Balfa Toujours is a brilliant young band that has been making a name for itself not only in the Cajun music scene of Southwestern Louisiana, but also in the larger realm of all traditional music. The Balfa name conjures up memories of the famous Balfa Brothers, who took their soulful, impassioned music from the prairies of Mamou to the far corners of the earth. Now, Balfa Toujours (meaning Balfa still and always) is making sure the name will maintain its place for generations afterwards. Don't miss this rare opportunity to catch a steamy live performance by these greats of the Cajun world, aided and abetted by their good friends the New Riverside Ramblers, who will offer a free Cajun dance lesson before the show (7.30pm), followed up with a set of their own Cajun favorites. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR DANCING!

Led by Christine Balfa, the daughter of fiddler Dewey Balfa, Balfa Toujours has taken the inspiration given them and made it their own, creating a sound that is distinctive yet filled with the essence of the tradition. The hot, syncopated melodies of the accordion intertwine with the passionate cries of the fiddle (Dirk Powell). The sweet sounds of the ancient Cajun language let you drift away, while the driving beat of the triangle brings you back. The warm, ringing chords of the guitar lift the vocals straight into your soul. A life-loving quality , emotional yet transcendent, is the essence of Cajun music, and the pulse of the Balfa rhythm is at the heart of it.

$15 advance

$18 day of show

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