Nathan Abshire - Basile, LA
N 30° 29.306 W 092° 36.006
15R E 538379 N 3372977
Cajun musician Nathan Abshire is buried in the St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery in Basile.
Waymark Code: WM78JK
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2009
Views: 3
My personal musical "hero". Cajun french accordionist Nathan Abshire was born in Gueydan, LA and lived most his life in Basile as the overseer of the town dump. Abshire wrote one of the best Cajun music songs "Pine Grove Blues". His motto was "The Good Times are Killing Me" This was wrote on his accordion. He served in WWII and recorded Pine Grove Blues after returning. He often played with the Balfa Brothers, musicians who shared his love and style of cajun music.
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Description:
Cajun French accordion musician. Member of the Cajun Music Hall of Fame. Singer, songwriter and performer. Assisted (With Balfa Brothers) in making Cajun French music a legitimate and recognized form of music throughout the mid 20th century.
Date of birth: 06/27/1913
Date of death: 05/13/1981
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Sun Up Sun Down
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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