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Arguably the longest-lived country dance band in Rochester, this group recently added a second violinist who seems to have brought them a burst of energy.  Calling tonight is our newest local English caller, who is already bringing her fresh perspective to presenting the ECD repertoire.

Caller

Colleen Liggett Calls

Colleen Liggett

A longtime member of our dance community, Colleen initiated live music at our dances, arranging music and organizing the first bands when the English dance series began in  the 1980s. Colleen currently books our performers and has more recently turned her considerable enthusiasm towards calling. In addition to calling for us, she and her husband, John, host dances on their back porch.

Band

Arugula band has Fred on bass, Mike on fiddle, Silvia on flute and Barb on piano.

Arugula

Mike Hoeschele (fiddle & mandolin), Silvia Sörensen (flute), Barb Seppeler (piano), Fred Filbrich (bass)

Dependably enjoyable Rochester regulars, Arugula plays for both Contra and English Country dances.

Disbanded Summer 2024