MUSICIANS JANEY KATZ - Zia Publishing

BAYOUSECO“We would love toplay more at familyfunctions, especiallyin a space withwooden floors soeveryone can dance!”Website:www.bayouseco.comJeanie McLerie and Ken Keppeler, the husband-wife duo known as Bayou Seco, havebeen collectors of traditional music for 28 years. The multilingual folklorists have learnedsongs from elder musicians in their own surroundings, observing their lives andcommunity values. This insight materializes on stage in Bayou Seco’s compellingperformances of Cajun and Southwestern music. Eunice, LA, where the couple met,represents the “heartbeat of Cajun music,” according to Jeanie.“The action occurs in rural dance halls where weddings, saint days and other functionsare celebrated,” she says.Look for Bayou Seco’s CDs at Alotta Gelato and the Silver City Museum shop.Tejano (“Tex-Mex”) music is the driving force for Bayard-based Monica Santa MariaGarcia and Illusion, a band put together by Monica’s husband, bass guitarist Rick Garcia.Illusion also features Monica’s brother Joe Santa Maria on tenor saxophone, RonMartinez on drums and Jessie Lozano on lead guitar.“The band learns new songs quickly,” says Monica, a Silver City native. “We also playcountry western tunes and oldies, including Selena and Elvis Presley hits. Here in town42 – SILVER CITY LIFE