Sunday morning and the Blue Dog is playing host to the mandolin trio that we heard at Nunu's last week. Since you've already heard about the band, let me tell you about The Blue Dog Cafe.George Rodrigue paints scenes of Cajun life with a ghostly quality. His work is currently on exhibit at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette. While working on an image for the cajun legend of the loup-garou (french werewolf) he created a dog with an unearthly, blue-gray cast to its fur. Ultimately, this "blue dog" became an iconic symbol in his art along with a heavy oak found often in the background.
The Blue Dog Cafe displays much of his work, sells books and T-shirts and serves a delicious menu of SW Louisiana yummies AND hosts a Sunday brunch with live music.
Lots of dance and music people show up at The Blue Dog and then move over to the Blue Moon Saloon. We are all attending a memorial event for a fellow traveler who has left us for the music jam in the sky. Dave is not someone I know, but his life touched many people in the area and they organized a special tribute and jam to celebrate his spirit. What a warm feeling, to see that so many people (famous and otherwise) appreciate Dave's contribution to Life in Louisiana.
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