Mark your calendar Aug 27, 2009
SEPTEMBER 10 BeauSoleil at the Regattabar. SEPTEMBER 15 Giacomo Gates at the Sahara Club in Methuen. (Boston Globe)
Manson Family grows old in prison Aug 8, 2009
Robert Beausoleil, 61, serving life sentence at an Oregon prison. He married while in prison and is the father of four and grandfather of two. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Three-day lineup for folk fest Jul 10, 2009
9:30 to 10:30 p.m. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (Cajun) ... 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (Cajun) ... 9:15 to 10:30 p.m. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (Cajun). (Montana Standard, MT)
From the HIP Jun 29, 2009
"BeauSoleil Live at the Louisiana Music Factory". Michael Doucet and his mates in BeauSoleil are an American musical treasure, and America got lucky when the group stopped by one of America's finest record stores, the Louisiana Music Factory, back in January to promote the new album "Alligator Purse" the gig was caught on camera. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big talent booked for Myrna concerts May 16, 2009
Others on the schedule include hip-hop harp performer Deborah Henson-Conant on July 6; Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominee Sierra Hull on Thursday, July 9; traditional Cajun band BeauSoleil on July 13 and Irish-American rockers The Prodigals, June 22. Ritter has been called the greatest songwriter of his generation and has been compared by many, including the New York Times, to Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
African dancers perform at New Orleans Jazz Fest May 2, 2009
The 60-year-old Ball was among those performing on the festival's biggest stage, along with Bonnie Raitt, the Cajun band BeauSoleil and country group Sugarland. Among Friday's local favorites were singer Charmaine Neville, trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NEW ALBUMS: Let the music of this year's Jazz Fest come to you Apr 28, 2009
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Alligator Purse. Cajun institution BeauSoleil distills its history on this 29th release spanning traditional Cajun and progressive permutations of rock, blues and bluegrass. (USA Today -- Life)
5 big music fests this week Apr 1, 2009
Acts: April 3: BeauSoleil featuring Michael Doucet, Adam Clark Quartet, Nick Manson Trio, Bob Powers Quintet. April 4: New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Allstars featuring Irvin Mayfield, Judy Roberts Quartet, Young Sounds of Arizona and others. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Complete Grammy Award coverage Feb 10, 2009
Zydeco or Cajun Music Album: Live at the 2008 New Orleans Jazz age Festival, BeauSoleil and Michael Doucet (MunckMix). Engineering Album, Classical: Traditions and Transformations: Sounds of Silk Road Chicago, David Frost, Tom Lazarus and Christopher Willis, engineers (Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Alan Gilbert, Silk Road Ensemble, Wu Man, Yo-Yo Ma and Chicago Symphony Orchestra) (CSO Resound). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
List of early winners of Grammy Awards Feb 8, 2009
Es Un Ratico," Juanes Best Latin Rock Or Alternative Album: "45," Jaguares Best Latin Urban Album: "Los Extraterrestres," Wisin y Yandel Best Tropical Latin Album: "Senor Bachata," Jose Feliciano Best Regional Mexican Album: "Amor, Dolor Y Lagrimas: Musica Ranchera," Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano; "Canciones De Amor," Mariachi Divas Best Tejano Album: "Viva La Revolucion," Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution Best Norteno Album: "Raices," Los Tigres Del Norte Best Banda Album: "No Es De... (Xinhuanet, China)
