Past Events

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2010

	December 31	Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN	New Year's Eve Party with Curley Taylor, Lafayette Rhythm Devils, Everette Smithson Band. Where? Marriot, next to Mall of America
	January 2	Grand Rapids, MI	Hair of the Dog, Wheatland Music Organization Fundraiser at Founder's Brewery. Shake off your New Year's Eve fog with some great live music, swing, contra, and Cajun dances, fab sandwiches and fine micro-brews at Founder's Brewery, downtown Grand Rapids. $5 at the door. Bands include K Jones and the Benzie Playboys, Seth Bernard and May Erlewine, Hawks & Owls, An Dro, Blue Water Ramblers, Rhythm Billies, Ralston, and Rachael Davis
	January 30	Mt. Pleasant, MI	Pine Leaf Boys and Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers-- Night of Louisiana, Central Michigan University. $17 general admission, $9.95 cajun dinner at 6pm (dance immediately after)
	February 20	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization Mardi Gras Party and Cajun Dance Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:00 PM Potluck supper 7:30-10:30, Cajun Dance, including lessons $5.00; under 18 free http://www.wheatlandmusic.org
	February 22	Ann Arbor, MI	Buckwheat Zydeco, 8pm; $20 http://theark.org/February_2010.html
	February 27	Evanston, IL	** Red Stick Ramblers playing at S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL.  8:00 p.m.  $20 tickets in advance, $25 day of show.  There will be dancing space for this event.  Seating without reserved tables is first-come-first-served.  WE LOVE THESE ULTRA TALENTED MUSICIANS…DON’T MISS THEM!!  847-492-8860  Tickets on sale Nov. 14th.  http://www.evanstonspace.com http://www.redstickramblers.com
	April 24	River Forest, IL	BeauSoleil playing at Dominican University in River Forest, IL.  hppt://www.dom.edu/performing-arts  708-488-5000
	May 28-30	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization Dance Camp. K Jones and the Benzie Playboys are playing and Mark will teach Cajun and Zydeco dance lessons. www.WheatlandMusic.org
	July 10-11	Chicago, IL	The wonderful annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival sponsored by The Old Town School of Folk Music.  Held in Welles Park, which is situated between Lincoln Avenue, Western Avenue, Sunnyside and Montrose.  Will post details when they become available.

2009

	January 6	Frankfort, MI	Mark is teaching SALSA dance lessons with Marta at the Studio On Main in downtown Frankfort at 7pm on Tuesdays through the month of January (above the Deli). www.StudioOnMain.biz
	January 13	Frankfort, MI	Mark is teaching LOUISIANA DANCE lessons with Marta at the Studio On Main in downtown Frankfort through the month of January (above the Deli). www.StudioOnMain.biz
	January 14	Frankfort, MI	Mark is teaching LOUISIANA DANCE lessons with Marta at the Studio On Main in downtown Frankfort through the month of January (above the Deli). www.StudioOnMain.biz
	January 15	Williamsburg, MI	Mark is teaching LINE DANCING at the Turtle Creek Casino
	January 20	Bellaire, MI	Mark is teaching Louisiana Dance with Randi Lynn at Short's Brewing Company at 7pm. $5 per person, 7-9pm. www.ShortsBrewing.com
	January 31	Mt. Pleasant, MI	Central Michigan University presents the 18th Annual "A Night of Louisiana"- Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble .  Doors open at 6pm.  Tickets are $17 for music and  dancing, $10 for cajun dinner.
	January 31	Chicago, IL	BeauSoleil playing at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL.  Two shows, one at 4:00 p.m. and one at 7:00.  Free Cajun dance lessons at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Tickets are $25.  773-728-6000. http://www.oldtownschool.org
	February 9	Ann Arbor, MI	Buckwheat Zydeco will be bringing his party to The Ark in Ann Arbor. Show starts at 8pm, doors open at 7:30. Tickets are $20. www.theark.org
	February 11	Frankfort, MI	Mark will be teaching Cajun and Zydeco dance at the Studio on Main (above the Frankfort Deli). 7pm-8pm. $10 per person.
	February 14	Chicago, IL	Balfa Toujours and Dirk Powell & Riley Baugus playing at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.  8:00 p.m., tickets are $25.  Can’t think of a better way to spend Valentine’s Day than with this fantastic band from Louisiana and Dirk & Riley’s wonderful Appalachian music.    773-728-6000. http://www.balfatourjours.com or http://www.oldtownschool.org
	February 14	Chicago, IL	Buckwheat Zydeco playing at the House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, downtown Chicago.  Tickets are $20.50 through $23.00.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 9:00 p.m. 312-923-2000.
	February 18	Frankfort, MI	Mark will be teaching Cajun and Zydeco dance at the Studio on Main (above the Frankfort Deli). 7pm-8pm. $10 per person.
	February 21	Remus, MI	Dances are 7:30-10:30 pm; instruction by Jack and Linda is at the beginning.  Additional information on the Wheatland website: www.wheatlandmusic.org or call 989-967-8879.
	February 24	Frankfort, MI	Mark will be teaching Cajun and Zydeco dance at the Studio on Main (above the Frankfort Deli). 7pm-8pm. $10 per person.
	February 27-28	Frankenmuth, MI	Bavarian Inn Lodge Mardi Gras Celebration. Mark will be teaching dance before the evening gets under way. The party is in the Lorelei Lounge inside the Bavarian Inn Lodge- 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. each evening. www.bavarianinn.com
	February 28	Monroe, MI	Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha-Cha's playing at the 22nd Annual Black History Month Blues Concert. City of Monroe website
	March 4	Frankfort, MI	Mark will be teaching Cajun and Zydeco dance at the Studio on Main (above the Frankfort Deli). 7pm-8pm. $10 per person.
	March 6	Traverse City, MI	Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Band Friday, March 6, 2009 8:00 pm $25 advance, $28 door, $22 members Prepare to party Louisiana style with one of the most sought after artists in roots music today as Grammy award winner Terrance Simien brings his indigenous Creole Zydeco music to the Milliken stage. Leading his Zydeco Experience Band, Simien has become a highly respected, internationally recognized artist and Cultural Ambassador for his state. He has established himself as a formidable songwriter and an absolutely astonishing singer, who evokes comparisons to Sam Cooke and Aaron Neville. Click here for ticket details.
	May 16	Remus, MI	Dances are 7:30-10:30 pm; instruction by Jack and Linda is at the beginning.  Additional information on the Wheatland website: www.wheatlandmusic.org or call 989-967-8879.
	May 22	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Dance Camp- Mark will be teaching cajun dance workshops with Back Bayou and K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz.
	June 6	Reed City, MI	Back Bayou at the Music and Art in the Park Program- Rambadt Memorial Park, Reed City. 7:00-9:30 PM. For more information call: 231-832-2245 or visit www.ReedCityCrossroads.com
	June 20	Elberta, MI	K Jones and the benzie Playboyz will share the bill with Rootstand, Phenomenal Head, and Rusted at this year's Elberta Solstice Festival.
	June 27	Alpena, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz are performing at this annual event which includes in the lineup: Kentucky Chrome, Harper, and Studebaker John & The Hawks (w/ special guest Lazy Lester) Alpena Blues Festival
	July 1-5	OshKosh, Wi	Sawdust Days  in Menominee Park.  Performers include K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, Chris Miller & Bayou Root, and Bruce Daigrepont
	July 10	Chicago, IL	Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole playing at SummerDance, the free dance series held in the Spirit of Music Garden on Michigan Avenue between Balbo and Harrison, downtown Chicago.  This is a free event w/Zydeco dance lesson from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and band playing the dance from 7:30 to 9:30.  Dance under the stars amid the beauty of the twinkling skyscrapers.  Everyone always has a ball at SummerDance and Cedric & gang will kick it into high gear.  For those who are not familiar with Cedric, he used to play with the Pine Leaf Boys and is a major talent.  See their website http://www.cedricwatson.com
	July 11	Chicago, IL	Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble will play Traditional Zydeco at SummerDance, the free dance series held in the Spirit of Music Garden on Michigan Avenue between Balbo and Harrison, downtown Chicago.  This is a free event w/Zydeco dance lesson from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and band playing the dance from 7:30 to 9:30.  Dance under the stars amid the beauty of the twinkling skyscrapers.  It should be fun to hear traditional Zydeco from Curley & company! Take a peak at their website: http://www.curleytaylor.com
	July 11	Chicago, IL	Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole (Cedric is now out on his own…he used to play w/the Pine Leaf Boys) will play at the wonderful annual Folk & Roots Festival sponsored by the Old Town School of Folk Music.  Festival held in Welles Park on the north side of Chicago.  Park is located between Sunnyside and Montrose on north and south, and Western Avenue and Lincoln Avenue on the west and east.  Numerous stages, dance tent, food vendors – lots of different styles of music.  Cedric & Co. will play on the main stage at 4:00 p.m.  Suggested donation to festival is $8 http://www.cedricwatson.com http://www.oldtownschool.org
	July 17	Chicago, IL	Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience will play their melting pot style of Zydeco at SummerDance, the free dance series held in the Spirit of Music Garden on Michigan Avenue between Balbo and Harrison, downtown Chicago.  This is a free event w/Zydeco dance lesson from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and band playing the dance from 7:30 to 9:30.  Dance under the stars amid the beauty of the twinkling skyscrapers.  Terrance has lots of fans here so come out and support the band. http://www.terrancesimien.com
	July 25	Cadillac, MI	Private Party, Barn Dance w/ K Jones & the Benzie Playboyz and Mark teaching cajun/zydeco dance.
	August 8	Alaska, MI	Cowpie Blues Festival featuring Sonny Landreth
	September 11-13	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend- Red Stick RambeBack Bayou, K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, other performers TBA. Mark is teaching cajun and zydeco dance.
	October 3	Coopersville, MI	Cajun dance at Coopersville Farm Museum. Featuring Back Bayou- dance lessons from 6-7pm, cajun dance 7-10pm. More information: www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org/events.html#cajun
	October 17	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization Monthly Dance Series featuring music from Back Bayou. $5, under 18 free. 7:30-10:30 cajun dance, including lessons
	November 22	Chicago, IL	Pine Leaf Boys coming to burn up the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.  Free Cajun dance lesson at 6:00 p.m., the ‘Boys’ play at 7 p.m.  Don’t miss this talented, exuberant band!  Tix are $22 for general public, $20 for OTS members, $18 for seniors & children.  773-728-6000 to order tickets. http://www.oldtownschool.org http://www.pineleafboys.com

2008

	January 19	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization Wernette Classroom Building   Cajun Dance and Mardi Gras Party with Back Bayou 6:00 Potluck 7:00 Dance Instruction 7:30-10:30 Cajun Dance $5 admission for dance; under 18 free   www.wheatlandmusic.org or call 989-967-8879
	January 26	Grand Rapids, MI	Central Michigan University presents the 17th Annual "A Night of Louisiana"- DENNIS STROUGHMATT & Creole Stomp and DEXTER ARDOIN & the Creole Ramblers .  Doors open at 6pm.  Tickets are $20 for music and  dancing, $9.95 for cajun dinner.
	February 2	Peshawbestown, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing at the Mardi Gras Party at the Leelanau Sands Casino and Lodge.  6pm.  www.casino2win.com
	February 4-5	Berwyn, IL	Annual Jambalaya Cookoff at Fitzgerald's: www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
	February 5	Grand Rapids, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz will be opening for Buckwheat Zydeco at The B.O.B. for Mardi Gras 2008.
	February 10	Mt. Pleasant	Jazz and More at the Library- Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University, Mt. Pleasant.  3:00-4:00pm.  Back BayouFree to Public.  www.crdl.org, 989-772-3488
	May 17	Traverse City, MI	Private Cajun Party Loading Dock
	May 23-25	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Dance Camp- Mark will be teaching workshops
	June 5-7	Chicago, IL	Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band playing at Zydeco Bluesfest in dowtown. www.cityofchicago.com
	June 6	Wixom, MI	Private Party
	June 7	Honor, MI	Private Party
	June 13	Leland, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz Private Party
	June 27	Manistee, MI	Michigan Energy Fair, Manistee State Fairgounds-  K Jones and the Benzie Playboys
	June 29	Alpena, MI	Alpena Blues Festival
	July 3	Beulah, MI	Private Wedding
	July 4-5	OshKosh, Wi	Sawdust Days  in Menominee Park.  Mark will MC for the third consecutive year, performers include Jefferey Broussard and Creole Cowboys
	July 5	Suttons Bay, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz Private Party
	July 11	Rogers City, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing 7-8:30pm, for more information www.lmb.org
	July 11	Chicago, IL	Lafayette Rhythm Devils playing high energy Cajun music at SummerDance!!  SummerDance is a FREE music and dance series held in the beautiful Spirit of Music Garden on Michigan Avenue between Balbo and Harrison in downtown Chicago.  There is a free Cajun dance lesson with Stacey Huval Morrow & Robert Morrow from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by the Devils playing 7:30 p.m.  Great dance floor area, concessions near by, gorgeous downtown setting, lots of happy people.  Best to take public transportation but parking garages all around as well.
	July 12	Chicago, IL	Rosie Ledet, Zydeco’s Sweetheart, playing some kickin’ Zydeco at SummerDance!!  SummerDance is a FREE music and dance series held in the beautiful Spirit of Music Garden on Michigan Avenue between Balbo and Harrison in downtown Chicago.  There is a free Zydeco dance lesson with Buddy Bates & Rebecca Unger from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Rosie playing 7:30 p.m.
	July 24	Manistee, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz- Music in the Park, Manistee Bandshell- 7pm
	July 26	Beulah, MI	Crystal Lake Private Party
	August 2	Holland, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz private party
	August 2	Manchester, MI	Mark will be featured as Special Guest playing rub board with Corey Ledet! www.riverfolkfest.org
	August 1-3	Empire, MI	Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Festival featuring K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, moe., Arlo Guthrie, Dumpstaphunk, Breathe Owl Breathe, and MORE! www.dunegrassfestival.com
	August 8-10	Elkins, WV	Augusta Heritage Festival
	August 8-10	East Lansing, MI	Great Lakes Folk Festival
	August 24	Charlevoix, MI	Music in the Park, Charlevoix Bandshell-7pm
	August 25	Lake Ann, MI	Private Party, Mark hosting a Louisiana Birthday Party
	August 29-30	Lexington, MI	Thumbfest
	September 5-6	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend- Pine Leaf Boys headlining. Back Bayou performing with Mark teaching cajun and zydeco dance
	September 19-20	Lake City, MI	Earthwork Harvest Festival- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, Seth Bernard, May Erlewine, Jenn Sygit, LOTS AND LOT OF GREAT MUSICIANS! www.earthworkmusic.com
	September 20	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization- Cajun Dance w/ Back Bayou performing. Dance is 7:30-10:30 pm; instruction by Jack and Linda is at the beginning.  There will be additional information on the Wheatland website, www.wheatlandmusic.org or call 989-967-8879.
	September 27-28	Williamsburg, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing at the Turtle Creek Casino

2007

	January 13	Cadillac, MI	Gopherwood Folk Society- Elks Club- 7pm- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing
	January 27	Mt. Pleasant, MI	Central Michigan University presents the 16th Annual "A Night of Louisiana"- The Savoy family band will be opening for Chubby Carrier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band.  Doors open at 6pm.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
	February 2-4	Chicago, IL	Pine Leaf Boys are playing at the annual U of C Folk Festival.  They will play the concert and also the FREE Cajun Dance in Ida Noyes Hall on the 4th.  On the 4th the Cajun dance lesson is at 11:30 a.m. and the dance w/Pine Leaf Boys starts at 12:30.
	February 3	Edwardsville, IL	Beausoleil will be performing at Durham Hall at Southern Illinois University.  For more information call 618-650-2774 or www.siue.edu/arts
	February 17	Mt. Pleasant, MI	Mardi Gras Party with Back Bayou Cajun Band performing.  Where:  Dance Crazy Dance Studio on 1008 W. High Street.  Lessons in Cajun Two-Step and Waltz along with a potluck dinner.  7pm-11pm
	February 24	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization is hosting a Cajun Mardi Gras Party in the Gladys Wernette Building.  Music & Instruction by Back Bayou.  Potluck @ 6pm - Instruction @ 7pm
	May 6	Chicago, IL	Balfa Toujours is performing a concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.  Dance lessons prior to show/dance.
	May 12	Remus, MI	Wheatland Music Organization hosts a Cajun Dance at the Gladys Wurnette Building.  Instruction and performance by Cajun Strangers, instruction starts at 7:00pm
	May 12	Crystal Lake, IL	Balfa Toujours will be performing at the Raue Center for the Arts (26 N. Williams) at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $25-$29.  For more information call 815-356-9212.
	May 12	Berwyn, IL	Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie are playing at Fitzgerald's (6615 Roosevelt).  Call 708-788-2118 for more information
	May 19	Traverse City, MI	Private Party
	May 26	Gaylord, MI	Americana Music Festival at Beaver Creek Resort including camping, crafts, and lodging!  Performing will be K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, Nobody's Darlin', Dutch Henry, and Los Bandits.  For more information call 877-295-3333
	May 27	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Dance Camp- Mark will be teaching workshops accompanied by The Cajun Strangers
	June 9	Mio, MI	Noreast'r Folk Festival.  Performers include K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, others TBA
	June 15	Rogers City, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing 7-8:30pm, for more information www.lmb.org
	June 22	Manistee, MI	Michigan Energy Fair, Manistee State Fairgounds-  K Jones and the Benzie Playboys, Seth and Daisy performing
	July 3-5	Oshkosh, WI	Sawdust Days  in Menominee Park.  Mark will MC for the second year, performers include Pine Leaf Boys, others TBA
	July 18	Traverse City, MI	Grand Traverse Conservatory- 7-10:30pm, K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz
	July 20th	Cadillac, MI	Friday Night Live, K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing
	July 24th	Charlevoix, MI	Venetian Festival at Castle Rock farms
	August 2-5	Empire, MI	Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Festival, K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, David Grisman Quintet, Larry McCray, Keller Williams, Railroad Earth, Steppin' In It, Seth and Daisy,
	August 11	Lake Ann, MI	Private Wedding Party
	August 9-12	Darlington, MD	The Baltimore Folk Music Society Proudly Presents Buffalo Jambalaya Zydeco and Cajun Music Camp featuring Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws, Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys, and The Lost Bayou Ramblers
	August 18	Reed City, MI	K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing
	August 19	Benzonia, MI	Autism Benefit- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing at Benzie Central HS Auditorium.

2006

 

	January 26	Traverse City, MI- Union Street Station	Mudbugz performance-10pm
	January 28	Mount Pleasant, MI- Central Michigan University- Finch Fieldhouse	Night of Louisiana- Lost Bayou Ramblers, Corey "Lil' Pop" Ledet, 6-11pm
	January 28	Mount Pleasant, MI- Rubbles	Mudbugz performance- 11pm- 2am
	February 3	Petoskey, MI- Petoskey Jr. High	Mark will teach a dance workshop followed by performance by Mudbugz- Sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization
	February 17	Harbor Springs, MI- Northern Lights	Mudbugz performance
	February 18	Memphis, TN- 10+ venues, downtown	Beale Street Zydeco Festival- Thomas "Big Hat" Fields and his Foot-Stompin Zydeco Band, Dora and The Zydeco Badboyz
	February 25	Elberta, MI- Cabbage Shed	Michigan Cajun All-Stars performance w/ Mark on rubboard- Mardi Gras party, 10pm
	February 26	Minneapolis, MN- St. Joan of Arc Church	Mardi Gras Concert and Dance- The New Riverside Ramblers w/ Dan Chouinard, 7pm, www.stjoan.com, The St. Joan of Arc Concert Series has donated $25,000 to thier Emergency Care Fund in the last year!
	February 28	Grand Rapids, MI- The B.O.B.	2006 Fat Tuesday Gumbo Challenge- Noon until midnight- Mark will teach zydeco workshop 3:30-4:30pm- Fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina relief, headlined by Buckwheat Zydeco
	February 28	Elk Rapids, MI- Pearl Restaurant	Mudbugz performance- 10pm
	March 4	Thompsonville, MI- Crystal Mountain Resort	Cajun Music- 4pm- 7pm
	March 10-12	Detroit Lakes, MN- Maplelag Cross Country Ski Resort	Moosejaw Old-Time Music and Dance Weekend- New Riverside Ramblers and more
	March 11	Traverse City, MI- Twin Lakes Camp, 6800 N. Long Lake Rd.	Contra dance- Owls and Hawks performing- 4:30-6:30 is potluck followed by contra workshop and 8-11pm dance
	March 15	Benzonia, MI- Crystal Lake Elementary	Mark will be teaching at a school function
	March 22	Benzonia, MI- Crystal Lake Elementary	Mark will be teaching at a school function
	March 24	Traverse City, MI- Union Street Station	Mudbugz performance- 10pm
	March 31	Madison, WI- Harmony Bar	Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys performance
	March 30- April 2	Madison, WI- Folklore Village	Cajun/Creole Dance & Music Weekend- Edward Poullard on fiddle and Jesse Lege on accordian
	April 3	Ann Arbor, MI- The Arc	Beausoleil performance- 7pm
	April 14-16	Canberra, Australia	The National Folk Festival- Mark will be teaching Zydeco and rubboard workshops throughout the weekend
	May 13	Benzonia, MI- Sail Inn Restaurant	Fund-raiser for Judge Nancy Kida- Mark will teach a dance workshop at 7pm followed by a 8-11pm performance by K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz- Drink/food provided, open to the public
	May 19-21	Daphne, AL- Daphne Civic Center	Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival- Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Andre Thierry & The Zydeco Magic, LIL 7 year old “Guyland Ledet”, Same OL’ 2 Step, Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
	May 26-28	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Dance Camp- Mark will be teaching workshops accompanied by The Cajun Strangers
	June 2 & 3	Traverse City, MI  Union Street Station	The Mudbugz performing at 9pm
	June 16-18	Manistee, MI	Michigan Energy Fair, Manistee State Fairgounds-  Same Ol' Two Step w/ Guyland Ledet (8 year old accordian player!!) and Steppin In It performing
	June 17	East Jordan, MI	Jordan Valley Freedom Festival- The Mudbugz performing
	June 17	Brethren, MI	Spirit of the Woods Festival - Same Ol' Two Step w/ Guyland Ledet ( 8 year old accordian player!!), Steppin In It performing
	June 17	Elberta, MI	Elberta Solstice Festival Waterfront Park, K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz and Potato Moon performing
	June 17	Remus, MI	Cajun dance at the Wheatland dance stage- Back Bayou performing, 7pm
	June 30- July 4	Oshkosh, WI Menominee Park	Sawdust Days 2006- Mark will be Master of Ceremonies at C/Z stage-  Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws,The Lost Bayou Ramblers, Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins, Knight Train
	July 1	Remus, MI	Reed City Summer Music- Featuring a Cajun dance w/ music  by Back Bayou
	July 7-9	Cross Village, MI	26th Annual Blissfest- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, Mudbugz, Steppin In It, Seth and Daisy May, Potato Moon
	July 9-15	Elkins, WV	Augusta Heritage Festival- Fiddle and dance workshops
	July 19	Milwaukee, WI	Rosie Ledet is performing at the River Rhythms Festival in Pere Marquette Park- 6:30-9:00pm
	July 22	Turtle Lake, MI	Private Party- Performance by K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz
	July 22	Dodgeville, WI	7th Annual Dodgeville Blues Fest-  Rockin Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters- Rain or Shine- Free!
	July 28-29	Madison, WI	Lost Bayou Ramblers performing at the annual Sugar Maple Festival
	August 4-6	Empire, MI	Dunegrass Festival- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, Hot Tuna Electric
	August 5	Fairfield, Iowa	Live on the Square- Presentations about New Orleans restoration by Common Ground, Cajun cooking demo, Zydeco and basic Cajun Dance lessons, Sunday brunch w/Zydeco- FREE Accomodations for out of town dancers!!!
	August 11	Johannesburg, MI	Farm Fest 2006- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz, Seth Bernard & Company, Steppin In It
	August 19	Arcadia, MI	Private Wedding- Performance by K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz
	August 19	Chicago, Illinois	Summerdance, Spirit of Music Garden on Michigan Ave- Free!  Zydeco lesson from 6-7:00, CJ starts at 7:30-
	August 19	Lisle, Illinois	Buckwheat Zydeco performing at Morton Arboretum- opening act 4:30, Buckwheat 7:30- $14 advance, $17 door- www.mortonarb.org
	August 25-26	Howard City, MI	Grin Fest- Mark will be teaching a dance workshop followed by a performance by K Jones and Benzie Playboyz
	September 8-10	Remus, MI	Wheatland Traditional Arts Festival- Seth and Daisy May, Ira Bernstein, many others
	September 15-17	Lake City, MI	Earthwork Annual Harvest Gathering- K Jones and Benzie Playboyz and many others performing
	September 28	Traverse City, MI	Traverse City Opera House- Fall Concert Series featuring K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz and Rootstand- Mark will be providing dance lessons @ 7pm- show follows
	September 30	Benzonia, MI	Benzie County Zonta Club- Mark will be teaching Swing and Louisiana Dance- 10am and 11am-  Admission fee TBA- Benzie Central High School
	September 30	Tawas, MI	Tawas Folk Festival- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing
	October 7	Grand Rapids, MI	Grand River Folk Arts Society- Lessons @ 7pm- Dance @ 7:30- Grace Bible College
	October 21	Remus, MI	Wheatland Muisc Organization- 7:30pm lesson, followed by dance
	October 21	Frankfort, MI	Private Party- Mark will be teaching cajun dance
	October 27	Glen Ellyn, IL	College of DuPage- Detail TBA- Phone: 630-942-4000  Ext. 2263
	October 28	Traverse City, MI	Sierra Club Halloween Party- TC VFW Hall- K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz performing- 8pm- Admission TBA- Public Welcome
	November 18	Honor, MI	Deer Hunter's Ball- Camp Monkey Biz- Open to Public
	November 25	Honor, MI	Private Lessons- Camp Monkey Biz
	December 31	Cadillac, MI	First Night Cadillac 2007- Festivities for the entire family!  K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz perform at 8pm at the Cadillac High School, Mark teaches dance at 7:30.  Also performing:  Detour Bluegrass, Saline Fiddlers, and Duck Soup