The Baltimore Folk Music Society Proudly Presents

 Buffalo Jambalaya

Zydeco and Cajun
Dance and Music Camp

Time and Location:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Thurs. to Sun., August 6-9, 2009 in Darlington, MD

Bands:
Feufollet
Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic
Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole

Dance Instructors:

 

Michael Seider and Barbara Davis
Michael Hart and Sharon Schiliro

Cajun Chef:

 

Brian Smith of Randol's Restaurant

Sunday Dance!

Can't make it for the whole weekend? Don't want to miss out? Sunday is our annual open dance. Bring your own food and a picnic blanket. Beverages will be for sale and you can enjoy Camp Ramblewood and Buffalo Jambalaya from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Lineup: Cedric Watson, followed by Andre Thierry and then Feufollet closing down the weekend. $30 per person admission.



Short Cuts



Click Here To See Buffalo Jambalaya 2006 on YouTube

Summary


Buffalo Jambalaya 2009 -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 - basic skills, beginning and advanced dance lessons 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. 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.

• 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!

Fees and Schedule

$385 Full-time

$330 Part-time

Full Time is Thursday 5pm to Sunday 4pm.
 Part Time is Friday 3pm to Sunday 4pm.

Your registration 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 25. Sorry, no refunds after that date. BFMS members receive a $10 discount. See www.bfms.org for membership information. Registration is not transferable. Your confirmation letter/e-mail includes directions and a packing list.

This year we are maintaining a gender balance starting immediately. If you have not registered with a dance buddy, you will be put on a wait list until your registration is partnered with another dancer. At that time your registration will be confirmed and your check processed. You can remove yourself from the wait list by finding someone of the opposite gender to register and list you as a dance buddy. Update: We still have a few women on the wait list who need a dance buddy.

Here is this year's schedule - BJ2009 Schedule (66 KB)

Women's T-shirt Design

Men's T-shirt design >>>> ONLINE REGISTRATION <<<<

To register by mail:
Complete Flyer (PDF format 130 KB)
or
Registration Form (JPG format 85 KB)

BJ2009 will maintain a gender balance.  Update: We still have a few women on the wait list who need a "dance buddy".

Buffalo Jambalaya 2009 T-shirt $18 each

T-shirt and logo design by Eric Volkman and Lois Lefkowitz.


The Bands


    Feufollet

Although Feufollet has often been hailed as the future of Cajun music, a more current assessment must admit that they are now the present of Cajun music. Once idolized at at early age for their precocious musicianship and sent all over the world as youthful emblems of Acadiana’s cultural resurgence, the members of Feufollet have, in the meantime, grown into the music as young adults.

While Feufollet remains central to the neotraditionalist brush fire they helped ignite as youths, their latest album finds the band coming into its own and pushing the envelope, leading the way once again as Cajun music extends itself into a new century.

We feel lucky to have Feufollet at Buffalo Jambalaya 2009!

Websites:
www.feufollet.net
Nov 17 NPR Story on Feufollet

    Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Andre’s French Creole heritage is deeply rooted in Louisiana although he was born and reared in northern California. Now the California scenes rival anything back home in Louisiana, and that's due to players like Andre Thierry.The San Francisco Bay Area showed its appreciation by presenting Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic with the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame award for “Best Zydeco Group” in 2008.

Andre is an exceptional multi-dimensional musician who has a finely-honed ability to merge traditional Zydeco music with hip-hop, blues, jazz and rock. Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic will capture your attention and serve up an unparalleled musical experience that captivates your soul. If you like to dance, Andre will have you moving your feet all night long.

Welcome back to Buffalo Jambalaya 2009, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic!



Website:
www.andrethierry.com


    Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole


Cedric Watson grew up in San Felipe, Texas surrounded by the sounds of blues, old soul, country and zydeco. Unlike his hip-hop focused peers, Cedric was drawn to the old-style French songs of Southwest Louisiana and the greater Houston area. He soon made his way to Lafayette, LA where he was enthusiastically accepted into the musical community and immediately recognized as an important participant in the continuity of Creole music.

Now Cedric explore the roots of Louisiana’s Creole music with his own band, Bijoux Creole. Playing a variety of old-school zydeco styles, original material and Creole traditionals, the polyrhythmic and syncopated sounds of Africa and the Caribbean are unmistakable in this ensemble of talented musicians.Cedric Watson's 2008 CD received a Grammy Nomination in the Best Cajun or Zydeco Music Record category.

Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole first East Coast appearance will be at Buffalo Jambalaya!


Websites:
www.myspace.com/cedricwatson
www.lsue.edu/acadgate/music/cedricwatson.htm



The Dance Instructors

    Michael Seider and Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis hails from the center of Southwest Louisiana Zydeco country, Opelousas, and a matriarchy of musicians and dancers. She has attitude and signature moves that are so hot, you just have to see her dance. Barbara will demonstrate her fabulous style and steps and get you in the groove with her infectious enthusiasm. Barbara's dancing and friendly teaching style are a winning combination, whether you're taking your first Zydeco steps or you're ready for something really advanced.

Michael Seider learned to dance and polishes his steps at roadhouses, festivals, and trail rides across Southwest Louisiana. He has taught Creole and Cajun dance styles for over a decade and a half. A skilled interpreter and devoted student of these evolving dance forms, Michael incorporates the newest steps and stylings into his instruction. He has been an instructor at Ashokan Fiddle and Dance Roots Camp, the Augusta Heritage Festival, Puget Sound Urban Dance Camp, North Cornwall Cajun Zydeco Festival (England), and the Original Zydeco Cruise.


Website:

    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:
www.DancingbytheBayou.com

We hungrily await Brian Smith's return as our cajun chef this year. Brian was the executive chef at Randol's Restaurant in Lafayette, LA. He will 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:

• Brian's Brisket.
• 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 previous 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: Ramblewood, a 200-acre camp in Darlington, MD near I-95, exit 89 will be our home for the weekend. 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 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 6 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. 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).

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

Message Board

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.


Questions?
General: Linda Schoenbrodt at 410-804-8095 or reg@buffalojam.org
Volunteers: Cat Foy at 410-459-9332 or volunteer@buffalojam.org

Website: Paul Schneider at 703-749-7949 or webmaster@buffalojam.org