Details

Classic New England, Atlantic Canada and Quebecois tunes with Eileen Kalfass, John Wobus and Catherine Sloboda. All dances taught by Evan DeSmitt.

Caller

Evan De Smitt

One of Rochester’s seasoned callers, Evan brings great timing from his experiences playing saxophone in marching bands. His lovely, clear, resonant voice carries well, and he is very attentive to the dancers.

Bands

John Wobus and Eileen Kalfass in a split image

Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus

Eileen Kalfass (fiddle), John Wobus (Keyboard)

Longtime friends Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus get together to play beloved tunes with lift and joy.

Profile view of Catherine Sloboda

Catherine Sloboda

Catherine Sloboda (fiddle)

Catherine’s fiddling is energizing, sensitive, and creates music with that elusive quality of danceability. She also has long experience in playing for dancing; in the early ’90’s, Catherine was a member of the Sloboda family band, Glenrose, who played for many contra and family dances.  She is a member of the ECD trio Bellamira and many other combinations of local dance musicians.