Music from the Contra Dance

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This is information on the Contra Dance Music that is being played - contracast 22.

1.Effigy
Thais to the Irish
fiddle tunes from the street
David Algeo Smith


David Algeo Smith - fiddle

http://www.thisbigstringband.com

3.Julia Delaney/Dick Gossip
The Elftones
The Elftones

Mara Shea - Fiddle
Roger Gold - Guitar

http://www.elftones.com

5.8x40 Reels (Suitable For 'Foggy River Reel')-The Phoenix(Dave Hennessy)/Traveling West(Richard Wood)/Spirit Of The House(Rebecca Pringle)
First Stop!
Waverley Station

David Knight - fiddle
Liz Donaldson -piano
Ralph Gordon - cello and bass

http://www.lizdonaldson.com

7.The Stormy Banks of Black River
Streak o' Lean
Pete Sutherland

Pete Sutherland - Fiddle

http://epactmusic.com

2.Oak Leaf(Susie Secco)/Catharsis(Amy Cann)
Faster Than a Walk
Moving Violations

Ron Grosslein - fiddle, mandolin
Van Kaynor - fiddle
Doug Feeney - banjo, guitar, mandolin
Becky Ashenden - piano, accordion, feet
Chuck Corman - bass, guitar, dumbek

http://www.themovingviolations.com
 
4.Billy in the Lowland/Shippinport
Goin' Back (Old Time Tunes & Songs if West VA)
Reed Island Rambers

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

http://www.reedisland.com

6.The Renewed Contract(Nicholas Williams)/Your Hair's On Fire(Nicholas Williams)
Nadjari
Crowfoot

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

http://www.crowfootmusic.com

I want to thank the people that have allowed me to play their music.
 
Thanks to David Algeo Smith, Ron Grosslein, Mara Shea, David Knight & Liz Donaldson, Pete Sutherland, Jaige Trudel, & Betty Vornbrock.

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