Mardi Gras Band
Billy Lee & The Swamp Critters "stir up the roux"
at Summer Festivals!
Contact "Crash Corwin" /// Phone: 619-222-7772 /// email: bill@dances.com
* "one of the top three shows of the last two years"
....Dane Wostenberg-Technical Director C.T.P.A.
Escondido Center for Performing Arts, February, 2011
Chateau O'rleans, Pacific Beach, Ca.
* "...best band that has EVER played here"
Gary Blade--owner, January 27th, 2011
PAST PERFORMANCES
Gator by the Bay Festival
Simi Valley Crawfish Festival
Long Beach Zydeco/Cajun/Blues Festival
Magnolia's New Orleans Jazz Night
"December Nights" in Balboa Park
San Diego Chargers Game at Qualcomm Stadium
Hot Blues Engines Festival
Bernardo Winery
Bird Park Summer Concert
Trolley Barn Park Summer Concert
Alpine Summer Concert Series
Julian Town May Dance
Warner Springs Resorts
Sycuan Casino
Paradise Casino
Scripps "Birch" Aquarium
Contact "Crash Corwin" /// Phone: 619-222-7772 /// email: bill@dances.com
*************Band Calendar Coming Up***********
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Lacey J's Road House
January 22nd, 2011
Huge Dance Floor, Great Food, Full Bar, Dance Instructrion
all for ONLY $5.00 !
5:00 Dance Instruction
6:00-9:00 Band
--easy to get to:
just off the exit at the East end of HWY 52
http://www.facebook.com/LaceyJsRoadhouseSaloon
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"December Nights"
formerly know as "Christmas on the Prado" in Balboa Park
December 5th, 2011 9:00-10:00
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"Lacey J's"
October 31st, 201, 6:00-9:00
formely "Mulvaney's" in El Cajon
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Experience..."SHIPWRECKED"
at Scripps Birch "Haunted Aquarium"
11th Anniversary!
October 21st & 22nd 6:00-9:00
- - - where science goes mad!!!
*Enjoy two nights of science gone awry as you encounter "Shipwrecked" with creeps from the deep and experiments with
wacky, mad scientists!
*Explore sea-themed stations for tricky-treats, slimy encounters and spooky activities.
*Boogie down to monstrous live music with Zydeco powerhouse Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters,
*Put your skills to the test in a maze of haunted activities. Come dressed to impress!
Members: $12 ? Public: $15 ? Door: $17 ? Children 2 and under: Free
RSVP: 858-534-7336 or online at http://aquarium.ucsd.edu
Summer Concert at the "Memorial Bowl"
August 3rd, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30
...in the heart of Chula Vista's revamped Historical District, surrounded by great restaurants
specializing in authentic south of the boarder cusine, an ampatheater-like setting with great landscaping
348 Park Way, Chula Vista, Ca., 91910
Summer Concert at Old Trolley Barn Park
July 15th, Friday, 6:00-8:00
Free Concert bring your picnic basket and blankets
1998 Adams Ave, San Diego, California 92116
Hwy 163 South, exit Wahington St. East, Left onNormal St. Left on Park Blvd,
Right on Adames Ave., then about a couple of blocks more on the left.
Long Beach Cajun and Zydeco Festival
June 25th 12:00, see us on the Main Stage
Also featuring "Keith Frank", "Geno Delafose", and the legendary "Dr. John"
Mission Bay Deli (Jake's Tiki Hut)
July 2nd, 2:00 -6:00
Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Festival
May 27th 12:00 on the Main Stage
Also featuring: "Buckwheat Zydeco", "Maria Muldar", "Andre Thierry"
Simi Valley Cajun Festival Web Site
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Gator by the Bay
May 7th 1:00 on the Belly Up Stage
(West End Main Stage)
Check out the best festival San Diego has to offer! ....especially if your into anything New Orleans,
Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, great food, Cajun cooking classes, accordion/fiddle/rubboard workshops, and
sooo much more.
Click the link below for live video of last year's fun.....
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The following gigs were post dated:
April 20th Tio Leo's
March 4th Blessed Sacrement Church
March 8th, La Costa Glen's Mardi Gras Party
February 25-26th Private Parties
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Chataeu O'rleans
Thursday, January 27th, Pacific Beach
6:00-7:00 Live/Soft dinner music from "Richard"
7:00-10:30 Swamp Critters
* Fine cuisine from New Orleans!
* Remodeled--bigger, more open with new outside patio
with fire rings and couches!
* Now has a real dance floor!
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California Center for the Arts Escondido
Wednesday Night February 2nd!
We are so proud to bring two "upclose and personal" shows to this prestigous theater!
4:00-5:00 & 7:00-8:00
Center's Website for further details
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Pt. Loma Naval Base
Admiral Kidd Club
Sunday, December 12th
5:30-8:30
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Tio Leo's
Wednesday, December 8th
7:00 dance lesson
7:30-10:00 band plays
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"December Nights"
Saturday, December 4th, 1:20-2:30 in Balboa Park
Stage will be in front of the Art Museum where Laurel Street ends
in the middle of the park. Come early most parking spaces will be
taken by late morning.
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Scripps Birch "Haunted Aquarium"
10th Anniversary!
October 22nd, 23rd 6:00-9:00
Where science goes mad!!!
*Enjoy two nights of science gone awry as you encounter creeps from the deep and experiments with
wacky, mad scientists.
*Explore sea-themed stations for tricky-treats, slimy encounters and spooky activities.
*Boogie down to monstrous live music with Zydeco powerhouse Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters,
*Put your skills to the test in a maze of haunted activities. Come dressed to impress!
*To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Haunted Aquarium, we're giving away10 family four packs!
*For a chance to win, tell us your favorite creep from the deep by Oct. 15. Send a Tweet to @Birch_Aquarium
or leave a comment on our Facebook page.
Members: $12 ? Public: $15 ? Door: $17 ? Children 2 and under: Free
RSVP: 858-534-7336 or online at http://aquarium.ucsd.edu
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Bates Nut Farm
October 30th
Huge Pumkin patch
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Plaza Paseo Shopping Center Benefit
Sunday, November 14th
Noon--3:00
South End of Center starts at Camino Real and Aviara Parkway
fest is at the north end at 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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"San Diego Family Solar Day 2010"
September 12th
10:00-4:00
Great Prizes! a complele solar water heating system, electric bicycle,
Charger ticketes, Padre Tickets, Solar Paneled Back-Pack, Solar Energy Parabolic Cooker, and much more.......
8690 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
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Mission Bay Deli
Sunday, August 1, 2:00-6:00
* one of our favorite places,...a good local beach crowd that really like to dance and act up!
*Deli makes good sandwiches
*Outdoor "Tiki Hut" type bar next to the San Diego River at Quivera Basin
check some photos by clicking the link below:
1548 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109
Google Map Link Below:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
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July 18th Private Party
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"Lake Poway Summer Concerts in the Park"
July 11th, 2010 5:30-7:30, 2010
Directions & Details to follow
( link below might still be for 2009, check back)
http://www.poway.org/index.aspx?recordid=645&page=13
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"Bird Park Summer Concert"
July 10th 5:30-7:30, 2010
More details to follow, TBA, check link below for Map & previous years
http://www.npcasummerconcerts.org/
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Del Mar Fair !
July 5th 2:30-4:30, 2010
July 5th is best day to come to the fair!, it's the last day, and they really
let lose on the closing fireworks! great bands, on many stage, etc. We will be there with
the Bon Temps Dancers! Stick around for some dance lessons. Warning: it will be crowded
like no other day! Allow time for some slow travel aroung the exit off Hwy 5, BUT, there is a good
shuttle service. Don't count on parking at the Fair unless you get there very early-it's a holiday for
many folks.
We'll be at the "SHOWCASE STAGE", that's the big one with the bleacher seating, near
the 100 ft. clock tower, AND a quality very large portable dance floor in front of stage! There will even
be a huge sun screen 50ft. covering the dance floor for keeping the skin of the dancers soft and beautiful!
Food vendors surrounding the stage and seating area, with picnic tables, and round tables with umbrellas.
Street Fair in Banker's Hill
June 26th 2:30-3:00
Third and Maple St. by St. Paul's Cathedral (close to Balboa Park)
Exit Laurel Street off Hwy 5, go north to 3rd St., turn Left for two blocks
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"Riley's Zydeco Dance Night"
April 20th, 2010
7:00 Dance Lesson, Full Bar, Nice Dance Floor
8:00-10:00 Dance, free popcorn, near Nimitz & Rosecrans
Only $7
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"Gator by the Bay"
Mother's Day Weekend of May 7th, 8th, 9th, 2010
*Don't miss this one! This is San Diego's biggest & Best Cajun Zydeco event of the year
*Exact dates and times of this event posted when available.
February 13th Warner Springs Resort
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February 16th Submarine Base
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February 19th & 20th Paradise Casino
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"December Nights"
(formerly "Christmas on the Prado")
Friday, December 4th 2009
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Dead End of Laurel Street Bridge, by the circle turn-around
Notice: Important update on the following event for Oct. 17th.
The good new is, we have about 105-110 rsvps, they will have a dinner reserved for them.
The bad news is, anyone arriving without an rsvp
will NOT be guaranteed FOOD! HOWEVER you're still welcome to attend
and there "MAY" be a little food left over.
October 17th, 2009 5:00-9:30
"Bayou Bash on the Bay"
The Boat Club
2210 Shelter Island Dr.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Don't Miss This One!
*Dancing:Huge Professional Dance Floor Installed:28'X28'
*Dinner:Cajun Chicken, Filet Gumbo, Red Beans & Dirty Rice,
Cajun Salad, "Wild Bill Hardestey's Famous 'Whiskey Bread Pudding",
*Cash Bar
*Dance Instruction: Sylvia Casteluzo
Decorations by "Les Madames":Round Tables/cotton table clothes/umbrellas,
pin lights, etc.
*Great location: overlooking the water at sunset,
(across the street from Humphries by the Bay)
Only $15 for everything!
---and it's REAL GOOD home cooking!
***Reservations Required***
Make check to: Outboard Boating Club
Mail check to: John Meihls
3753 Marzo St.
San Diego, Ca. 92154
email: JDMeihls@aol.com
858-229-1998
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October 3, 2009
Private Party
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 2:00-6:00
Mission Bay Deli
Outdoor "Tiki Hut" type bar next to the San Diego River at Quivera Basin
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September 18th, 2009
Private Party
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September 6th, Sunday, 2009 12:00-6:00
The "Critters" play from 3:00-4:00
"The All American Festival"
Carlsbad, California's Tribute to our Veteran's
Old Fashioned BBQ, Corvette & Harley Davidson -Best of Show,
BBQ & Chili Competition, People's Choice Awards,
Grand Prizes i.e., Golf & Beach Resort get aways for six nights, and much more.
Prize for best dressed ALL American Outfit
Joey's Smoking B-B-Q (parking lot)
Plaza Paseo Real / Von's La Costa Shopping Center
6955 El Camino Real (Aviara Pky & Camino Real)
Carlsbad, Ca. 92009
Proceeds go to "Heroes Fund", which supports veterans and their
family members obtain education at Palomar College.
**Free**
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August 19th, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 2009
Ocean Beach Farmer's Market
Newport Avenue & Bacon Street
FREE!
Free Coupon for Cafe Bravo's
"Critter Special"
Download this coupon and get a $2.95 Margarita with any dinner
OR
20% off any dinner
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July 10th, Friday, 6:00-8:00
Trolley Barn Park Summer Concert Series
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June 14th, Sunday, 6:00-8:00 2009
Alpine Summer Concert Series
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May 23rd, 6:00-9:00 2009
Warner Springs Resort
Memorial Day Celebration
Pinic on the lawn, natural hot spas,
beautiful lawns & shade trees
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Saturday, May 9th, 2009 11:00 & 5:00
Gator by the Bay
(Mother's Day Weekend)
*The Largest Gumbo/Cajun/Zydeco/ Festival in town*
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April 19th, 2009 Earthday
3:30-5:00 in Balboa Park
--between the Organ Pavillion and the Space Theater
Allow time to park, 30-40 thousand folks!!--best place
is just east of Park Blvd. opposite "Presidents Way" road/entry
FREE!
http://www.earthdayweb.org/EarthFair.html
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April 7th 2009 Tio Leo's on Napa/Morena Blvd
7:00-8:00, Cajun/Zydeco Dance Lesson/Mixer
8:00-10:30 Band Plays
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In the Gaslamp at Hennessey's
Our New Orleans Jazz set with special guests Eric Hybertson on Clarinet
Hennessey's review, map, & details
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Father Jim's Mardi Gras Celebration at the Blessed Sacrement Church, Parade, Brazilian Dancers,
magic show, "horse" racing, great food, email or call website below for ticket information.
Contact "Crash Corwin" /// Phone: 619-222-7772 /// email: bill@dances.com
Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego
Gator By The Bay Festival
Pattie Wells' Dancetime Center
Jane Hance Dance Instruction
David Ngyuen Dance Instruction