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Welcome to the Northwest Folklife Festival 2018 schedule!
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The New Iberians Zydeco Band

Formed in 1997, this line-up active together since 2004. Leader Evan Shlaes learned accordion as a kid growing up in Polish/German neighborhood in Chicago, played piano and Hammond B3 in blues bands, Inspired by seeing a Queen Ida concert in early 1980's. joined Mmbo Gumbo Zydeco band with Ural Thomas on lead vocals 1995, took over lead duties and changed name to The New Iberians 1997.