Details
Great tunes from Daphne, Matt, and Tom! With fun dances taught and called by Nancy Spero.
Introduction to contra at 7:00, and the dance starts at 7:30.
Caller
Nancy Spero
Nancy Spero lives in Ithaca NY. She has been calling contra dances, square dances, and community/family dances in the Northeast since 1988. Her dances provide high energy fun for participants of all ages, whether they are newcomers or seasoned dancers. She will have you movin’ and groovin’ to the music in no time!
Bands
Daphne Pickens
Fiddler Extraordinare! Daphne has played for Rochester contras since high school, when she and Casey Murray played for us, and somewhat later with Ginger Majority. After 4 years at Oberlin, Daphne has returned to Rochester and teaches music in the Penfield Schools as well as at the Kanack School of Musical Artistry.
Matt Sloboda
Matt Sloboda (Fiddle, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Accordion)
Raised in the tradition, Matt has played with many bands, including Lake Effect and Glenrose. Matt brings a great lift to his style that swings.
Tom Santarsiero
Tom Santarsiero (Guitar, Mandolin, etc.)
One of our favorite pickers, Tom is equally at home with the guitar, mandolin, banjo and other fine instruments. We’ve enjoyed his music in many ways, including with The Groovemongers and Riverbend.