WORKSHOPS AND FILMS
Scroll down to see the Zydeco Dance Instruction at the festival.
(info after "Behind the Bellows")
Accordion Documentary
Behind the Bellows:
A Documentary on the Accordion
Researched, directed and narrated by Steve Mobia
Seven years in the making, this one hour movie is the first American documentary about the beloved but often misunderstood squeezebox: its history and variety as well as its effect on popular culture.
Film contains insightful interviews with accordion legends such as Anthony Gall-Rini, Guy Klucevsek, and Dick Contino among many others. You’ll see the original drawings for the accordion’s patent of 1829 as well as the first design of the concertina. Visit an accordion museum and a factory where the instrument’s many parts are created. Venture through several types of concertinas, button boxes as well as a presentation of MIDI accordions. See historic clips of Guido Diero, Art Van Damme, Lawrence Welk and Frankie Yankovic. Discover why “Lady of Spain” is associated with the accordion. See the first attempt to make a rock-n-roll accordion. And listen to where the accordion might be headed in the future.
Screening times are 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Saturday
and 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Sunday
Held in the Lion’s Club Building.
across the street next to the firehouse.
Showing for CAF attendees only. Admission is free.
This is truly amazing don't miss it — ED
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ZYDECO DANCE WORKSHOP
"HOW TO ZYDECO DANCE"
TAUGHT BY TED SHERROD
"Zydeco" Ted Sherrod travels extensively to Texas/Louisiana; teaches basic Louisiana style Zydeco in New Orleans and has taught at numerous venues throughout Northern California as well as Simi Valley, Long Beach and Gator By The Bay Festivals."
Instruction before the Zydeco bands at Friar Tucks in Cotati
12:00 to 1:00 both days also during band breaks
Instruction for CAF attendees only. Admission is free.
Find out more about Ted and his CD "HOW TO ZYDECO" at www.twoleftfeetca.com
These will be available for sale at the Friar Tucks during and after his instruction.
