Details
Chuck Abell and Matt Sloboda will be joined by Catherine Sloboda.
They’ll be playing their rollicking contra tunes top pair with Caller Evan DeSmitt’s dances.
Beginner lesson at 7:15 before the dance. Entrance fee is pay what you can, with a suggested amount of $10.
Caller
Evan De Smitt
One of Rochester’s seasoned callers, Evan brings great timing from his experiences playing saxophone in marching bands. His lovely, clear, resonant voice carries well, and he is very attentive to the dancers.
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.