The Kumquats are back for another engagement! And Vicki Morrison calls for us in her continued work for World Peace through contra dance. So get ready to kick up your heels Sunday April 7, 2019
April 7: Vicki Morrison & The Kumquats
3/3/2019: Diane Silver & Wind That Shakes the Barley
Diane Silver from Asheville, NC calls contra dances to the live music of Wind That Shakes the Barley from FL (Tampa/Bradenton/Dade City) on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Wind That Shakes the Barley are: • Bill Dudley – guitar• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle• Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion – – – – – – – – –
Feb 3: Donna Hunt & The McKenzies
Donna Hunt has been an avid dancer since the late 1980’s, enjoying a variety of dance styles including Contras, Squares, Cajun/Zydeco, Swing, Waltz, Irish Sets, Appalachian Clogging & English country dancing among others. In addition to presenting workshops on any topic
Jan 6: Sassafras Stomp & Dana Parkinson
Sassafras Stomp is Johanna Davis and Adam Nordell, a dance band from Maine. “We love traditional music from the various branches of the Celtic and old-time family trees. We deeply enjoy playing old and new tunes for contra dances.”
Dana Parkinson started contra dancing in 2009 and calling in 2010. She loves helping weave the community created through folk dance and music. Based in St. Petersburg, she is known for her creative programming, sense of humor, and no-nonsense walk-throughs.
Dec 2: Vicki Morrison and The Gadabouts
CALLER: Vicki Morrison
BAND: The Gadabouts
The Gadabouts are:
• David Massey – vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano
• Marietta Massey – percussion, vocals, banjo
• Bill Paine – mandolin, guitar, tenor guitar
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle, vocals
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Nov 4: JoLaine and The Kumquats
The Kumquats are:
* Bill Dudley on guitar;
* Rich Crew on fiddle and recorder; and
* Sarah Mitchell on penny whistle, flute, drum, foot percussion and hammered dulcimer.
Oct 7: Dana Parkinson and Category Five
Dana Parkinson will be calling to the music of Category Five. So get ready for some rip-snorting good music and dance!
Sept 2: John Rogers & Wind That Shakes the Barley
SeptembARRRRR 15th be the day n’ th’ hour to come to th’ dance dressed like a scurvy pirate! We gunna kick up our heels ’n make merry like the swashbucklers we be! ’Tis a tradition!
Aug 5: Jonathan L. King and Category Five
Jonathan L. King from Gainesville will be calling contra dances to the live music of Category Five
July 1, 2018: Jonathan L King & Wind That Shakes The Barley
Jonathan L. King will be calling the contra dances to the live music of “Wind That Shakes the Barley” on Sunday. Wind That Shakes the Barley are:
• Bill Dudley – guitar
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
• Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion
June 3: Palma Sola & JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
CALLER: JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
BAND: Palma Sola
May 6, 2018: Notorious with Vicki Morrison
Notorious is:
Larry Unger on banjo and guitar;
Eden MacAdam-Somer on fiddle and vocals; and
Sam Bartlett on mandolin and jaw harp.