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First time on our stage, The Good Strings Trio, have been playing bluegrass and old time country around Western New York for years. We’re looking forward to a chugging good time with them. Rachel Ameen is rising fast and promises to become one of the great callers. Come to this dance so you’ll be able to say, “I knew her when.”

Admission is charged on a sliding scale, with $12 as the suggested donation. Our admission fees don’t cover all our costs, so feel free to pay more if you can. We offer an introduction to contra dancing starting at 7:00.

Caller

Rachel with her dog

Rachel Ameen

Rachel Ameen has been studying dance calling with David Smukler and Bob Nicholson. She has brought delight to the Syracuse dance series.

Band

Good Strings Trio

Chris Machanoff (mandolin, guitar), Cordelia Machanoff (banjo), Billy Henrie (fiddle), Jordan Kleiman (bass)

Chris and Cordelia Machanoff are core members of the Rochester, NY-based bluegrass/folk group The Good Weather String Band, known for their acoustic jams, mandolin, banjo, and evolving sound, often playing local venues and featuring in other local acts. They are a prominent local string band, central to the Finger Lakes/Upstate NY folk scene. 
  • Genre: Bluegrass, folk, acoustic jams, old-school country.
  • Origin: Grew out of backyard jams in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood.
  • Activities: Play local breweries and venues (like Grist Iron Brewing) and collaborate with musicians from other bands (like Sutton String Band).