Details
Great tunes from Daphne, Matt, and Tom! With fun dances taught and called by Nancy Spero.
Introduction to contra at 7:00, and the dance starts at 7:30.
Caller
Nancy Spero
Ithaca caller Nancy Spero is especially welcome in Rochester. In addition to being a fine contra dance caller, Nancy is particularly interested in the music and moves of traditional, old-time square dancing and she calls for square dances held several times a year in the greater Ithaca area. On our stage, she is always smiling and moving to the music of the band.
Bands
Daphne Pickens
Fiddler Extraordinare! Daphne has played for Rochester contras since high school, when she and Casey Murray played for us, and somewhat later with Ginger Majority. After 4 years at Oberlin, Daphne has returned to Rochester and teaches music in the Penfield Schools as well as at the Kanack School of Musical Artistry.
Matt Sloboda
Matt Sloboda (Fiddle, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Accordion)
Raised in the tradition, Matt has played with many bands, including Lake Effect and Glenrose. Matt brings a great lift to his style that swings.
Tom Santarsiero
Tom Santarsiero (Guitar, Mandolin, etc.)
One of our favorite pickers, Tom is equally at home with the guitar, mandolin, banjo and other fine instruments. We’ve enjoyed his music in many ways, including with The Groovemongers and Riverbend.