Details
Lake Effect is in the forecast for a winter evening contra dance. All dances are taught and called by Rachel Ameen, an up-and-coming caller from Central New York.
Caller
Rachel Ameen
Rachel Ameen has been studying dance calling with David Smukler and Bob Nicholson. She has brought delight to the Syracuse dance series.
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.