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Join us on October 26th for a thrilling contradance night back at our centrally located venue, The Rose Room, 295 Gregory Street. Get ready to dance the night away to the lively calling of the colorful Bob Fabinski and the swinging tunes of Lake Effect, featuring Matt Sloboda on fiddle and accordion and Chuck Abell on guitar.
Beginner Workshop (7:00 PM – 7:30 PM): New to contradance? Join us for a beginner workshop before the dance to learn the basics and get ready to hit the dance floor with confidence!
Meet Lake Effect:
🎶 Matt Sloboda on fiddle – Matt’s fiddling will swings the dance floor into lively energy and passion.
🎶 Chuck Abell on guitar – Chuck’s guitar mastery provides the driving rhythm that propels dancers to joy.
Caller Margaret Mathews: Margaret is known for her warm, welcoming style. Whether you’re an experienced contradancer or a newcomer, Margaret will guide you through the moves, ensuring you have a fantastic time.
No partner? No problem! Bring your friends, family, and fellow music and dance enthusiasts for a night of energetic music, laughter, and connection. Contradancing is all about community and good vibes.
Prepare to be swept off your feet by the infectious swingin’ energy of Lake Effect and Margaret’s expert calling. Let’s make this November 2nd a night to remember!
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
Lake Effect
Matt Sloboda (fiddle), Chuck Abell (guitar)
For nearly five 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 Eastman Jazz graduates Grace Frarey and frequent collaborator Jack Courtright. With a shared vision that encompasses the best in folk, Celtic, swing, and World Music, the band has melded seamlessly into a unique and soulful ensemble which values both precision and musical variety.