Misericordia University

Cajun Blues Concert
06-27-02

Zydecoal

Dallas, Pa. - The Pocono Mountains' premier Cajun/Zydeco band, Zydecoal, will bring their spicy mix of Louisiana Cajun and rock 'n' roll to the Misericordia University First Union Amphiteater on Sunday, July 14. The concert, which begins at 8 p.m., is one of the Starlight Concerts in this summer's "Under the Stars" series of performances. This five man band has been heating up the dance floor throughout the northeastern United States since 1994. Offering an eclectic mix of Cajun music and rock 'n' roll, Zydecoal is led by Bill Davis and backed by Dave Gonzolo, Matt Ward, Mike Halchak and Bob Gryziec, a bass player who's performed with the Buoys and Chuck Berry.

Zydecoal's song selections include their own material, as well as cover songs by a variety of artists, including the Neville Brothers, Chuck Berry, Buckwheat Zydeco and the Grateful Dead. Zydecoal has performed throughout the East Coast, including stints at The Bayou in New York City, the Norfolk Virginia Bayou Festival and at several Pocono Mountains resorts.

For more information, see the college's web site, www.misericordia.edu or call (570) 674-6719 for ticket information.

"Under the Stars" runs July 8 -21 and features four different performances: Jazz in July on July 8, "Twelfth Night," performed by the National Players July 11-13 and Zydecoal band in concert July 14. Ticket prices for these performances are as follows: amphitheater seating: $14 and lawn seating: $8. Tickets for the Janis Ian concert on July 21 are $20 for amphitheater seating and $15 for lawn seating. Tickets for all four shows can be purchased at the package price of $55 for amphitheater seating. All events are held at the First Union Amphitheater.

The First Union Amphitheatre was constructed on the Misericordia University campus in 1999. This beautiful outdoor venue has a seating capacity of 400. It is the site of many campus events including fall convocation, as well as outdoor concerts and plays including the college's annual "Theatre on the Green" Shakespearean festival. Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, Misericordia University is Luzerne County's oldest four-year college. Misericordia offers 29 academic majors including graduate and undergraduate degrees in full and part-time formats. ###