Good Luck, indeed. Every evening (or morning!!) at Cafe des Amis is a fresh and wondrous experience. The band is snuggled into the bay window and the tables are scattered nearby, but it feels like we are sitting on the front porch listening to our uncles and cousins sing our favorite songs. The four members of the group are all excellent musicians, but it was even more fun watching them enjoy their time playing together.As with many Cajun groups, these men can't give up their day jobs. They are playing tonight for the love of the music and we get to watch and listen (and dance).I loved this quote I found on the internet, "One of the continuing surprises for anyone who becomes acquainted with Cajun music is just how many musicians are out there playing at home or in jam sessions, especially the number of younger musicians who keep the tradition going just because they love the music. When they get together as a group and let the rest of us in on their music, it is a wonderful treat for everyone. Bonne Chance is certainly an excellent example of why Cajun music continues to thrive."
I was honored to be "let in" this evening.
http://www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/bonnechance.htm
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