Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28: Louisiana Folk Roots presents The Mamou Playboys School of Music. back to Roots News Accordion classes with Steve Riley, Fiddle classes with David Greely, Guitar classes with Sam Broussard at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion in downtown Lafayette. Classes will be from 6-7:30 p.m. During the final class, every participating student will have a chance to actually play with the entire band, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys. It simply doesn't get any better than that! Class sizes will be limited and these initial sessions will be geared to intermediate/advanced players playing accordions in the key of C and fiddles tuned down one whole step. The curriculum will be somewhat sequential and we're offering the complete package of four nights for just $30 for Friends of Louisiana Folk Roots (or $40 for non-members). Have some fun while learning some great technique - and traditional and original tunes (two or more per night) including "La Pointe aux Pins," "The Scott Playboy Special," "Katherine," "Elise" and "The Last Waltz." This is your chance to get up close and personal with the guys that have made the Mamou Playboys sound so recognizable. Make plans now to be among the first graduates of The Mamou Playboys School of Music! Give us a call today to register -- (337) 234-8360 or email us at info@lafolkroots.org.