Details
We want our weekly contra dances to go on forever! We love having live music every week and definitely want to assist new musicians as they learn to play for contra dances. Therefore, we occasionally schedule an Open Band Night, inviting musicians to come up on stage and play. The Open Band is usually anchored by long-time fiddler, Eric Rounds, who has put together tune sets which are available on the web page under Resources for Open Band. Tonight is a great night to support our local musicians and if you’d like a chance to play on stage, tonight is the night!
Caller
Bob Fabinski
Clear and affable, Bob never forgets the beginner’s experience in contra, so he always gives you what you need to get dancing and to have fun right away.
Band
Open Band
Eric Rounds, fiddle, leader, Mark Henry, piano
Founded by Eric Rounds, open band nights in Rochester are now led by Daphne Pickens and Jane Knoeck. Like Eric, Jane has been an enthusiastic member of the Rochester traditional music community for many years. Daphne has grown up in the tradition and is on the faculty at the Kanack School of Music. We continue to use Eric’s original, great repertoire. Printed music is available at the dance, and you can pick up a copy online.