Links

 

Bryan's YouTube Videos  My YouTube page. I have a collection of videos with me playing each of my accordions, mainly because of requests to see/hear them. I don't pretend to be anything other than a learning player. I also have several assorted videos from old TV music shows and a some of family/friend gatherings, where music seems to often  break out.

http://www.cajunradio.org/  Clarence's Baton Rouge Information & Cajun/Zydeco Music Guide

www.lansegrise.org  Website put together by my dad, originally for news and info for our home area, L'anse Grise.  L'anse Grise is a small suburb of Mamou, and is the name sake of my accordions.  Also included is a forum, http://boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?user=lansegrise where all matters are discussed, but is an especially good resource for the Cajun language.

http://pub21.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.phpusernum=1722942123&frmid=16&msgid=0\  A valuable resource for those interested in Cajun accordions, music, and culture.  Like any family, from time to time it degenerates into mind numbing and frustrating bickering, but the character of the members always shine through and it always returns to being a great place to share information.

http://npmusic.org/artists.html  Operated by my friend that I've yet to meet, Neal Pomea, a truly valuable resource of knowledge on Cajun music.  His site includes many very old recordings unavailable anywhere else, along with information regarding the artists and the music.

http://www.lakesidegamblers.com/ The website for a band from Lake Charles led by my friend Ganey Arsement, an accomplished musician in several instruments, who also gives lessons in playing Cajun accordion.

http://www.cleomasghost.com/ A 2 person fiddle and guitar band from the state of New York, but are given a honest representation of traditional Cajun fiddle music and vocals, thanks to their respect and desire to learn about a culture they didn't grow up with but have immersed themselves into.

http://www.bayouroots.com/ Website for the band led by Chris Miller of Lake Charles.  Traditional Cajun, with some Zydeco and original pieces.  Chris also gives music lessons and is a gifted teacher by training and natural talent.

http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/creole_articles.html#Regional%20and%20Cultural%20Groups A website with a huge collection of articles regarding Cajun culture and folklore.  If you're interested in true Cajun culture past crawfish and gumbo, this is a must visit.

http://cajunlanguage.net/  A site maintained by Jim Leger, and is a valuable resource for those interested in the Cajun language.

http://www.zydecostingrays.com/ The website of Rick Reid, my jovial and artistically intellectual friend from Mckinney, TX.  He leads a band called the Zydeco Stingrays in the Dallas area.  An accomplished accordion player, he takes the music of several genres, including zydeco, Cajun, and Caribbean flavors and sets the blender on high and out comes his own music daiquiri flavor.

http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/ A good resource for Cajun cooking with a sizable list of recipes.

http://cajunfires.com/ Great information here for our type of cooking, including how to use a cast iron Dutch Oven, the art of making marinades, how to cook rice right, recipes and much more.

http://www.boudinlink.com/ Want to know the best place to get a link of Cajun hot boudin'  These guys make the sacrifice to check out available sources.

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/ebruneau/ A collection of lyrics for Cajun music.

http://www.folkstreams.net/'list=1  A huge collection of documentaries of many subjects, including several Cajun documentaries.  Clips and entire documentaries available for viewing.