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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: Jan. 26, 2012]

MEMORIAL DANCE FOR MIKE REGAN: There will be a memorial dance for Mike Regan on February 16th at the Irish American Heritage Center. Please click here for more information.

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 - Sunday, February 19.
Location: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave, Chicago.
Time: 2-5 pm
 Band: The Chicago Cajun Aces
Price: $7 general admission ($5 for CFMA members)

 First ever CFMA Cajun dance at the Empty Bottle!!!  This will be a Fais Do Do style dance (in the afternoon) from 2 to 5 pm.  Many of us will have Monday off as it’s President’s Day and Mardi Gras is that Tuesday so lots of great excuses to come on out and dance/celebrate!!!  Empty Bottle is located at 1035 N. Western Avenue in Chicago, at corner of Cortez and Western on the east side of the street.  We are really excited about the opportunity given by EB for us to have our dance at their venue.  Let’s show them how great Cajun music is!




Music Jams:

CFMA music jam - Sunday, January 29.
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).  Lizards 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.

Future dates: March 18, April 22, May 20. (No jam in February)