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Cajun Squeezebox Shootout Accordion Championshipby Harley Jones |
The Shootout is a family event designed to expand and promote Cajun music and culture. The contest is open to diatonic nine-and-ten-button Cajun accordion players of all ages. The competition features FOUR divisions - Youth, Junior and Adult Divisions while the newest division - Professionals - includes players of all ages. The prizes include recognition as the 2012 Cajun Accordion Champion, as well as trophies and a $500 Grand Prize in the youth, junior and adult divisions. $100 second prizes and $50 third prizes will also be awarded. The professional division will have only one winner and that contestant will take home $600 in cash and a 17” tall trophy. The deadline to register to compete is Tuesday, February 14 at 3 p.m. To register for competition or learn more about the Shootout go to the website: www.jeffdavis.org or call (337) 821-5532 or email polly@cityofjennings.com. |