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Saxtons River (VT) 4th of July Celebration

  • Village of Saxtons River VT Rockingham VT (map)

If you didn't already know, the village of Saxtons River, in the town of Rockingham VT, puts on one of the most vibrant and charming 4th of July Celebrations in New England, including a parade, road race, games, live music, swimming and activities all day long at the recreation center, a BBQ with live music and dancing (and dance instruction) by Bayou X, concluding with fireworks after dark.

Earlier Event: June 9
Bayou X at Roots on the River!
Later Event: November 24
Bayou X Post-Thanksgiving Dance Party!

Back O’Town Cajun Band plays classic, acoustic Cajun music, straight up. Pete & Linda Simoneaux on fiddle, accordion(s) and vocals, with Michael Pattavina on acoustic guitar on vocals. Augmented as needed by Bayou X mainstays Steve Frankel on electric bass, and Ben Carr on drums. Back O’Town’s repertoire encompasses the work of artists such as Amadee Ardoin & Dennis McGee, Joe & Cleoma Falcon, Leo Soileau with Mayeuse LaFleur and Moise Robin, Angela LeJeune, Iry LeJeune, Nathan Abshire, Lawrence Walker, the Balfa Brothers, and more, from from the legendary recordings of late 1920s and early 1930s, through the postwar periods of the 1940s and 50s, and the great Cajun music revival of the 1960s and 70s. Pete & Linda & Mike each bring over three decades experience playing and studying and dancing to this music. Dance instruction at all levels is also a staple of their repertoire.