We are excited to announce that Valcour’s very own Joel Savoy has been voted “2007 Fiddler of the Year” by the Cajun French Music Association! A ‘hired gun’ of sorts and a young veteran of the scene, Joel has been picking up gigs with what seems like everyone around Southwest Louisiana over the past several years due to his versatility, adaptability and quick ear. His hard work payed off last Friday night at the Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette where he received his award at the CFMA’s Le Cajun ceremony.
As it happened, Joel was performing onstage with Chris Miller and Bayou Roots when the winner was announced. Several awkward photos and a brief and to-the-point speech (”Thank you very much”) later, he held the legendary ‘tit fer-shaped token. Congratulations, Joel, it is well-deserved.
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