Cajun - Nathan Abshire - Pine Grove Blues - Accordion

Nathan and the Pine Grove Blues is as Cajun as it comes, his passion and style is evident in this clip. Thanks for this classic "Slow-Drag", posting.

Someone asked what Nathan was saying at the end. He was explaining the meaning of "ma negresse" as a term of endearment for one's woman, wife, or sweetheart. This was also touched upon at the beginning of the clip by Revon Reed.
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There is still today, something very special about the old cajun music. Drive Highway 13 through Eunice and Mamou and is still thrives. I am a Proud 30 year COONASS from Evageline Parish. At Mardi Gras every year you will see beautiful 20 year women along side 68 year old women dancing in the streets to Nathan Abshire, Ire Lejune, and DL Menard. It is in your blood. Cold beer and Boudan. Forever Louisiana.

the first time i heard pine groove blues was on a saturday morning 6-9 am in houston and pt was the dj-he took request and this was one of the best so i recorded it on tape from the radio--thats before you tube--great music--you do not have to be cajun to appreciate good music

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Indeed,after posting my comment that Bee or Ed was in the video,I discovered you had a video of them also. You are the man ! By virtue of the fact that you've chosen to post these specific videos,it tell me a lot about yourself. You are one PEDIGREED Cajun that loves REAL CAJUN MUSIC ! lol

You are correct about the DesHotel brothers. I also have a video shared by them, if you search my other vids.

Good eye! On guitar is Preston Manuel,fiddle Sady Courville,triangle Savy Augustine and of course,Nathan on accordion. Also seen in the background (green jumpsuit) is Ed or Bee DesHotels,local Mamou musicians. They were identical twins.

What a flamboyant player! C'est un vrai plaisir d'écouter!

Awesome live video of Nathan.

Thanks so much for posting. My father passed away back in 1992 and he can be seen in the video, he loved Fred's and Nathan was one of his favorites.

nathan was a fantastic accordion player, my favourate anyway.

Great video. Does anybody know what Nathan says at the end?

What a treasure and a treat. The guitar player looks to be Preston Manuel, and if I had to guess, the fiddle player is Sady Courville, though I cannot be sure.

Whoever had the foresight to film this in 1976, thank you. Almost like being there! No doubt Nathan and company would be surprised to look some 32 years in the future and see this video playing for all the world to see. Magnifique et bien bonne!

I want to thank you on behalf of Nathans family. I was able to relay these videos to them. You are a true blessing to them. God Bless you & thank you.

Thank you very much. If this is from 197506, it is just the kind of KEUN Mamou Cajun Hour I used to hear on the radio when I first started listening in earnest to this kind of music. Yes, Nathan Abshire at Fred's Lounge with Sady Courville and Preston Manuel! Thanks so much for posting this!!! I love the ending with Nathan clowning around on the accordion. The audience is mesmerized and the cheers at the end tell the story. A treasure for sure!

I know I posted this video, but it still AWES me EVERYTIME I watch it.... it Mesmorizes me. He was SUCH an underrated musical artist. I wish I could have seen him in person or grasped the importance of his contribution to the cajun culture sooner than I did.

Nathan would only live another five years.

Thanks for this; it's a treasure, for sure.

The other song, at the beginning of the clip, is the tail-end of "Let's Go to Lafayette", which i can't spell in French, but thats what it means in English.

Great historical material !!!
I love it .

great clip!

Hi
Video is from March of 1976. The whole video I have is MOSTLY the interview with Mr. Revon Reed. I am posting the musical acts but other than this one the clips are very short. Thanks.

wow awsome video i wonder it's from and where's the rest. thank's for posting it.
Fred's has changed some but still about the same

Awesome!