I wrote this song during the first long Covid lockdown in 2020.
It makes me feel good to sing it; I hope the same happens to you when you listen!

Recorded and mixed by my college buddy Bryan at his home studio in New York

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John Kadlecik and The DC Mystery Cats play the Allen Toussaint classic "I'll Take a Melody" at the State Theatre in Falls Church, VA 12 29 16 with guest accordionist Nick Newlin.

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Big Chief from Zydeco Jed at Barley and Hops 5 18 18.  We had a big ole second line snaking around the place.  Yeah you right!

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Zydeco Jed lets loose on Two Step Mamou at New Deal Cafe 2018!

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This is an original tune by Zydeco Jed's Nick Newlin, recorded live at Barley and Hops in Frederick Maryland, 5/18/18.  Get your Jed on!

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Zydeco Jed closes their first set with a version of Hey Pocky Way that had them dancing in the aisles!

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