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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.
Please feel free to read or sign our guestbook.
PHOTO GALLERY: Check out 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: July 20]
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THE DATES - Upcoming dances and music
jams
- Special CFMA dance, Saturday, July 24th - There will be a special CFMA dance from 6-9pm at Duke's, 6920 N. Glenwood, Chicago (the Roger's Park neighborhood) featuring the band "Ça Suffit." There will be dancing room although it will be tight and cozy in the side room! Come on out and dance a spell, show Duke’s what a good time can be had with Cajun music! No entry fee…band will be playing for tips and we hope you support the bar by having some libations (or pop). Also any donations to our CFMA chapter will be appreciated. COME ON BY AND BRING SOME FRIENDS!!! Glenwood runs parallel to the elevated Red line tracks (Duke’s is just south of Morse) so if you are a public transportation rider, it’s super convenient.
- CFMA music jam, Sunday, July 25th- 2 to 5 p.m. at Dolce Casa Café, 4947 N. Damen, Chicago. Kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with beginning musicians and slower pace but all levels are welcome. As time passes the tempo increases and the more advanced musicians take the lead (but beginners still encouraged to hang in there!). All songs are Cajun/Creole in nature. Everyone is welcome – you do NOT need to be a CFMA member to attend. Also the Café has good Panini sandwiches and coffee drinks and great gelato!
Regular
dances:
8-11
PM,
$12
for non-members of CFMA, $8 for
CFMA members.
Music
jams: 2-5PM, no cover, all are welcome.
Locations:
Duke's
6920 N. Glenwood, Chicago. (Just south of Morse.)
Parkview
Lutheran Church
3919 N. Monticello, Chicago.
It’s ½ block south of intersection of Irving Park and Elston.
Dolce Casa Cafe
4947 N. Damen Ave, Chicago.