be spinning Joe Hall’s discs to dance to\, but we’ll also have Joe Hall playing for you LIVE on video for your dancing pleasure showing many of his concerts captured in Louisiana and Europe. No better way to celebrate Joe Hall’s Life and Legacy than having a Zydeco Dance Party featuring the music of Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters. \n—————————— \nPRESENTED BY \nRochester Cajun Zydeco Network … with Support from Lafayette Travel – www.lafayettetravel.com     \nLOCATION \nHarmony House\, 58 East Main St\, Webster\, NY 14580 \nDATE: Sunday\, January 18 \nTIMES & PRICES \n\n 5 to 6 – CREOLE POTLUCK DINNER – folks are encouraged to bring a dish or snack to pass (FREE!!!)\n 6-7 – Screening of “Who’s That Playing My Box?” – Documentary about Joe Hall’s musical life mission … including a Q&A with the director Clara Riedlinger (COST – $10 at the door)\n\n7-9 – DJed/VJed Zydeco Dance Party – featuring music and videos of Joe Hall in action (COST – $10 at the door)\n\n————————— \nAFTERNOON WARM-UP \n\n3 to 4:30 – ZYDECO DANCE WORKSHOP – offered by Mike DuPré and Alla Levi\, highlighting the traditional Zydeco dance form often done with the old school “La La” style music Joe Hall fully embraced.\nCOST: $25\, Must Buy In Advance\nGREAT DEAL … covers cost of both Film Screening & Zydeco Dance Party\nCLICK HERE for more info on the Zydeco Dance Workshop including registration\n\nMORE INFO \n(585) 727-4119\nEMAIL US \n—————————— \nJOE HALL VIDEOS: \n\n Preview of the film – Who’s That Playing My Box? –\n Blackpot Festival (2023) –\n\n• French Quarter Festival (2022) – \n\n Bosco Stomp (2024)–\n At a boucherie in Elton\, LA (2023) –\n• Joe Hall @ the Zydeco Breakfast (2010) – \n\n\n—————————— \nTHINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CAJUN/ZYDECO DANCE COMMUNITY \n\nAll are welcome. To dance. To watch. To chat. To laugh.\nIn the “Social Dance” tradition\, feel free to come solo\, with friends\, with your partner.\nAll are encouraged to bring a dish/snack to pass for our Community Culinary Corner.
URL:https://rochesterzydeco.com/event/joe-halls-life-celebration-zydeco-documentary-dance-party-sun-jan-18th-harmony-house/
LOCATION:The Harmony House\, 58 East Main St.\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Lessons,RCZN Events,Regional Calendar,Zydeco Dance & Music
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