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Regularly Scheduled Dances
(Look here for detailed
descriptions):
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1st Fridays
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The
Moving Violations with Van Kaynor, Ron Grosslein, Marnen
Laibow-Koser, and Chuck Corman. Swedish 8-8:30 Contras 8:30-11:30.
More info: (413) 549-1913 or Van
Kaynor |
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2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays
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Greenfield Dance Band with David
Kaynor, Mary Cay Brass, Peter
Siegel, Stuart
Kenney and guests. |
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3rd Fridays
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Guiding Star Grange with various bands and callers.
Inquiries about booking this night contact: thirdfridays@guidingstargrange.org |
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1st Saturdays
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Wild Asparagus
with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival
and guests. |
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2nd and 4th Saturdays
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Tophill Dances Featuring varied bands and
callers. More info: (413) 773-1671 or Tophill
Music. |
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3rd Saturdays
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New Series hosted by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins. Check
listings for dances. www.ethanhw.com |
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1st Sundays @ The Montague Grange
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Monthly Scandinavian workshop/dance series at
the Montague Grange, always with great live music!
www.montaguescandia.org |
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Varied Saturdays @ The Montague Grange
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Gender role-free contradance at the
Montague Grange. Info: http://www.lcfd.org/westma/ or
call Eleanor at 413-247-9604 |
- Links to Performers:
- Peter
& Mary Alice Amidon, Becky
Ashenden, Assembly
(aka. Popcorn Behavior), Atlantic
Crossing,
Rachel Aucoin, Big
Bandemonium, Beeswaxsheepskin,
Big
Table, Jennifer
Brosious, David
Cantieni, Celticladda,
Clayfoot
Strutters,
Susan Conger, Liza
Constable,
Crowfoot, Dark
Carnival,
Corey DiMario, Elixir,
Nils Fredland, The
Flying Garbanzos,
Adina Gordon,
Great Meadow Music, Lisa
Greenleaf, Guiding
Star Clog Morris, Ethan
Hazzard-Watkins, Heathen
Creek, Nat
Hewitt, lydia
ievins, David
Kaynor, Stuart
Kenney, Susan
Kevra, Lift Ticket,
Li'l
Anne and Hot Cayenne, The
Moving Violations, Dave
Langford, Latter
Day Lizards, Mary
Lea, George
Marshall, Great
Bear Trio,
Jeremiah McLane, Bob
Mills, Beth
Molaro, Rick
Mohr, Keith
Murphy, Nightingale,
Notorius,
Bill
Olson, Ann
Percival, Chris
Ricciotti, Scrod
Pudding, Sue
Rosen,
Rotary
Pancake Day, Peter
Siegel, Lissa
Schneckenburger, Brendan
Taaffe,
Small Tatoo,
Pete Sutherland, Swallowtail,
Ralph
Sweet, Bill
Tomczak, Tractor
Family,
Becky Tracy, Karen
Tweed, Larry
Unger, Pam
Weeks, Wild
Asparagus,Tidal
Wave, Wintergreen,
Sam
Zucchini
(This list is limited to those who perform at the grange; it
is not intended to be exhaustive).
- Links to related sites:
- Country Dance
and Song Society, The
Dance Gypsy, South
Amherst Dances, Whatey
Dance Barn, Brattleboro
Dawn Dance, Concord
Scout House, NEFFA,
New Hampshire
Contradances, Kiran
Wagle's Dance Pages, Dance
Flurry, Falcon
Ridge, MontagueMA.net,
Montague
Bookmill, Country
Dance Society, Boston Centre,Lavender
Country Song & Dance Society of Western MA
Special
Events and Highlights
At the Guiding Star Grange (Directions)
Friday January 1
8 PM $10 -$8 students
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The Moving Violations with Steve Zakon-Anderson
calling. The Moving Violations are: Marnen Laibow-Koser
(piano, flute), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van
Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish
dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. |
Saturday January 2
5:30-7:30
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The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Guiding
Star Grange. All memebers and interested folks are welcomed
to attend. |
Saturday January 2
8 PM; $10-8
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Wild Asparagus. |
Friday January 8
Workshop 7:30; Dance 8 PM; $8-10
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Music by Greenfield Dance Band members Stuart Kenney (bass,
banjo), Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar), and David Kaynor
(fiddle, guitar) with guest fiddler Andrea Katz from Texas.
Calling: David Kaynor.
7:30 PM beginners' workshop; 8:00 - 11:00 PM Contra Dancing
for All.
Admission: Self determined, free will contributions with
$8 - $10 suggested and barter welcome.
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Saturday January 9
6:30 PM; $16
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TopHill Music's Winter Extravadance Party
**NOTE TIME 6:30-7 waltzes followed by contras until midnight.
Music by RUMBLESTRIP with Linda Leslie calling followed by Clew
Bay with guest fiddler Alden Robinson, and Nils Fredland calling.
Admission $16. Info or to volunteer email tophillmusic@aol.com |
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Saturday January 15 8PM; $8-10
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3rd Friday Contra dance with Adina Gordon
calling for LocoMojo - fiddlers Amy Larkin and Shirley
White with Linda Henry on piano. Admission: $8-10 sliding scale.
More info: (413) 256-0673.
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Saturday January 16
8 PM; $10
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3rd Saturday Contra dance with Steve
Zakon-Anderson, calling for Rumblestrip
Nat Hewitt, fiddle/guitar
Glen Loper, mandolin
Liza Constable, guitar
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Sunday, January 17
8 PM; $10/8
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12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dance with
Swallowtail*
David Cantieni, flute, tin whistle, and saxophone Ron Grosslein,
fiddle and mandolin Tim Van Egmond, hammered dulcimer Piano,
Timm Triplett with special guest Bill Olson, bass and guitar.
Calling by Bill Olson and Tim Van Egmond
Admission: $10, students and fixed income $8.
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Friday January 22
Workshop 7:30; Dance 8 PM; $8-10
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Music by the Greenfield Dance Band: Stuart Kenney (bass,
banjo), Mary Cay Brass (keyboard, accordion), Peter Siegel
(mandolin, guitar), and David Kaynor (fiddle) with special
guests Kathleen Fownes (fiddle) and caller George Marshall.
7:30 PM beginners' workshop; 8:00 - 11:00 PM Contra Dancing
for All.
Admission: Self determined, free will contributions with $8
- $10 suggested and barter welcome.
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Saturday January 23
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There will be no Tophill dance tonight. See you
at the Snowball. |
Friday January 29
Workshop 7:30; Dance 8 PM; $8-10
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Music by Greenfield Dance Band members Mary Cay Brass (keyboard,
accordion), Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar), and David Kaynor
(fiddle) with special guest Lise Brown (flute, saxophone).
Calling by Rebecca Lay. 7:30 PM beginners' workshop; 8:00
- 11:00 PM Contra Dancing for All.
7:30 PM beginners' workshop; 8:00 - 11:00 PM Contra Dancing
for All.
Admission: Self determined, free will contributions with $8
- $10 suggested and barter welcome.
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Saturday, January 30
8 - 11:30 PM; $15
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Big Bandemonium with David Kaynor calling:
Fiddles: Van Kaynor, Dave Langford
Horns: Lise Brown, Brian Bender, Adam Scotera
Rhythm Section: Peter Barnes, Ann Percival, Mark Murphy
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Sunday January 31
2 - 5:30 PM; $10.00
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 Crowfoot
with Bob Isaacs calling.
"[Crowfoot] bring together three major 'roots systems'
of traditional music, and the result is electrifying....If this
trio is playing a dance or festival near you, be there."
-Sing Out ! magazine |
Friday February 5
8 PM $10 -$8 students
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The Moving Violations with Linda Leslie
calling. The Moving Violations are: Marnen Laibow-Koser
(piano, flute), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van
Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish
dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. |
Saturday February 6
8 PM; $10
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The Clayfoot Strutters with Will Mentor
calling. The Strutters are: pete sutherland, jeremiah mclane,
mark roberts, peter davis, harry aceto and lee blackwell.
free beginners workshop at 8 p.m. |
Sunday February 7
2 5:30 PM: Check Listing
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Contra Dance to benefit Jack in the Green Morris Men
Nils Fredland calling Gordon Peery on Piano Amy Cann
on Fiddle and various guests. Couples' dancing from 2 to 2:30,
contra from 2:30-5:30.This will be a lively and festive dance
experience, sure to lose those winter blues. Jack in the Green
will shake their bells and clash their sticks during the break!
Proceeds will help Jack in the Green and their beloved musician
travel across the Atlantic to show the UK what the US has
one to morris dancing in just 100 years.Advance ticket sales
are available at http://www.jackinthegreenmorris.org for $8.00;
tickets are $10.00 at the door. Please bring your dancin'
shoes and lots of friends!
Flyer
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Friday February 12
Workshop 7:30; Dance 8 PM; $8-10
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Music by Greenfield Dance Band memberes Stuart Kenney (bass,
banjo) and Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar), with special guests
Pam Weeks (fiddle, dulcimer) and Bill Olson (guitar) from
Maine. Calling by Bill Olson. 7:30 PM beginners' workshop;
8:00 - 11:00 PM Contra Dancing for All.
7:30 PM beginners' workshop; 8:00 - 11:00 PM Contra Dancing
for All.
Admission: Self determined, free will contributions with
$8 - $10 suggested and barter welcome.
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Saturday February 13
8 PM; $10
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TopHill Music Second Saturday Contradance Party
with Linda Leslie calling. Music by Clew Bay.
This will be a sweetheart of a dance party! Admission $10. Start
time 8pm. info email tophillmusic@aol.com |
Saturday February 20
8 PM; $10
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3rd Saturday Contra dance with Elixir
Nils Fredland, calling/trombone
Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, fiddle
Jesse Hazzard-Watkins, trumpet
Anna Patton, clarinet
Owen Morrison, guitar |
Saturday February 27
8 PM; $10
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TopHill Music's Fourth Saturday Contradance
Party. Musicians Rodney Miller fiddle, Owen Marshall guitar/harmonium,
Stuart Kenney upright bass/banjo, and Matthew Kenney percussion.
Will Mentor calls for you. Adm. $10. Starts at 8pm. |
Sunday February 28
2:30-5:30
$8 adults
$6 students
$4 kids 6-12
under 5 free
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Greenfield Center School presents a Family
Contra Dance
with music and calling by Wild Asparagus with special
guest Keith Murphy. contras, squares, play party and singing
all dances will be taught. yummy food for sale
All Proceeds to Benefit the Greenfield Center School
info: 773-7300
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Friday March 5
8 PM $10 -$8 students
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The Moving Violations with Rebecca Lay
calling. The Moving Violations are: Marnen Laibow-Koser
(piano, flute), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van
Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish
dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. |
Saturday March 6
8 PM; $10
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Wild Asparagus with Becky Tracy-fiddle;
Ann Percival- piano, guitar, ukelele, vocals; David Cantieni-
flute, whistle, sax, bombarde; George Marshall- calls, concertina,
bodhron; and Mark Murphy- bass
free beginners workshop at 8 p.m. |
Saturday March 13
8 PM; $10
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TopHill Music Second Saturday Contradance Party
with Rachel Nevitt calling. Music by RUMBLESTRIP.
Adm. $10. Start time 8pm. Info email tophillmusic@aol.com |
Saturday March 20
8 PM; $10
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3rd Saturday Contra dance with Lisa
Greenleaf, calling
with Nightingale
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Jeremiah McLane, accordion/piano
Keith Murphy, guitar/mandolin/piano/feet |
Friday April 2
8 PM $10 -$8 students
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The Moving Violations with Nils Fredland
calling. The Moving Violations are: Marnen Laibow-Koser
(piano, flute), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van
Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish
dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. |
Saturday April 3
8 PM; $10
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Wild Asparagus with Becky Tracy-fiddle;
Ann Percival- piano, guitar, ukelele, vocals; David Cantieni-
flute, whistle, sax, bombarde; George Marshall- calls, concertina,
bodhron; and Corey DiMario- bass
free beginners workshop at 8 p.m. |
Saturday April 10
8 PM; $10
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TopHill Music Second Saturday Contradance Party
with Steve Zakon-Anderson calling. Music by the Magicfoot
Trio (Sarah Blair, Brendan Taaffe, and Chris Stevens). Amd.
$10. Start time 8pm. Info email tophillmusic@aol.com |
Saturday April 17
see text
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A
Very Special Concert and Dance by Notorius with
Lisa Greenleaf calling for the dance. The Friends of
the Grange are sponsoring an afternoon concert with Notorius,
a favorite dance band, to offer some of their great repertoire
that typically might not be heard at a dance. This concert
will be followed with great dance with the inimitable Lisa
Greenleaf calling. Flyer
The concert and dance are $10 each or $17 for both.
Concert: 5:00; Dance 8:00 to 11:30 PM
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Friday May 7
8 PM $10 -$8 students
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The Moving Violations with Steve Zakon-Anderson
calling. The Moving Violations are: Marnen Laibow-Koser
(piano, flute), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van
Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish
dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. |
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TopHill Music Second Saturday Contradance Party
with Will Mentor calling. Music by Clew Bay. Admission
$10. Start time 8pm. Info email tophillmusic@aol.com. |
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Big Bandemonium with Steve Zakon-Anderson
calling:
Fiddles: Van Kaynor, Dave Langford
Horns: Lise Brown, Brian Bender, Adam Scotera
Rhythm Section: Peter Barnes, Ann Percival, Mark Murphy |
Saturday May 22
8 PM; $10
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TopHill Music Fourth Saturday Contradance Party
with guest caller Chris Weiler and music by the Gotham
Pioneers (Lise Brown--flute and saxaphone, Owen Marshall--guitar
and harmonium, Peter Siegel--mandolin, Naomi Morse--fiddle,
and Stuart Kenney--upright bass and banjo.) Admission $10. Start
time 8pm. Info email tophillmusic@aol.com. |
Montague
Grange
Dances and Performances (Directions)
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Sunday, January 3
2-5 PM
$10 / $8 students, seniors, low income
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Montague Scandia. Monthly Scandinavian workshop/dance series at the Montague Grange, always with great live music! Open request dancing follows teaching. All levels of experience are welcome! No partner necessary.
Featured dance: dances from Telemark: telespringar/telegangar [Norway]
Teaching: Annamarie Pluhar and Gideon Morse
Music: Marilyn Butler
Info: www.montaguescandia.org,
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Annamarie at (802) 451-1941 or Alice at (413) 297-5959 |
Saturday February 6
7-10 PM; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID
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GLBT Dance with caller Brendan Taaffe
with music by Shirley White and Friends. Flyer |
Saturday February 27
7-10 PM; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID
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GLBT Dance with caller Lisa Sieverts
with music by Brendan Taaffe & Friends. Flyer |
Saturday March 20
7-10 PM; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID
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GLBT Dance with caller Jim Fownes
with music by Dogtown. Flyer |
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