Macie Breaux, Sarah Tullier earn Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts Hall of Fame awards http://nola.tw/Lu #NOLA
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Macie Breaux, Sarah Tullier earn Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts Hall of Fame awards http://nola.tw/Lu #NOLA
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
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1933 - Leo P. Abshire was born on this day. A cajun fiddler and a master fiddle maker and a native of Gueydan, Louisiana. he cam from a musical family that included his late cousin, the famous accordion player Nathan Abshire, and accordion player Ray Abshire. He has traveled around the world twice, playing for the Queen of England, Princess Di, and President Clinton. He played with the famous accordion player Joe Bonsall for 20 years. He also travelled and played with the late Eddie Le Juene, the late Milton Adams, and many more. Leo passed away in 2005 at the age of 71. |