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Swing Your Partner in the Barn with Casey Carr and Possumtones String Band!
Get Ready for a Unique Contradance Experience! Join us for a special Saturday contradance in the charming barn of longtime CDR member Al Fish. Afterwards, step outside to see the falling stars of the Orionid meteor shower.
We’re thrilled to have the lively caller Casey Carr and the fast-playing Possumtones String Band to make this an unforgettable event.
Meet our performers for this event:
🎶 Tom Owens on fiddle – Tom’s fiddling will set your feet in motion as you twirl around the barn.
🎶 Michelle Burack on banjo – Michelle’s banjo tunes add a delightful old-timey twist to the music.
🎶 Jordan Kleiman on bass – Jordan’s bass grooves will keep the rhythm strong throughout the dance.
🎶 Dan Palmer on guitar – Dan’s guitar melodies add the perfect accompaniment to the lively tunes.
Caller Casey Carr: Casey is known for calling fun and engaging squares and contradances that will have everyone smiling and dancing with joy. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, Casey will make sure you have a blast on the dance floor.
This is a rare Saturday contradance in the Greater Rochester area, so grab your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for an evening of music, laughter, and community.
Caller
Casey Carr
Acclaimed caller/teacher Casey Carr is skilled at making new dancers of all ages feel comfortable while keeping experienced dancers on their toes. She has a collection of fascinating grid squares that she pulls out for larger events.
Band
PossumTone String Band
Tom Owens (fiddle), Dan Palmer (guitar), Michelle Burack (banjo), Jordan Kleiman (bass)
The PossumTone String Band, based in Rochester, NY, plays high energy music anchored in the Southern tradition. While most their tunes come from the Appalachian region of the United States, some are from the Midwest and beyond. The band plays music that’s centuries old as well as new tunes created in the past few years. They enjoy playing for dances, weddings, farmers’ markets, and other happy events.