For Immediate Release
March 08, 2016
Opelousas Music & Market Series Kicks Off
with Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Friday, April 22
(Opelousas, LA) — On Friday, April 22, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble take to the
stage as Opelousas celebrates the 10th year anniversary of Music & Market! The concerts
take place in historic Opelousas and continue every Friday through May 20th. The series
spotlights some of Louisiana’s best musical artists and popular fresh homegrown
vegetables for purchase directly from local farmers. Beverages and food will be available
including smokin’ barbeque from Briskett Baskett, a favorite barbeque spot in Opelousas.
The featured Louisiana product for this opening concert will be mustard greens. Farmers
will provide samples and recipe ideas for this healthy, leafy vegetable. Other featured
produce this season include kale, turnip, cucumbers and other farm-fresh offerings.
Visitors can pick up fresh vegetables on Friday night—or during regular Farmers Market
hours: Tues, Thurs and Saturday, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Born into a musical family, Curley began his professional career at age 16 by playing
drums in his father's group, Jude Taylor and the Burning Flames, a band deep in
Louisiana Blues, Soul and Zydeco. By the age of 25, Curley had played drums with some
of Louisiana's musical legends, including Steve Riley, "L'il" Bob and the Lollipops, and
his uncles, "L'il" Buck Senegal and Wayne "Blue" Burns. He toured with CJ Chenier,
son of the "King of Zydeco" Clifton Chenier, and a Zydeco legend in his own right.
While traveling with CJ Chenier's band, he became interested in playing the accordion
and he learned to play within six months. Curley's soulful, bluesy vocals and the
band's hard driving zydeco beat blend to create their unique style of zydeco and blues that
keeps audiences dancing. It's always a party when Zydeco Trouble comes to town.
The performance takes place at Le Vieux Village/Farmers Market Pavilion, located in the
Opelousas Tourist Center at 828 East Landry Street, just off Interstate 49. Nearby is Le
Vieux Village, the city’s largest community preservation, offering visitors a glimpse into
rural life in historical Opelousas.
The performance takes place at Le Vieux Village/Farmers Market Pavilion, located in the
Opelousas Tourist Center at 828 East Landry Street, just off Interstate 49.
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) & Healthier Air for All Campaign, a
program of The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) have partnered to
828 E. Landry Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone 337-948-5227 Fax 337-948-5229
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present these 100% smoke-free concerts—because all Louisianans deserve protection
from secondhand smoke at work and play. Other sponsors include City of Opelousas,
Bodemuller, CLECO, Progressive Waste Solutions, Louisiana Lottery,
ZydecoOnline.com
Music & Market takes place from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., with music beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Concert-goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs for seating.
For more information or to find out about vendor opportunities, call 337-948-6263 or
visit www.cityofopelousas.com.
The Spring Music & Market 2016 lineup features:
April 29
Cedryl Ballou and Zydeco Trendsetters (Zydeco)
KALE
May 6
Tee Chaoui Social Club (Cajun)
TURNIPS
May 13
Gregg Martinez (Swamp Pop, Variety)
CUCUMBERS
May 20
“D” Street Band (Variety)
Downtown Edition: Courthouse Square
SWEET DOUGH PIES
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828 E. Landry Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone 337-948-5227 Fax 337-948-5229
[email protected]