The Cajun Hot Soles

Biographical Information

The Cajun Hot Soles are:

Kurt Olson - accordion
"Iowa" John Hugelen - fiddle and vocals
Kevin Anthony - fiddle and vocals
John Terr - guitar and vocals
Eric Paulson - bass
Mike Irwin - drums

About the Cajun Hot Soles:

The Cajun Hot Soles will take you back to the sweat-stained Louisiana dancehalls of the 1950's and earlier - horses and Model T's parked outside, beer and gumbo inside, but most importantly, a crowded dance floor swaying to accordions and fiddles playing rhythmic Cajun two-steps and waltzes, with a singer telling stories of heartache and trouble.

The Cajun Hot Soles have performed frequently and steadily since inception in 1998. The band members have decades of both Cajun and non-Cajun musical experience. They have made - and continue to make - trips to Louisiana to study with master Cajun musicians. They have played as the backing band for visiting Louisiana Cajun musicians.

The Cajun Hot Soles have played at various festivals/events including:

· Two Harbors Folk Festival in 2006.
· Terrace Mill Festival, Glenwood, MN in 2006.
· St. Paul Saints baseball entertainment in 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 2000
· Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Association (MBOTMA) festivals in 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 2000
· Minnesota Cajun Zydeco Music and Dance Association. September, 2005 Dance.
· Lake of the Torches Casino. Lac du Flambeau, WI. Mardi Gras Dance in 2005.
· Princeton, MN Community Summer Park Concert in 2005.
· The Chautauqua French Festival at Crookston, MN festivals in 2004 and 2002.
· Catholic Charities of St. Cloud, MN Mardi Gras Fundraisers in 2003, and 2001

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