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Contra Dance Clemmons – Atlantic Crossing, Caller Brian Hamshar
About the band.... For over two decades Atlantic Crossing have been rocking the contra dance halls of New England and beyond and entrancing concert audiences with paintings in song of local history and more. Their music, drawn from the Celtic traditions of the British Isles as well as from Maritime and French Canada, lifts audiences from their seats, transports dancers to ever greater delight and strikes joyous notes at celebrations. Band Members Viveka Fox - Fiddle, Bodhran, Djembe Peter Macfarlane…
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Contra Dance Clemmons -The Deb Shebish Band with Caller Jack Mitchell
Deb Shebish is a versatile classical violinist, traditional fiddler, and licensed educator originally from Whiting, Indiana. She has performed at venues including: the The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN with Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Ric Blair and Tim O’Brien, the United States Air Force Academy, at the Kelly House in Philadelphia for the Prince of Monaco, the Indianapolis Irish Festival, the Waterford Tall Ships Festival in Ireland, Bangor Celtic Crossroads Festival, Saline Celtic Festival, and the Leith Folk Club in Scotland.…
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Contra Dance Salem College -Gretchen Caverly and George Paul with Caller Valerie Helbert
On Sunday, April 7th, we have an energetic band composed of two expert musicians - George Paul on keys and Gretchen Caverly on fiddle - whom you've enjoyed in other well known bands. George Paul's fingers fly over the keys making jazzy and improvised chords and rhythms. You get double the fun with new synergy thrown in! Our Caller will be Valerie Helbert, who's smooth style makes it fun for newcomers and experienced dancers alike. No partner necessary! No experience…
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Contra Dance Greensboro -Gene Hubert Dance – Band TBA – Regional Callers
On April 13th, at the Guilford Grange in Greensboro dancers from all around will come together for the annual Gene Hubert Memorial Dance. Help us celebrate this icon of contra dance who wrote so many of the amazing and fun dances that are done at contra venues everywhere! The Ones Improper return to flood the dance floor with an interweaving of sound, textures and rhythms that will immerse you and your friends in dancing pleasure. Caller Robert Cromartie will…
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Contra Dance Salem College – Larry Unger and Audrey Knuth with Caller Jacqui Grennan
Larry and Audrey are a Boston based traditional duo playing for contra dances and concerts. Guitar and banjo player Larry Unger and fiddler Audrey Knuth are a Boston based traditional duo who play exhilarating tunes with driving rhythms. Their concerts feature American and Celtic tunes with elements of other traditions including swing and blues. They also draw from Larry's catalog of original fiddle tunes, which have been featured in several of Ken Burns’ documentaries. Declared a “guitar genius” by Sing…
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Contra Dance Clemmons – Kingfisher with Caller TBA
We welcome Kingfisher, a band from the Boston, Ma area. Caller TBA General Info No partner necessary! No experience necessary! - If you can walk, you can contra dance - If new, join in the fun lesson at 7:30 - Bring clean, soft soled shoes with you to change into to protect floors - Bring friends for more fun! - Community dancing for all ages - High energy, live music - Everyone makes mistakes, but nobody cares…
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Contra Dance Greensboro – David Digiuseppe & George Paul wit Caller Bree Kalb
On Saturday, May 18th, we are privileged to have two musicians extraordinaire - David DiGiuseppe and George Paul! When these two guys get together there is real magic in the air as the music weaves together in an intricate tapestry of rhythms, textures and tones. Their original tunes, their swing and jazz improvisations and traditional tunes will energize and thrill you throughout the evening! Our Caller will be Bree Kalb. GENERAL INFO - No partner necessary,…
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Contra Dance Clemmons – Laurie Fisher and Nic Coker, Caller TBA
Multi-talented Laurie Fisher has been wending her musical mercenary way for the past 28 years. A self proclaimed 'Jill of many instruments, master of none', she calls dances, plays and instructs multiple instruments and musical styles. She is founding fiddler of 'The String Beings' whose popularity and cds had them playing around the country at contra events in the nineties. She has also played fiddle, piano, bass and percussion in contrabands Windmill, Boom Chuck, Hot Flash, Holy Coyote, Reckless…
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Contra Dance Guilford Grange Greensboro – Steamshovel (Roger Gold and David White)/Caller George Segebade
We welcome the band, Steamshovel, which includes David White and Roger Gold. They play their instruments with the potential of the early steam shovels of the mid-1800s. Both musicians have been playing for contra dances and with several other groups for years. They also compose music and sometimes add vocals to their repertoire. Their dance tunes include selections from the old-time repertoire tinged with Celtic influences and beautiful waltzes. Gold’s proficiency on the guitar is extensive, ranging from Celtic and…
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Contra Dance Clemmons – George Paul and Karina Wilson – Caller TBA
Violinist, fiddler, songwriter, and composer, Santa Fe native Karina Wilson has been performing with artists and touring acts on the national and international scene since 2005 around the US and Ireland, France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Poland. She has composed and performed original music for the ARCOS Dance touring show “Warriors”, as well as the NMSA and SFUAD original production of “woman’s voices”, and the Santa Fe Playhouse “Santa Fe fiesta melodrama” and has been featured on numerous recordings throughout the…
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Contra Dance Clemmons – Band and Caller TBA
Clemmons Civic Club Exit 184 from I-40 2870 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmons, NC Fiddle & Bow Country Dancers Website: www.FeetRetreat.com Follow us on our Facebook Page: Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers Join our Facebook Group: Fiddle and Bow Contra Dancers Fiddle & Bow Country Dancers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Contra Dance Clemmons – Band and Caller TBA
Clemmons Civic Club Exit 184 from I-40 2870 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmons, NC Fiddle & Bow Country Dancers Website: www.FeetRetreat.com Follow us on our Facebook Page: Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers Join our Facebook Group: Fiddle and Bow Contra Dancers Fiddle & Bow Country Dancers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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