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Schedule of callers and bands:
Dec 3-Try these fresh young "RetroSpectacles" for dazzlingly clear contra-vision (Josie Sokoloff-Toney, Andrew Foster, Scott Leach, & Ethan Jodziewicz on fiddles, mandolin, piano, & bass). Perennial favorite David Kaynor (Montague, MA) calls.Dec 10-Get energized with the extra-strength, high-potency dance music of Seattle's own "Atlas String Band" (Paul Tolo, Tom Collicott, David Parker, Morgan John, Carmen Ficcarra on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, & bass). Renowned ace caller Bob Dalsemer (NC) makes a rare trip to our upper left corner!Dec 17-Carouse in high-style with "The BarbBerryans": David Kaynor (MA) making merry with members of Portland's "Joyride": Kathleen Towers, Jeff Kerssen-Griep, & Sue Songer on fiddles, guitar, percussion piano. Caller LauraMe' Smith adds her own special panache.(Dec 24- NO DANCE - Merry X-mas!)Dec 31-BIG NEW YEARS EVE DANCE!!! Celebrate the arrival of 2010 with the zesty music of Alan Roberts & Eric Anderson (SF, CA), "The Rhythm Rollers" (Cathie Whitesides, Laurie Andres, & WB Reid) and effervescent calling of Jennifer Youngman & Joe Micheals. Delightful couple dancing interspersed with exciting contra sets!! Wear something sparkly, and bring a dessert or savory snack to share. Tonight only, intro workshop at 7:30 pm, dance 8 pm - 1:00 am; $15 (students & seniors $12). (no advance reservations required)Jan 7, 2010-Savor this tasty "Combo Fresco": "extraordinarily grooving" and versatile fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld stirred up with long-time musical cohort Clyde Curley (co-compiler of the well-known Portland Collections) on rollicking guitar. http://www.ruthiedornfeld.com Callers Karen Marshall & Valerie Cohen are both welcome new additions to the contra stage!Jan 14-Exceptional delights are about to be pulled from this magical "BAG O' Tricks" (Sande Gillette, Dave Bartley, Anita Anderson, & Betsy Cooper on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, piano, & flute)! http://www.bagotrickybrits.com Sprightly caller Scott Higgs (Philadelphia PA) draws from his collection of contra enchantments.Jan 21-"Conniption" (Deb Kirkland, Nick Leininger, & Dale Hailey on fiddle, guitar, & percussion) layers on passion, creativity, & musical skill for a dance hot enough to banish winter's chill! http://www.debkirkland.com Amy Wimmer brings special warmth and humor to her contradance calling. Jan 28-Energetic, festive, & expressive, the music of "Homestyle Klezmer" makes you want to dance! Bernice Maslan, Julian Adamaitis, Mary Varnum, Sue Holt, Ben Smith, Doug Knutson, James Lucal, Marc Smason, Laurie DeLuca, Robin Adair, Harvey Niebulski, Sono Hashisaki, Glenn Dudley, & Joanne Lauterjung-Kelly cavort on fiddles, clarinets, trombone, oboe, flute, soprano sax, accordion, banjo, guitar, piano, & percussion. Callers Sherry Nevins & Jay Finkelstein jump in with well-loved and original dances that fit just right.Feb 4-Red alert! For maximum fun chase down the "Notorious" Big Band (Eden MacAdam-Somer & Larry Unger - Lincoln, MA, Sam Bartlett - Bloomington IN, and Mark Hellenberg - Ohio on fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, & percussion) http://www.notoriousfolk.com/about.html Charismatic caller Cis Hinkle (Atlanta, GA) leads the quest.Feb 11-"Cookies" [Miche Baker-Harvey (fiddle), Jean Geiger (banjo, guitar), Eric Hardee (hammered dulcimer, mandolin), Steve Johnston (guitar), & Cathy Britell (autoharp, bass)]; TomWimmer caller Feb 18-Cathie Whitesides, Laurie Andres, Sandy Bradley (fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano); Penn Fix (Spokane) callerFeb 25-"Les Trois Capitaines (The Three Captains)": Devon Leger (fiddle, feet), Clyde Curley - Bellingham (guitar), Eric Schlorff - Olympia (harmonica, accordion, feet); Sandy Strand callerLocal stalwarts of the NW contra scene, Eric and Clyde, return for an evening of hell-for-leather French-Canadian tunes with their friend, Seattle's young Acadian fiddler Devon Leger. This trio will bring a host of gorgeous and irresistible Quebecois and Acadian tunes for your dancing delight. You just can't beat that pure-wool Quebec sound for contra dancing, and these boys know this music inside and out.Mar 4-"RiffRaff" (Lindon & Evo Toney, Jim Erlandson, Warren Argo - Olympia); Adina Gordon (Asheville, NC) callerMar 11-5th Annual Contra Marathon - Benefit for the Northwest Folklife Festival! 3 hours of non-stop delight, featuring a cornucopia of wonderful Seattle musicians (coordinated by Cathie Whitesides) & 17 callers!!! For this event, "marathon" means the music is continuous, there are no walk-thru's, and no breaks from 8-11 pm; but dancers can join in and drop out at the ends of the lines at any time to rest, change partners, rehydrate, etc. Everyone is welcome; new (and less confident) dancers are encouraged to attend the free introductory workshop at 7:30, and designated "dance buddies" will be extending their helping hands throughout the evening. Musicians are welcome to sit in, so bring your instrument! Additional donations for the NW Folklife Festival will be greatly appreciated. Representatives of NW Folklife will be there with info about the festival.
This year it will be the kick-off event for Cascade Promenade, a new 4-day multi-city dance extravaganza! http://www.cascadepromenade.orgMar 18-"The Noodles" (Mark Roberts, Andrea Cooper, Clyde Curley, Matt Hummel, Dave Marshall); Woody Lane (Roseburg, OR) callerMar 25- TBAApr 1-Matti Mero, Mary Boyum, & Bruce Larson mandolin, casablancas, cello, keyboard; Eric Curl caller Apr 8-"Giblitz Fancy" (Paul Gitlitz, Brad Reynolds, Anita Anderson - Vancouver Is, Bellingham, Seattle) fiddle, mandolin, accordion, whistle, piano; Valerie Cohen callerApr 15-Joker's Wild" (Deb Kirkland, Dave Bartley, WB Reid) fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, percussion; caller TBAPlease read footprints for a brief history of this dance series.