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Darke County Center for the Arts
DCCA presents
Zydeco Experience at Bistro Off Broadway
Zydeco legend Terrance Simien and his Zydeco Experience Band will
perform at Greenville’s Bistro Off Broadway on Thursday, October 26.
The second of Darke County Center for the Arts’ Coffeehouse Series
presentations for the new season, the show starts at 7 p.m. Simien is
an eighth generation Creole from one of the earliest families to have
settled in Louisiana; zydeco is the indigenous music of French-speaking
Creoles.
According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, Terrance Simien is
one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots
music today. “Terrance is a force of nature; his musical abilities are
matched by his joyous energy,” Mr. Rawlins said. “Believe me, the
Bistro will be hopping during this show; everybody will be smiling and
nobody will want the music to stop, including the musicians. This is
truly a ‘don’t miss’ opportunity to see an internationally renowned
artist whose unique talents are unparalleled,” Rawlins concluded.
DCCA’s Coffeehouse Series presents high quality artists performing in a
comfortable social setting where food and drink are also available.
“The friendly, casual atmosphere enhances enjoyment of the performance,
which is presented at a very accessible ticket price, making for a
win-win situation for everyone,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA’s Executive
Director.
The performance by Terrance Simien and his band is sponsored by Ted and
Diana Abney, Eileen and Steve Litchfield, Rodney Oda, and James and
Julia Poeppleman. This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest
Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National
Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Ohio
Arts Council and the Crane Group. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund this
program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth,
educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA
also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens
Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E.
Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. DCCA membership contributions also help
support this show.
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Band will also perform for
fourth through sixth grade students at all local public schools from
October 23 through October 27; these performances are free and open to
the public. Tickets for the Coffeehouse concert by Terrance Simien and
the Zydeco Experience Band cost $10, and can be purchased at The Bistro
Off Broadway, by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or
dcca@centerforarts.net, or purchased at DCCA’s office located within
Greenville Public Library or online at www.CenterForArts.net. If any
remain by showtime, tickets will also be available at the door. To make
dinner reservations, contact The Bistro at 937-316-5000.
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