At 46, Terrance Simien is now one of the grand old men of zydeco. He’s part of the second wave of musicians keeping the Creole music of Southern Louisiana alive; […]
Zydeco
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The SMF drops it like it’s hot
Much to the delight of all manner of folks throughout our community —and elsewhere— 2009 will mark the seventh installment of the Savannah Music Festival. Initially known as the Savannah […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Audie Blaylock and Redline *** Nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year in both 2005 and 2006, this ace group features mandolin, bass, banjo and […]
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Entertainment Briefs
27th Annual Savannah Jazz Fest What: Massive showcase of Dixieland, swing, bop, melodic and straight-ahead jazz, plus funky blues, featuring: Simone (daughter of Nina Simone), The Bob James Quintet, The […]
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Cajun phenom Steve Riley says, ‘People eventually wind up dancing’
To most of us, playing the accordion can often seem a deceptively simple task. In fact, even though I know it’s a tricky instrument to master, when I see one […]