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Gerard Dole & The Bayou Serenaders
Folk / Americana / Acoustic

BRIDGING FRANCE WITH CAJUN COUNTRY



Paris, Ile-de-France
France

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Member Since2/27/2007
Band Websitehttp://gerarddole.free.fr
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I became interested in American folk music in my teens during a stay in the Southern United States. Hank Williams was my first heroe and his "Jambalaya on the Bayou" urged me to visit Louisiana. Later on, I devoted myself to Cajun Music. In the early 70's in Paris, when I started touring the folk-clubs with my Acadian accordion, there were few French musicians that could play Cajun music properly. It was a treat then when such capable fiddlers as Christian Leroi-Gourhan or Phil Fromont joined me for a jam session at La Vieille Herbe, Le T.M.S. or Le Bourdon folk-clubs. On such occasions, enthusiastic folkies would play along and more than often, one could hear “Jolie Blonde” or “J'ai passe devant ta porte” accompanied by such weird instruments as the hurdy-gurdy or the bagpipe. In those days, I would cross the Channel four or five times a year, pick up musicians and play in London in such folk-clubs as The Macabre in Trafalgar Square, or The Troubadour on Old Brompton Road. I would also go to Amsterdam and play informally in the taverns on the Dam. More than once, they stayed open a couple of hours after closing time to let me sing and squeeze in a few more tunes, to the greatest merriment of all the beer drinkers. In 1974, as the folk scene was becoming more and more organized in Paris, I decided to set up a band totally devoted to Cajun and Creole Music. I called it Krazy Kajun. It was the very first one of its kind in France and was quickly in great demand. Sometimes, on the same week-end, Krazy Kajun would play a gig for two dozen country people in a lost village of Poitou, then shift to a big folk festival where thousands of folkies would greet the band with roaring cheers. In the summer of 1975 I embarked on a liner bound for New York, then travelled by rail down to Louisiana. During my stay in Basile, Evangeline parish, I visited such renowned Cajun or Creole old-timers as Dennis McGee and Sady Courville, Cyprien Landreneau, Fremont Fontenot, Eraste Carriere. I also became acquainted with the Balfa Brothers, Nathan Abshire, Marc Savoy, Michael Doucet, and made tapes of their wonderful music. Back in Paris, while my fellow musicians of Krazy Kajun were now turning towards modern jazz, I remained faithful to traditional Cajun and Creole Music and created a new group called Bayou Sauvage. Many musicians played with me and Bayou Sauvage in the next thirty years. This long adventure allowed me to find my own identity in the heart of Cajun music. Not having been born in Southwest Louisiana but having shared so many good times with my bayou friends, I consider myself as a Francadian, that is to say a French musician who devotes himself to the Acadian style while striving to bring to it an extra dimension and a personal touch.

Gerard Dole



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MAMA ROSIN

MAMA ROSIN



Nov 4 2009 8:24 AM

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Salon Pernod

Salon Pernod



Oct 19 2009 2:40 PM



Salut,

merci pour l'ajout.
Meilleures salutations musicales

Thomas

Salon Pernod


 


Mediterran/Tango/Swing/Chanson
Ron

Ron
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Oct 19 2009 4:15 AM

Great stuff---man you deserve credit for following what you love> Very few people find anything to love, especially with passion. Thanks for the musical friendship. 
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Aug 3 2009 3:47 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
MAMA ROSIN

MAMA ROSIN



Jul 27 2009 2:10 PM



salut gérard ...
Accordion-Helin

Accordion-Helin



Jun 11 2009 7:26 PM

Hello from Finland !
New model is out now...


Sarah Savoy & the Francadians

Sarah Savoy & the Francadians



Apr 30 2009 7:42 AM

Have you heard the news?
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Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Mar 29 2009 1:37 AM




HELLO!!

Caw-Cajun ツ

Michael Gisclair



Feb 28 2009 7:35 PM

ça c'est pourquoi j'adore la Louisiane!..C'est la langue qui nous fait unique!

Entrevue avec Richard Guidry de Gueydan, Louisiane en français cadjin (Cajun French):

http://www. veoh. com/collection/louisianafrance/watch/v15342222C42Fqacf
doralis

Doralis LeJeune



Jan 27 2009 6:54 PM


Hi!
Awesome MySpace Comments & Myspace Layouts



Métal-Mathieu

Métal-Mathieu



Dec 30 2008 11:26 AM

Métal-Mathieu vous embrasse entre les deux fêtes!

TIT PRAIRIE LIGUE

TIT PRAIRIE LIGUE



Dec 24 2008 9:15 AM

Merry Xmas and a happy new year
Caw-Cajun ツ

Michael Gisclair



Dec 24 2008 3:22 AM

Bonne Christmusse!

J'pense que vous-autres va aimer ça!

"Ouragans Sus Les Bayous"


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Les frères Nardàn

Les frères Nardàn



Dec 2 2008 10:13 AM

Hello
Merci pour l'ajout !!
A bientôt
TCHOU TCHOU
Gianni Donnini

Gianni Donnini



Nov 23 2008 10:03 PM

Roger Morand

Roger Morand



Nov 23 2008 4:37 PM

Salut a toi le plus grand des Gerard que je connaisse ...et j'en connais un tas
Stephen C.

Stephen C.



Nov 23 2008 8:41 AM

See you at Pont Breaux in January chers!
Water Tower Bucket Boys

Water Tower Bucket Boys



Nov 5 2008 9:43 PM

Such great cajun tunes! Love it!
Maybe we can hear some in person when we head your way this summer!

Cory
doralis

Doralis LeJeune



Oct 31 2008 9:00 PM

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Can't wait to see you!!!
doralis

Doralis LeJeune



Sep 25 2008 1:35 AM

I am so excited that you are coming to visit in December. You are right, it is not so far away. See you soon. Lots of love.
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Sep 6 2008 2:49 PM


ALOHA!!!
TIT PRAIRIE LIGUE

TIT PRAIRIE LIGUE



Aug 16 2008 7:06 AM

Petits pensee aux amis de la musique des cajuns et du bon temps qui roule.A bientot.
BEN
doralis

Doralis LeJeune



Aug 15 2008 10:51 PM

Hey, we sure miss you guys!
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Jul 3 2008 8:24 PM


ALOHA!!!
Aisha

Aisha



Jun 3 2008 11:51 PM

Wow, I love it!!! tres bonne! Excellent!accordian,old lady with accordian
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