CAJUN & ZYDECO GIGS IN THE UK & EIRE Now includes dance classes
Updated 28 April 2008 (previous update 20 April 2008)
This page is updated approximately weekly and changes since the previous version are indicated by the dates in red.
NOTE: Cajun UK accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information below and advises that you should always confirm the details with the venues/promoters/bands before leaving home
DATE		BAND	VENUE	INFORMATION	COST	CONTACT NO.
2008
Thurs 1 May (9.00pm)		JUMBO GUMBO (Zydeco)	The Hook & Hatchet Inn, Church Road, Hucking, Nr. Maidstone, Kent ME17 1QT	Pub Gig		01622 880830 or e-mail: info@hookandhatchet.co.uk www.hookandhatchet.co.uk
Fri 2 May (8.00pm)		THE DAWGS	Jack in the Green Party St Mary Star Of The Sea Hall, High Street, Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex	Party for the start of the Jack in the Green Festival		01424 421392
Fri 2 May (10.00pm)		ELVIS FONTENOT & THE SUGAR BEES	Rhythm & Roots Festival Rafter Dempsey’s, Kilkenny, Ireland			01782 622867
Fri 2 May (9.00pm)		WHISKEY RIVER BOYS	The Broadleys Inn, Hereford	Pub Gig	Free	01743 355236
Fri 2 May (Doors 7.45pm)		Cajun & Zydeco Dance Workshop	Ampleforth Village Hall, Ampleforth, North Yorkshire	We will teach a range of easy to learn dances to one of the world’s greatest and distinctive traditional musics. Click here for more information		Further details from Glyn Roberts on 01439 788177 Email: glyn@glynroberts.wanadoo.co.uk or John Adamson on 07786040734 Email: johnadamsonuk@yahoo.com
Fri 2 May (Doors 7.30pm)		BON TEMPS PLAYBOYS	File Gumbo Club Cecil Sharp House, Regents Park Road, Camden, London	A great party band playing Cajun, Swamp Pop and Rock'n'Roll	£10.00 C£7.50	020 7720 6580 www.londoncajun.co.uk
Sat 3 May (12.00 – 2.00pm)		THE DAWGS	Rochester Sweeps Festival Main Tent, Rochester Castle, Kent			howdy@thedawgs.co.uk
Sat 3 May (4.00pm)		ELVIS FONTENOT & THE SUGAR BEES	Rhythm & Roots Festival Breathnacs, Kilkenny, Ireland			01782 622867
Sat 3 May		RUN DOG RUN	The Crown, Barmouth, Gwynedd	Pub Gig		Andy 01766530301 or Russ 01766515295
Sat 3 May (10.00pm)		ELVIS FONTENOT & THE SUGAR BEES	Rhythm & Roots Festival Clubhouse Hotel Bar, Kilkenny, Ireland			01782 622867
Sun 4 May (12.30pm)		JUMBO GUMBO (Zydeco)	Rochester Sweeps Festival Expectations, Rochester, Kent			jumbogumbo@tupp.co.uk www.jumbogumbo.co.uk
Sun 4 May (4.00pm)		ELVIS FONTENOT & THE SUGAR BEES	Rhythm & Roots Festival Langton’s, Kilkenny, Ireland			01782 622867
Sun 4 May (8.30pm)		JUMBO GUMBO (Zydeco)	Rochester Sweeps Festival Prince of Wales, Strood, Kent			jumbogumbo@tupp.co.uk www.jumbogumbo.co.uk
Sun 4 May (10.00pm)		ELVIS FONTENOT & THE SUGAR BEES	Rhythm & Roots Festival Paris Texas, Kilkenny, Ireland			01782 622867
Tues 6 May		BAYOU SECO	The Royal Oak, Lewes, East Sussex
Fri 9 – Sun 11 May		BAYOU SECO	Keith Summers Festival, King and Queen, London
Fri 9 May (Doors 7.45pm)		Cajun & Zydeco Dance Workshop	Ampleforth Village Hall, Ampleforth, North Yorkshire	We will teach a range of easy to learn dances to one of the world’s greatest and distinctive traditional musics. Click here for more information		Further details from Glyn Roberts on 01439 788177 Email: glyn@glynroberts.wanadoo.co.uk or John Adamson on 07786040734 Email: johnadamsonuk@yahoo.com
Sat 10 May (Doors 7.30pm)		ELVIS FONTENOT & THE SUGAR BEES	The George Hotel, Burslem, Staffs	Tickets includes a pie and pint supper and Cajun workshop	£10.00	Tickets from Music Mania 01782 206000 (booking fee applies) or call Craig Pickering 01782 523277 or Eric Cox 01782 514896 www.axisfestival.co.uk
Sat 10 May (9.00pm)		JUMBO GUMBO (Zydeco)	Druids, Maidstone, Kent			jumbogumbo@tupp.co.uk www.jumbogumbo.co.uk
Sun 11 May (2.30-4.30pm)		CAJUN & ZYDECO DANCE WORKSHOP with Kay Anderson	St Peters Church Hall, Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1NA		£3.50	Satu on 01227 274340 or Ann on 01634 405840
Sun 11 May (6.30pm) New Venue		THE FLATVILLE ACES	Cajun Barn The Rainham Oast Community Centre, Granary Close, Off Station Road, Rainham, Kent ME8 7SG	No Longer a Members Only Club, just turn up!	£9.50 C£8.00	020 8850 2893 www.cajunbarn.co.uk
Mon 12 May		THE ROCKIN’ CAJUN DAWGS	Hastings Arms, George Street, Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex	Cajun Rockin’ Blues Band		01424 722208 www.cajunrockers.com
Tues 13 May		BAYOU SECO	Sharps Folk Club, Regents Park Road, London
Weds 14 May		BAYOU SECO	Shepeau Stow School, Holbeach Drove, Lincs
Thurs 15 May (7.30pm)		BAYOU SECO	Styrrup Village Hall, Nr. Doncaster DN11 8LT			01302 752515
Thurs 15 May		JUMBO GUMBO (Zydeco)	Cajun Evening Brook Theatre Chatham Kent		£8.00/£7.00	Box Office 01634 338338
Fri 16 May		BAYOU SECO	Long Clawson Village Hall, Nr. Melton Mowbray, Leics
Fri 16 May		THE BEARCATS	Newark Jazz Festival The Mayze, Castle Gate, Newark, Notts	Pub Gig	Free	01636 707018 www.newarkjazz.co.uk
Fri 16 May (Doors 7.45pm)		Cajun & Zydeco Dance Workshop	Ampleforth Village Hall,