Julie Miller, Author at Zydeco Crossroads

Revisit World Cafe‘s day with Sid Williams

Posted on March 23, 2015March 25, 2015 by Julie Miller

World Cafe host David Dye recounts a sunny day spent with Sid Williams in Lafayette, LA during the recording of Sense of Place: Lafayette last fall. Read more

Listen back to Koray Broussard & the Zydeco Unit in concert

Posted on March 20, 2015March 23, 2015 by Julie Miller

Koray Broussard brought the Zydeco Unit up to World Cafe Live in Philadelphia for a sold-out dance party last month. You can listen back to the audio of that performance below. Read more

Rare Clifton Chenier film to screen at SXSW tonight

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Julie Miller

SXSW is well underway, with thousands of music and film fans converging in the streets of Austin, TX to make new musical discoveries. One of those discoveries could be Clifton Chenier, as the late Louisiana bandleader is showcased in a recently uncovered concert film that will be screened at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul tonight. Read more

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some Irish two-step by The Saw Doctors

Posted on March 17, 2015March 16, 2015 by Julie Miller

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so why not throw a little Irish two-step in with your daily zydeco playlist? Cèilidh (pronounced “KAY-lee”) is an Irish dance gathering accompanied by upbeat music and simple dance steps, very similar in rhythm and tradition to zydeco. Read more

Listen back to Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames in concert

Posted on March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 by Julie Miller

We’ve got the audio archive of Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames’ sold-out concert at World Cafe Live from late last month and you can listen to it below. It was the band’s first time here in Philadelphia (and for some of the band members their first time flying). Read more

Catch up with American Routes this weekend

Posted on March 13, 2015March 25, 2015 by Julie Miller

If you’re looking for the perfect auditory accompaniment for a long drive through the country, a hike in your local state park or to make your spring cleaning go a little smoother, check out the archives of American Routes. Read more

Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour pays tribute to the Ardoin family on episode five

Posted on March 10, 2015March 9, 2015 by Julie Miller

On the latest episode of the Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour, host Herman Fuselier pays tribute to the first family of zydeco and Creole music with a look at the Ardoin dynasty. Read more

Lafayette Live brings Louisiana music, food and film to SXSW

Posted on March 9, 2015March 9, 2015 by Julie Miller

SXSW is just around the corner, and if you’re making the trip to the Austin, TX festival be sure to check out the immersive Lafayette Live event at the Continental Club on Wednesday, March 18th. Read more.

Revisit the first Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour episode

Posted on March 6, 2015March 6, 2015 by Julie Miller

It’s hard to believe the first episode of the Zydeco Crossroads Radio Hour aired four months ago. Since then we’ve danced with Curley and Leon, learned about Amede Ardoin’s influence on the music and explored how bands like Soul Creole are interpreting the traditions today. Listen back to the inaugural episode below, hosted by Herman Fuselier and featuring songs from Rosie Ledet, Clifton Chenier and more. Read more.

Watch Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble perform at the Kimmel Center

Posted on March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by Julie Miller

Watch a video of Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia last December for the first Zydeco Crossroads dance party. Read more.