A unique blend of Rock-a-billy, country, and Cajun, Red Stick Ramblers are creating a new blend of music… and it’s very cool. Recognized by the likes of Billboard Magazine, CMT, and other respected album review sources, it looks like The Red Stick Ramblers are well on their way. Their new album, My [...]
Everyone’s got a good story… Whether it be about Boudreax and Thibedeaux, or PaMaw’s secret to perfectly seasoned and smoked Andouille, we encourage you to share your Cajun French experiences. Email your story to josh@cajunfrench.us. We’ll have a quick look, and post it as soon as possible. Each story you submit [...]
In 1604, the French began settling in an an area we now call Nova Scotia. Over the next 150 years they developed a large community of between 12,000 and 18,000 people that became known as Acadians. During this time, there was a conflict between the French and the British and the [...]
There will be an arts and crafts show at “The Shadows” national monument in New Iberia on March 3, 2009. This is awesome opportunity to get your shopping and your local history lesson, all in one day. The Plantation home that was built between 1831 and 1834 is perfectly restored to life as [...]
Whether you’re a craftsman looking to sell your wares, or an arts and crafts enthusiast, the My Lady’s Fair and A Sami Show is a great place to visit. The event will take place at the Heyman Center in Lafayette, LA February 28th – March 1st. “The events are designed to bring the finest [...]
Cousin to the infamous Punxsutawney Phil, Pierre C Shadeaux has the equally important task of informing the locals in Cajun Country just how much winter we have in store. Join Pierre for Groundhog’s day, Februrary 2, 2009 at Bouligny Plaza in New Iberia to see if we’ll be faced with 6 more weeks of [...]
Blues music, one of the purest, most raw forms of music has penetrated the hearts and souls of listeners since its origins, or at least since the first recording of George W. Johnson’s “Laughing Song” in 1895. Over 100 years later, the art form is still alive and can be heard around the world. [...]
Mark your calendars… It’s Mardi Gras time again. Time for parades, parties, and a lot of fun. Time to get all the craziness out of your system before Lent roles around. Although February 23‘rd is Fat Tuesday, the parades have already started in many locations throughout cajun country (and in New Orleans, too [...]
