Joe Hall’s Life Celebration - Zydeco Doc & Dance Party Sunday Jan 18th @ Harmony House
Schedule
Sun Jan 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Harmony House | Webster, NY
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On Sunday January 18th at the Harmony House (58 East Main St, Webster NY), RCZN will be hosting ...... a “Life Celebration” of legendary Creole and Zydeco musician Joe Hall (1971-2024). This will be a multi-dimensional Event – Join for Some or All. Choose the right fit for you. (details below)
EVENT INCLUDES:
• 5 to 6 – CREOLE POTLUCK DINNER – folks are encouraged to bring a dish or snack to pass … dig into your CREOLE COOKBOOKS and have some fun (FREE!!!)
• 6 to 7 - Screening of “Who’s That Playing My Box?” – Documentary of Joe Hall’s musical life mission ... including a Q&A with the director Clara Riedlinger (COST - $10 at the door)
• 7 to 9 - DJed/VJed Zydeco Dance Party – featuring music and videos of Joe Hall in action (COST - $10 at the door)
There will be an AFTERNOON WARM UP:
• 3 to 4:30 - ZYDECO DANCE WORKSHOP - offered by Mike DuPré and Alla Levi, highlighting on the traditional Zydeco dance form often done with the old school “La La” style music Joe Hall fully embraced. (COST - $25, must buy in advance ... DETAILS BELOW)
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Presented by the Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network
w/ support from Lafayette Travel – www.lafayettetravel.com
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EVENING ~ JOE HALL ~ LIFE CELEBRATION
On November 21, 2024, Acadiana lost one of its greats — the legendary Creole and Zydeco accordion playing and band leader Joe Hall. As a friend of Joe’s I was deeply saddened when I heard of his passing, having danced to his sounds and grooves for years. Last I knew Joe was putting finishing touches on a documentary exploring and sharing the roots of his music, the traditional Louisiana French Creole “La La” musical form from which Zydeco music and dance emerged. Together we shall explore and immerse ourselves in the Joe Hall’s magic “La La”.
JOE HALL ~ DOCUMENTARY (6pm screening / 6:30 Q&A) - “Who’s That Playing My Box?” … In early December I learned it was completed when the director, Clara Riedlinger from Rochester, reached out asking me to spread word about the film’s PREMIERE here in Rochester at the Little Theatre. I was blown away to learn the filmmaker who spent the last 3 years of Joe’s life crafting his story was from Rochester … what were the chances of that ?!?!?!? On Sunday Jan 18th, we’ll be hosting a special screening of “Who’s That Playing My Box?” at the Harmony House, with a Q&A led by the Director Clara Riedlinger.
• Preview - Who's That Playing My Box?
JOE HALL ~ ZYDECO DANCE PARTY (7-9pm) - Joe has long been admired by many for his authenticity, musicianship, and his mission of music and cultural preservation. Yet it will ultimately be Joe’s natural ability to inspire people to dance, dance, dance you’ll be able to experience first-hand at The Harmony House during RCZN’s “Joe Hall - DJed/VJed Zydeco Dance Party”.
Not only will we be spinning Joe Hall’s discs to dance to, but we’ll also have Joe Hall playing for you LIVE on video for your dancing pleasure showing many of his concerts captured in Louisiana and Europe. No better way to celebrate Joe Hall’s Life and Legacy than having a Zydeco Dance Party featuring the music of Joe Hall and the Louisiana Canecutters.
PREVIEW OF JOE HALL IN ACTION
• Blackpot Festival (2023) -
• French Quarter Festival (2022)
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ZYDECO DANCE WORKSHOP DETAILS
TIME - 3-4:30
DESCRIPTION - offered by Mike DuPré and Alla Levi, highlighting on the traditional Zydeco dance form often done with the old school “La La” style music.
COST - $25 to REGISTER, also includes Film Screening & Zydeco Dance Party
*** Must purchase in ADVANCE to coordinate workshop ***
ADVANCE PURCHASE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
--- ONLINE (thru 1/17 w/ only $2.50 in fees): ____________________
--- DIRECT from Bruce Handelman (no fees): call/text 585-727-4119
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CAJUN / HONKY-TONK / ZYDECO DANCE COMMUNITY
• All are welcome. To dance. To watch. To chat. To laugh.
• In the “Social Dance” tradition, feel free to come solo, with friends, with your partner.
• All are encouraged to bring a dish/snack to pass for our Community Culinary Corner.
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Where is it happening?
Harmony House, 58 E Main St, Webster, NY 14580-3212, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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