Music from the Contra Dance

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This is information on the Contra Dance Music that is being played - contracast 25.

1.Froggies First Jump (Dave Whetstone)/Lass of Richmond Hill
Over the Water, Traditional English Morris Music
John Dexter, Robert Jospe, Tom Kruskal & Jim Morrison


John Dexter - viola, fiddle
Robert Jospe - drums
Tom Kruskal - anglo concertina
Jim Morrison - fiddle

To order the CD call 800-255-6409

3.Turkey in the Straw/Blackberry Blossom
Dance Terpsichore
Ruthie Dornfield


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

Recorded 1984

http://www.ruthiedornfeld.com

5.Saratoga Swing (Andrew VanNordstrand)
Dancing Again
Great Bear Trio


Andrew VanNordstrand - Fiddle, bass
Noah VanNordstrand - mandolin
Kim VanNordstrand - piano

http://vfiddle.com

7.Haste to the Wedding/Swallowtail Jig/Blackthorne Stick
On the Brink
Peat & Barley

Bill Mitchell - hammered dulcimer
Becky Ross - fiddle

http://www.peatandbarley.com

 

 

 

2.Minor Details(Ted Ehrhard)/Dark Nights(Dean Herington)
Footloose
Footloose


Ted Ehrhard - fiddle
David DiGiuseppe - accordion, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, washboard
Dean Herington - clarinet, piano
Pete Campbell - piano, bass
with special guests:
Joe Newberry - banjo
Jim Roberts - drums, djun djun

http://footlooseband.com
4.Bridget's Back in Town(Larry Ungar)/Rock a Bye Baby(Daniel Steinberg)
Uncle Gizmo
Uncle Gizmo


Larry Unger - guitar
Sam Bartlett - mandolin
Amy Richardson - fiddle
Ginny Snowe - bass

http://www.larryunger.net

6.Rock That Cradle Lucy
When the Roses Bloom in DixieLand
Orpheus Supertones


Kellie Allen - guitar
Pete Peterson - banjo, guitar
Claire Miliner - fiddle
Walt Koken - banjo, fiddle

http://www.mudthumper.com

8.Winder Slide (Joe la Rose) recorded live WMAC, Albany, NY
Migration
The Mammals


Tao Rodriguez - vocals, banjo, guitar
Ruth Ungar - vocals, fiddle, ukes
Michael Merenda - vocals, guitar, banjo, triangle
Ken Maiuri - pano, drums
Pierce Woodward - bass

http://www.themammals.net

I want to thank the people that have allowed me to play their music.
 
Thanks to Jim Morrison, David DiGiuseppe, Ruthie Dornfield, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNordstrand, Walt Koken, Becky Ross, & Ruth Ungar.

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