Sola Violins

06/10/2026

NO BOW REHAIRS 6/16-6/26 ☀️

Our “Bow Guy” Davis will be away at a bow restoration course with the American Lutherie Institute (ALI).
Always leveling up our skills here at Sola!

So come this week if you need any bow work done!

05/25/2026

Fiddle lessons in Houma, LA with the great Waylon Thibodeaux!

NOW ENROLLING!

🎻 Ever wanted to learn Cajun fiddle? Now’s your chance!

Join professional fiddle player Waylon Thibodeaux for Fiddle 101, a 6-week beginner cohort designed to introduce students to the basics of Cajun fiddle in a supportive, hands-on environment.

These lessons are sponsored by the Cajun Music Preservation Society in partnership with the Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center.

Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center
317 Goode Street, Houma, Louisiana
Mondays | 6-7 PM
June 15, 2026 – July 27, 2026

Cost: $100 for the full 6-week session
Don’t have a fiddle? Reach out to us and we can help you get started with affordable resources.

Whether you’ve always dreamed of playing Cajun music or just want to try something new, this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the region’s most respected musicians.
Apply today and help keep the culture alive. 🎶

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05/24/2026

We wish Festivals could be every weekend, but while we wait, here's a few of the many places in Acadiana where you can find live Cajun and Creole music on a weekly basis. 🎻 🎶

Tell us about your favorite spots!

05/23/2026

Our next SHOP CONCERT!!
🔆Prends Courage on Wed June 10 @7courage
Tickets at www.solaviolins.com

In the heart of Lafayette, where Cajun spirit meets creative fervor, Prends Courage was born. This dynamic band is a testament to the power of music to transcend time and circumstance, inspired by the passing of Christopher Stafford and the enduring legacy of Feufollet’s “Prends Courage”.

With a sonic tapestry woven from the threads of tradition and innovation, Prends Courage conjures the essence of Cajun music’s past, present, and future. Jamie Lynn Fontenot’s guitar and vocals, Luke Huval’s accordion and angelic vocals, Elise Riley’s drums, Jo Vidrine’s bass, and Kelli Jones’s fiddle and vocals blend in a joyful celebration of life, love, and resilience.

As they take the stage, Prends Courage embodies the joie de vivre that defines their heritage, inviting all to join in the dance, the song, and enthusiasm that flows from their very being. Prends Courage shines bright, a beacon of light and laughter, reminding us all to prends courage – take heart – and let the music set us free.

05/23/2026

Happy Birthday, Chris! Luthier and musician extraordinaire, and also the guy who always has your back. Grateful to call him a friend, lucky to call him a colleague.

Here he is playing a violin he just set up with a new soundpost, bridge, pegs and strings. Fantastic work!

05/22/2026

Behind the bench
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05/17/2026

Thank you, Baton Rouge! We had fun and we will be back in August! 🎻

05/16/2026

Greetings from Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge! We’ll be set up here all day on Saturday (10 to 6) in the Bayou Room. Come by!

05/15/2026

Soulful double fiddles, all the stories and more than a few laughs - merci bien
🎻🎻
It was a shop concert to remember!