Music from the Contra Dance

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This is information on the Contra Dance Music that is being played - contracast 13.

1.Calusarii
Dance Terpsichore


Ruthie Dornfeld - Fiddle
Stefan Senders - Banjo, Percussion
Ruth Rappaport - Piano
Cyd Smith - Guitar
Peter Barnes - Bass

Recorded 1984 on cassette
http://www.ruthiedornfeld.com
 
3.Larks In May, Sunny Windows
Crowfoot - Nadajai

Adam Broome - guitar, cittern
Jaige Trudel - fiddle. cello
Nicholas Williams - woodwinds, accordion, bodran

http://www.crowfootmusic.com
 
5.John Brown's Dream
The Mammals
evolver


Tao Rodriguez-Seeger - vocals, banjo, guitars, mandolin
Michael Merenda - vocals, guitars, banjo, ukuleles,percussion
Ruth Ungar - vocals, fiddle, ukules, guitar
Ken Mauri - drums, keyboards, precussion, vocals

http://themammals.net
 
7.Sandy River Belles-Little Liza Jane
Hands Four
Contratopia


Erik Sessions - fiddle
Patrice Pakiz - piano, oboe, percussion
Pat O'Loughlin - english concertina and banjo
John Goodin - mandolin and guitar

http://www.contratopia.com
 
2.Cook in the Kitchen, Dusty Windowsills, Mooncoin
Green Mountain
Mary Cay Brass and friends


Mary Cay Brass - piando, accordian
Becky Ashendon - upright bass
Sarah Blaire - fiddle
Susan Conger - fiddle
Mary Lea - fiddle
Becky Tracy - fiddle
Anne Percival - guitar

http://www.greatmeadowmusic.com
 
4.Sue's Dream (Thomas Bartlett), Cloucester Girl (Keith Murphy), The Baker
Strangest Dream
Popcorn Behavior

Sam Amidon - fiddle
Stefan Amidon - drums
Keith Murphy - mandolin, guitar, & vocals
Thomas Bartlett - Piano

http://www.assemblymusic.com
 
6.Reed Island Rambers - Cherry River Line
Goin' Back
Reed Island Rounders


Betty Vornbrock - fiddle, harmony vocals
Diane Jones - banjo, lead vocals
Billy Cornett - guitar, vocals

http://www.reedisland.com
 
I want to thank the people that have allowed me to play their music.
 
Thanks to Ruthie Dornfeld, Pat Baker (of Great Meadow Music), Jaige Trudel, Sam Amidon, Ruth Ungar, Billy Cornett, & John Goodin.

Some Mid-Atlantic Dance Links:

Contradancers.com
Glen Echo Friday Night Dance
FSGW Dances
Roger's Dance Niche
The Dance Gypsy
Personal Info:
Name: Robert Cox
Email: contra_music@yahoo.com