Cascade Zydeco

You will need to plan ahead starting today.

4 things to know ahead of I-5 closures through Portland A 2-mile stretch of the major throughway is set to close for five weeks beginning late Friday.

P.O. Sparkle moving to tomorrow Friday night September 11th 6-8 pm for this month’s show at Oakshire Brewery. 5013 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
Great beers, ciders, NA bevs, pizza and salads. No cover.

We had 44 people on 9/1 at Cascade Zydeco’s First Tuesday Cajun Dancehall Night!
30 dancers took the Cajun Two-Step lesson. CZ is rolling out some fun new DJ night opportunities so watch for updates here, on our website and your newsie newsletter!
Next up; Cajun Dancehall Night Part II on Wednesday September 16 at Hoku Events on Madison. Dance instructors David and Patti will teach the basics to any newcomers and build on those skills from last night. Cajun and zydeco will be featured in the playlist.

Save the Date
Celebration of Life for Dick Brainard
Saturday October 17
1:30-5:30
Norse Hall
111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Hosted by Dick’s family

Please join us for an afternoon of dancing and sharing memories of our friend Dick Brainard.
Dancing to TooLoose Cajun-Zydeco Band and Pete Krebs

Schedule coming soon.

Cascade Zydeco was representing last night in Seattle for Gator Boy’s Revelers dance. Sean taught a wonderful Cajun Two Step lesson and the band played a two hour set with no break! Soo much fun!

Cascade Zydeco annual meeting and picnic photo dump.
A wonderful time with old and new friends. Thanks to the board and volunteers who helped set up and clean up. Thanks to Francine for hosting in her lovely garden.

Cajun Dance Hall Night!
Tuesday, September 1
First Tuesday Zydeco
North Portland Eagles

Come to the Eagles Lodge, Tuesday September 1st!

David Seitz and Patti Lind bring you Cajun Dance Hall Night. This is your chance to learn some two-step & Cajun waltz.

Learn about the history of Cajun music, how it’s different than Zydeco, and the steps you can play with next time one of these fast paced, high energy songs comes on. Want a taste of Cajun music? Check out the link below.

We'll have a playlist with plenty of Zydeco & Cajun tunes. And, absolutely, you can do zydeco to Cajun music, no problema!

Doors open 6:30
Dance lesson 7 - 7:30
DJ playlist & dancing until 9:30

$7 CZ Members
$12 General admission

N Portland Eagles Lodge
7611 N Exeter
Portland, OR

https://youtu.be/6PNFkWfZDR8?is=Fei5MSRkD_y0PCxg

Ok. Cascade Zydeco has booked Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble many many many times - AND last night’s show was pure magic. The band was well rested, the sound was great and it was like a family reunion on the dance floor! We had dancers from as far away as Salem, Eugene, and Albany and a table full of Jemerson’s! We have missed you so much Roland and Janine and were thrilled to see you!
Thank you to the CZ board and volunteers, the dance instructors Terri Jo and Chere, Saron and crew at Mekong Bistro, the nearly 90 dancers who showed up and last but not least⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble!