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Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Margaret Mathews
Band: Jane Knoeck, Nadine Dyskant-Miller and Tim Ball
You won’t want to miss this dance! Three talented musicians join forces to provide power fiddling, superb piano, and exciting flute and foot percussion. Experienced caller Margaret Mathews knows how to put together a smooth-flowing program of fun dances.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Vivien Rose from Senaca Falls!
Band: Over and Under
Vivien is a personable, friendly caller and Over and Under has been happily making music together for years. Come on out and enjoy our local talent.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Bob Nicholson
Band: Mo’ Contra
A favorite Syracuse caller tonight calling fun dances with a wonderful local band with Mike Hoeschle (fiddle), Eric Metzger (drums), Chuck Abell (guitars), and Eastman student Emiliano Lasansky (acoustic bass). Progressive dance music with strong World Music and Jazz influences.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Chuck Abell
Band: Great Big Yam Potatoes!
Good Old Time Music by: Kathy Vandemortel on fiddle, Dan Palmer on banjo, Stephen Bland on guitar, and Margaret Mathews on bass.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Margaret Mathews
Band: Montage
A great combination tonight with clear calling by Margaret Mathews and exuberantly quirky music by Montage–Jane Knoeck and Rachel Bell on accordions, and Tom Santarsiero on all sorts of wonderful rhythm instruments.
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Judy Greenhill
Band: PVC
Judy and the band are from Canada! Come dance to some great out of town music! PVC are Ben Bolker (fiddle) and Cathy Campbell (clarinet). Both are from Hamilton, ON. Our own Jane Knoeck will join them on piano.
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Nancy Spero
Band: Tempest!
Nancy is known for her clear teaching and fabulous dances. Tempest is led by Chuck Abell on guitar, with high-powered fiddling by Tim Ball.
Thursday, April 4, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Sharon Perry
Band: Geneseo String Band led by Jim Kimball
The Geneseo String Band is a tradition unto itself: a collection of musicians assembled by excellent musician and musical historian, Jim Kimball. Not only do they play well together, but they are imbued with the history and tradition of playing for dances. Sharon Perry is one of our most experienced local callers and calls a variety of fun dances.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Katy Heine from Ithaca
Band: Gallimaufry!
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - Contra Dance
Caller: Sarah VanNorstrand
Band: Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand, Daphne Kanack-Pickens and Casey Murray!
It’s the first day of Spring and how better to celebrate than to dance to the fabulously energetic music of this band! Coupled with great calling by Sarah Van Norstrand, you and your friends will have a super-fun time tonight! Don’t miss it!