[Dixielandjazz] Fenale Washboardists

[david richoux]

There is even one version of this kind of washboard (usually called a 
frottior in Louisiana French)  that is made specifically for women - it 
has  metal "bra cups!"  I saw some for sale at the New Orleans JazzFest 
a few years ago but I have not found a weblink for the maker.

BTW, there are a LOT of women playing rub-board (and other instruments) 
in cajun and zydeco bands...

Dave Richoux

On Jan 11, 2004, at 9:33 AM, TCASHWIGG at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 1/11/04 7:02:12 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> barbonestreet at earthlink.net writes:
>
>>
>> Several females play washboard here in the East with Zydeco or Cajun
>> Music Bands.  They use a modification washboard, thin, flexible metal
>> and worn over the upper body like a catcher's chest protector in
>> baseball. Don't know their names, but the youngest is about 13.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Steve Barbone
>>
>>
>>
> Most of the traditional Cajun/Zydeco bands today use these type 
> washboard
> because of their easy portability and light weight and ease to wear on 
> stage,
> they cling to your body and give you more flexibility to play other 
> percussion
> instruments and such if you can and wish to.