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SUMMARY:Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express ~ Zydeco Legend from Ossun Louisiana – Fri Oct 16
DESCRIPTION:Horace Trahan is one of SW Louisiana’s most revered Zydeco artists both for the depth of his lyrics and power of his performances. A native of Ossun\, Louisiana\, Horace is one of Zydeco’s most beloved performers and songwriters. His driving accordion\, soulful voice\, and unstoppable Louisiana groove have filled dance floors for decades. His high-energy performances\, riveting Zydeco sound\, and infectious spirit have made Horace a favorite among dancers throughout Louisiana and beyond. \nIf you’ve never experienced Horace Trahan\, you’re in for something special. Horace has a rare gift for connecting with people. He doesn’t just play songs – he creates a shared experience\, feeding off the energy of the crowd while inspiring everyone in the room to lose themselves in the rhythm\, the joy\, and the rich traditions of Louisiana Creole culture. Every show is filled with laughter\, heartfelt moments\, and the kind of musical chemistry that turns strangers into friends. \nThis past summer Upstate NY was graced to have Horace pass through and blow away audiences\, both at the GrassRoots Festival in July followed by a “back by popular demand tour” in August when he returned to the area with shows in Rochester\, the Finger Lakes\, the Genesee and Hudson Valleys and the Catskill Mountains.  Horace thrilled dancers with his soulful voice and deep Zydeco grooves and captured the hearts of all who intently listened to the depths of his authentic lyrics\, his willingness to call out for justice and boldly speak truth to power\, and his ability to get EVERYONE to laugh and sing along. \nPREVIEW VIDEOS: \n– NOLA Cajun Zydeco Fest 2025 – www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCVIzEVJ28k \n– GrassRoots 2026 w/ Donna the Buffalo – www.youtube.com/watch?v=hndY6cR8SLs  \n ————————————————————————- \nTHE DEPTH OF HORACE TRAHAN – Horace’s impact reaches beyond the dance floor. \nHorace has long been known for the authentic voice he brings to his lyrics. Many longtime Horace Trahan fans point to his self-released Keep Walking not simply because it’s filled with great dance music\, but because it feels deeply personal. While the album has the infectious rhythms people expect from Horace\, its greatest strength is that his songs come across as reflections on real life rather than manufactured lyrics. Listeners often feel that Horace is singing with them rather than at them. \nThemes of Keep Walking resonate deeply with audiences: perseverance through hardship; hope without denying reality; strength through community; the power of faith and gratitude; value of joy as resilience; humbling respect for ordinary people; importance of speaking truth to power … as found in songs like: Funny Things Change\, Sad But True\, Guilty Till Proven Innocent\, When Love Takes Over. \nIn recent years\, Horace has become an outspoken voice for compassion\, justice\, inclusion\, and democracy. Through his Facebook posts\, music\, and conversations with fans\, Horace has spoken passionately against racism\, authoritarianism\, and policies of the current administration—including immigration enforcement practices that he believes have harmed families and communities. He has chosen to speak even when doing so has come with personal and professional costs\, because he believes that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. \nHorace reminds us that music can be more than entertainment—it can build community\, celebrate our shared humanity\, and inspire us to care for one another. \n LINKS: \nwww.horacetrahan.com \nwww.facebook.com/redemptiveprocess   \n——————————————————- \n PRESENTED BY \nRochester Cajun Zydeco Network … with Support from Lafayette Travel – www.lafayettetravel.com   \nLOCATION \nHarmony House\, 58 East Main St\, Webster\, NY 14580 \nDATE: Friday\, October 16 \nTIME\n7:00 PM – Doors Open\n7:15 PM – Zydeco Dance Lesson\n8:00-11:00 PM – It’s show time!!! \nTICKETS \nAdvance (thru 10/15) – $20 \nDay of Show – $25 \n$10 with student ID\nKids 14 and under are FREE!! \nRCZN Members pay advance price at the door \nADVANCE TICKET OPTIONS with NO FEES: \nONLINE (thru 10/15 w/ no fees):  www.valleyticketing.com/events/horace-trahan-the-ossun-express-zydeco-legend-from-ossun-louisiana \nIN PERSON: Bop Shop Records\, 1460 Monroe Ave\, Brighton NY 14618 \nMORE INFO \n(585) 727-4119\nEMAIL US \n THINGS 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.\n\n —————————— \n HORACE TRAHAN VIDEOS: \nPeople Know How to Party – \n \nKeep Walking – \n \n  \nGovernment’s Been Dirty Since Day One backed by Donna the Buffalo –
URL:https://rochesterzydeco.com/event/horace-trahan-the-ossun-express-zydeco-legend-from-ossun-louisiana-fri-oct-16/
LOCATION:The Harmony House\, 58 East Main St.\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Lessons,Featured Event,RCZN Events,Regional Calendar,Zydeco Dance & Music
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SUMMARY:Brandon Moreau and Rendezvous Des Amis ~ Cajun Favored Henrie Brothers - Nov 21
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGrowing 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. \nAfter 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. \n\nBRANDON’S PREVIEW VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=xobk5dXjLCU \n\nIn 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.   \nIn 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. \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 \n DATE: Saturday\, November 21 \n TIME \n7:00 PM – Doors open\n7:15 PM – Cajun dance lesson\n8:00-11:00 PM – It’s show time!!! \n TICKETS \nAdvance – $15 \nDay of Show – $20 \n$10 with student ID\nKids 14 and under are FREE!! \nRCZN Members pay advance price at the door \n ADVANCE TICKET OPTIONS \nONLINE (thru 11/20 w/ no fees): www.valleyticketing.com/events/brandon-moreau-and-rendezvous-des-amis-cajun-favored-henrie-brothers \nIN PERSON: Bop Shop Records\, 1460 Monroe Ave\, Brighton NY 14618\n  \nMORE INFO \n(585) 727-4119\nEMAIL US \n THINGS 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.\n\n —————————— \n BRANDON’S VIDEOS \n\nBayou Club in NOLA\, Don’t Mess With My Too Too –\nBelting the Blues with Ric Robertson on bass –\n\n 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: \n\nCottontail Two-Step –\nCadien de Church Point –\n\n 
URL:https://rochesterzydeco.com/event/brandon-moreau-and-rendezvous-des-amis-cajun-favored-henrie-brothers-nov-21/
LOCATION:The Harmony House\, 58 East Main St.\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cajun Dance & Music,Dance Lessons,Featured Event,RCZN Events,Regional Calendar
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SUMMARY:Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble ~ A Curley Christmas ~ Sun Dec 6
DESCRIPTION:!!! A Curley Christmas !!! \nCurley Taylor and his band\, Zydeco Trouble are bringing their unique sound all the from Creole country\, Sunset Louisiana for a special Creole Christmas celebration! Get those dancing shoes ready for Curley’s soulful\, bluesy vocals and the band’s hard driving Zydeco beat!  Whether they’re performing at a dance hall in the bayou or rocking festival stages around the world\, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble bring an unmistakable energy that always gets people on their feet. For fans of good music and a good time\, you can’t go wrong when Curley Taylor comes to town. \nTime for a Holiday Zydeco SOUL Revival !!!! \nNobody does it like Curley Taylor \n Soulful\, Sensuous and Steamy \nCURLEY’S PREVIEW VIDEO:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YTo0ocwMY0&t=3s \nCurley Taylor tours extensively throughout the US and Canada\, playing festivals and clubs from New York to San Diego and from Florida to Seattle\, all the way to Montreal. Curley has played major festivals including Rhythm and Roots in Ninigret RI\, the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland OR and Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Often playing to audiences who have never heard Zydeco music before\, making fans wherever he goes.  With his unique style of blues and soul flavored Zydeco\, Curley will keep EVERYONE dancing well into the night.   \nCURLEY TAYLOR’S MUSICAL JOURNEY:\nCurley Taylor was born and raised in Grand Coteau Louisiana and has been around music all his life. At the age of 16 Curley started playing drums in his father’s band\, Jude Taylor & His Burning Flames\, a band deep in Louisiana Blues\, Soul and Zydeco. By age of 25\, Curley had played drums with some of Louisiana’s musical legends\, including: CC Adcock\, Steve Riley\, John Hart\, “L’il” Bob and the Lollipops\, and his uncle’s\, “L’il” Buck Senegal and Wayne “Blue” Burns. He toured with CJ Chenier\, son of the “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier. His experience as a drummer emblazoned in Curley the fundamental importance of the lock down rhythm dancers crave. At 25 Curley hit the road with his own band “Zydeco Trouble” delivering Zydeco with a rich Gospel\, Soul\, Hip Hop-tinged sound. \nIn 2003 Curley was ready to make the move and launch his own band – Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. His debut CD “Country Boy” was released to rave reviews. Artists familiar with Zydeco compared Curley’s music to that of the late\, great Beau Jocque. “It’s a high compliment\,” Curley replied\, “but Country Boy is only the start.” Curley has been playing\, touring and recording ever since. Since his debut CD\, Curley has released six more CDs of original music\, making him one of the most prolific composers in Zydeco. His latest project “Rise Up” was released in 2018. \nCurley’s bluesy\, soulful vocals and the band’s hard driving Zydeco beat blend to create high-energy dance music for all audiences. Curley’s music is true to its roots in Zydeco and Blues\, but contemporary enough to appeal to a broad range of music lovers. \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 \nSunday\, December 6\, 2026 \nTIME \n4:00 PM – Doors open\n4:15 PM – Zydeco dance lesson\n5:00-8:00 PM – It’s show time!!! \nTICKETS \nAdvance – $20 \nDay of Show – $25 \n$10 with student ID\nKids 14 and under are FREE!! \nRCZN Members pay advance price at the door \nADVANCE TICKET OPTIONS \nONLINE (thru 12/5 w/ no fees): www.valleyticketing.com/events/curley-taylor-zydeco-trouble-a-curley-christmas \nIN PERSON: Bop Shop Records\, 1460 Monroe Ave\, Brighton NY 14618\nRCZN MEMBERS: Pay advance price at door \nMORE INFO \n(585) 727-4119\nEMAIL US \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.\n\nCURLEY TAYLOR VIDEO PREVIEWS:\n• ‘LIVE’ @ Festival International – \n \n• WXPN’s Zydeco Crossroads – “All Night Long” – \n \n• Never Gonna Give You Up –
URL:https://rochesterzydeco.com/event/curley-taylor-zydeco-trouble-a-curley-christmas-sun-dec-6/
LOCATION:The Harmony House\, 58 East Main St.\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Lessons,Featured Event,RCZN Events,Regional Calendar,Zydeco Dance & Music
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