Somebody Scream NY Cajun/Zydeco Dance Series

Curley Taylor was born and raised in Louisiana and has been around music all of his life. At the age of 16 Curley started playing drums in his father's band, (Jude Taylor & His Burning Flames) which is deep in Louisiana Blues, Soul and Zydeco.

By the age of 25, Curley had played drums for some of Louisiana's finest legends including: CC Adcock, Steve Riley, John Hart, "Lil" Bob of the Lollipops, and his uncles, "Lil Buck" Senegal and Wayne "Blue" Burns. He traveled with CJ Chenier, also considered a great Louisiana legend. While traveling with Mr. Chenier, Curley found an interest in playing the accordion. After practicing and playing the accordion, Curley enjoyed it. He was told he "played the drums and the accordion with great emotion and natural feeling."

Curley purchased an accordion and learned to play it in about six months. During this time, friends Keith Clements (keyboard player) and Erick Minix (drummer) approached Curley and asked him to start his own band. He agreed. Soon after agreeing to record a CD, Geno Delafose offered Curley a job playing the drums in his band, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie. He began working for Mr. Delafose and worked for him for several years. Curley found it hard to practice while traveling and touring, but found a way to produce his first CD Country Boy.

This CD is Curley's first produced project. Artists have compared his music to the great Beau Jocque. "It's a high compliment," Curley said, "but this is only the start." Look forward to Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble coming to a town near you soon!

Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 - Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Roadrunners
Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Roadrunners play traditional style Louisiana zydeco. Their high energy dance music is a favorite at home in Louisiana and on the road across the USA. Thomas started playing drums at eight. Not long after he started playing drums, he also began to learn the accordion, eventually mastering both the button accordion used by Zydeco musicians like John Delafose and Boozoo Chavis and the piano accordion, the instrument that Clifton Chenier played. At 19, he joined the band headed by his father (who today continues to play drums and sing at venues in Louisiana and Texas). In addition to playing music, Leroy Thomas did auto painting and body work and also worked on a rice and soybean farm. After moving to Houston, he became a pipe welder, but he continued as a musician. With the release of the his CD entitled Right Now is Primetime, Leroy Thomas has shown his strength as a songwriter as well as being able to compose catchy zydeco tunes. It is no surprise his material is being played by numerous other zydeco bands. Don't miss this chance to see the real thing - Louisiana Zydeco (and some Blues, too) in your own backyard.

Dance lesson at 7 pm, music from 8-11:30 pm, $20

Website:
Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Roadrunners
From LSUE's Central Acadiana Gateway

Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 - LiL Pookie and the Zydeco Sensations
This night of high-energy Louisiana zydeco music features the Somebody Scream NY debut of Lil Pookie as a bandleader with his Zydeco Sensations. It all runs in the family: accordionist-singer-bassist-drummer Lil Pookie is the nephew of Zydeco Force?s Jeffery Broussard and grandson of the late Delton Broussard of the Lawtell Playboys. A winner of the Zydeco Extravaganza?s annual accordion contest at age 16, Pookie has been playing for more than 20 years. His tight ensemble includes Andre Thierry on bass, Ian Lamsen on lead guitar, drummer Willy Jordan, and Lloyd Meadows on scrubboard.Young and hip, Pookie brings his own unique styling to zydeco, playing both traditional style and including Nouveau tunes as well.

Dance lesson at 5pm, music from 6-9:30 pm, $20.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew
Dikki and the krewe stretch out songs and it is great to dance to, as well as to listen to. Hard driving and relentless is the theme all night. It's just funky as can be. Nice polyrhythmic grooves going around the stage, and on the dance floor. Dikki Du and his krewe come out "smokin" harder and faster in the second set. The band is one of the best, all stars in their own right; anyway its wonderful time that seems to go to fast. You will enjoy their hard driving funky zydeco, and love the dance steps performed by the band as they entertain on stage....

Dance lesson at 7pm, music from 8-11:30 pm., $20.

Website:
Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew

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Other Regional and National Events: We try to support all local Cajun and Zydeco events. If you want to find out more about other local events in the Northeast as well as East Coast Festivals, Louisina Mardi Gras, and more, see Arn Burkhoff's terrific Schedule.
Time and Cost:: Time - The standard times are:; Friday and Saturday Nights: Dance lesson at 7pm, music from 8-11:30 pm.; Sunday Nights: Dance lesson at 5pm, music from 6-9:30 pm.; Dances may be other times for special events - Check listing aboves.; Cost - The standard cost is $20. Cost may vary for special events.
Venue:: Grace Hall - Home of the Ossinging Eagles 1545, 7 Old Albany Post Rd., Ossining, NY. This funky little dance space is a 100-year-old, former church that has been a setting in Hollywood productions. It features a wooded dance floor, air-conditioning, open bar, and plenty of safe, free parking. The location is moments from Ossining and Croton-Harmon train stations on the MetroNorth Hudson Line. Hint- there are direct trains from Grand Central Terminal to the Croton-Harmon station that is closer walk or cab.; Note: The Ossining Eagles 1545 has other great events - see the schedule here.
Directions:: From Taconic State Pkwy., take Rt. 134 exit west for 3 miles to right at light on Rt. 9A North, then go approx. 1 mile and make the 3rd right at large Shady Farm Road Sign (also smaller sign for General Electric). After taking exit, take a quick left (right takes you into GE facility) and then turn left on Old Albany Post Rd (note that GPS and online maps may say to take a right - see note belwo). The club is 0.1 mile on right.; From Rt. 9 (between Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson), turn on Old Albany Post Rd. across from St. Augustine's Church and School. The turn is just south of Rt. 9 and 9A split. If you are heading North it's a right before the light; heading South, take a left at the light. After the turn, the hall is approx. 0.2 miles on left.; Important notes for Internet Maps and GPS users: Here is a screenshot of the correct map location of the club indicated by the Red Star. The maps services show an incorrect location indicated by the Black Dot (here is the original, incorrect map from MapQuest). Please be aware of this problem if you use GPS or internet mops; Also, you can take MetroNorth to the Croton-Harmon station on the Hudson Line. The hall is about half mile walk or a short cab ride from the station.
Refreshments:: Reasonably priced cash bar, soda and water for sale. No food is not generally for sale except for snacks - you may bring your own food or we can direct to nearby restaurants. Please support the venue and do not bring your own drinks.
Food and Accomodations:: See our guide to local restaurants and hotel information.
Mailing List:: You can read our lasted email postings at: Somebody Scream NY Yahoo Group.; Join our mailing list of upcoming events by sending an email to:; SomebodyScreamNY-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Photos from Past Shows:: Photos from our previous shows are posted at ouy Yahoo Groups website.
Local Links:: Ossining.com - Ossining, New York's Online Community
Contact Info.:: For information, contact Laura Rice - LauraRice26@yahoo.com; or call 914-960-9057 for more info.
Some of the band that we have hosted: