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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. (Note: Annual membership dues have gone up to $20.) 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.
Please feel free to read or sign our guestbook.
PHOTO GALLERY: Public albums can now be viewed without any password... just click the link to the left.
SAVE THE DATES - Upcoming dances and music jams
- CFMA music jam on Sunday, July 19 - Come on over to Ventrella’s Café for the CFMA Cajun Jam…2 to 5 p.m. 4947 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago. First half of the jam will be a ‘slow jam’ geared to the less experienced players. More advanced musicians will take over the jam later. All levels of experience welcome to participate. The songs will all be Cajun or Creole in nature. Bring your guitar, button accordion, fiddle, vocal chords and participate. Jam guidelines will be presented at the start of the jam. Please thank James (who owns Ventrella’s) for letting us use his place by purchasing some great coffee or sandwich (he is also fond of Abita beer). And a HUGE thanks to Stewart Gehring for organizing and being the solid musician to run the jams.
- No dance in June... but there are PLENTY of other events around town and further afield where you can dance or just enjoy the music! Check out Monica's list to see what's happening!
Dances: 8-11 PM, $10 for non-members of CFMA, $5 for CFMA members
Come on out for a great evening of
music, dance, and friendship. Bring your friends, neighbors, and family!
Bring some pocket change for bake
sale goodies.
Music jams: 2-5PM, no cover, all are welcome.
Locations:
Parkview
Lutheran Church
3919 N. Monticello, Chicago.
It’s ½ block south of intersection of Irving Park and Elston.
Ventrella's Caffe