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| Rockin' Dopsie |
A Hawaiian Cruise Dance with two bands honoring
three Louisiana musical legends begins at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the Knights
of Peter Claver Hall, 252 Church St. in Grand Coteau. The event pays tribute to
Carencro native Rockin Dopsie Sr (1932 –1993) who gave concerts all over the
world and performed on Paul Simon’s Graceland album; Buckwheat Zydeco
(1947 –2016), considered an ambassador for zydeco music, bringing the zydeco
sound into the mainstream and the world; and guitarist and band
leader Lil Buck Sinegal (1944 –2019), known as the "Master of
the Stratocaster." Sinegal’s legacy includes being a longtime member
of Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco’s bands.
The evening features Rockin Dopsie’s son, Rockin Dopsie Jr.
and the Zydeco Twisters who will bring the house down with high energy zydeco
sounds. Also, the son of Buckwheat, Reggie Durel, will lead the legendary
Ils Sont Parti Band of which Lil Buck Sinegal had also been a member.
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| Il Sont Parti Band |
All proceeds benefit the renovation of the KPC Hall,
formerly known as the St. Peter Claver gym in Grand Coteau. Tickets are
$10 in advance, $15 at the door, available now by contacting Leona Boxie
337-230-9974; or P and D Cake Cottage, 337-662-CAKE (2253). Or stop by at 106
St. Joseph St., Grand Coteau, LA 70541.
The dance is sponsored by Save Our Community Center.
Louisiana Book News is written by award-winning author Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances and mysteries under the pen name of Cherie Claire. Her first book in each series is FREE to download as an ebook, including "Emilie," book one of The Cajun Series, "Ticket to Paradise," book one of The Cajun Embassy series and "A Ghost of a Chance," the first Viola Valentine mystery.
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