The Baltimore Folk Music Society Proudly Presents

Buffalo Jambalaya

Zydeco and Cajun
Dance and Music Camp

Time and Location:
	Thurs. to Sun., August 10-13, 2006 in Darlington, MD NEW LOCATION - We've moved to Camp Ramblewood!
Music by:
	Rosie Ledet and The Zydeco Playboys Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers Kevin Naquin and The Ossun Playboys
Dance Instruction by:
	Debra Seeck and Willie Bushnell Michael Hart and Sharon Schiliro
Food by:
	Michael Richard, past winner of "Best Louisiana Chef"

Bulletins	Summary	Fees, Schedule, and Registration	Talent Lineup	Our Chef
Accommodations (On- and Off-site)	Reviews from Past Years	Photos from Past Years	Links	Contact Information

Click here for information on the Buffalo Jambalaya 2005 LIVE CD

We are looking forward to moving to Camp Ramblewood for BJ2006. Click here for more details. Click here for the weather forecast for Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD See some photos of BJ2005 by Heather Rabinowitz. The Buffalo Jambalaya 2005 Live CD can be ordered by clicking here, The Buffalo Jambalaya 2004 Live CD can be ordered by clicking here,

Buffalo Jambalaya 2006 -The BEST in Cajun/Zydeco music and dance! Buffalo Jambalaya Ingredients: • Three great bands a day, for four days! - Each band will play a full set on each of the four days. • Cajun & Zydeco dance lessons for all levels - Workshops in basic skills, beginning and advanced dancing for both Cajun and Zydeco will be held. • Musical instrument workshops led by our guest artists - These are not formal lessons, but a chance to ask the band members questions and learn from them. The Cajun workshops will teach you a few songs which you will perform Saturday night in a showcase event. You must provide your own instrument. • Craft artists helping you create Louisiana-style folk art - Leslie and Nadine's class was a big hit last year. Click here for some photos and more details. • Cajun/Creole culture corner - Sit down in a small circle and ask questions, hear stories and learn a little as artists share their culture and lives with you. • Midnight jam sessions led by one of the bands - Everybody is welcome to bring an instrument and join in or you can just relax and listen or get up and dance. It goes as long as you stay! • Scrumptious Cajun cooking - We bring in a great Louisiana chef for a wide and varied Cajun menu. • Hiking, volleyball, basketball, tennis or lazing in the sun at the pool - There's always lots to do, including nothing. Pour all the ingredients together into Camp Ramblewood, mix thoroughly, add your own alcohol and it makes a great Buffalo Jambalaya!

Through July 10	$300 Full-time	$255 Part-time
After July 10	$340 Full-time	$295 Part-time

Full Time is Thursday 3pm to Sunday 4pm.
Part Time is Friday 3pm to Sunday 4pm.

BFMS members receive a $10 discount. See www.bfms.org for membership information.

A limited number of private rooms with either two twin beds or a double bed and a shared bathroom are available for an additional $125. THESE PRIVATE ROOMS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. .

The fee includes all meals, snacks, dance events, workshops, and a bed. All campers must be preregistered & fully paid at check-in time. Refunds (minus $40 cancellation fee) will be given through July 20. Sorry, no refunds after that date. Registration is not transferable. Your confirmation letter/e-mail includes directions and a packing list.

Confirmation is dependent on maintaining a gender balance, so register early with a “dance buddy.”

Here is this year's TENTATIVE schedule - BJ2006 TENTATIVE Schedule (66 KB)

--->> CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION <<--- To register by mail: Click For Complete Flyer (PDF format 95 KB) or Click For Application Form (JPG format 74 KB) BJ2006 will maintain a gender balance. Please register with a "dance buddy". Buffalo Jambalaya 2006 T-shirt $15 each T-shirt and logo design by Kenneth Cappelli (cappellidesign@aol.com).

The Bands     Rosie Ledet and The Zydeco Playboys Accordionist, singer and songwriter Mary Roszela Bellard, "Rosie" Ledet, was raised on rock & roll music. During her teenage years in southwest Louisiana, she listened to classic rock & roll radio stations in nearby Eunice; her favorite groups included Santana and Z.Z. Top. Like so many other French kids raised in rural southwest Louisiana, she paid no particular attention to all the zydeco music that was around her. But one day, after attending a zydeco dance when she was 16, hearing Boozoo Chavis, and meeting Morris Ledet -- who would later become her husband-- she was smitten. Rosie hails from the rural town of Church Point, Louisiana, and learned to play the accordion by watching her husband and then practicing on his accordion while he worked. Rosie's albums showcase superb lyrics, strong vocals and skillful accordion playing. Rosie sings in both Creole French and in English. Her songs are often sly and lusty and combined with her natural good looks and distinctive, bluesy singing voice, she wows audiences wherever she goes. She and her band began performing in 1994 throughout the Texas-Louisiana triangle, and have gradually spread their touring base to include the rest of the U.S. Ledet and band have been on several European tours as well. We are thrilled to have Rosie Ledet at Buffalo Jamblaya this year! She put on great performances at Dance Vortex last year and we expect the same at BJ2006. Websites: www.rosieledet.com www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/rledet.htm     Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers Brian Jack discovered his love for music at an early age. While watching his uncle's zydeco band, he realized, that was the style of music he wantd to play. Brian bought his first accordion at the age of fifteen and within three months had his first band. Ten years later, Brian has achieved more success than ever before. His band has released four CDs with each one being a great success. He has played at most of the major zydeco festivals including: Ft. Lauderdale, Plaisance, Gator By The Bay, The Zydeco Cruise and many more. Brian has toured the west and east coasts leaving everyone with sweaty shirts and big smiles of satisfaction on their faces from the great times they have passed. Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers features a thumping, energetic dance beat, driving accordion and strong vocal harmonies that will get everyone out on the dance floor! Websites: www.brianjack.net Review of Brian Jack Gig at Eagles Hall, Alameda, CA     Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys have arrived! This time, the swamps of Southwest Louisiana have given birth to a young Cajun band that's definitely the "Real Deal". These guys play Cajun music the way it's supposed to be played, keeping true to their traditional heritage, yet pushing the limits of groove with a mature experimentation that's guaranteed to keep you dancing. Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys pack the dance floor every time with his pumping accordion rising like steam from the hot gumbo he calls the Ossun Playboys. Kevin Naquin started playing accordion when he was only 13 years old. About a year later, he placed second in the 1994 junior accordion contest sponsored by Mulate's Restaurant in Breaux Bridge. He learned fast partly because he worked hard at it, but also because he just had it in him. Two of his great-grandfathers were legendary Cajun musicians (fiddler Edius Naquin and accordionist Hadley Fontenot) who helped to keep the music alive during the lean years prior to the Cajun renaissance of the 1960s and 70s. Heavily influenced by Don Montoucet of the Wandering Aces, and Steve Riley of the Mamou Playboys, Kevin has developed his own style of music and has gone on to win even more music awards: in 2004 he and his band dominated the Le Cajun Awards given by the Cajun French Music Association by winning Band of the Year, Best Recording Of the Year, which was "Bayou Groove", Song Of the Year, which was "C'est Trop Tard" written by Kevin Naquin & Ashley Hayes, Accordionist Of the Year (Kevin Naquin) and Fiddler Of the Year (Louis Dronet). Websites: www.ossunplayboys.com www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/naquin.htm The Dance Instructors     Debra Seeck and Willie Bushnell Debra Seeck has taught zydeco dance at many locales in the Northwest as well as on the Zydeco Cruise, at Dance Vortex and at BJ 2001. She is especially good at breaking down moves and explaining zydeco styling. Website: www.mzjitterbug.com Willie Bushnell, originally from Ville Platte, Louisiana, now calls Houston his home. He's been dancing since the age of three and has won numerous awards for his dancing style (including the Texas Zydeco Championship and the original Southwest Zydeco Festival dance contest). He has taught workshops and camps from the Pacific Northwest to southern Mexico and is regarded as one of the finest instructors in the field. He will be at BJ2006 to teach us hot new moves direct from the dance halls of Texas and Louisiana as well as some of more traditional Zydeco steps that are still popular today.     Michael Hart and Sharon Schiliro Mike and Sharon have been teaching Cajun and Zydeco on the east coast for over 14 years and will bring smoothness and style to your Cajun moves. Everybody loved them the last time they taught at Buffalo Jambalaya so we decided it was about time to have them back! Website: http://users.erols.com/jrbco/

Michael Richard, formerly the head chef for Cafe Vermilionville in Lafayette, LA brings 16 years of Cajun culinary talent to BJ2006. He has been named Louisiana chef of the year and is annually the guest chef at the Saulieu, France Cajun and Zydeco festival. He’ll provide dinner at 6pm on Thursday, three meals a day Friday and Saturday, brunch Sunday and snacks after the evening dances.Here are a couple of items we have feasted on in the past: • Bronzed garlic chicken breast topped w/ mushrooms & red onions over brown rice pilaf. • Broiled tilapia topped w/ shrimp & mushroom in a garlic butter & white wine sauce over brown rice, artichoke hearts & roasted peppers • Chicken & smoked sausage jambalaya There will be a delicious vegetarian entree available at each meal. Here are some of last year's entrees: • Homemade black bean cakes w sour cream and salsa • Tofu and corn enchiladas with red mole sauce • Eggplant stew with tomatoes, peppers and chickpeas over pasta We are sorry, but the kitchen cannot accommodate individual dietary requests.

On-site: We are very excited to be moving to Ramblewood, a 200-acre camp in Darlington, MD, near I-95 exit 89. It is about 45 minutes north of Baltimore, 75 minutes south of Philadelphia and 2 1/2 hours south of New York City. For those flying, Baltimore Washington International airport (BWI) is just one hour south and is serviced by both Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airlines, two very low cost carriers. The grounds include wooded hills with hiking trails, a pond with a sandy beach, a swimming pool, a diving pool, a dining hall with complete commercial kitchen, an open-air dance pavilion, a large dance hall and numerous other meeting areas. There are beach volleyball, tennis and basketball courts with all equipment except tennis racquets provided for you. Housing is in dormitory-style cabins which sleep 7 to 12 people. All male, all female and couples cabins are available. The cabins are self-contained, closed buildings, with screened windows and ceiling fans. Indoor hot water showers, sinks and toilets are either in or attached to all cabins. The cabins are roughly equal to or better in quality than the old Buffalo Gap downhill cabins. There are a limited number of private rooms available. They have either two twin beds or one double bed and share a bathroom. They do not have lockable doors, but a curtain across the doorway. THESE PRIVATE ROOMS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. Dancers must bring their own towels, toiletries, bed linen, pillows, blankets or sleeping bag. Tenting sites are available, but there are no RV hookups. For photos of the camp and facilities, please see - Camp Ramblewood website or this website from the Scottish dance weekend. For directions and a map, please see - Ramblewood Directions. Off-site: Campers who are not really campers will be glad to know that our new location has an abundance of accommodations within an easy drive of Ramblewood. Most are in the towns of Havre de Grace and Aberdeen and less than 14 miles from camp. Two local Bed and Breakfasts (These are not associated with Buffalo Jambayala). Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, MD -  800-245-1655 Granite & Lace in Port Deposit, MD  -  410-378-5710 Two local budget motels (These are not associated with Buffalo Jambayala). Super 8 Motel in Havre de Grace, MD - 410-939-1880 Budget Inn of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, MD - 410-272-2401

The Buffalo Jambalaya committe has a message board for sharing of ride information and other information about the camp. To join, please see the message board website or send a blank email to Buffalo_Jambalaya_Messsages-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Once you join, all messages will be forwarded to all members.

Review of Buffalo Jambalaya 2004 Review of Buffalo Jambalaya 2002 Review of Buffalo Jambalaya 2001

Photos from Buffalo Jambalaya 2005 by Heather Rabinowitz Photos from Buffalo Jambalaya 2004 by Heather Rabinowitz Photos from Buffalo Jambalaya 2003 by Laura Rice Photos from Buffalo Jambalaya 2001 by Marty Katz.

Buffalo Jambalaya Websites from Years Past Buffalo Jambalaya 2005 Buffalo Jambalaya 2004 Buffalo Jambalaya 2003 Buffalo Jambalaya 2002 Buffalo Jambalaya 2001 Buffalo Jambalaya 2000 Buffalo Jambalaya 1998 Buffalo Jambalaya 1997 Some Performers from Years Past Bois Sec Ardoin Chris Ardoin and Double Clutchin' Lawrence Ardoin and Traditional Creole Balfa Toujours Basin Brothers Lee Benoit and the Bayou Stompers Roy Carrier & the Night Rockers Charivari Cajun Band Com An Cayenne The Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band Gina Forsyth Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band The Lafayette Rhythm Devils J. Paul Jr. & Zydeco Newbreedz Willis Prudhomme Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Roadrunners Lil' Malcolm and the House Rockers Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas Zydeco Crayz Zydeco Force Some Dance Instructors from Years Past Harold Guillory and Amanda Lavigne Ben Pagac and Debbie Shaw Chris Trahan and Janine Dugas "Crazy John" Sowizel Harold Bernard and Jodie Hebbert Miriam Fontenot and Don Brasseaux Christine Balfa Pam Ardoin Willie Bushnell and Keisha Roberts Jim Dugas Debra Seeck Walter Dill Michael Seider Michael Hart and Sharon Schiliro Other great camps for Cajun/Creole music and culture Augusta Heritage Center's Cajun/Creole Week   August in Elkins, WV Dance Vortex   October in Mentone, AL Miscellaneous Links Somebody Scream Productions - Cajun/Zydeco in the Mid-Atlantic Region CajunZydeco.Net Gary Hayman's Zyd-e-zine Alex Poliakoff Local Zydeco Photos Baltimore Blues Society San Francisco Area Zydeco and Cajun Dance Page

Questions? General: Paul Schneider at 703-749-7949 or director@buffalojam.org Registration: Linda Schoenbrodt at 866-374-5456 or reg@buffalojam.org Volunteers: Pat Yaffe at 410-653-2571 or volunteer@buffalojam.org Contact for website issues: webmaster@buffalojam.org Last Update: