May 19, 8-11pm
Maple Leaf Eagles (8201 Lake City Way NE)
$15
Bar and food available
Free parking lots close by.

Monday, May 28, 1:00-1:50pm
Seattle Folklife Festival
Center House Dance Hall
Free

Saturday, June 17th, 11:00am-3:00pm
Mercer Island Farmer’s Market
Mercerdale Park
Free

Saturday, June 23rd, 7:30-10:30pm
Quimper Grange
Corner of Sheridan and Corona St
Port Townsend, WA

Thursday, July 12
Occidental Park in Pioneer Square, Dance 7:00-9:30pm
Lilli Ann Carey teaches zydeco dance 6:00-7:00pm
Dance 7:00-9:30pm

Saturday, July 14, 12:00noon-2:00pm
Redmond Farmer’s Market
Easy access off Hwy 520, Redmond Town Center exit
Free

Saturday, September 29, 12:00noon-2:00pm
Redmond Farmer’s Market
Easy access off Hwy 520, Redmond Town Center exit
Free

Contact:
Karen Kaser
206-724-4471
email

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Karen Kaser - Fiddle, Vocals

At age 10, Karen heard men in cowboy hats playing fiddles at her elementary school in Beaumont, Texas, inspiring her to learn to play the violin. After moving to Seattle in 1977, she and husband John Morris started dancing to Cajun music, which was experiencing a revival. Twenty years ago, they started playing for dances. "We love the music and the community built around it!"

John Morris - Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

John and his wife, Karen Kaser, have traveled extensively in Louisiana over the past 20 years learning tunes directly from cajun and creole musicians there. They've played in such Seattle bands as Louisiana Purchase and Louisiana Roadhouse. "Cajun music: the rock and roll of folk music, it's always a party."

David Grixoni - Bass Guitar, Vocals

David Grixoni's been playing bass licks for more years than we can remember. Originally from northern California, he has played in rhythym and blues bands for years. His own band, Ragged Glory, plays Neil Young tunes, and much more! His vocals are a great addition to the Swamp Soul sound.

Kevin Kilmartin - Lead Guitar

Kevin Kilmartin is a real veteran of the Seattle zydeco scene. He produced our CD and played in the Zydeco Locals for years. We feel very fortunate to have his hot leads and back-up rhythym complete our sound.

Grant Steele - Drums

Grant Steele has played drums professionally in Seattle for 20 years. His dad was a professional jazz musician. His double kick bass and snappy snares help us recreate a zydeco/creole sound not often heard outside of Louisiana.

Julia Derby - Rub-board, Triangle

Julia Derby backs up many touring Louisiana bands with her rub-board and triangle. If you can't move to her rhythyms, check your pulse - you might be dead!