Monday, February 24, 2014

Savoy and Washington

Saturday we had a delightful time going to the Savoy Music Store in Eunice, Louisiana, once again.  I wrote about the Savoy before when we first went there in January so I won’t go into detail.  It’s an un-amplified Cajun jam session where the older masters of an instrument sit next to a youngster or teenager and they play together.  It is also a place where plain folk can come together with others and play.

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This is the Savoy’s youngest son
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Older gentleman played the triangle every song
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Decked out in Mardi Gras shirt and playing accordion
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Dan even got into the mix

Love seeing the old timers with the teens

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Place got pretty full

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We left about 11 a.m. and drove over to Washington for a music fest after their Mardi Gras parade.  Geno de la Fosse was playing and he is our favorite zydeco performer.  He is such a nice, quiet man and always takes time to talk to folks after they play and expresses appreciation to people who come to listen to him and his band.

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We sat together on the side and watch the band and the dancers

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There was a lot of good food offered also – barbequed chicken quarters ($3), pork chops ($4) or beans and rice with sausage for just $2.

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What a nice day full with Cajun and zydeco music and good food….doesn’t get any better for us.

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Sunday we were suppose to go to Scott for their parade but it had rained hard and the skies were threatening, so Jim and I stayed home.  A lot of the gang went and had a dry and wonderful time…..oh, well, our loss.  We enjoyed hearing about it last night at happy hour, then watched a bit of the Olympics closing ceremony and finally got to see the end of Daytona 500.  So happy Junior won!

Remember, you are loved.

4 comments:

  1. Wonderful as usual, Bobbie! Miss that music, food and above all, our friends!! Ann

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    1. We all miss you and Tom as well, Ann. But next year you will be here to enjoy all this yourself.

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  2. Always like reading your blog posts!

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    1. Thank you, Peter, I'm always amazed how people find our little blog. I write it mostly so I won't forget all the things we have done during our time on the road. But I'm always tickled that other folks find it enjoyable as well. Your viewing is appreciated.

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