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Chez nous aut' - Une Emission Francoanglais - Interviews with David Tate, Rick Michot, Pete Bergeron, Kenn Goss, Kenny Thibodeaux

Judge Rick Michot explains what a civil crime is and various processes of the court.
Video Clip of Rick Michot performing (00:13:55);

David Tate, insurance agent, talks about how Thanksgiving is called Jure du Remericiement in Canada but Le Thanksgiving in Louisiana.
He talks about the type of food eaten on this on this day-- la Ponce, pig stomach stuffed with meat; Chaudin is made from beef.

Video Clip: Play of Kermit Venable's "Labor of Love" - a production of Japanese and American actors

Rendez-vous des Cajuns - Performances by The Hicks' Wagon Wheel Ramblers; Dave Petitjean; Lake Charles Ramblers;

Hicks' Wagon Wheel Ramblers;

Blackie Frugé - Fiddle
Paul Frugé - Steel Guitar
Morris Newman - Drums
Johnny Richard - Bass
Ernest Portier - Guitar
Aaron Istre - Accordion

Rendez-vous des Cajuns - Performances by Keith Frank and Creole Connection; Woodvale Elementary; La Touché

(There is a high pitch hum throughout)

Keith Frank and Creole Connection;

Keith Frank - Accordion
Carlton Frank - Fiddle
Jennifer Frank - Bass
Brad Frank - Drums
George Lee - Guitar
James Ned - Scrub Board

Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Performances by Junior Melancon and the Comedown Playboys; Murray Conque; Kenneth Thibodeaux and Cajun Dance;

Junior Melancon and the Comedown Playboys;

Junior Melancon - Accordion
Russell Quebodeaux - Fiddle
Bobby Chautin - Bass
Kevin Menard - Drums
Mike Melancon - Frottoir
Jim Gaspard - Guitar

00:01:15 - Hick's Wagon Wheel Special;
00:03:45 - Allons à Lafayette;
00:08:24 - La bouteille;
00:15:08 - Quoi faire;
00:19:15 - Mermentau Waltz;
00:25:22 - Pauvre hobo;
00:29:30 - La valse de coullion;
00:33:40 - Old Fashioned Two-step;
00:37:06 - La valse du regret;
00:42:29 - Having Fun;

Rendez-vous des Cajuns - Performances by Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express; Gina Forsyth and Saul Brody; Don Montoucet Cajun Band;

Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express;

Mark Young - Guitar
Willis Prudhomme - Accordion
Gus Ardoin - Frottoir
Dexter Ardoin - Drums
Keith Simar - Bass

Rendez-vous des Cajuns Performances by Buddy Miller et La Bonne Vie; Glenn Pitre; Leroy Martin; Harry Anselmi and Cajun Brass;

Buddy Miller et La Bonne Vie featuring Leroy Martin;

Leonard Miller III - Accordion
Carl Dufrene - Guitar
Jody Lassaigne - Drums
Gerry Gisclair - T-fer
Shawn Smith - Fiddle

00:01:01 - J'ai étais au bal;
00:06:56 - 'Tit gallop pour Mamou;
00:12:20 - Les 'tits yeux noirs;
00:19:00 - Lacassine Special;
00:23:53 - Madeline;
00:29:54 - Jolie gris - Leroy Martin;
00:35:00 - Helen;
00:39:58 - Si tu veut;
00:44:17 - Les flammes d'enfer;

00:54:00 - Glenn Pitre - Stories;

Rendez-vous des Cajuns - Performances by Cory McCauley and the Evangeline Aces; Thelma Daigle;

Hosted by Dorothy Pitre;

Cory McCauley and the Evangeline Aces;

Cory McCauley - Accordion and Vocals
Clint Ward - Fiddle
Lisa McCauley - Guitar
Mark Rougeau - T-fer

00:01:18 - Arrête ça;
00:05:35 - Heir au soir;
00:11:14 - One-step de castor;
00:17:05 - La valse de Meche;
00:21:45 - Tiger Rag Blues;
00:25:41 - One-step de Marie;
00:30:03 - Chère vieux nègre;
00:34:00 - Two-step d'Opelousas;
00:39:38 - Valse d'Oberlin;
00:43:03 - McCauley Breakdown;

Rendez-vous des Cajuns - Performances by Cory McCauley and the Basile Cajun Band; Ralph Begnaud; Ray Landry Band;

Cory McCauley and the Basile Cajun Band;

Cory McCauley - Accordion and Vocals
Al Berard - Fiddle
Curzy "Porkchop" Roy - Drums
Vince Fontenot - Bass
Bobby Michot - Guitar

00:01:27 - Hackberry Hop;
00:06:30 - Hack à Moreau;
00:11:25 - Two-step à Nonc Allie;
00:15:56 - La valse criminelle;
00:20:08 - Chère mom;
00:24:19 - La valse de Meche;
00:28:19 - Allons à Lafayette;
00:34:40 - La valse de vacher;
00:39:17 - La valse qui me fait du mal;
00:43:05 - Evangeline Playboys Special;

Rendez-vous des Cajuns - Performances by Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys; Mots Croises; Cajun Born;

Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys;

Walter Mouton - Accordion
Chris Lougon - Steel
Ronald Prejean - Drums
U.J. Meaux - Fiddle
Buddy Myers - Bass

00:01:10 - Triangle Club Special;
00:05:50 - Heritage Waltz;
00:11:54 - Jongle à moi;
00:16:14 - Reno Waltz;
00:21:10 - Old Fashioned Two-step;
00:26:54 - Tu vas jamais casser mon coeur;
00:32:12 - Crowley Two-step;
00:36:48 - 'Tit pantalons court;
00:41:38 - Blacktop the Gravel Road;

Chez nous Aut' - Une Emission Francoanglaise - Interviews about French Immersion, CODOFIL, Centre International,

Representative La La Lalonde - is a member of CODIFIL and a member of the International Parliamentary Association of the French Language (AIPLF).
Born in Saint Landry Parish, lives in Carencro;
Learned French as his first language, learning English in school
He lobbies the legislature for the protection of the French language in Louisiana.

Video Clip information about the Girl Scouts (00:14:30)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette