Burke & I doing an old Shorty Leblanc tune, La Valse de Chagrin (The Waltz of Sorrow).
Lyric translation:
This morning, I was arriving home all alone. I started to cry on the porch. I saw my little girl arrive not alone, but with someone other than me by her side.
You know, dear little world, I find it very hard everyday, seeing you leave, joining another life than mine. Baby, how does that happen? I’m here, shedding tears of sorrow.
This morning, I was arriving home all alone at three in the morning, dear baby. I sit on my porch, crying and thinking, because my baby went to join someone else.
You know, dear little world, I find it very hard everyday, seeing you leave, joining another life than mine. Baby, how does that happen? I’m here, shedding tears of sorrow.
Performer Spotlight ❤️🔥 ELISE RILEY
Louisiana native Elise Riley was born and raised in Lafayette, where her musical roots were shaped by family members and the vibrant community around her.
Her band, Chère Élise, is a woman-led supergroup created with unique material in mind. The group features Steve Riley, Sam Broussard, Amelia Biere, Thomas David, and JL Fontenot.
Catch the Chère Élise TRIO—featuring Elise Riley on accordion, Amelia Biere on fiddle, and JL Fontenot on guitar—at the Sterling Grove Festival on Saturday, 3/21 at 2:30 p.m. on the Givens Stage.
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Performer Spotlight 🎶 Steve Riley
Today, we’re featuring Grammy winner and Cajun legend, Steve Riley. Fun fact: Steve works hard behind the scenes to co-produce Sterling Grove Fest and put together our amazing lineup.
Catch the festival kickoff with Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys at the Nickerson Stage on March 20th at 6 p.m.
For more info and tickets, visit sterlinggrovefestival.com!
Look out Chicago! This crew is bringing some Cajun music to the Chicago Folk Festival this weekend! Here’s where you can find us at this weekend!
Friday 10:10-10:35pm | Concert at Mandel Hall
Saturday 2:30-4:00pm | Dance at Ida Noyes Hall
Saturday 10:50-11:15pm | Concert at Mandel Hall
Find out more information about the festival, location, and schedule at @uofcfolklore
So thankful for music and what it brings to my life 💙merci à @krvsmedia et Megan pour nous avoir accueillis au studio hier ! TONIGHT we will be at @wildchildwineshop for an early 6-8pm show as a quartet! 🍷
