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Places in the US where you might be able to find a used "button box" (i.e., Cajun accordion) is -
The Button Box in Massachusetts http://www.buttonbox.com
The House of Musical Traditions in Maryland http://www.hmtrad.com. Those are both on the east coast.
http://www.elderly.com. Occasionally Elderly has used accordions in stock.
Castiglione Accordions in Michigan http://www.castiglioneaccordions.com but I don't think they ever have any real bargains.
Mark Savoy – Cheapest Accordions are around $1200US & takes 6-12 weeks to build. www.savoymusiccenter.com.
Larry Miller – makes the Bon Tee brand of Cajun Accordions, Rub-boards and Cajun triangles. www.leebenoit.com/boncajun/accordions.htm.
Junior Martin – Accordion builder has a good reputation
All of the above information courtesy of Garry Kaluzny - http://acs.madonna.edu/~kaluzny/cajun
Washboards— Home of the RU Rhythm Boards, Ray Nutter, West Virginia. Kind enough to airmail a special custom-made sideways washboard for Margot to try out. www.freewebs.com/rurhythmboard
Rub-boards— Earle Bartlett—Maker of Margot’s Rub-boards, also maker of Flutes, Bagpipes, Whistles and Bodhrans. Valley Farm, Hartley Vale 2790, New South Wales, Australia. Ph (02) 6355 2242. bodhrans@yahoo.com
SOME CAJUN PLACES TO EAT AND DANCE IN LOUISIANA… For the Music, the Food the Dancing, and the love of good times..
Mulate's, the original Cajun Restaurant in Breaux Bridge has live Cajun music every night of the week.
Mulate’s, near the Riverwalk, in New Orleans, has live Cajun music ever night.
Michaul’s Live Cajun Music and Restaurant, 840 St. Charles Ave, new Orleans.
Prejean’s, Award winning Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music, Lafayette. La.
Randol’s Restaurant , live Cajun music and dance hall, Lafayette.
Café Des Amis. Breaux Bridge. Zydeco Music on Saturday mornings.
Whisky River Landing, Henderson,
VENUES
Downtown Alive, venue for outdoor Cajun and Zydeco concerts, Lafayette. www.downtownalive.org
Grant Street Dancehall, Lafayette. Music venue and Zydeco dance classes.
Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette. Music and accommodation. www.bluemoonhostel.com
Bayou Boudin and Cracklin, Bed & Breakfast Cabins, Breaux Bridge.Rocky and Lisa Sonnier. www.bayoucabins.com
Margot’s dedication to all things Cajun have entitled her to become an Honorary Cajun -
“As an Honorary Cajun, you are entitled to celebrate on any occasion and to always pass a good time. You are required to love Louisiana’s food and music and share its “Joie de Vivre” (Joy of Life) with the world…”
So it is Margot’s pleasure to pass on the above to all you Cajun lovers out there….. |
