Playing with Drama – A Workshop for the Strathspey and Reel Society

[ February 26, 2012; 2:00 pm; ] Note: This workshop is open to the public, though it is also a regular “gathering for the Strathspey and Reel Society of New Hampshire. Exact time, and location, will be posted here shortly. Stay tuned! In all genres of music, there is an opportunity for what might be called theatrical expression – the conveyance of emotion [...] [...]

Contra Dance | Trip to Nelson | Amherst, MA

[ June 20, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Downtown Amherst (MA) Contra Dance   Masonic Lodge 99 Main Street – Amherst, MA (near the Black Sheep Deli and the Police Station) Admission: $10, Students: $8 , High School: $6 Folks have been saying this band has some qualities not heard since Fresh Fish (the band I had with the late Kerry Elkin from the mid 80′s to the [...] [...]

Nelson Contra Dance | with Skip Gorman

[ November 10, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Newcomers workshop at 7:30. Admission: $8 ($6 for students and seniors) Nils Fredland, calling Skip Gorman, fiddle [...]

Keene Family Dance with Randy Miller, Fiddle | Kathy Torey, Caller

[ December 2, 2011; 6:30 pm; ] The Keene Public Library hosts a monthly free family dance for children and audults of all ages and abilities. Family Dances started at the Keene Public Library in the summer of 2003.  Now the dances are held the first Friday of each month from November through May.  Over the years, the series has become an [...] [...]

Keene Family Dance | Rodney Miller ~ Fiddlle | Lisa Sieverts ~ Caller

[ February 3, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] Heberton Hall 60 Winter St. Keene, NH just next to the Keene Public Library. This is a wonderful dance series – free admission – sponsored by the Keene Public Library. There is always a diverse group of participants ranging from 2 – 80 (something). The pace is gentle, and everyone has a nice time visiting as well as [...] [...]

Nelson Contra Dance | Celticladda | Luke Donev ~ caller

[ March 10, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors, students Randy Miller, fiddle Bill Thomas, Uillean pipes, flute Gordon Peery, piano The three of us have been playing music together in various configurations for over 30 years. Steadfast and energetic (in spite of our advanced years!)     [...]

Nelson Contra Dance | Trip to Nelson | Adina Gordon ~ caller

[ February 11, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson (NH) Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 students/seniors Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society  Folks have been saying this band has some qualities not heard since Fresh Fish (the band I had with the late Kerry Elkin from the mid 80′s to the mid 90′s) . Come hear for yourself. Perin Ellsworth-Heller, fiddle Matt Garland, flute, whistle Lizza Backes, flute, [...] [...]

Nelson Contra Dance | Roger Treat ~ fiddle

[ January 14, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors, students Cape Breton and New England classics. [...]

Nelson Contra Dance | with Carey Bluhm and Max Nunnemaker

[ December 10, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors, students Mary Wesley, caller We’ll be putting a nice edge on the tunes with Carey’s innovative fiddling and Max switching off between bass and saxophone. Expect a good infusion of energy.   [...]

Peterborough Contra Dance | Trip to Nelson

[ November 5, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Peterborough Town House Admission $8 ($6 seniors, students) Featuring: Perin Ellsworth-Heller, fiddle Matt Garland, flute and whistle Richard Backes, guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle Gordon Peery, piano [...]