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This is information on the Contra Dance Music that is being played - contracast 33.

1.Bronwyn (Andrew VanNorstrand)
Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand
Driftage


Andrew VanNorstrand - fiddles, violas, guitars,bouzouki, bass, mandolin, &amp; bodhran
Noah VanNorstrand - fiddle, slide-didgeridoo,djembe, ashiko, bugaraboo, dumbek, feet, other percussion
Dan Gurney - button accordion, flute
Perry Cleaveland - mandolin
Kim VanNorstrand - Piano

http://vfiddle.com
 
3.Flying Home To Shelly(Paul Gitlitz)/Paddy On The Landfill(Rob Hayes)/Top Of The Hill(Andy Dejarlis)
Welcome To Heaven
David DiGuiseppe


David DiGuiseppe - accordion
Bob Vasile - guitar
Mike Casey - flute
Pete Campbell - piano
Don Gladstone - bass
Jim Roberts - drums, percussion
Joe Newberry - banjo
Ted Ehrhard - fiddle
Dean Herington - clarinet
Rob Van Veld - bodran

http://www.daviddg.com
 
5.Melange Quebecois: Reginald a Mariange a Joseph/Reel des Poilus/La Toque Blanche/Kayla Rei
Wind Against the Tide
Atlantic Crossing


Peter Macfarlane - fiddle, vocals
Viveka Fox - fiddle
Rick Klein- guitar, vocals
Brian Perkins - bouzouki, mandolin, tenor banjo, cornet, feet, vocals
W/
Mitch Barron - bass
Sam Hooker - percussion
Pete Sutherland - piano

http://www.atlantic.bigheavyworld.com
 
7.Desoto (Jeremiah McLane)
Freetown
Jeremiah McLane


Jeremiah McLane, Accordian, Piano
Andy Blickenerfer - bass
Adam Larabee - guitar
Amir Milstein - flute
Eric Platz -drums
Brian Thomas - trombone

http://jeremiahmclane.com
2. Purcell's Reel
Known for their Reputation
The Hoover Uprights


John Schwab - guitar
Bill Scmidt - fiddle
Kate Brett - banjo
Kevin Enoch - banjo
Dave Rice - harmonica

http://www.enochbanjos.com
http://www.hooveruprights.com
4.Nail That Catfish to the Tree/Sandy Boys
The Nettles
The Nettles

Laura Brophy - fiddle
Colleen Dick - tin whistles, uillean pipes
Pete Garfinkel - percussion
Kevin Johnsrude - guitar, bass

www.thenettles.com
 
6.Bear Island(Finbar Dwyer)/Séan Sa Cheo/Hong Herald (Karen Ashbrook)
Celtic Cafe
Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts


Karen Ashbrook - hammered dulcimer, wooden flute & pennywhistle
Paul Oorts - classical & steel stringed guitars, mandolin, musette accordion, cittern, tenor banjo
Andrea Hoag - fiddle (3,5-6)
Bonnie Rideout - Scottish fiddle & viola (10,14,16-19)
Mark Hillman - uilleann pipes
Bobby Read - woodwinds & soprano sax (7)
Dwight Purvis - French horn
Ralph Gordon - bass
Dave Wiesler - piano
Paddy League - bodhran, snare drum, concertina & percussion

www.karenashbrook.com
 
I want to thank the people that have allowed me to play their music.
 
Thanks to Andrew VanNorstrand, Kevin Enoch, David DiGuiseppe, Kevin Johnsrude, Viveka Fox, Jeremiah McLane, Karen Ashbrook & Paul Oorts.

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