Details
Rochester old-time musicians, The Esteemed Clams join Margaret Mathews who will be calling from her repertoire, pairing interesting and accessible dances with the fast paced chugging rhythms of old-time music.
Beginner lesson at 7:15 before the dance. Entrance fee is pay what you can, with a suggested amount of $10.
Caller
Margaret Mathews
With more than 35 years experience as dancer, musician and caller, Margaret’s easy-going, engaging style gets everyone out on the dance floor. Her ability to smoothly adjust the dances to the experience level of the dance community make it a fun and accessible evening for everyone. In addition to contra dances, she calls for traditional Old Time square dances, Civil War reenactments, hoedowns, weddings and other joy filled occasions. Her dance calling has taken her up and down the East coast, from the Carolinas to Vermont, as well as the Northwest and Canada. When not calling, Margaret plays bass in Wild Root String Band, a Southern Old Time band.
Band
Esteemed Clams
Kathy Vandemortel – fiddle, Stephen Bland – guitar, Fred Filbrich – bass, banjo-uke
The Esteemed Clams originally came together in 1994 and have been playing for dances ever since. Their band roots are in Appalachian old-time music with a contra dance drive that will make you want to keep your feet a-movin’ on that dance floor!