Hey Joe, Zydeco!
Rhode Island’s Community Supported Dance Series.
Your connection to dances, events & festivals in RI and surrounding areas.
Schedule below:
SCHEDULE
Dances are Potluck and held at The German Club, 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI, 02861
*Except for Dennis Stroughmatt (Pub on Park) & Curley Taylor (The Met) (no Potluck)
Sun, Sept. 21, 2025. Doors Open 4:30pm - Dance Lesson, Music 5-8pm, $25 or $10 with Student ID
Zydeco Jay & Creole Pressure, German Club, Pawtucket, RI
Sun, Oct. 26, 2025. Doors Open 3:30pm - Dance Lesson, Music 4-7pm, $25 or $10 with Student ID
Heavy Bone Zydeco - Ithaca, NY, German Club, Pawtucket, RI
Fri, Nov. 14, 2025. 7:00pm -Dance lesson, Music 7:30-10:30pm, Tickets at door
Dennis Stroughmatt & Friends, Pub on Park, Cranston, RI
Thurs, Dec. 11, 2025. 6:30pm - Dance Lesson, Music 7-10:00pm, The Met, Pawtucket, RI
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Tardi Gras Weekend Events at the German Club
Sat, Feb 28, 2026. - details TBD
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Zydeco Band, German Club, Pawtucket, RI
Sun, March1, 2026. - details TBD
Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-evolution, German Club, Pawtucket, RI
April - TBA
All German Club dances are Potluck - Bring a dish to share!
Do not call the German Club for Info (We rent their hall, they don’t have the details)
Questions: Call Cyndy at (401) 965-4802 or Mike at (401) 837-644
Photo by Cyndy Moniz at Bayou & Boogie Fest
L-R Andre Thierry, Classie Ballou, Jr. Ruben Moreno & Doug Chatman.
For the history of Cajun and Zydeco music in Rhode Island, see the videos below: (Videos by Elissa Mintz)
Interview with Joe Giocastro on the history of Sal’s Productions in RI
Interview with Chuck Wentworth (founder of Rhythm and Roots Festival) on the history of Louisana music in New England and the founding of Rhythm and Roots Festival in RI.
Contact: Cyndy Moniz - amethyst8881@aol.com or Michelle Kaminsky - mkfiddle99@gmail.com
Presenting Zydeco in the Ocean State
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