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Join us for Margaret Mathews calling to the music of Groove Effect. Drums and keys are added to fiddle and guitar for a lively evening of dance.
Experience the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. If you like, come early for an introduction to contra elements at 7:10.
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
Groove Effect
Chuck Abell (guitar), Matt Sloboda (fiddle, bouzouki), Alex Fortier (keys), Bennie Johnson (drums)
Chuck Abell’s 2025 band bring together jazzy stylings in arrangements ideally suited for a hot night of contra dance.