BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)

Subject: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: gnu
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 12:27 PM

Being half French, I wish to extend my best wishes to my Acadian brothers on this National Acadian Day. Going to the festival(s) and hear and play some tunes. As they say in Shaque.... parrrrrrtaay mes amis !

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: Mrrzy
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 12:30 PM

Bonne fête indeed! Whatever they are...

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: Cappuccino
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 12:32 PM

Laissez les bon temps roulez, mes braves!

- Ian B

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: gnu
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 12:41 PM

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were, under French rule, known as Acadia (English spelling). When the Brits took over, things weren't so good for the Acadians. Many were "expelled" in 1755 for refusing to swear allegiance to the crown. Most ended up in and around Louisiana. Many returned, suffering great hardship.

That's the Reader's Digest version, shortened considerably. Their history is long and their culture is vibrant. Great music. Great people.

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: Cappuccino
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 12:44 PM

The Cajuns from Jimmy C Newman's band used to say that they only knew two musical instructions - 'loud' and 'fast'.

- Ian

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: Barry T
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 12:50 PM

For those who can't make it to the festival(s), here are some Acadian tunes for your entertainment...

La Bastringue
Evangéline
Foulerie Acadienne
Partons, la mer est belle
Rappelle-toi quand lâme de ta mère

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: CarolC
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 04:19 PM

Bon fete Monsieur gnu! Have fun, and give the box a little squeeze for me in honour of the day, eh?

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 05:04 PM

For a wonderful description of an Acadian party, check out Acadian Saturday Night by Stan Rogers

Here are the words and chords! http://www.guitartabs.cc/fetchurl.php?filename=/r/rogers_stan/acadian_saturday_night.num

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: gnu
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 06:57 PM

Oh my ! Oh my ! CarolC ! M' amie !

I'll give dat box a squeeze, just for ye, m' amie.

teeheeteeheeteehee

It's hard to ryhme in French and "Irish" at the same time as having toooo many ales. Couldn't make it to the fete. Got a job tomorrow morning at the last minute and have to make the rent when the opportunity arises... sucks !!

BTW C... accordian has reverted to previous owner. We won't be able to make beautiful music together after all. Nay, hold your tears woman... it was for the best... when I squoze the box, all that eminated was dreadful. All I have is the Hran and my new guitar and I don't even have time for the guitar. Perhaps another time, another place.

Got to go... another customer on the line...

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: CarolC
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 07:32 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, gnu. You must be crushed. I will shed a tear for you and your lost box next time I squeeze mine...

Subject: RE: BS: Bon fete mes amis (Acadians)
From: gnu
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 07:48 PM

uhhhh... uhhhh... ok. Thanks for your sympathy. Decorum... DECORUM !!!