The Big Easy Street Festival
Sparks, Nevada

July 7-10, 2003
Photo/Story by Gary Hayman

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As the shade traveled across the floor, more and more dancers started to Zydeco. Many on lookers had never heard the music before or witnessed this type of dancing. They were enthralled with the performances.

One excellent band was "T" Broussard & the Zydeco Stompers. He presented an excellent combination of new and old Zydeco sounds.

He was supported by the renowned bass player Classie Ballou ... who is noted for his bass hanging bandana ... this time one that looks like a flag.

On rhythem guitar was June Barfield who plays in almost every touring Zydeco band you can name. Out of California is the leader of Mark St. Mary Zydeco & Blues Band. Not seen often around the country it was a treat to see and hear this west coast Zydeco band.

Louisiana Sue keeps a sharp look-out for beer cups on the dance floor. She has a keen eye and a loud voice which kept the dance floor dry. Her secondary purpose on stage was to present beads -- millions of them -- to the assembled clamoring bead heads.

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