*chank*
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John Jeansonne
- Nashville, Tennessee, US
- Last Login: 1/7/2010
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Music Player
Interests
General
New Orleans Saints! Anything Cajun. Video games!Music
Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz, Technical Metal, Classical, bluegrassMovies
The Red Violin, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Braveheart, Troy, Gods and Generals, & pretty much anything else with battle scenes.Television
Family Guy, The Three Stooges, & SpongebobBooks
A Great and Noble Scheme: The Tragic Story of the Expulsion of the French Acadians from Their American Homeland (Written by John Mack Faragher)
A Dictionary of the Cajun Language (Written by Rev. Jules O. Daigle)
Heroes
My dad - I lost him on August 10, 2002. He died 20 minutes before I was to perform at a concert with Rascal Flatts in Nebraska. Losing my father to cancer was the most painful experience of my life. Anyway... I played that show with Rascal Flatts on that day. Played it for him. I know that he would've wanted me to play that fiddle rather than sit around and grieve.My dad was not a musician, but he was so very encouraging. He drove me countless miles around the United States so I could compete in fiddling contests. He was so very proud of my fiddling. This is what inspired me to continue to play and practice. And although he is gone, it is my dad who gives me inspiration to play that fiddle. Each time I play, I play for him as though he is out in the crowd listening.
My dad lived through me so-to-speak. Called me everyday to see where I'd be playing next. If we were on television, well that was just another excuse for him to invite all of his Cajun buddies over for a party. He was very proud.
Although he is gone, he is forever with me. I play the fiddle today because he was so encouraging to me during my childhood. Now when I play the fiddle at a concert, I play aggressively. I play aggressively because I'm giving my all for my dad. It is if I am a child again seeking praise from him.
Thanks, dad, for being the greatest father that anyone could ever ask for. I am a fiddler because of you. Each note I play is for you.
Details
- Status: Married
- Here for: Friends
- Hometown: Nashville, TN ... Originally Louisiana
- Orientation: Straight
- Ethnicity: Other
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Children: Proud parent
- Education: College graduate
- Occupation: Fiddler, Rascal Flatts
Schools
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Louisiana State University-System Office
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Graduated: 1995
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Major: Science Education
- Minor: French
1990 to 1995 -
Tioga High School
- Tioga, LA
- Graduated: N/A
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: High School Diploma
1984 to 1988
Latest Blog Entries
- Mar 15, 2008 7:17 AM What is the difference between a fiddle & a violin?
- Nov 13, 2007 8:01 PM J’AI PASSÉ DEVANT TA PORTE
- Oct 2, 2007 11:40 PM A Cajun’s Toast
- Sep 20, 2007 1:50 PM The Climax of Boudreaux’s Wife
- Sep 3, 2007 12:40 AM Cajun Funeral
Blurbs
About me:
My name is John Jeansonne. My nickname is "Chank". I play the fiddle for country music group, Rascal Flatts. I'm also the 1985-88, 1995 Louisiana fiddling champion. I love life! I love music! I love gumbo!
I spent many of my childhood days playing my fiddle at the French Quarter in New Orleans. I wasn't hired to play there. Instead, I was a street musician. I'd stand behind my fiddle case and play in hopes that someone would throw money into it. And I actually did quite well! Usually, I would play in front of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. My mom and dad would take me there and sit nearby while I played. It was just something I liked to do to make some money to buy fiddle strings, rosin, etc. So New Orleans is very special to me. New Orleans is a place where I spent many hours with my fiddle. I credit New Orleans for helping me to learn more about fiddling. It also helped me learn much about life. I love New Orleans!
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Nov 11 2009 7:48 PM
Hope everything's going AMAZING with you dude!
We're playing NASHVILLE on FRIDAY @ The End w/ The Kicks!!! It'll be a KILLER show!!! Starts @ 9:00 and it's ONLY $5!!!
Would love to see ya there!
Talk soon...
Kipp
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Nov 9 2009 2:55 PM
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Peace,
Dan
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Nov 6 2009 12:29 AM
Hope everything's going awesome with you bro!!
Talk soon!
Kipp
TWITTER.com/KIPPINAC
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Loved the costume! Great show! Come back to Portland soon. Happy Halloween from all of us at "RedCarpet Talk"!!
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It's great to have you as a new friend., I hope you enjoy my music. Have a great day.Reach Out and love somebody. Much Love, Sasha
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