Zydeco Blues Festival Crawfish in San Diego Mothers day May 10 and 11, 2008 Gator By The Bay

<body><div align="center"><span class="style1"><img src="05_headings/GBB_logo_125.gif" width="125" height="108"><br> <br> <img src="05_headings/zydeco_bands_blu.gif" width="191" height="26"><br><table width="146" height="370" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" background="05_headings/toc_blu.jpg"><br>Yea You Right! Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, Country And 6000 Lbs of Crawfish!! Flights are cheap - Now is the time!Mother's Day WeekendMay 11, 12 and 13, 200725+ BANDS ON FOUR STAGES ALL WEEKEND!Check the Schedule Page for Bands and Times!<br>Check the Schedule Page for Bands and Times!Musical Acts include:Big Sandy and his Flyrite Boys * Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers * The Mar Dels * Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys * Big Rig Deluxe * Working Cowboy Band * Married by Elvis * Southbound Jonny * T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers * Bill Magee Blues Band * The Bayou Brothers * Jump Jones * Robin Henkel & Kellie Rucker * Slap Jazz and Spoonful Collins * Jimmy Patton * San Diego Cajun Playboys * Sue Palmer and Her Motel Band * Theo and Zydeco Patrol * Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters * Mystery Train * Anna Troy * The Ryhthm Jacks * Zac Cole * Eight Twenty * Michele Lundeen * Sonny Derin * The Steel Monarchs * Musica Nortena * Fontenot & Pappion Louisiana Band and so much more.Check the schedule for show times!!And don't forget the dance lessons, music/cultural workshops and food demonstrations all day! And Nighttime dances too! Come enjoy this Music & Food Festival with Cajun, Zydecoand Blues on beautiful San Diego bay!We also have the Great hotel rate of $129/night at the Sheraton Marina next to the Festival!(619) 291-2900 - Check the lodging page. Congratulations to Kimberley Williams of Escondido, California for winning the Southwest Airlines Raffle drawing! <div align="center" class="style15"><span class="style13"><a href="http://www.zydecoach.com/instructors.htm" target="mainFrame">Dance Lessons</a></span></div><div align="center" class="style15"><span class="style13"><a href="links2.htm" target="mainFrame">Sponsors/Links</a></span></div> </span><span class="style7">Come enjoy this Music & Food Festival with Cajun, Zydecoand Blues on beautiful San Diego bay! There will be something for everyone!<br>Let the good times roll with these two Special Evening Dancesat the Sheraton Hotel featuring two of the hottest bandsin the country, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Troubleand Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers!Open dancing to live music begins at 9:00 PM both Friday and Saturday.Don't miss them! </span><span class="style6"> Zydeco is a lively, popular accordion-based musical genre hailing from the prairies of south-central and southwest Louisiana.  Zydeco has evolved considerably over the decades, and now draws on pop music sources like soul, disco, rap, and even reggae. It also is increasingly performed in English, instead of in its original Creole dialect. It is great "party music", frequently used in movies, TV programs, and commercials. It has attracted a loyal worldwide audience outside Louisiana, as demonstrated by the large numbers of "Zydeco dancers" on the east and west coasts. Despite its commercialization, Zydeco remains a relevant means of cultural expression for the Creoles of Acadiana. Celebrate Mother's Day with this unique Festival on beautiful San Diego Bay<span class="style1"></span></span><span class="style1"><br> <br> <span class="style4">It's a Mardi Gras Party! <br> <br></span></span></div><strong>Sean Ardoin</strong><span class="style8"> <br> represents both the rural roots and progressive future of Louisiana's foot-stomping Creole-zydeco sound like no other artist. From dance halls to festival stages, Sean Ardoin & ZydeKool have made hundreds of national and international appearances on stage and on television including a recent performance on BET's top-rated "COMIC VIEW" hot on the heels of their gig at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames Leon Chavis was born and raised in Lawtell, Louisiana, which he describes as the center of the Zydeco universe. Drawn to the older more traditional Creole style, he says "I love this music so much; it's like having a new girlfriend.." Leon has a soulful voice and a great ability to connect with his audience. Leon will be making his West Coast debut at Gator by the Bay. We'll be seeing allot more of Leon in festivals to come.<a href="http://www.zydekool.com/index.php" target="_blank">Website</a><br><strong><font size="+1">T Broussard & The<br>Zydeco Steppers</font></strong><br><br> <span class="style8">T Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers offer a fresh sound in Zydeco. The band's sound is jumpin', drivin' and full tilt boogie!. A mix of styles and musical punctuation that leaves you breathless as you crawl off the dance floor<br> <a href="http://www.tbroussard.com/" target="_blank">Website</a><br><br> </span></span><br> <strong><font size="+1">Jeffery Broussard & <br>The Creole Cowboys</font></strong> <br><br> Twenty years as front man and song writer for Zydeco Force, Jeffery Broussard has taken the best of the old style and infused it with a modern syncopation that is at heart "old school" and at soul is the hippest hard hitting dance your feet silly fun you can have legally! <span class="style8"></span><br> <strong><font size="+1"><strong>Big Sandy and <br>His Fly-Rite Boys</strong></font><br> </strong> <span class="style8">Since forming in 1988, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys have emerged as one of the world's most respected practitioners of American roots music, western swing, rockabilly, and traditional country-playing it like they invented it. "I think of us as just a rock and roll band, a rock and roll band that's letting the roots show," says bandleader Big Sandy. Whether they're playing the Grand Ole Opry, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, or simply climbing out of a bus after rolling into your town, these guys are bringing us some great old-time rock and roll.<br> <a href="http://www.bigsandy.net/" target="_blank">Website</a></span> <br> <strong><strong><font size="+1">The Mar Dels</font></strong> </strong><br> <span class="style8">San Diego's most well-known and loved nostalgia band. Since 1982 this popular seven-piece group has been performing dynamic renditions of the best music from the 50's - 70's. The band has now expanded its repertoire to include select hits from the 80's and 90's as well as swing standards from the 40's. Because of their unique versatility The Fabulous Mar Dels are the perfect group for any event. Audiences and clients both locally and internationally have been delighted with their outstanding choice of swing, rock, and Motown classics<br> <a href="http://www.mardels.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></span><span class="style8"> </span><br> <strong><strong><font size="+1">Married by Elvis</font></strong><br> </strong> <span class="style8">An entertaining crockpot of Country, Blues, Honkey Tonk, and whatever other ingredients they feel like throwing in the gumbo... Turn to high or let simmer...It all just works. Vocalist Julia Garlington, owns the stage with an unmistakable gutsy, bluesy voice that captures the attention of every soul around her. The group throws down a mix of country-rock originals and handpicked covers with the kind of energy that keeps the house jumpin all night long. Check em out. <a href="http://www.marriedbyelvisrocks.com" target="_blank">Website</a> </span><br><strong><strong><font size="+1">Southbound Jonny</font></strong><br> </strong> <span class="style8">They ride under cover of night from the far corners of the county. Shiftless and hovering at one end of the saloon you'll find them, their instruments steadied like Winchesters, taking aim until the first chord is struck. They cover songs dragged from earth, heaven and hell, scorching the atmosphere with a ferocity not learned at a mother's knee. The flush of enthusiasm felt by those who bear witness does not quickly pass, as they are San Diego's Most Wanted Country Band.<br> <a href="http://www.southboundjonny.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></span><br> <strong><font size="+1"><strong>Working Cowboy Band </strong></font><br> </strong><span class="style8"><em>The Working Cowboy Band is preserving the heritage of traditional country music. Rick Robledo and the band have been performing this unique genre of country music in the Southwest for more than a decade. Rick has a deep, rich baritone voice and sensitive delivery that adds great depth to the songs he sings. A salute the great songwriters in country music from Bob Wills to Merle Haggard to Dean Dillon. Words you would sing even without a melody. You will be touched and awed by this very personal group.<a href="http://www.workingcowboyband.com" target="_blank">Website</a> </span><br><strong><strong><font size="+1">Big Rig Deluxe</font></strong></strong><br> <span class="style8">Big Rig deluxe is a five piece roots country band from the deepest point in the Southwestern United States, San Diego, California. They put their own spin on things with original songs, as well as classic country covers. When you see them, you'll also enjoy some select Rock n Roll, Western Swing, and Rockabilly tunes. Johnny G and the boys rage like a runaway semi and hi purring hillbilly baritone is purrrty enough to put tears in the eyes of a cobra.<br> <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=54696332" target="_blank">Website</a> </span><br> <img src="05_bands/Sean_Ardoin.jpg" width="250" height="186"><img src="05_bands/brian_jack.jpg" width="250" height="188"><strong>Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers</strong><br> <span class="style8">writes & performs his songs in the urban Zydeco style - fast paced with great harmonies. Brian, who sings and plays accordion, puts on a 'Show.' While dancing, jumping and playing the accordion between his legs. A true showman, excellent singer, and great accordion player. The dancers go wild!<br> <a href="http://www.brianjack.net/" target="_blank">Website</a><br><br><font color="#FF0000"><font size="+1.5">News Flash</font></font>: Brian Jack opened for the Aleysha Keys concert recently at the Houston Reliant Stadium and won the Battle of the Zydeco Bands competition! Curley Taylor and Zydeco TroubleCurley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble offer a fresh sound in Zydeco. His first CD is titled Country Boy, but the band's sound is as smooth as a big city boulevard. Taylor's fingers glide up and down the piano accordion keyboard producing melodies that draw on R and B, soul, and urban blues.Congratulations Brian!! </span><strong>Zydeco Force</strong> <br> <span class="style8">was originally formed by Robby "Mann" Robinson in 1988. The groups discography includes five CDs, commercials (radio and television), a movie score, a number of documentaries and an interview and performance with Good Morning America. <strong><strong><font color="#000080"><br><font color="#FF0000">Special Guest Lil Guyland Leday</font></font></strong>.</strong> At the age of 7, He can play the accordion like a well schooled musician. He is great great nephew of Jeffery Broussard and the great, great, great grandson of Delton Broussard. <a href="http://www.zydecoforce.com" target="_blank">Website </a><br><font color="#FF0000"><font size="+1.5">News Flash</font></font>: Zydeco Force is featured in the just released German film <font color="#FF0000">"Shultze gets the Blues"</font>. Congratulations ZF!! </span><img src="05_bands/ZydeForce3.jpg" width="250" height="188"><img src="05_bands/cajunplayboys.jpg" width="250" height="188"><strong>San Diego Cajun Playboys<br> </strong><span class="style8"><font face="" color="Black">Think there's nothing authentic in Southern California? Think Again! The San Diego Cajun Playboys honor the traditions of Louisiana by playing authentic Cajun music sung in all French all the time.<br> <a href="http://www.cajunnetwork.com/sdcp/band/musicians.html" target="_blank">Website</a></font></span><strong>Theo and the Zydeco Patrol </strong><br> <span class="style8"><font face="" color="Black">With a sound straight from the backwoods Zydeco dance clubs, Theo and the Zydeco Patrol bring the best of Southwest Louisiana festival music to Southern California. So, if you want to go back to the bayou and the Cajun prairie of Southwest Louisiana, get ready for dancing and good times with Theo and the Zydeco Patrol. <a href="http://www.zydecopatrol.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> </font></span> <img src="05_bands/theo.jpg" width="250" height="171"><img src="05_bands/bayou_bros.jpg" width="250" height="187"><strong>Bayou Brothers </strong> <br> <span class="style8">Well known in San Diego for their rockin' swamp, foot stompin' performances out of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the Bayou Brothers will rock you right on into "Fat Tuesday" with their funky Mardi Gras dance tunes. It's a musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget! <br> <a href="http://www.bayoubrothers.net/" target="_blank">Website</a> </span>Billy Watson and the International Silver String Submarine Band is an improvisational, all-star cast of musicians, hand-picked from the California music scene. Blues music was created by people looking for a way to forget their "blues" by telling their stories through song. Billy's show reminds modern audiences that blues music can be lowdown, but that in the end it's all about having some fun, dancing, and forgetting about your worries.<br><a href="http://www.billywatson.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> Bill Magee Blues Band<br> </strong> <span class="style8">In 1963 (as the story goes), Jimi Hendrix was playing as Jimmy James...Willie (Bill) Magee met, befriended and eventually joined up with Hendrix to form the band Jimmy James and the Flames. In 1967, Hendrix went to England, and Magee took his newly formed band, the Kansas City Playboys on a tour around Europe. The rest is history...now after a brief hiatus Bill Magee has felt the pull of the blues once again and come out of retirement.<br> <a href="http://www.billmageeblues.com" target="_blank">Website</a>Sue Palmer<br> </strong> <span class="style8">San Diego's Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer, has amazed audiences all over the world with her unique style and phenomenal left hand. She delights in creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the small clubs and cafes of 1932 Paris, Harlem and West Texas. Her music has been described as "cool enough to cause crop damage to orange groves," and "a steam of sultry sound."<br> <a href="http://www.suepalmer.com" target="_blank">Website</a>Lady Star is the "Real Deal". In the spirit of Koko Taylor, Etta James, and Tina Turner, this blues diva delivers like few others can. A native of Chicago, Lady Star has paid her dues. She has shared the bill with such blues legends as B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan & The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dr. John, and Carey Bell.<br> <a href="http://www.ladystarblues.com/" target="_blank">Website</a><div align="center"><span class="style1"><img src="05_headings/GBB_logo_125.gif" width="125" height="108"></span></div><div align="center"><span class="style1"><img src="05_headings/GBB_logo_125.gif" width="125" height="108"><br> <br> <img src="05_headings/blues_bands_blu.gif" width="263" height="26"><br> </span><span class="style7"><br> </span><span class="style6"> <strong>PLUS...Special Guest Stars</strong> we are currently lining up.<br> Check out some of the talent we have lined up so far. </span><span class="style1"><br> <br> <span class="style4">It's a Mardi Gras Party! <br> <br></span></span></div>Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz took 2nd place at the 2006 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. They competed with over 100 bands from around the world. You be blown away by their musical talents. Their high energy, soulful stage performance is mesmerizing. The energy they create on stage is like being picked up by a twister, and at the end of their show you will touch back down and you won't know what hit you; but you will feel great. The Boyz call it being Kizzyfied! To learn more about the individual members click on link below. This is a very special treat for Gator by the Bay.<br><a href="http://www.auntkizzyzboyz.com/" target="_blank">Website</a><img src="05_bands/bill_magee.jpg" width="250" height="188"><img src="05_bands/bluelargo2.jpg" width="250" height="188">High-powered, contemporary, and rockin' - that's 145th Street! In the shorttime they have been together, there is talk that 145th Street has what it takes to be the next major, breakthrough blues act. Live, they have been called infectious, high-energy, and awesome. As a band, they have a professional, tight, dynamic presentation that transports themto a level beyond local and regional favorite. In 2005 alone, they have been the opening act for blues legends B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland among others.<br><a href="http://www.145street.com" target="_blank">Website</a><strong>Blue Largo </strong><br> <span class="style8">Blue Largo plays hard swinging 40s and 50s jump blues in the vein of Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker, Johnny Otis, Julia Lee, Ruth Brown and Dinah Washington. However, they can also pay sincere tribute to the likes of Billie Holliday or Nat King Cole with equal conviction. Guitarist Eric Lieberman and vocalist Alicia Aragon interpret them with a subtle passion that can only be found in the blues.<br> </span><span class="style8"> </span><strong>Hot Rod Lincoln <br> </strong><span class="style8">Hot Rod Lincoln has been together for 13 years, voted "best roots rock and roll band" at the San Diego Music Awards in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. They have released four CDs. "Blue Cafe," with title track by Brian Setzer, won "best local recording" at the San Diego Music Awards. Group founder Buzz Campbell also plays with Shana-na as well as Lee Rocker (led by former bass player for the Stray Cats). <a href="http://www.hotrodlincoln.net" target="_blank">Website</a> </span><img src="05_bands/hot_rod.jpg" width="250" height="188"> <img src="05_bands/jumpjones.jpg" width="250" height="188"><strong>Jump Jones <br> </strong> <span class="style8">Jump Jones is made up of five of San Diego's finest jazz and blues musicians. They bring to life the energetic and danceable music of the 1940s and 50s. Jump Jones plays venues throughout San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles, including Hollywood's legendary Derby. "If you like your music frantic, danceable and with a real sense of fun, then Jump Jones should be right up your alley." <a href="http://www.jumpjones.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> </span><strong>Lafayette & the Lease Breakers<br> </strong> <span class="style8">Lafayette Falkquay is one of the very best 2nd generation bluesmen living and performing on the USA's west coast today! After playing bass with Angela Strehli's band, Lafayette decided to move from Austin Texas to San Diego, California, where he is just now garnering critical acclaim for both his soul-inspired vocals and a unique take no prisoners / runaway train' blues guitar offering. <br> <a href="http://www.theleasebreakers.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></span><img src="05_bands/lafayette_lb.jpg" width="250" height="188"><img src="05_bands/michelle_lundeen.jpg" width="250" height="167"><strong>Michele Lundeen & <br>Blues Streak <br> </strong><span class="style8"><em>Known as the "Queen of Steam," this passionate, powerful, soulful vocalist  with an electrifying stage presence commands attention! </em>Michele Lundeen and her San Diego based band Blues Streak have quickly become one of the most popular and respected Blues bands in Southern California. The band was nominated for “Best Blues” in the San Diego Music Awards in 2001 and 2002. <a href="http://www.michelelundeen.com" target="_blank">Website</a> </span><img src="05_bands/suepalmer.jpg" width="250" height="188"><img src="05_bands/Swingin Kings 1.jpg" width="250" height="167"><strong>Swingin' Kings </strong><br> <span class="style8">Enjoy one of San Diego's favorite swing bands, just signed for Gator By The Bay! </span>Taryn Donath entered the blues scene at the tender age of 12. Now a vibrant and beautiful woman, Ms. Donath has rocked blues communities from San Diego to New York City. She uses her deep and sultry voice to sing about the trials of love and life, all the while hammering out some hard rock'in boogie woogie blues on 88 black and white keys. Taryn Donath and Mojo Risin, led by the Night Train with Ronnie Lane on lead guitar.<br><a href="http://www.sdmusicmatters.com/band.php?b=73" target="_blank">Website</a><img src="05_headings/GBB_logo_125.gif" width="125" height="108"></span></div> <img src="05_headings/schedule_blu.gif" width="78" height="21"> <br></div><div align="center"><table width="440" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="center"> <td><img src="05_pages/m_lundeen.jpg" width="140" height="140"></td> <td><img src="05_pages/dancing_dark.jpg" width="140" height="140"></td> <td><img src="05_pages/parade_x.jpg" width="140" height="140"></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"><span class="style11">Gator By The Bay bands, dance lessons and happenings will be situated<br>at the four main stages:<strong> Bon Temps Social Club Dance Pavilion, <br>The Mardi Gras Stage,The Festival Stage,</strong>, and the <strong>Bayou Grove Stage</strong>.<br> </span><span class="style8"><br> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="left"> <hr> <span class="style18">Mardi Gras Stage</span><br> <br> <span class="style13"><strong>Saturday,May 7th</strong></span><span class="style11"><br> <font color="#000000">11:00</font>    <font color="#FF0000">Theo & Zydeco Patrol<br> <font color="#000000">12:00    Lesson - Cajun 30 min</font><br> 12:30    <font color="#FF0000">The San Diego Cajun Playboys <br>   <font color="#000000">2:00    Lesson - Blues 20 min</font><br>  2:20    <font color="#FF0000">Lafayette & the Lease Breakers — <br>  <font color="#000000">3:50    Festival Parade<br></font>  4:10    <font color="#FF0000">Zydeco Force with Guyland Leday <br>  6:00    <font color="#FF0000">Sean Ardoin and Zydekool </span></div> <p class="style11"><strong><strong>Sunday, May 8th</strong></strong><br> 11:00    <font color="#FF0000">The Bayou Brothers</font><br><font color="#000000">12:00    Lesson - Cajun 20 min<br> 12:20    <font color="#FF0000">The San Diego Cajun Playboys </font><br>  2:00    <font color="#FF0000">Sue Palmer and Her Motel Band<br>  3:30    <font color="#000000">Festival Parade</font><br>  3:50    <font color="#FF0000">Zydeco Force with Guyland Leday <br>  5:50    <font color="#FF0000">Michele Lundeen and Blues Streak<br> <br> </p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><hr> <span class="style18">Festival Stage<br> </span><br><span class="style13">Saturday, May 7th</span><span class="style11"><br> 11:00    Special Guest<br> 12:40    Blue Largo with Taryn Doneth <br>  2:35    Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers<br>  4:20    Jump Jones <br>  6:20    Swing'n Kings </span></div> <p class="style11"><strong>Sunday, May 8th</strong><br> 11:30    Hot Rod Lincoln<br>  1:40    Sean Ardoin and Zydekool <br>  3:20    Lesson - Blues 20 min<br>  2:45    Bill Magee Blues Band<br>  5;10    Lesson - Zydeco 20 min<br>  6:30    Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers <br> <br> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><hr> <span class="style18">Bayou Grove Stage<br> </span><br> <span class="style11">Features a wonderful variety of Cajun and Creole Heritage shows and demonstrations. Exact schedule is being finalized. Check back soon.<br><br> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><hr> <span class="style8"><span class="style15">Bon Temps Social Club Dance Pavilion<br> </span></span><br> <span class="style11">Featuring The Festival welcome bands and DANCE LESSONS all day<br>(see <a href="instructors.htm">Dance Instruction</a> page) <br><br><strong>FESTIVAL WELCOME BANDS: </strong><br><br><strong>Saturday, May 7th </strong>10:30 AM to 11:30AM: The Bayou Brothers<br><strong>Sunday, May 8th</strong> 10:30 AM to 11:30AM: Theo & Zydeco Patrol<br><br><strong><font size="+1"><font color="#FF0000">Dance Workshops all day</font></font><br><br></strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center"> <img src="05_headings/16_bands_blu.gif" width="262" height="17"><br> <br> </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center"><img src="05_pages/dusk.jpg" width="350" height="262"></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr></table></div><table width="600" border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> </tr> <tr> <td><hr></td> </tr> <tr> <td width=""><p align="center"> Admission to <strong>Gator By The Bay Mardi Gras Zydeco and Blues Festival</strong><br> <span class="style14">$15 per person each day</span><br> <strong>Children under 12 years of age are admitted FREE with a parent or guardian.</strong><br> <br> Admission to each of the <strong>Evening Dances</strong> at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel<br> & Marina (next to the Festival site)<br> <span class="style14">$15 per person</span><br> See <a href="evening_dances.htm">Evening Dances</a> for more information on the bands performing<br> each evening<br> <br> Parking is in the Festival Parking areas. Highly visible signage will mark<br> the way to parking.<br> Free Shuttle will be running during the Festival hours.<br> <br> <br><font color="#FF0000"><font size="+1.5">VIP Special - (1 day)<br></font></font>(1 Day) All Access day pass for the festival and green area, one evening Dance, a personalized<br> souvenir Back Stage ID and an opportunity to visit with the band members.<br> <font color="#FF0000"><font size="+1.5">VIP Special (2 day)<br></font></font>(2 Day) All Access day pass for the festival and green area, both Evening Dances, a personalized<br> souvenir Back Stage ID and an opportunity to visit with the band members. <br><br><br> <span class="style14"><font size="+5"></font><font color="#FF0000"><font size="+2">Personal and VIP Sponsorships</font></font><br> </span><span class="style4"><span class="style13"><span class="style15">INTRODUCE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES<br> TO CAJUN/ZYDECO MUSIC AND LOUISIANA CULTURE<br>And support the Bon Temps Social Club at the same time.<br><br> <strong><a href="sponsor.htm">CLICK HERE</a></strong> for more information on Personal and VIP Sponsorships. </span><br> </span></span></p> <p align="center"><span class="style17">Call 619-234-8612 for group ticket purchases.</span><br> Mailing Address:<br> <span class="style15"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2171 India St. Suite E, San Diego, CA 92101<br>Fax: (619) 234-8605<br><script language=javascript> </script><br>Or send e-mail to:<br><img src="gator_mail.gif" alt="" border="0"></font></span> </p> <p align="center">We accept cash or major credit card. </p> <div align="center"><BR> <br> </div></div> <p align="center" class="style6"><span class="style12"><span class="style4"><strong>GATOR BY THE BAY</strong></span><em><br> <span class="style13">It's A Mardi Gras Party! <br> <br> <br> </span></em></span></p> </td> </tr></table><table width="600" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td width="600" valign="top"><p align="center"><span class="style1"><img src="05_headings/GBB_logo_125.gif" width="125" height="108"><br> <br> <img src="05_headings/dance_workshops_blu.gif" width="204" height="26"><br> <br> </span><span class="style1"><span class="style4"> </span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr width="475"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><table width="600" border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="4"> <div align="center"><br> <span class="MsoNormal"><span class="style11" style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'><span class="style11"><span class="style16"><strong>Non-Stop Dance Workshops all day on Saturday and Sunday</strong><br> from a variety of instructors from all over the country.</span></span></span></span><span class="style16"><br> Workshops will include Zydeco, Cajun, Swing, Waltz as well as line dances<br> from beginning basics through advanced "styling" levels.<o:p></o:p></span> <p><strong>We have a "no fault" dance policy at Gator By The Bay.<br> "If you're smilin', you're doing it right!" </strong></p> <p><span class="style16"></span></p> <img src="05_pages/dancelesson_grp2.jpg" width="440" height="222"> <p><span class="style11"><br> </span></p> <span class="style11"><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></span><span class="style11"><o:p></o:p></span><span class="style11"><o:p></o:p></span><o:p><span class="MsoNormal"><span class="style11" style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'><span class="style11" style='font-size:13.0pt'><strong>Instructors Include: </strong></span></span></span></o:p></div> <p align="center" class=style11> <![if !supportEmptyParas]>  <span class="style23"> <![endif]> <o:p></o:p></span><span class="style23"><span class="style2">Andrea Posner</span></span> (Florida), Zydeco<o:p></o:p></p> <p align="center"><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><span class="style16"style='color:blue'><u><a href="http://www.sfzydeco.com/" target="_blank">Dana DeSimone</a></u></span></span><span class="style17 style11 MsoNormal"><spanstyle='color:black'><span class="style19"> and Lisa Lee</span> (California), Zydeco</span></span><span class="style11 MsoNormal style17"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span><span class="MsoNormal style11 style17"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p align="center"><span class="MsoNormal style14 style16"> <spanstyle='color:blue'><u><a href="http://www.zydecoach.com/gbbbiogary.htm" target="_blank">Gary Hayman</a></u></span></span> <span class="style17 style11 MsoNormal"><spanstyle='color:black'>(Washington, D.C.), Zydeco</span></span><span class="MsoNormal style11 style17"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p align="center"><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><span class="style16"style='color:blue'><u><a href="http://www.zydecoach.com/gbbbiogreg.htm" target="_blank">Greg Benusa</a></u></span></span><span class="style17 style11 MsoNormal"><spanstyle='color:black'> (California), Waltz</span></span></p> <p align="center"><span class="style11"><span class="style23"><span class="style2">Hazel Addison </span></span> (California), Jamaica Swing </span></p> <p align="center"><span class="style17 style11 MsoNormal"><spanstyle='color:black'><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><span class="style16"style='color:blue'><u><a href="http://www.wowpromotions.com/dancelessons.html" target="_blank">Jane Hance</a></u></span></span><spanstyle='color:black'> (California), "Zyde-Swing" </span><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span> </span></span><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p align="center" class=style11><span class="style21"><strong>JP Thom Gronachan</strong></span> (Arizona), Cajun<o:p> Two-Step </o:p></p> <p align="center"><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><span class="style16"style='color:blue'><u><a href="http://bodygrooves.com/" target="_blank">Ken Boozer</a></u></span> </span><span class="style11">(California), <spanstyle='color:black'>East Coast Swing/Blues <o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></span></span><strong><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></strong><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span><span class="style14 style11 MsoNormal"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span><span class="MsoNormal style11 style14"><spanstyle='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p align="center" class=style11><span class="style19">Lori Henderson</span> (New Hampshire), Zydeco<o:p></o:p></p> <p align="center" class=style11> <![if !supportEmptyParas]>  <span class="style16"><strong> <![endif]> <spanstyle='color:blue'><u><a href="http://www.lykestodance.com/" target="_blank">Mary Lee Lykes</a></u></span></strong></span><spanstyle='color:black'> (Seattle) Zydeco / Cajun Two-Step/Blues </span></p> <p align="center" class=style11><spanstyle='color:black'><span class="style16"><strong><spanstyle='color:blue'><u><a href="%20%20http://www.zydecoach.com/gbbbiomaurine.htm%20" target="_blank">Maurine McCort</a></u></span></strong></span><spanstyle='color:black'> (St. Paul, MN) Cajun/Zydeco/Waltz</span></span></p> <p align="center" class=style11><spanstyle='color:black'><spanstyle='color:black'><span class="style25"><strong><u><a href="%20%20http://www.cafesavoy.com/lessons.html" target="_blank">Meeshi Sumayao </a></u></strong></span><spanstyle='color:black'> (California) Lindy Hop/Jitterbug Swing </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="center" class=style11><span class="style2"><a href="http://users.erols.com/jrbco/" target="_blank">Sharon Schiliro</a></span> (Washington, D.C.) Cajun/Zydeco<o:p></o:p></p> <p align="center" class=style11><strong><span class="style21">Susan Peck</span> </strong>(Connecticut), Cajun / Zydeco</p> <p class=MsoNormal><span class="style11" style='font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black'><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span><span class="style11" style='font-size:13.0pt; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black'><strong><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></strong><o:p></o:p></span><span class="style11" style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="center" class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Arial;color:black'> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> </span><span style='font-size:12px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:blue'><b><u><br> </u></b></span><span class="style11" style='font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="center" class=MsoNormal style11 style17><span class="style11" style='color:black'>Instructor Lineup is subject to last minute changes.</span>  <o:p></o:p></p> <p align="center" class=MsoNormal style11 style17><span class="style11" style='color:black'>Dance Workshop Coordinator: Greg Benusa, </span><span class="style11" style='color:blue'><u>email</u></span><span class="style11" style='color:black'> or 619-857-8409<br> <br> <br> </span></p> <p align="center" class=MsoNormal><span class="style11"style='font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></span><spanstyle='font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span><spanstyle='font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="center" class="style13"><img src="05_headings/GBB_logo_175.gif" width="175" height="151"></p> <br> <center> <p class="style6"><span 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