Sady Courville
Sady D. Courville[2] (November 15, 1905,[3] Chataignier, Louisiana – January 3, 1988,[3] Eunice, Louisiana[1]) was a Cajun fiddler noted for his extensive collaboration with Dennis McGee.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sady Courville |
| Born | November 15, 1905 Chataignier, Louisiana |
| Origin | Chataignier, Louisiana[1] |
| Died | January 1, 1988 Eunice, Louisiana |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, fiddler |
| Instruments | Fiddle |
Early life
Courville was the son of Eraste Courville who was also a fiddler.[4] In his early teens he bought his first fiddle and started learning from his father and Dennis McGee.[4] By the time he was 16, he was playing dances with Amédé Ardoin around Chataignier and Faiquitaique.[4]
Musical career
In 1929, Courville and McGee were invited to record in New Orleans.[4] Courville was credited only as "second fiddle" on this record.[4]
Personal life
Courville married in June 1929.[5] He decided to take a hiatus from music around this time due to the stress.[5]
Discography
- Vieille Musique Acadienne (1977) Swallow LP 6030, 3001[6]
- The Complete Early Recordings of Dennis McGee, (1929–1930) Yazoo 2012[7]
References
- "Dennis McGee and Sady Courville". Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- Savoy 1984, p. 50.
- "Death-Record.com. Sady Courville". Retrieved May 8, 2014.
- Savoy 1984, p. 40.
- Savoy 1984, p. 41.
- Hobbs, Jim. "Cajun and Zydeco 33 Rpm Long-Play (LP) Records". Retrieved November 29, 2009.
- "Dennis McGee". Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- Savoy, Ann (1986) [1984]. Cajun Music a Reflection of a People. Eunice, Louisiana: Bluebird Press. ISBN 978-0-930169-00-8.
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