Details

Dela Taylor Murphy is a contra dance caller based in Portland, Maine. Not only known for her her clear, efficient teaching and solid dance choices, she’s also famous for her infectious laugh and warm style that puts dancers of all levels at ease. She’s an avid dancer and cofounded Portland Intown Contra Dance, a weekly series in Portland.

Lake Effect is normally a fantastic duo of Matt Sloboda and Chuck Abell…this week they are playing with Larry Unger, one of the top composers of Contra dance tunes and a phenomenal guitar player.

Caller

Dela Murphy

Dela is a community builder, dancer, and contra dance caller from Portland, Maine.

She brings compelling arts programming to life and hosts events that connect people in meaningful, joyful ways.

Band

Lake Effect

Matt Sloboda (fiddle, mandolin, accordion, bouzuki), Chuck Abell (guitar), Catherine Sloboda (fiddle)

For nearly seven years, Lake Effect has been honing its sound while playing for dances and concerts both locally and in New England and along the Eastern Seaboard. Founded initially by Matt Sloboda and Chuck Abell, the band has grown to include Catherine Sloboda. With a shared vision that encompasses the best in folk, Celtic, swing, and World Music, the band has melded seamlessly into a unique ensemble which values both precision and musical variety.