Details
Rich Goss touring with Lake Effect
Caller
Rich Goss
Most weekends, and sometimes on weekdays, I can be found in a dance hall somewhere calling, playing, doing sound, or contra dancing. I’m currently splitting time between The Pacific Northwest and Austin, Texas, with occasional travel sprinkled in.
The Pacific NW is such a terrific place to live! It’s great for calling and playing opportunities. In addition to established contra dances, I also enjoy calling for parties, weddings and community dances.
I’ve called dances from coast to coast for events ranging from large to small, novice to experienced, in a driveway to very large dance halls. My goal is to call fun accessible dances with clear concise teaching, always with a good-natured, easy-going style.
I’m grateful to all the dance organizers and individuals who have hired me to call their dances. I particularly appreciate the local Portland dance community for patiently letting me try out new material. You’re all wonderful!
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.