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Chicago Associate Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association

Welcome!

We are very excited to announce the formation of the Chicago associate chapter of the Cajun French Music Association, the premier body for the promotion of Cajun music and culture. This is the first chapter to be formed outside of Louisiana and Texas. We're still setting up shop, but already looking ahead to hosting and sponsoring events, and helping to bring musicians up to Chicago's legendary music scene. We need your help! By joining our chapter, you will be helping us to increase the opportunities to listen and dance to the music of Louisiana, learn about its culture, and share this wonderful treasure with friends.

Please visit the links to the left to learn more about the CFMA, and how to join our chapter. You can also find Monica's Chicagoland Cajun event list, previously only available by email.

We're still in the early stages of setting up this website, so check back often for future additions. You can contact us by following the "Contact" link to the left, or simply by sending email to info@chicagocajuns.org.


PHOTO GALLERY: Take a look at the photos from Festivals Acadiens.
JAM TUNES: Click here for a list of tunes we've played at our jams.
MONICA'S EVENT LIST: [Last update: May 15, 2012]


40 BLOGS FOR THE CAJUN ENTHUSIAST: We've been mentioned in a web collection of 40 blogs and websites for the Cajun enthusiast, covering Cajun food, music, language, and event calendars. Check it out, it's a great collection of online resources.

OTHER DANCE CALENDARS: This Week In Chicago has listings for "Swing, Lindy Hop, Blues, Honky Tonk, & West Coast Swing", but they also have Cajun dance listings, including our monthly dance.

Dance to live music:

CFMA dance - June 17, 1-4PM

Yippee!  Another afternoon Cajun dance at the super fun Empty Bottle with the Chicago Cajun Aces!  Empty Bottle is located at 1035 N. Western Avenue (at Cortez) in Chicago.  $10 admission.  Super comfy bar, great dance area, groovy stage, great sound.  Last dance received RAVE reviews.  Come on by, bring neighbors and friends.  Don’t dance?  No problem!  Spend an otherwise lazy Sunday sipping a libation and enjoying some great Cajun music.  Note: parking can be hard to find so just be aware.  Easier to find parking west of Western Avenue.




Music Jams:

CFMA music jam - Sunday, May 20.
Location: Lizard's Liquid Lounge, 3058 W. Irving Park (at Albany).
Time: 2-5pm

Jam starts w/slower pace for beginners and progresses to faster tempo as more advanced musicians join in later.  All songs are Creole and Cajun (list of songs usually covered on our website…www.chicagocajuns.org).  Lizard's has a great beer selection as well as Bloody Mary special and Mimosas on Sundays!  Come by and enjoy the jam and don’t be shy about joining.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN IN.  Those under legal drinking age are encouraged to join us but they must be accompanied by a parent as the jam is in a bar.