"Half way to Mardi Gras"
What: Return engagement - Cajun Vagabonds provide entertainment for a private party
When: Saturday, September 21, 2018
Where: Chicago, IL
Cook Country Forest Preserve
What: Cajun Vagabonds provide entertainment for a private birthday party
When: Saturday, July 17, 2021
Where: Cook Country Forest Preserve, IL
Old Town School of Folk Music - Canal Shores
What: The Old Town School of Folk Music has booked outdoor performances at Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston. The Cajun Vagabonds are performing along with the Volo Bogtrotters. Please follow the link below for information on tickets and how social distancing will be handled at the venue.
When: Friday, July 16, 2021, 7:00 PM
Where: 1030 Central St, Evanston, IL - Post 42 at Canal Shores Golf Course
https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2021/07-16-21-cajun-vagabonds-volo-bogtrotters/
Chicago Blackhawks Mardi Gras party
What: Pregame Mardi Gras party in United Center Atrium and during second intermission in the stadium
When: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, 4:30 PM
Where: United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
https://www.unitedcenter.com/atrium/
https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks
4th Annual Midwest Sing and Stomp
What: The 2019 festival offers a full day of music, dance, and workshops on two stages (including the Cajun Vagabonds leading an Open Cajun Jam at 1:00 PM and playing for a Cajun dance at 2:00 PM). Festival tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM (check the websites for a full schedule)
Where: Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/midwest-sing-stomp-festival-beat-kitchen-tickets/9147505
https://singandstomp.com/2019/09/09/2019-schedule-is-live/
https://www.facebook.com/events/beat-kitchen/midwest-sing-stomp-2019-festival-at-beat-kitchen/2111372115585535/
End of Summer Bash and Shrimp Boil
What: On-site Shrimp Boil serving up a Cajun filled evening featuring the Cajun Vagabonds.
When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Salt Creek Club, 830 N Madison St, Hinsdale, IL
https://saltcreekclub.com/events/event/end-of-summer-bash-shrimp-boil-2019/
Old Town School of Folk Music
What: Returning to the Old Town School of Folk Music Global Dance Party! Dance instruction followed by 2-hour dance
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 8:30 PM
Where: Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall, 4545 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2019/04-05-2019-gdp-cajun-vagabonds/
2019 Festival de la francophonie
What: Celebration of francophone cultures aroung the world with a performance by the Cajun Vagabonds
When: Friday, March 1, 2019, 6:30-9:00 PM
Where: Alliance Française de Chicago, 54 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
https://www.af-chicago.org/event/6kE2LcqU
Crab Boil
What: Cajun Vagabonds provide entertainment for a private party
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Where: Chicago, IL
"Half way to Mardi Gras"
What: Cajun Vagabonds provide entertainment for a private party
When: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Where: Chicago, IL
Mundelein Concerts in the Park summer series
What: Outdoor concert in the park featuring Cajun Vagabonds
When: Sunday, August 5, 2018, 5:00-6:30 PM
Where: Kracklauer Park , 116 N Lake St, Mundelein, IL
https://www.mundelein.org/our-community/event/outdoor-concert-park-featuring-cajun-vagabonds
Postock
What: Cajun Vagabonds play several sets in the 2018 Postock music festival in rural Wisconsin
When: Friday, August 3, 2018 and Saturday, August 4, 2018
Where: Post Farm, 7098 County Hwy E, Albany, WI
http://www.postockfestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/430885930682664/
Avrom Farm Party
What: Cajun Vagabonds participate in a music festival at a "Regenerative Agriculture" Farm near Green Lake, Wisconsin
When: Saturday, July 7, 2018
Where: Avrom Farm, W0908, Scott Hill Rd, Ripon, WI
https://avromfarm.com/
Old Town School of Folk Music
What: School of Folk Music Global Dance Party! Dance instruction followed by 2-hour dance
When: Friday, February 16, 2018, 8:30 PM
Where: Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall, 4545 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2018/02-16-2018-gdp-cajun-vagabonds/
Mardi Gras at Wishbone North Restaurant
What: Mardi Gras celebration enjoying a meal of “southern reconstruction cooking” in a family friendly environment with music by the Cajun Vagabond Trio
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Where: Wishbone North Restaurant, 3300 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
(event details are not yet posted on the Wishbone site)
http://www.wishbonenorth.com/
University of Chicago Folk Festival
What: 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 several years ago and are honored for the invitation to perform again this year.
Evening Concert, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, 8:00 PM
Cajun Dance (free Workshop!), Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, noon - 2:30 PM
Evening Concert, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, 7:30 PM
See the U of C Folk Fest site for location and ticket details
http://www.uofcfolk.org/
Mardi Gras kickoff at Hungry Brain
What: Dance party with the Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, 8:00 until whenever we finally give up
Where: Hungry Brain, 2319 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
21+, $5
https://www.hungrybrainchicago.com/event/1616147-cajun-vagabonds-chicago/
https://www.facebook.com/events/135946300405170/
Private event in Chicago
What: Wedding celebration, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Chicago, IL
Cajun in the Country Festival
What: The Cajun Vagabonds join Midwest Cajun and Zydeco bands in Shepard's Barn near Madison, WI
When: Saturday, September 9, 2017 - Music noon to 8:00 pm
Where: 7556 Marshall Road, Columbus, WI
check the following facebook site for more details (schedule details to come)
https://www.facebook.com/events/599965530209589/
Chicago Botanic Garden: Music on the Esplanade
What: Cajun music performance by the Cajun Vagabonds
When: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
The performance is free (after paying for parking at the Garden)
check the following website for more details
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/interest/music/music_esplanade
Live at the Lake Summer Entertainment Series
What: Cajun music performance by the Cajun Vagabonds
When: Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
check the following website for more details
https://www.dpparks.org/event/live-lake-entertainment-series/
Private event in Lombard
What: Wedding celebration, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday evening, June 17, 2017
Where: Lombard, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library Concert Series
What: Cajun music performance by the Cajun Vagabonds
When: Sunday, May 21, 2017, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S Raymond, Oak Lawn, IL
Admission to the performance is free
check the following websites for more details
http://www.olpl.org/
https://il.evanced.info/oaklawn/lib/eventcalendar.asp
CASA of the Fox Cities fundraiser
What: Cajun music performance by the Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Appleton WI
Event details are still in process
check the following website for more details
https://www.casafc.org/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Sunday, March 19, 2017, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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://emptybottle.com/?event_id=7218075
Lewis University
What: Student Mardi Gras Event with music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Tuesday, February 28, 2016, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL
http://www.lewisu.edu/
Mardi Gras extravaganza Hungry Brain
What: Mardi Gras dance party with the Cajun Vagabonds and Friends; great food and drink! (more details to come)
When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, 7:30 to whenever we finally give up
Where: Hungry Brain, 2319 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
21+, $12
http://www.hungrybrainchicago.com/event/1427816-mardi-gras-dance-party-cajun-chicago/
https://www.facebook.com/events/362251097495470/
Cajun music at Fifolet Cajun & Cocktails
What: Cajun music performance by the Cajun Vagabond Trio (Dorian Gehring, Charlie Terr, and Stewart Gehring)
When: Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:00 PM - midnight
Where: Fifolet, 1942 W Division Street, Chicago, IL
check the Fifolet website and the Facebook event for more details
http://fifoletcajun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/227993884325955/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by the Chicago Cajun Aces (including Dorian and Stewart from The Cajun Vagabonds)
When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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://emptybottle.com/?event_id=6963575
Private event in Oak Park
What: Annual Cajun crab boil, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Oak Park, IL
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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://emptybottle.com/?event_id=6914885
Warrenville Public Library
What: Cajun Vagabonds perform in 2016 Summer Concert Series (details to be posted later)
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL 60555
http://www.warrenville.com/programs/concerts.php
Lewis University
What: Student Mardi Gras Event with music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL
http://www.lewisu.edu/
Old Town School of Folk Music
What: Returning to the Old Town School of Folk Music Global Dance Party! Dance instruction followed by 2-hour dance
When: Friday, January 15, 2016, 8:30 PM
Where: Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall, 4545 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2016/01-15-2016-gdp-cajun-vagabonds-830pm/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Chicago Cajun Allstars (members of Chicago Cajun Aces and Cajun Vagabonds)
When: Sunday, December 6, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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://emptybottle.com/show/6353315/
100 Years, 100 Events: Tree Hug Finale
What: Cook County Forest Preserve centenial celebration party with music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
Where: Caldwell Woods (6350 W Devon, Chicago, IL)
When: Sunday, September 27, 2015, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
http://100years100events.com/events/category/series/celebration-finale/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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://emptybottle.com/show/6127605/
Chicago SummerDance
What: Free open-air dance party with music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
Where: Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park (601 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL)
When: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance.html
Postock
What: Cajun Vagabonds participating in a small music festival in rural Wisconsin
Where: Contact us for details
When: Saturday, July 25, 2015
Private event in Chicago, IL
What: Private yard party, music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday evening, July 11, 2015
Cajun Vagabonds at FitzGerald's
What: Cajun Vagabonds open for Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
Where: FitzGerald's Nightclub (6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL)
When: Friday, July 10, 2015, 9:00 PM
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/
$12 general admission
Private event in Chicago, IL
What: Private yard party, music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday evening, June 20, 2015
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds with special guests
When: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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/
The Cajun Vagabonds open for Jeffrey Broussard and The Creole Cowboys
What: Cajun/Zydeco dance party in the historic Waupun WI City Hall Auditorium
Where: 201 East Main Street, Waupun, WI
When: Saturday evening, April 11, 2015
More details available on Waupun Festivals website
http://www.waupunfestivals.com/
Waters' Big Night
What: Fundraiser for Waters Elementary School, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: DANK Haus, 4740 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL
http://www.waterselementary.org/
Lewis University
What: Student Event with music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Friday, March 20, 2015, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL
http://www.lewisu.edu/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds with special guests
When: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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/
Private event in Chicago, IL
What: Private Cajun-themed holiday party, music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Beverly Country Club, Chicago, IL
Mardi Gras with the Vagabonds in the Wisconsin Dells
What: The Cajun Vagabonds on the Casino Stage of Ho-Chunk Gaming in the Wisconsin Dells
When: Mardi Gras! Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 5:00-9:00 pm
Where: S3214 County Road BD, Baraboo, WI
Ho-chunk Gaming website
http://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: Dorian, Stewart, and Eli of the Cajun Vagabonds join members of Chicago Cajun Aces to perform as the Chicago Cajun All Stars. The CFMA dances are some of our favorite gigs.
When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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/
Midwest Cajun/Zydeco Festival
What: The Cajun Vagabonds join Cajun Strangers and JJ's Zydeco Paydirt in Shepard's Barn in a new festival near Madison, WI, featuring Midwest Cajun and Zydeco bands
When: Saturday, August 30, 2014 - Music noon to 8:00 pm
Where: 7556 Marshall Road, Columbus, WI
The Brass Band Festival @ Spyners Pub
What: The Cajun Vagabonds will mix up some Cajun and Zydeco with the Four Star Brass Band
When: Thursday,August 21, 2014, 7:30-8:45 PM
Where: Spyners Pub, 4623 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
https://www.facebook.com/events/1437297113216681
http://www.fourstarbrassband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FourStarBrassBand
Chicago's New Orleans Festival
What: The Cajun Vagabonds will perform Cajun and Zydeco music at the inaugural New Orleans themed festival in Chicago's West Lakeview neighborhood
When: Monday, August 24, 2014, 3:10-4:40 PM
Where: Division & Damen, Chicago, IL
Chicago's New Orleans Festival website (more details to come)
http://www.chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=301
Summer Concert Series: Grayslake Area Public Library District
What: The Cajun Vagabonds will perform Cajun and Zydeco music in a free concert on the lawn at the Grayslake Library sponsered by Friends of the Library
When: Monday, June 23, 2014, 7:00-8:00 PM
Where: 100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL
http://www.grayslake.info/
Save More Lounge (Ribfest Chicago)
What: Music performances by four local bands including The Cajun Vagabonds in the afternoon and evening in a great bar on Ribfest Chicago grounds
When: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Save More Lounge, 4060 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
No cover at the Save More Lounge, but there is a $5 suggested donation for Ribfest Chicago
Details on Ribfest Chicago (the Save More Lounge performances are not part of the official festival schedule
http://www.ribfest-chicago.com/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Sunday, April 6, 2016, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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
What: 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, 8:00 PM
Cajun Dance (free!), Saturday, Feb. 15, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Evening Concert, Saturday, Feb. 15 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
What: Dorian and Stewart of the Cajun Vagabonds join Le Travaillant to play a Sunday afternoon Cajun dance
When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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
What: Bar Mitzvah celebration, music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2013
Where: Chicago, IL
Celebrate Louisiana Stage, Celebrate Waupun, WI
What: 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)<
The Cajun Vagabonds will perform two sets of Cajun and Zydeco music
When: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 2:00 - 3:10 pm and 6:30 - 7:40 pm
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
What: Cajun Vagabonds on the air! 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
What: We were excited to have the opportunity to perform at this very cool festival. 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
When: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: Another chance to play one of our favorite events! CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds (dance instruction at 1:00 pm)
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (at Cortez), Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
$10 general admission
check the following websites for more details
http://www.chicagocajuns.org/
http://www.emptybottle.com/show/3562044/
Winter Concert Series: Grayslake Area Public Library District
When: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
What: Free winter concerts at the Grayslake Library sponsered by Friends of the Library. The Cajun Vagabonds will perform Cajun and Zydeco music
Where: 100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL
check the calendar on the Grayslake Library website for more details
http://www.grayslake.info/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds. Come out and dance!
When: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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/
Mardi Gras at The Aviary
What: Come celebrate Mardi Gras; party with us at The Aviary!
When: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: 955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Details at http://theaviary.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Aviary/116137495084710
Facebook post from The Aviary:Thank you to all those who came out and made our Fat Tuesday soiree a great success. Chef and the kitchen put together some amazing cajun food and our team on the bar made me feel like I was in the Big Easy again. The Cajun Vagabonds crushed it on the music....
53rd University of Chicago Folk Festival
What: Dorian and Stewart of the Cajun Vagabonds join Charlie Terr (Chicago Cajun Aces) to perform with Sheryl Cormier and Family band at the U of C Folk Fest. We will be performing in the Friday and Saturday evening concerts in Mandel Hall as well as the Cajun dance on Saturday afternoon in Ida Noyes Hall (see the U of C Folk site for details on location, schedule, and tickets)
When: Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, Februay 9, 2013
Where: 53rd University of Chicago Folk Festival
http://www.uofcfolk.org/
Our "Vagabond Special" CD released in 2011 has been selected as second runner up for the CFMA "Le Cajun" "Prix DeHors de Nous" award!
What: The annual Cajun French Music Association (CFMA) "Le Cajun" festival awards the "Prix DeHors de Nous" to recordings of Cajun bands who reside outside of the local “Cajun Region”, i.e., South Louisiana and Southeast Texas. We are pleased and honored to have been awarded the second runner up prize for 2012!
Click here to listen to our CD!
CFMA "Le Cajun" information:
http://www.cajunfrenchmusic.org/lecajun.html
Parents 4 Teachers Fundraising Party
What: Come and enjoy a meal of “southern reconstruction cooking” in a family friendly environment, hear from the courageous union leadership, and enjoy live music by The Cajun Vagabonds!
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Wishbone Restaurant, 3300 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
Adults $25, Students $10, Kids under 5 free
Tickets and additional details are available at http://www.parents4teachers.net/
LunchBreak Series: Chicago Cultural Center
What: The LunchBreak Series features music styles from around the world in the Chicago Cultural Center's Randolph Café. The Cajun Vagabonds will perform Cajun and Zydeco music
When: Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:15 - 1:00 pm
Where: 78 E. Washington St, Chicago, IL
http://www.explorechicago.org
Square Roots Festival "Fiddle Club of the World: Battle of the Bands"
What: Three fiddle-driven bands representing old-time, Mexican Son, and Cajun music compete to get the most people on the dance floor. Dorian and Stewart of the Cajun Vagabonds joined Heather Cole-Mullen (Bucktown Aces) and Charlie Terr (Chicago Cajun Aces) to represent Cajun. All three participating bands had everyone up dancing and a three-way tie for first place was declared.
When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall :: 4545 N. Lincoln Ave.
http://oldtownschool.org/connect/fiddleclub/2012/07/18/battle-of-the-bands/
Old Town School of Folk Music
What: Come dance with us at the new OTS Global Dance Party series! Dance instruction followed by 2-hour dance
When: Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:30 PM
Where: Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall :: 4545 N. Lincoln Ave.
https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2012/3/16_cajunvagabonds.php
Mardi Gras Party (Private event in Evanston)
What: Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Friday, March 3, 2012, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Where: Evanston, IL
Millenium Park Lunchbreak Music Series
What: Come see us perform in one of Chicago's most beautiful venues
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011, noon
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, N. Michigan Ave & E. Randolph, Chicago, IL
http://explorechicago.org
Old Town School of Folk Music
What: We're opening for Savoy Doucet in a concert and dance in the Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
When: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 7:00 PM
Where: Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2011/5/15_savoy.html/
Chicago Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Parkview Lutheran Church, 3919 N Monticello, Chicago, IL
(It’s ½ block south of intersection of Irving Park and Elston)
http://www.chicagocajuns.org/
Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Parkview Lutheran Church, 3919 N Monticello, Chicago, IL
(It’s ½ block south of intersection of Irving Park and Elston)
http://www.chicagocajuns.org/
Chicago Cultural Center
What: Fat Tuesday Celebration, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds. Come celebrate with us!
When: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph Café
78 E. Washington St, Chicago, IL
http://www.explorechicago.org
Chicago Cajun French Music Association Dance
What: CFMA Dance, Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds. They liked us last year and we loved playing; let's do it again!
When: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Parkview Lutheran Church, 3919 N Monticello, Chicago, IL
(It’s ½ block south of intersection of Irving Park and Elston)
http://www.chicagocajuns.org/
Chicago Folk and Roots Festival - 8th Midwest Fiddle Championship
What: 8th Midwest Fiddle Championship, Invitational Division
Dorian Gehring and The Cajun Vagabonds will represent Cajun fiddle music. Dorian and the band won first place!
When: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 12:55 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Chicago Folk and Roots Festival, Welles Park (Lincoln @ Montrose), Chicago, IL
Neighborhood Family Fun Days, St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Madison WI
What: Music provided by The Cajun Vagabonds
When: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2126 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI
http://stpaulmadison.inspirlink.com/