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The Little Mercies are: Rosalee Walsh- Fiddle, banjo; Shanice Richards – fiddle, guitar; and Bronwyn Chelette – double bass, guitar, banjo

February 21: Andy Kane & The Little Mercies

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Our February dance features veteran caller Andy Kane and The Little Mercies, Florida's hottest new contra band.

$10

Dunehoppers + Joe DePaolo Joe De Paolo from New York will be calling contra dances to the live music of The Dunehoppers from St Augustine on Saturday. The Dunehoppers are: • Mike Elias – guitar • Mac Benford – banjo • Allen Hood – fiddle • Leo Sheppard – bass • Kathy Zemanek – banjo & bass

March 21: Joe DePaolo & The Dune Hoppers

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

GODS dance on March 21 with caller Joe DePaolo & The Dune Hoppers

$10

Caller Drew Thomas of Tallahassee

Drew Thomas & Katie’s Contradiction

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Drew Thomas of Tallahassee will guide you to the music of Katie’s Contradiction on 20 June 2025.

$10

The Dementors

July 18: Andy Kane and The Dementors

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Andy Kane will be your caller on June 18 when The Dementors come to Gainesville. Don't miss it!

$10

Wind That Shakes The Barley is: • Bill Dudley – guitar • Kathie Aagaard – fiddle • Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion

Jonathan King & Wind that Shakes the Barley

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Our August 15 contra dance features caller Jonathan King & Wind that Shakes the Barley.

$10

Coral Riff & Angela DeCarlis

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

 Contra Dance Like a Pirate with the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.). Coral Riff & Ang DeCarlis will be performing.

The Little Mercies are: Rosalee Walsh- Fiddle, banjo; Shanice Richards – fiddle, guitar; and Bronwyn Chelette – double bass, guitar, banjo

The Little Mercies

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Little Mercies, Florida's hottest new contra band, are performing this month. Caller to be announced

GODS Contra, 21 July 2023, Friday GNV Health & Fitness 4820 W. Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL, 7PM-9:30PM. Band: The New Southern Broadcasters: Molly Sweet (bass), Madison Taylor (banjo & accordion), Anna Strickland (fiddle), David Strickland (guitar). Sound: Dave Pokorney, Jeff Shapiro. Manager/Wrangler: Jolaine.

Mystic Gorillas

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Mystic Gorillas (caller to be announced) The Mystic Gorillas are: Roger Eudy on guitar Buz Sibley on fiddle  Lloyd Baldwin on banjo and fiddle  Times: 7:00 – 10:00 pm Dance Venue: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL