Music from the Contra Dance

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This is information on the Contra Dance Music that is being played - contracast 61

1.Sing Me a Song (Ola Belle & Dave Reed)
Cowboys and Indians
Critton Hollow String Band


Joe Herrmann - Fiddle, banjo
Sam Hermann - Hammered Dulcimer, mandolin
Paul Kovac - guitar
Joe Fallon - Bass, banjo
Mark Schatz - bass

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chsb2
 
3.Black-Eyed Blues
Colored Aristocracy
Sankofa Strings


Sule Greg Wilson - banjo, ukulele, percussion, voice
Rhiannon Giddens - voice, fiddle, banjo
Dom Flemons - banjo, guitar, harmonica, jug, kazoo, voice

http://www.sankofastrings.com
 
5.May's Point/Korg
Dancing Again
Great Bear Trio


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

http://vfiddle.com
7. Booth Shot Lincoln/It Ain't the Heat It's the Humidity
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. Peor es Nada
The Poodles
The Poodles


Ruth Rappaport - guitar, vocals
Ruthie Dornfeld - fiddle, vocals
Leah Weiss - fiddle, 3-stringed viola, vocals
Carol Hamm - bass, vocals

http://www.ruthiedornfeld.com
http://www.garyandleah.com
 
4. Northern Anticipation (Meredith Ward)
Smooth Sailing
Groovemongers


C. W. Abbott - mandolin, guitar
Jane Knoeck - piano, accordion
Rebecca McCallum - Fiddle
Mark Hellenberg - percussion

Guest Musicians:
Cory DiMario - bass
Brian Perkins - feet
Walker Blackwell - Congas
Jennifer Hartswicj - Trumpet
Pete Sutherland - Electric Fiddle, Piano

http://groovemongers.com
6.Give Me Back My 15 Cents
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

8.Spring Time Waltz/Paris Waltz
Goin' Back
Reed Island Rambers


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 Alan Jabbour, Tim Brown & John Beam, Rex Blazer, Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, Laura Light, & Ethan Hazzard-Watkinsr.

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