Papillion & Captain Papillion's Page

Artist or company name

Papillion / Captain Papillion, prodigious purveyor of positive pirating!

Please select Artist type. If you are an Artist in Schools or Teacher Artist additional information will be requested upon submission.

Artist

Contact email address.

booking@papillion.com

Contact phone number.

800-697-7723

Contact physical address (street, city, state, ZIP)

626 Pacific Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70114

Artist or company website

http://www.papillion.com ~ http://www.kidpirates.com/captainpapil...

Please provide a brief (250 word) biographical sketch of the artist or a history of the company in question. For orchestras, please also include a biography of the conductor. This information will be viewable by the public.

Papillion is a Louisiana Cultural Musician and storyteller. Papillion presents a musical, storytelling performance that is a delightful gumbo of Cajun & Zydeco music created for young children and families. Papillion has been performing in elementary and pre-schools and at festivals and other cultural events for 35+ years.

With a strong background of education and experience in early childhood education (Masters in Early Childhood Education), Papillion brings a seasoned and expert understanding to his interaction with young children and their families.

Drawing from his Cajun and Creole roots and much study of Louisiana French cultures; Papillion applies his education background and experience, with his love and understanding of his cultures; Papillion has for many years, sought to impart in children a love for their own cultural roots and a respect for the cultural differences of others.

Please cut and paste quotes from reviews and other publicity. If none, please indicate.

"These songs from the Louisiana Bayou, about crawfish and alligators, watermelon and jambalaya, have joie de vivre (joy of life!) built right into them. They will make you want to roll up the rug and follow Papillion's instructions on how to dance the Zydeco and 'mud bug jitterbug boogie' and let the good times roll."

Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL


"Cajun artist (for children) Papillion delivers on his promise to provide plenty of toe-tappin', two-steppin' music. Papillion also gives kids a good idea of what Cajun means when he describes food, locale, customs and shares family stories. Along with fascinating facts, listeners are treated to a bevy of peppy tunes featuring top-notch musicianship on such traditional instruments as Cajun and Zydeco Accordions, fiddle and t'fer (triangle)."

Publisher's Weekly, NY,NY


"Papillion had children twirling in the aisles and jitterbugging on stage as he served up a sampling of life along the bayou. Some kids played washboards, others tambourines. Everyone wanted to join Papillion on stage and most got the chance. Those who didn't grabbed partners near their seats and headed to the aisles, where they jumped and bopped to such songs as 'Jambalaya' and 'Laissez les Bon Temp Rouler!'"

The Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA


"Imagine a sun soaked Louisiana filled with happy Cajun children, frolicking through the bayou. If these carefree crawfish-eaters were singing, their songs would sound much like 'Cajun for Kids' by Papillion. This gumbo of original tracks and adapted traditional tunes brings the joy of popular Cajun and Zydeco music to a new generation of listeners.

Papillion deftly weaves narration about the Cajun/Creole lifestyle, food, language, history and musical instruments between songs, summoning memories of his childhood to illustrate his topics. His catchy music makes his culture come alive as he sings about subjects like dancing at the Fais Do Do and staying away from 'Cocodrie' (alligator).
the Louisiana born musician and storyteller is truly a 'Monsieur Rogers' of Cajun music. Fix your family a big pot of jambalaya, turn oh his 'Cajun for Kids!' and 'laissez les bon temps rouler (let the good times roll)!"

Metro Parent, Southfield, MI.


"Papillion's own compositions are happy, joyful songs with an irresistible beat and rollicking accordions! Between these sunny bursts of sound, Papillion tells fanciful stories handed down through his Cajun family."

New Orleans Magazine



** KidPirates is a new program ~ expect reviews in the near future

Please summarize the activities for touring or school activities.

see above...
Also, Papillion's newest feature is KidPirates! Let Us Be About Adventure and UnPlundering the Earth and the Sea!

Since April of 2007 "Captain" Papillion has been presenting the KidPirates environmental program in school and in the community and dialoging with schools, principals, teachers and others about the development of this program as an organization of KidPirates, doing UnPlundering of the good Earth!

Developing interest in pilate programs for KidPirates Crews (like the Scouts).
Continuing to develop the curriculum of KidPirates.
Exploring grant and sponsorship opportunities for the project.

Do you provide a Teacher's Guide?

Yes

Please provide the details of your technical rider. Indicate where you have flexibility.

I provide my own system for schools and smaller venues.
Larger stage events should provide professional system and sound tech support. Solo performer requiring 2 inputs for wireless mic and guitar.
Prefer and recommend a stage setting that is accessible and safe to children (with all levels of ability and mobility) *my shows are very interactive ie., children play instruments along with me and participate in dance and other movement activites. Preference is to perform on a low stage (12"-18" from ground) or on the floor or grounds in front of or in the midst of an audience.

Required to give a dollar fee range. Please indicate your range with concise descriptions of activities at the upper and lower ends of the scale

**Fees are negotiable
*** maximum school audience per performance = 300

New Orleans Area (within 50 miles of NOLA):
•School Performances: $400 per performance (reduced scale for 2nd and 3rd performances ~ same day, same school... example: 2 performances = $700, 3 performances = $900)
•Festivals/Public Events: $750 - $1250 per day ~ 1- 3 performances per day
note: (KidPirates/ Captain Papillion could include some Pirate Walk Around time if desired)

Non Local (more than 50 miles from New Orleans)
•School Performances: minimum for 1st performance = $600 ~ (reduced scale for 2nd and 3rd performances ~ same day, same school... example: 2 performances = $700, 3 performances = $900) may require travel expenses.
•Festivals/Public Events: $750 - $1250 per day ~ 1- 3 performances per day
note: (KidPirates/ Captain Papillion could include some Pirate Walk Around time if desired)
may require travel expenses

* special consideration given to Title 1 and Special Education programs