Details
Tonight’s band is the BobBens, a local favorite Trio featuring Bob Berch, Ben Hockenberry and Ben Goering.
with calling by Nancy Spero from Ithaca.
Caller
Nancy Spero
Ithaca caller Nancy Spero is especially welcome in Rochester. In addition to being a fine contra dance caller, Nancy is particularly interested in the music and moves of traditional, old-time square dancing and she calls for square dances held several times a year in the greater Ithaca area. On our stage, she is always smiling and moving to the music of the band.
Band
The Bobbens
Bob Berch, piano and guitar, Ben Hockenberry, banjo, whistles, bodhran, Ben Goehring, fiddle
Rochester’s newest Contra dance band came together through playing at the local trad Irish music sessions and ceilidh dances. The core repertoire is thus Irish and for contra some Scottish, Canadian, and Old-time tunes have been added. Leader Bob Berch is a long time dancer and musician, so you know they’ll play great tunes in a solid dancing style. Your feet won’t want to stop when The Bobbens are in the hall.