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Join us for Contraforce with calling by River “Rainbowface” Abel.

Experience the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. If you like, come early for an introduction to contra elements at 7:10.

We have a sliding scale admission policy, with a target of $10. Pay more if you can, less if you can’t – come dance!

 

Caller

River Rainbowface Abel is an exiting dance caller from the West Coast

River “Rainbowface” Abel

River “Rainbowface” Abel has been calling contras for over a decade and has begun to dabble with calling ECD and squares; they are widely known for their full-throated laughter, good-natured and clear instruction, and their sing-song, well-timed calls.

Band

Three men sitting on a porch

Contraforce

Andrae Raffield (fiddle), Joey Dorwart (Percussion/handpan/saxophone), Jimi “Two Nails” Peirano (guitar)

Charleston-based quartet ContraForce may be deeply rooted in traditional folk music and the contra dance scene, but when it comes to composing and recording their own tunes, they certainly don’t shy away from musical experimentation.
Fiddler Andrae Raffield, Percussionist/handpan/saxophonist Joey Dorwart, guitarist Jimi “Two Nails” Peirano, and Vocalist Karin Mcquade have collaborated on old standards and new originals, working in and around the Celtic and Appalachian folk styles normally featured at contra dances.