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Ray Abshire
Folk

"Arrete Pas La Musique"



LAFAYETTE, Louisiana
United States

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Last Login:  7/3/2009
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Member Since12/12/2006
Band Websitewww.rayabshire.com
Record LabelSwallow
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 8:15P
Wassermusik Festival - Berlin, Germany Berlin
Aug 28 2009 9:00P
Eagles Hall-Alameda, California Alameda, California
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
The Martin-Winnemucca, Nevada Winnemucca, Nevada
Aug 30 2009 3:00P
Moose Lodge-Sacramento, California Sacramento, California
Sep 1 2009 8:30P
Ashkenaz-Berkeley, California Berkeley, California
Oct 8 2009 8:00P
Blue Moon Saloon - Lafayette, LA Lafayette

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   About Ray Abshire
Ray Abshire is one of Cajun music's purest accordionists and vocalists and a living link to it's very roots. A member of one of Louisiana's legendary musical families, Ray grew up surrounded by Cajun music's pioneer artists. He has performed with most all of the old masters whose recordings now form the texts for students of today. In 1975, while at the pinnacle of Cajun music as accordionist with the legendary "Balfa Brothers Band" and helping to open windows for Cajun music in the nation's musical consciousness, Ray left the bandstand. Abshire's return to the stage has been hailed by both critics and fans alike. He is once again at the forefront and sharing his knowledge and skills with a new generation. Recognized as a master musician and one of the resurgence leaders of Cajun music, Ray now enjoys conducting workshops, teaching at music camps and performing at major festivals both nationally and abroad. Ray's music is unfiltered and has it's own wholesome electricity. He plays it the way it was handed down to him and understands the importance of preserving one of this nation's great "folk" musics. Each and every time you attend a Ray Abshire performance you are guaranteed the "real deal"! Ray's award winning albums "For Old Times Sake" released 2003 and "Don't Stop The Music" released 2005 are available at www.rayabshire.com and single cuts are available below:

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Jul 4 2009 12:22 AM


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Mama Rosin - 2nd Voodoo Rhythm !!!





Jul 1 2009 7:05 AM



salut
Jay & JoyRiders





Jun 28 2009 7:10 PM

We love your music and style.
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 24 2009 5:00 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

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.

(C) David Franks 2003
♥ AGNETA ♥





Jun 13 2009 6:09 PM

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Accordion-Helin





Jun 11 2009 7:02 PM

Hello from Finland !
New model is out now...


Rockridge Brothers





Jun 10 2009 10:19 PM

Thank you for your friendship! Come back to Sweden anytime!

Check out our cd:
RockridgeHollerin
Marlin Brackett





May 5 2009 6:55 PM

Thanks for the add. Enjoyed your playin' @ Balfa Fest, I came down with Tony.
Bayou Dancer





Apr 27 2009 3:13 PM

Hey Ray, how are you? Good I hope, after the Balfa Camp, and the Festival.


Just wanted to invite you and everyone to stop by the Bayou Chat Room, at http://chat.bayoudancer.com

Specifically, I'd like to chat with you about your music. peace, David, a bayou dancer...
Friends of the BR CFMA





Apr 14 2009 10:05 PM

Thanx for the add! Please help us in keeping our Louisiana Cajun Music and Heritage alive! Join or support the CFMA! Merci Beaucoups!
Anders Wikstrand





Apr 4 2009 8:31 PM

Thanks a lot for the add! Your music is just so great!!
Best regards from Sweden//Anders
T-Richard & the Zydeco Stingrays





Mar 28 2009 7:58 AM

I've learned so much from your music -- you're the greatest, Ray! Thanks for keeping Cajun music alive ~T!
Francesco Citera





Mar 20 2009 8:24 AM

Thank you for add!
emilylime





Mar 4 2009 7:58 AM

Yes! Yes! Shakori! Can't wait to dance the days away!
Taquinho Noronha





Feb 23 2009 11:16 PM

Ray Abshire my dearest:
Nice having you added to my roll of musical friends as an accomplished accordion-player.
Your songs are actually a very fine blend of accordion and fiddle pics, fit for dancing people to enliven their bashes and entertain themselves. My father was an apprentice of accordion and I know how hard it is keeping those bellows opening and closing on their endless come-and-go whereas the left hand fingers press and control the bass bottoms.
I was enchanted with "Basile Widows" and "Keep your hands off of it" however "Mamon hot step" and your awesome "Town country special" did remind me of our "FORRÓ" music , that country music played here in our Brazilian dancing balls. Congratulations on your so fascinating art. If you have time to spare, please, listen to my newly released CD "Nas quebradas do sertão", four songs of which are already available here on My Space site. For instance I believe that my songs "Galo cantou", "Mariazinha" and "Valsinha pro Tio Nonô" have a lot to do with yours, I mean they might have the same African roots in origin. Your kind comments are important and awaited with love and patience,as they're the fuel every artist needs to evaluate his own art and thus make his wares better and better.
Please accept a musical embrace from your Brazilian admirer,

Taquinho Noronha
BAND OF MEN





Feb 23 2009 3:34 PM

Merci!
Great music here, fine playing!

Pier
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Feb 21 2009 5:39 AM



Way to go!! Love, peace & waffles!
We are greatful!


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Feb 20 2009 11:13 PM

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Jan 26 2009 11:18 PM

Thanks for accpeting the request!

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Jan 12 2009 3:19 PM

Congratulations with the well deserved induction into the Fred's Wall of Fame!
john





Jan 10 2009 2:13 PM

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I left you a gift. Click and pick it up.

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Jan 8 2009 1:37 AM

Roger Morand





Jan 7 2009 5:48 PM

Dr Feelgood ( Swamp N Roll )





Jan 1 2009 1:22 PM

Arizona Accordion Club





Jan 1 2009 6:58 AM

Accordions Rule !

Accordions Rule !..

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