Hey Joe, Zydeco!
Rhode Island’s Community Supported Dance Series.
Your connection to dances, events & festivals in RI and surrounding areas.
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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SCHEDULE
Dances are Potluck when held at The German Club
78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI, 02861
Sun, Sept. 21, 2025.
Zydeco Jay & Creole Pressure, The German Club, Pawtucket, RI
Doors Open 4:30pm - Dance Lesson, Music 5-8pm
$25 or $10 with Student ID
Sun, Oct. 26, 2025.
Heavy Bone Zydeco, The German Club, Pawtucket, RI
Doors Open 3:30pm - Dance Lesson, Music 4-7pm
$25 or $10 with Student ID
Fri, Nov. 14, 2025.
Dennis Stroughmatt, Pub on Park, Cranston, RI
Doors Open 7:pm - Dance Lesson, Music 7:30-10:30pm
$25 or $10 with Student ID
Thurs, Dec. 11, 2025
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, The Met, Pawtucket, RI
Doors Open 6:30pm, Dance Lesson, Music 7-10:00pm
$25 or $10 with Student ID
Sun, Feb 1, 2026
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas The German Club, Pawtucket, RI
Doors Open 4:30pm - Dance Lesson, Music 5-8pm
$30 or $10 with Student ID
THE SHOW IS ON (-2/28/26 ! The parking lot is plowed but there is an on-street parking ban still in effect as of tonight. We have a plan B for anyone who may be late and needs a spot. We can shuttle you from the huge Boulevard Shopping Center two blocks away at 295-333 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket RI.
(Call Mike at (401) 837-6440.)
Mardi Gras Weekend - Events at The German Club
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Zydeco Band
Doors Open 6:30pm for Dance Lesson, Music 7-10PM
$30 or $10 for Students W/valid ID
Sun, March 1, 2026
Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-evolution
Doors Open 3:30 pm for Dance Lesson, Music 4-7pm
$25 at door or $10 for students W/ID
Friday, May 15, 2026
Band to be determined (Steve Riley had to reschedule)
Pub on Park, Cranston, RI
Doors Open 7:00 pm for Dance Lesson, Music 7:30-10:30pm
$25 at door or $10 for students W/ID
All German Club dances are Potluck - Bring a dish to share!
Do not call the German Club for Info
Info: Call Cyndy at (401) 965-4802 or Mike at (401) 837-644
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