2013 Northwest Folklife Festival

Folichon Means Fun Bio: Folichon is a direct descendant of the areas first cajun band, How's Bayou and proudly features an original member of that band, Karen England. What they (Folichon) knowabout Cajun music they learned from Karen, Dave Lang, and the many real Cajuns who have shared their music, culture, and Gumbo recipies with us. Performers: Tim Parker- accordion Ted Granger- guitar Rick Rice- drums Mike Bristow- bass Karen England... Read More →

With MaryLee Lykes Bio: MaryLee Lykes / Lykes to Dance. Teaching Dance in Seattle for over 20 years and it all began at NW Folklife in 1984 in the Roadhouse. My passion is teaching Zydeco, Cajun, Swing & teaching folks who think they CAN'T LEARN TO DANCE! www.LykesToDance.com Website: http://www.lykestodance.com

Cajun Honky Tonk Dance Music Bio: We play the Cajun dance music of SW Louisiana with a little honky-tonkin country mixed in. Website: http://www.troupeauacadien.com Get Recordings: www.troupeauacadien.com + facebook Performers: Virginia Hand- accordion Claudia Anastasio- fiddle Chris Russ- fiddle, vocal Jerry Muhasky- guitar, vocal