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Third Saturday

Aug 15: Virtual contra with Seth Tepfer & ReelPlay

Seth Tepfer and ReelPlay

When: Saturday Aug 15; doors open 7:00pm EDT; live music and dance 7:30-8:45
Caller: Seth Tepfer (from Atlanta)
Band: ReelPlay (from Atlanta: Robbin Marcus on piano & percussion; Dave Marcus on concertina)

Patrick Harrigan August 9, 2020August 11, 2020 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual social/contra/ECD and live music too! (Sat, Jul 18, 2020 @ 7pm)

Join us for our next G.O.D.S. social on Saturday July 18, 2020! What: Contras called by JoLaine, ECD called by Al Rogers, live musical interludes by Connie & Jeff, and time to socialize with your friends.When: Saturday, July 18, 2020 

Al Rogers July 17, 2020August 6, 2020 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

March 21: Alice Raibourn & The Kumquats – CANCELLED

Alice Raibourn and The Kumquats

NOTE: Out of an abundance of caution, due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Florida, the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society has very reluctantly decided to CANCEL its next three dance events. Check back for updates. We hope to see you soon!

Patrick Harrigan March 2, 2020March 18, 2020 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

Feb 15: Tom Greene and Frances & Friends

Frances and Friends

Saturday, February 15th, 2020 Tallahassee caller Tom Greene will be calling to the music of Frances and Friends:
• Frances Pisacane on fiddle;
• Sarah Mitchell on flute, penny whistle, percussion; and
• Bill Dudley on guitar.

Al Rogers February 6, 2020December 3, 2022 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

Jan 18, 2020: Doug Singleton & The Gadabouts

Doug Singleton & The Gadabouts

Doug Singleton, a long time caller active in the Atlanta Contra community, will be calling to the music of The Gadabouts on January 18th, 2020.

Al Rogers January 6, 2020December 3, 2022 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

Dec 21: Vicki Morrison & Wild Bill’s Traveling Circus

Vicki Morrison & Wild Bill's Traveling Circus

Vicki Morrison returns to team up with Wild Bill’s Traveling Circus on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 with loads of fun for contra dancers.

Wild Bill’s Traveling Circus is:
• Mike Stapleton on fiddle;
• Bill Paine – mandolin;
• Bobby Lolley – fiddle; and
• Marion Lasley – guitar

Patrick Harrigan December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

Nov 16: Angela DeCarlis & The Stepping Stones

Angela DeCarlis & The Stepping Stones Nov 16: Angela DeCarlis & The Stepping Stones

Our very own Angela DeCarlis returns to team up with The Stepping Stones, a husband-and-wife team from Melbourne who will play their own distinctive contra melodies for our dancing pleasure.

Patrick Harrigan November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

Oct 19: Joe & Friends with caller Joey Norton

GODS contra dance at the Thelma Boltin Center, Gainesville, FL

Caller Joey Norton of St. Petersburg is calling to the music of ‘Joe and Friends’. Joe and Friends is:• James Shepherd on fiddle,• Rich Crew on recorder and fiddle• Bill Dudley on guitar; and• Joe DePaolo on drums. Date: Saturday,

Patrick Harrigan October 7, 2019March 5, 2020 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

Sept 21: ‘Talk Like A Pirate’ with Tom Greene & Wind That Shakes The Barley

GODS Talk Like A Pirate Day

The Wind That Shakes The Barley is back for another engagement at our annual Talk Like A Pirate dance with caller Joe DePaolo. So get ready to kick up your heels Saturday, Sept 21st, 2019 from 6:45-10 pm.

Patrick Harrigan September 3, 2019September 19, 2019 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

August 17: Joey Norton and Loco-Motion

Joey Norton & Loco-Motion

Caller Joey Norton of St. Petersburg is calling to the music of Loco-Motion. Loco-Motion is:
• Sarah Mitchell on flute, hammered dulcimer & various noisy objects (feet, whistle, drum);
• Sherry Lowe on keyboard;
• Kathy Aagaard on fiddle; and
• Joe DePaolo on drums.

Patrick Harrigan August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

July 20th, 2019: Stan Prince and Category Five

Stan Prince of St. Petersburg will be calling to the music of Category Five. Category Five is: • David Massey - piano • Marietta Massey - banjo • Kathie Aagaard - fiddle • Sarah Mitchell - hammered dulcimer, flute, foot rhythm

July 20th, 2019: Stan Prince and Category Five. Category Five is:
• David Massey – piano
• Marietta Massey – banjo
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
• Sarah Mitchell – hammered dulcimer, flute, foot rhythm

Patrick Harrigan July 15, 2019July 30, 2019 Third Saturday No Comments Read more

June 15: Loco-Motion & Vicki Morrison

Vicki Morrison (at center) is a popular caller in demand all over Florida.

Vicki Morrison will be calling to the music of Loco-Motion.

Patrick Harrigan June 3, 2019July 30, 2019 Third Saturday No Comments Read more
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