It happened one night in Chicot State park around a campfire. Four girls, all friends, playing music and visiting until the early morning hours. They realized that they shared the same vision that Cajun music should be unafraid and unabashed, full of energy and raw emotion. Since that night, Bonsoir, Catin has emerged as one of South Louisiana's most exciting new Cajun bands.
Members Christine Balfa Powell (guitar and vocals), Anya Schoenegge (fiddle), Yvette Landry (bass guitar) and Kristi Guillory (accordion and vocals) play together with an intensity that stems from their passion for their music and culture. It is not unlikely to hear a wide variety of Cajun music styles during their set. They have been influenced by Cajun music local heros such as Edius Naquin, Octa Clark, Adam Hebert, Joe Warren Cormier, Aldus Roger, Sheryl Cormier...the list goes on.
Their repertoire ranges from songs learned from archival field recordings of non-commerically recorded home music to the music of the 1930s and 1940s like early Lawrence Walker and the Segura Brothers, all the way through the post World War II dancehall-era and into the present day. Bonsoir, Catin also enjoys writing their own style of organic traditional Cajun music that comes from their experiences as veteran Cajun musicians. Yes, Bonsoir, Catin is an all-women Cajun band. Their music is an expression of what it is to be a Cajun woman--feminine, classy, smart, brave, take-charge, and no-nonsense. A Bonsoir, Catin live show is not just a performance. It is an unforgettable experience.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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Wednesday; Smoked Chicken Quesidillas, Red Beans + Rice. Our artist of the week is Bonsoir Catin, featuring their new release Vive L'amour. We have the their C.D.'s so come by and support your locals!!!.
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Thanks so much for the add! Johnny's been to the Balfa camp three times and Tom and I were there too last year. It was wonderful to meet you and immerse in the Cajun culture. I have your triangle cd as well. I actually had the nerve to write a Cajun waltz (in English, however) which appears on our player (ENDLESS WALTZ). It's a feminist theme and some Cajuns have given me favorable comments. Maybe you could take a listen as well. Your all female group is a wonderful inspiration!
We were there for the Crawfish Festival. I'll have some photos in here later. But when the rain started we ran for cover.....but I DID get to hear your music. I heard it on MySpace, but wanted to hear ya'll live....
I LOVED IT!~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!
It reminds me SO much of the music I heard as a little girl when I visited my family in Lafayette!!! My dad was an Hebert born and raised in Lafayette....
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