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Gator Boy’s Juke Joint presents…Friday Night Live!

Fri, July 11 | Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble

Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble are making a surprise trip back to town, and they’re bringin’ the heat! Come get your Louisiana Zydeco fix! 6:30pm Zydeco lesson with Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan, 7:30-10pm Dance at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle), $25 adv / $30 dos, get your tickets here today! From the heart of Creole country in Southwest Louisiana, CT&ZT bring their fresh take on a deep and powerful tradition to get the joint jumpin’ and make the people dance. Combining irresistible grooves and Zydeco rhythms with Curley’s soulful, bluesy vocals, this band is a guaranteed good time, every time. Their shows, bursting with energy and joy, turn any occasion into an outright party. Thank you to our sponsor: Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival!

3rd Friday dance

Fri, July 18 | Gator Boy’s Juke Joint

Revel and dance with lovely partners in joyful community to an extraordinary variety of soulful, groovy sounds with the Gator Boy at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). 6:30pm dance lesson, 7:30-10pm dance, $15. House-party charm with roadhouse revelry, lovely people, great venue at the Eagles Mother Aerie featuring Mike, your stellar bartender.

Matinee Benefit for Tim’s

Sun, July 20 | Tim’s Tavern Benefit

Louisiana music & dance party with Folichon and Mark Myking & Zydeco Lowdown to help Tim’s stay in business! $7 adv, $10 dos, all proceeds go to Tim’s. Get your tickets here showtime 2-5pm, all ages, everyone welcome at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th Ave SW) in White Center. See more info about the issues Tim’s is facing and how you can help at savetims.com

1st Friday dance

Fri, August 1 | Gator Boy’s Juke Joint

Revel and dance with lovely partners in joyful community to an extraordinary variety of soulful, groovy sounds with the Gator Boy at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). 6:30pm dance lesson, 7:30-10pm dance, $15. House-party charm with roadhouse revelry, lovely people, great venue at the Eagles Mother Aerie featuring Mike, your stellar bartender.

Friday Night Live • Free!

Fri, August 8 | Bayou Envie

Lucy & Larry Weinberg are celebrating their 40th Anniversary (wow!) and decided to throw a party at the Juke Joint with Bayou Envie. It’s free and open to all, 6:30pm Zydeco dance lesson, 7:30-10pm dance, and the Gator Boy will be spinning tunes as always at the band break. Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). House-party charm with roadhouse revelry, lovely people, great venue at the Eagles Mother Aerie featuring Mike, your stellar bartender.

3rd Friday dance

Fri, August 15 | Gator Boy’s Juke Joint

Revel and dance with lovely partners in joyful community to an extraordinary variety of soulful, groovy sounds with the Gator Boy at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). 6:30pm dance lesson, 7:30-10pm dance, $15. House-party charm with roadhouse revelry, lovely people, great venue at the Eagles Mother Aerie featuring Mike, your stellar bartender.

Festival time

Sat, August 16 | Kent Cajun & Creole Fest

All the way from Louisiana, we are excited to welcome Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, local favorite Bayou Envie returns, and joining the celebration with her soulful vibes and high energy is Lady A, along with the American First Corp Band who will kick off our lively 2nd line parade! This FREE family event will be held in downtown Kent Burlington Green Park.