Let the Good Times Roll - or as the Louisiana Acadians say it "Laissez les bons temps rouler", and that is what we have in store for all who come to enjoy this years party!  While Zydeco is no stranger to Party in the Park, with the likes of Mumbo Gumbo, Great American Taxi & the Bob Woods Band all bringing music heavily influenced and reflection the Cajun sound, this year we are going "all in".

Lisa Haley & the Zydecats have been thrilling crowds across the continent and across the pond for some time now. But don't trust me, here is what others have to say: "...enormous fun... makes people want to get up and enjoy!" - Sir George Martin (Beatles' producer), "The "Mick Jagger" of Zydeco - Swamp-Rock ala Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams" Jake Bacon, KUCI Radio, ".... Such energy that the rosin was floating off her bow like snow."
- Pa Scenen, Lund, Sweden concert review, "That girl plays as good as a man!" - Clifton Chenier, "The King of Zydeco".  Yes indeed Lisa will be fillin' the Regional Park Amphetheatre with sounds I know will pack Auburns biggest - all grass - dance floor swayin' & dancin'! 

Alas, Lisa will not be the only one bringing the sounds of the Louisiana Bayou.  Mark St. Mary will be kicking off the fun, with his roots Blues/Zydeco that will definitely take us all up the alligator filled swamps.  Mark and his band dig deep into the Zydeco roots, and will bring that authentic sound like no other in Northern California Can.  Mark has been in high demand at Cajun fests for years now, and we are extremely thrilled the stars have lined up to allow for Mark to come to Auburn this evening.  I encourage all to do some googling on Mark and Lisa - it will indeed be a fun journey, but live is the best way to enjoy Zydeco & Regional Park will be the place to be! 

Of course music is the star of the evening, but that is far from all that Party in the Park has to offer,  the Giant Kid Zone will be back in full force and you never know what fun will be added this year, from Giant Inflatables to petting Zoo's, ARD's Sheryl Peterson and her crew always bring out the fun in a big way.  Big is also the case of the PIP Beer Garden and BBQ Pit - featuring the worlds greatest Tri-Tip Sandwich prepared by Virgil and the rest of the Rotary gang,  Margaritaville will be returning, Cheri's homemade icecream, hot dogs, catfsh+++ and I have a sneak preview on a new vendor sure to please.  While guests are free to bring their own picnic, I hope you will help support these vendors - not only do they help support the party, there is a lot of funds raised for local charitable endeavors! 

Circle the calendar, dig out the beads & get out the purple, gold and green gear and get ready to Zydeco down!  I for one can't wait!  I hope to see you all there, in the mean time......  

Keep Smilin' - Scott