Upcoming events:
There are a couple possible future performances planned; check back again for the latest news. Contact us if you would like to schedule something…
Past Events:
Cajun French Music Association Dance
Playing the CFMA dance again! One of our favorite gigs!
When: Sunday, April 6, 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (at Cortez), Chicago, IL
$10 general admission
check the following websites for more details
http://www.chicagocajuns.org/
http://www.emptybottle.com/
University of Chicago Folk Festival
Dorian and Stewart of the Cajun Vagabonds join Sheryl Cormier and Family for two concert performances and Cajun dance. We had the opportunity to perform with Sheryl at the festival last year and are honored for the invitation to perform again this year.
Evening Concert, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, 8:00 PM
Cajun Dance (free!), Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Evening Concert, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 7:30 PM
See the U of C Folk Fest site for location and ticket details
http://http://www.uofcfolk.org/
Cajun fais do-do with Le Travaillant
When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
What: Dorian and Stewart of the Cajun Vagabonds join Le Travaillant to play a Sunday afternoon Cajun dance
Where: Red Line Tap, 7006 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
$7 at the door
http://www.redlinetap.com/events/
http://www.reverbnation.com/letravaillant/
Private event in Chicago, IL
When: Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2013
What: Bar Mitzvah celebration, music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
Where: Chicago, IL
Celebrate Louisiana Stage, Celebrate Waupun, WI
Six authentic Cajun, Zydeco, and Brass bands in a big tent with a dance floor (this event replaces the “Sawdust Days” Cajun stage formerly held in Oshkosh, WI)
When: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 2:00 – 3:10 pm and 6:30 – 7:40 pm
What: The Cajun Vagabonds will perform two sets of Cajun and Zydeco music
Where: Tanner Park, Waupun, WI
check the Celebrate Louisiana Stage Schedule for a listing of the other bands playing, and check out the Waupun Festivals site for other fun activities
Celebrate Louisiana Stage Schedule
http://www.waupunfestivals.com
Heart of Louisiana: Chicago Cajun
Cajun Vagabonds on the air!
What: Dave McNamara, reporter for WVUE (Fox affiliate in New Orleans), produced a Heart of Louisiana segment featuring the Cajun Vagabonds and the Chicago chapter of the Cajun French Music Association (CFMA) at the May 26 Empty Bottle Cajun dance party
When: Aired on Thursday, June 27, 2013
follow the link to view the video
http://www.fox8live.com/story/22708966/heart-of-louisiana-chicago-cajun
A Day In The Country
We were excited to have the opportunity to perform at this very cool festival
When: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
What: Now in its seventh year, this beloved festival features the best country music that Chicago has to offer, including honky tonk, bluegrass, string band, countrypolitan, Cajun, and beyond. The Cajun Vagabonds open the festival with a performance on the front porch stage
Where: The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL
$10 general admission
check the following website for more details
http://www.hideoutchicago.com/event/277385-day-in-country-chicago/
Private event in Glencoe, IL
When: Saturday evening, June 22, 2013
What: Birthday celebration, music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
Where: Glencoe, IL