Here comes 2014: Festive Events Ring In New Year
Geno Delafose Brings In The New Year!
December 24, 2013
by Herman Fuselier
The Advertiser
Geno Delafose has been performing for more than 30 years, but he’s only 41 years old. How can that be?
Delafose is one of many veteran musicians who are still young men in zydeco, a genre ripe with second-, third- and fourth-generation players. They carry family names of Ardoin, Broussard, Carrier, Chavis, Chenier, Frank and more.
Geno was 8 years old when he started playing rubboard in his father’s band, John Delafose and the Eunice Playboys. Shortly after John suffered a fatal heart attack in 1994 on stage at Richard’s Club in Lawtell, Geno took the reins with his band French Rockin’ Boogie. Today, few bands are busier, with the band averaging four to five local gigs every weekend.
Delafose, a 2007 Grammy nominee, plays his 10th gig since Dec. 20 when he hosts the annual New Year’s Eve Dance at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vermilionville. Tickets, which are $35, sell out early, so get them ASAP.
The Vermilionville dance is one of many opportunities for live entertainment to ring in the new year. Here are some other chances to party like it’s 2014. Happy new year!
New Year’s Noon
Children don’t have to stay up until midnight to see the new year arrive. The Children’s Museum of Acadiana lets them celebrate early with the 17th Annual New Year’s Noon Carnival & Countdown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the museum, 201 E. Congress St., in downtown Lafayette.
The carnival features outdoor game booths, crafts and face painting. Kids, toddler age to 12, can enjoy a confetti blizzard, fish out a catch of the day, make noise makers and lariats, and enjoy kiddie cuisine.
Several ball and prize drops will take place inside the museum, a hands-on facility with a variety of interactive exhibits, special services, performances and workshops.
Admission is $7. Tickets are 25 cents each for outdoor carnival games, crafts and food. Call 337-232-8500 for more details.
The Blue Moon Coverup
Rareluth opens the Blue Moon Coverup and Mix Tape Exchange Show at 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Moon Saloon, 215 E. Convent St., in downtown Lafayette. The party, which also features the Cloudheavy Super Group, will have an intergalactic/space theme.
Rareluth, which includes Christine Peirce, Blake Ortego, Ryan Dejean and William Lynn Henderson, specializes in indie pop and electronica.
The Super Group, aka Live Mixtape DJs and the Mystic Dude Orchestra (which includes Andrew Toups, Frank Novak, Saul Pikit and Eethn Brasseaux), ends the show with a host of special guests.
Admission is $10. Visit the Rareluth page on Facebook for more information.
New Year’s Eve with Stevie B
Stevie B and Spank the Monkey entertain for a New Year’s Eve party at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The District, 4607 Johnston St., in Lafayette. Known as the King of Freestyle, Stevie B is known for his No. 1 hit in 1990, “Because I Love You (The Postman Song).”
Based in New Iberia, Spank the Monkey has been playing rock ’n’ roll since 1995. Band members include Heath Ransonnet (vocals), Joel Cooper (lead guitar, vocals), Kristyan Ransonnet (bass guitar) and Hawley J. Gary III (drums).
New Year’s Eve with Nik L Beer
The popular variety band Nik L Beer plays party jams and more at 8:30 p.m. at Atchafalaya Club, part of Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant in Henderson. Since 1978, Nik L Beer has been entertaining local crowds with a mix of old rock ’n’ roll, country, zydeco, Cajun, blues, soul, funk, swamp pop and more.
The band has performed regularly at Downtown Alive!, Rhythms on the River and numerous festivals. More information is available at niklbeer.com.
Masquerade Ball with Vagabond Swing
Start off 2014 with the high-energy sounds of Vagabond Swing and A Funk Band Named Machete at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Artmosphere, 902 Johnson St., in downtown Lafayette.
Vagabond Swing enjoys a healthy following for its mix of progressive gypsy, experimental, circus-vibe and swing tunes.
The band has played Festival International de Louisiane, the French Quarter Festival, Gulf Brew Festival and other special events. Visit the Vagabond Swing page on Facebook for more details.
Billed as a groove-based band with no regard for boundaries or genres, Machete includes musicians who have played in Lafayette bands such as the Botanist, Venus Funk Trap, 3tet and Foo Foo Juice.
More details are available at Artmosphere Bistro on Facebook.
Sassafras Jubilee at Social
The Americana band Sassafras Jubilee entertains during a three-course, New Year’s Eve meal Tuesday night at Social Southern Table and Bar, 3901 Johnston St. Seating times for this reservations-only event are 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Reservations can be made at 337-456-3274. Visit socialsouthern.com for the complete menu and more information.
More New Year’s fun
Agave Cantina Downtown, 200 Vermilion St., Lafayette: Hugh & the Wrecking Crew, 7 p.m. 337-289-0000.
Blue Dog Cafe, 1211 W. Pinhook Road, Lafayette: Road Doctor Revue plays the dinner service leading up to 2014. 337-237-0005.
The Camp Lounge, 2714B Hwy. 14, New Iberia: Dining & Dancing NYE Date Night Package. Dinner for two at El Chile Verde. Dancing, champagne and party favors at the Camp Lounge, featuring a performance by Colby Boudreaux & Southern Beat. Hotel stay for two for the night available. 337-364-3030.
The Green Room, 229 Jefferson St., Lafayette: New Year’s Eve at The Green Room means hats, tiaras and assorted party favors at the door and the free champagne at midnight. 337-233-4255
Jefferson Street Pub, 500 Jefferson St., Lafayette: JSP returns with the Third Annual Black & White NYE party, featuring music by DJ Scoop, free champagne at midnight and dessert hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 9 p.m. 337-232-5040.
Geno Delafose Brings In The New Year!
December 24, 2013
by Herman Fuselier
The Advertiser
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Geno Delafose will ring in the New Year at Vermilionville this year. (Photo: David Simpson)
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Delafose is one of many veteran musicians who are still young men in zydeco, a genre ripe with second-, third- and fourth-generation players. They carry family names of Ardoin, Broussard, Carrier, Chavis, Chenier, Frank and more.
Geno was 8 years old when he started playing rubboard in his father’s band, John Delafose and the Eunice Playboys. Shortly after John suffered a fatal heart attack in 1994 on stage at Richard’s Club in Lawtell, Geno took the reins with his band French Rockin’ Boogie. Today, few bands are busier, with the band averaging four to five local gigs every weekend.
Delafose, a 2007 Grammy nominee, plays his 10th gig since Dec. 20 when he hosts the annual New Year’s Eve Dance at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vermilionville. Tickets, which are $35, sell out early, so get them ASAP.
The Vermilionville dance is one of many opportunities for live entertainment to ring in the new year. Here are some other chances to party like it’s 2014. Happy new year!
New Year’s Noon
Children don’t have to stay up until midnight to see the new year arrive. The Children’s Museum of Acadiana lets them celebrate early with the 17th Annual New Year’s Noon Carnival & Countdown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the museum, 201 E. Congress St., in downtown Lafayette.
The carnival features outdoor game booths, crafts and face painting. Kids, toddler age to 12, can enjoy a confetti blizzard, fish out a catch of the day, make noise makers and lariats, and enjoy kiddie cuisine.
Several ball and prize drops will take place inside the museum, a hands-on facility with a variety of interactive exhibits, special services, performances and workshops.
Admission is $7. Tickets are 25 cents each for outdoor carnival games, crafts and food. Call 337-232-8500 for more details.
The Blue Moon Coverup
Rareluth opens the Blue Moon Coverup and Mix Tape Exchange Show at 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Moon Saloon, 215 E. Convent St., in downtown Lafayette. The party, which also features the Cloudheavy Super Group, will have an intergalactic/space theme.
Rareluth, which includes Christine Peirce, Blake Ortego, Ryan Dejean and William Lynn Henderson, specializes in indie pop and electronica.
The Super Group, aka Live Mixtape DJs and the Mystic Dude Orchestra (which includes Andrew Toups, Frank Novak, Saul Pikit and Eethn Brasseaux), ends the show with a host of special guests.
Admission is $10. Visit the Rareluth page on Facebook for more information.
New Year’s Eve with Stevie B
Stevie B and Spank the Monkey entertain for a New Year’s Eve party at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The District, 4607 Johnston St., in Lafayette. Known as the King of Freestyle, Stevie B is known for his No. 1 hit in 1990, “Because I Love You (The Postman Song).”
Based in New Iberia, Spank the Monkey has been playing rock ’n’ roll since 1995. Band members include Heath Ransonnet (vocals), Joel Cooper (lead guitar, vocals), Kristyan Ransonnet (bass guitar) and Hawley J. Gary III (drums).
New Year’s Eve with Nik L Beer
The popular variety band Nik L Beer plays party jams and more at 8:30 p.m. at Atchafalaya Club, part of Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant in Henderson. Since 1978, Nik L Beer has been entertaining local crowds with a mix of old rock ’n’ roll, country, zydeco, Cajun, blues, soul, funk, swamp pop and more.
The band has performed regularly at Downtown Alive!, Rhythms on the River and numerous festivals. More information is available at niklbeer.com.
Masquerade Ball with Vagabond Swing
Start off 2014 with the high-energy sounds of Vagabond Swing and A Funk Band Named Machete at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Artmosphere, 902 Johnson St., in downtown Lafayette.
Vagabond Swing enjoys a healthy following for its mix of progressive gypsy, experimental, circus-vibe and swing tunes.
The band has played Festival International de Louisiane, the French Quarter Festival, Gulf Brew Festival and other special events. Visit the Vagabond Swing page on Facebook for more details.
Billed as a groove-based band with no regard for boundaries or genres, Machete includes musicians who have played in Lafayette bands such as the Botanist, Venus Funk Trap, 3tet and Foo Foo Juice.
More details are available at Artmosphere Bistro on Facebook.
Sassafras Jubilee at Social
The Americana band Sassafras Jubilee entertains during a three-course, New Year’s Eve meal Tuesday night at Social Southern Table and Bar, 3901 Johnston St. Seating times for this reservations-only event are 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Reservations can be made at 337-456-3274. Visit socialsouthern.com for the complete menu and more information.
More New Year’s fun
Agave Cantina Downtown, 200 Vermilion St., Lafayette: Hugh & the Wrecking Crew, 7 p.m. 337-289-0000.
Blue Dog Cafe, 1211 W. Pinhook Road, Lafayette: Road Doctor Revue plays the dinner service leading up to 2014. 337-237-0005.
The Camp Lounge, 2714B Hwy. 14, New Iberia: Dining & Dancing NYE Date Night Package. Dinner for two at El Chile Verde. Dancing, champagne and party favors at the Camp Lounge, featuring a performance by Colby Boudreaux & Southern Beat. Hotel stay for two for the night available. 337-364-3030.
The Green Room, 229 Jefferson St., Lafayette: New Year’s Eve at The Green Room means hats, tiaras and assorted party favors at the door and the free champagne at midnight. 337-233-4255
Jefferson Street Pub, 500 Jefferson St., Lafayette: JSP returns with the Third Annual Black & White NYE party, featuring music by DJ Scoop, free champagne at midnight and dessert hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 9 p.m. 337-232-5040.
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