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Members: Dorian (Violin, Accordian, Guitar, Vocals), Jonah (Drums, Vocals), Eli (Bass, Vocals), Jake (Percussion), Stewart (Guitar, Vocals)

The Cajun Vagabonds (until recently known as the Cajun Jedi) play dance music, primarily traditional Cajun and Zydeco, but also a variety of rock, funk, and swing classics. The band consists of four teenage friends and one grateful dad who have played many birthday and wedding celebrations, Mardi Gras parties, neighborhood festivals, and other events where people want to enjoy a dance groove.

The band began when two precocious ten-year old musician friends and one dad performed Cajun music together at a house party. In typical Cajun style, all the furniture was removed from the largest room in the house, the band found its groove, and the whole house rocked on its foundations as enthusiastic guests danced for hours. With little more promotion than word-of-mouth, the band has continued to play regularly for events and celebrations where people get up and dance.

In following years, the young band continued mastering their instruments and recruited two more friends to achieve the full sound and deep grooves they are known for today. All members of the group are actively involved writing and performing music in several other bands but remain committed to keeping traditional Cajun and Zydeco dance music alive.

The band has recorded two CDs that are no longer available, but they are working on a new CD scheduled to be released in June 2006.

For more information on the Cajun Vagabonds contact:

Stewart Gehring

stewartgehring@sbcglobal.net

773-561-5766