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Carnival on the Bayou
OVERVIEW
Shake winter and dance into spring "Carnival on the Bayou" style, with the Blue Krewe's Swampy Louisiana Roots Music, straight from the Bayous of South Louisiana. Start the fun with an invigorating alley-fun-run and end at the Blue Sage for a funky dance party with the zesty, swamp-rockin' blues of Denver's Blue Krewe.
ALLEY RUN
The Alley Run will begin at 6pm. Check in behind the Blue Sage to receive a map have your run timed. Various Celebration Stations will be set up along the way, where you will have to complete activities such as learning a dance move or lassoing a sheep, before proceeding. There is no charge to participate in the Alley Run.
MUSIC
Tony Trahan and the Blue Krewe are a five piece band consisting of Guitar, Harmonica, Bass, Drums and Percussion. They play a mix of Swampy Louisiana Roots Music straight from the Bayous of South Louisiana. Like a good Cajun Gumbo they like to add some different seasonings to the pot, so, while cooking they will add a pinch of Zesty Zydeco, some Cajun Injections, some Bayou Blues, a bit of Mardi Gras flavoring and a heaping helping of New Orleans Funk. All this is served up as a side dish, the main course is their Originals, a mix of Swamp Rockin' Blues and Funky Instrumentals... Cest' Bon, your taste buds are sure to be satisfied....iieee.
Blue Krewe founded by Tony Trahan who landed on the Colorado music scene in 1995 after relocating from South Louisiana. Shortly after moving here he formed The Blue Advisory Band, mixing Rockin' Blues, Classic Rock and some Louisiana favorites. After several years of playing all the dive bars on the Front Range they recorded their "No Restrictions" CD. This CD was a mix of originals and covers from Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix to the Neville Brothers, from some of the musicians of the bands past, present and future. Tony also recruited A.J.Primeaux, a Bayou Blaster bandmate from Louisiana, to sing and play harp on a few songs. Gaining momentum from the CD got them noticed by Fox radio DJ's Lewis and Floorwax (The Groove Hawgs), who invited them to play Hawgfest at Red Rocks Amphitheater and some Denver Bronco tailgate parties.
After several more best dive tours it was time for a change, so around 05' Tony re-grouped and re-named the band BlueKrewe. This lineup introduced the "Keyboardian" sounds of longtime Blue Advisory bandmate George Stone and added the Scrubboard and Percussion stylings from Trip Merklein, another Blue Advisory Alumni. To round out the band he added Harmonica on top of a solid new rhythm section. This lineup recorded a live CD on Mardi Gras of 07'
Over the years BlueKrewe has toured with and opened for Sonny Landreth, Marcia Ball, Karl Densons "Tiny Universe", some of the Carrier family...the late Zydeco Legend Roy Carrier, Dikki Du, and Dwight "Black Cat" Carrier. Anders Osborne, Joan Jett, Foghat, Steppin Wolf and others....
They have grown to be known as one of the best party bands around the Denver area, sometimes playing 4 and 5 hour sets without a break......... thus, the bands motto is .....you never stop a party in progress......Eh Tois. Their fanbase is always growing and they turn it up a notch by inviting their "Krewepies" onstage to play Scrubboards and Percussion. Tony says this five piece band can quickly double with several Scrubboards, Shakers, Tamborines, Cowbells, Beerbottles etc......iiieeeee.
Come join in the fun on the Sage Stage!!!!
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LocationBlue Sage Center for the Arts (View)
226-228 Grand Ave.
Paonia, CO 81428
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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