2005
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| When | Where | Who / What |
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Fri, Jan. 21
8:00 p.m. |
Kingston, NH
Kingston Town Hall (Route 108) |
Contra dance with Bill Olson calling and
Ethan Hazzard-Watkins and Anna Patton. $8 ($6 students). (603) 679-5448 |
Sat, Jan. 22
2:30 p.m. |
Jamaica Plain, MA
First Church of Jamaica Plain (corner of Centre and Elliot Streets) |
Gender free contra dance with Bob Golder calling, and Ted Davis on guitar. $8. |
Wed, Jan. 26
7:30 p.m. |
Hinesburg, VT
Good Times Café |
A solo show. Good eats and a lovely venue. |
Fri, Jan. 28
8:00 p.m. |
Tinmouth, VT
Tinmouth Community Center at the bend in the road on 140 |
Contra dance with Mark Sustic calling, George Wilson fiddle and me on guitar. $7. (802) 235- 2718 |
Sat, Jan. 29
8:00 p.m. |
Montpelier, VT
Capitol City Grange |
Contra dance with Peter Amidon calling, Sam Amidon, Jeremiah McLane and myself. $7. (802) 744-6163 |
Thur, Feb. 3
8:00 p.m. |
Cambridge, MA
VFW hall (688 Huron Avenue) |
Contra dance, George Wilson on fiddle and myself on guitar. $7. (508) 229-2854 |
Fri, Feb. 4
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
Providence, RI
Brown University (Faunce
House, 75 Waterman Street) |
Contra dance with George Wilson and myself. $6. (401) 272-3803 |
Sat, Feb. 5
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town Hall |
Contra dance with Steve Zakon-Anderson calling, with George Wilson and myself. $7. (413) 498-5678 |
Mon, Feb. 7
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. |
Concord, MA
Scout House Contra (74 Walden Street) |
I'll be calling with Yankee Ingenuity. $8. (781) 272-0396 |
Fri, Feb. 11
8:00 p.m. |
Burlington, VT
St. Anthony's (Flynn and Pine) |
Contra dance. I'll be playing with Bibelot (Richard Forest, Roger Kahle and myself). $7. (802) 496-2523 |
Sun, Feb. 13
7:00 p.m. |
Weybridge, VT
House concert at the home of Fran and Spence Putnam (575 Morgan Horse Farm Road) |
I played and sang there a little over a year ago as a fundraiser for Dean and it was a beautiful room for music. I'm looking forward to being back there again. We're asking for a $12 donation. You can call the Putnams at 545-1644 or Cheryl and Anaïs Mitchell at 545-2278 for more information. |
Fri, June 24
8:00 p.m. |
Tinmouth, VT |
Tinmouth Contra Dance: Robert Golder calling, Brendan Taaffe and Elvie Miller (piano, accordion) |
Village Harmony tour, traveling session II
Led by Larry Gordon,
Brendan Taaffe, and Jane Peppler. Yiddish and Klezmer, Mariachi songs,
shape-note, Irish, Appalachian and medieval pieces. |
| Fri, July 8 | Lancaster, NH - Congregational Church (603) 788-2201 |
| Sat, July 9 | South Paris, ME - Congregational Church (207) |
| Sun, July 10 | Farmington, ME - Nordica Hall (207) 778-4572 |
| Mon, July 11 | Camden, ME - John St. Church (207) 236-0610 |
| Tues, July 12 | Yarmouth, ME - Sacred Heart Church (207) 846-6020 |
| Wed, July 13 | Acton, MA - Prospect St Congregation, Beth Elohim (978) 263-1120 |
| Thur, July 14 | Sanbornton, NH - Congregational Church (603) 286-3520 |
| Fri, July 15 | Peacham, VT - Joint concert with Session III Community Church (802) 592-6014 |
| Sat, July 16 | Middletown Springs, VT - Solarfest |
| Sun, July 17 | Shrewsbury, VT - Community Church (802) 492-3655 |
| Mon, July 18 | Richmond, VT - Round Church (802) 434 - 2716 |
| Tues, July 19 | East Barnard, VT - E. Barnard Church (802) 763-7058 |
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| Sat, July 16 | Tinmouth, VT | Solarfest Contra Dance: George Marshall calling,
George Wilson and Brendan Taaffe |
Sat, July 23
10:00 a.m. | Brattleboro, VT
Farmers' Market | Brendan Taaffe and friends |
| Tues, July 26 | Ludlow, VT | Okemo Valley Music Series, free outdoor concert, Brendan Taaffe and friends |
| Wed, August 10 | Greenville, ME
Blair Hill Inn | Outdoor concert - Brendan Taaffe with Matt and Shannon Heaton |
| Thur, August 11 | Lewiston, ME
Bates College | Outdoor concert - Brendan Taaffe with Matt and Shannon Heaton |
| Sun, August 14 | Colonie, NY | Buhrmaster Barn Dances: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton and Brendan Taaffe |
Fri, August 19
8:00 p.m. | Greenfield, MA
Guiding Star Grange | George Marshall calling, George Wilson, Brendan Taaffe and Stuart Kenney |
| Sat, August 20, 10:00 a.m. | Brattleboro, VT
Farmers' Market | George Wilson and Brendan Taaffe |
Sat, August 20
8:00 p.m. | Walpole, NH | Walpole Contra Dance: Lisa Sieverts calling, George Wilson and Brendan Taaffe |
Fri, Sep. 16
7:30 p.m. | Tinmouth, VT | Old Firehouse Concert Series: Brendan Taaffe with Dave Loney and Randy Miller |
Sat, Sep. 17
8:00 p.m. | Montpelier VT
Capitol City Grange | George Wilson and Brendan Taaffe |
Fri, Sep. 23
8:00 p.m. | Tinmouth, VT | Tinmouth Contra Dance: Linda Leslie calling, Sarah Blair, Brendan Taaffe, Dedo Norris |
| Sep. 24 - November 22 | Germany, Holland,
Britain and Ireland | Northern Harmony Tour. Please see  Northern Harmony Web site for details. |
Sat, Nov. 26
8:00
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Cobblestones Pub, Smithfield, Dublin
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Saro in concert with the Rough Deal String Band opening.
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Sun, Nov. 27
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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CREATE, 10/11 South Earl Street, Dublin
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American Vocal Harmony workshop with Saro
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2006
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Sat, Jan. 7
8:00 p.m.
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Peterborough, NH
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Peterborough Contra Dance
Steve Zakon-Anderson, calling. Brendan Taaffe and Bob McQuillen.
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Fri, Jan. 13
8:00
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Burlington, VT
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Queen City Contras
Brendan Taaffe calling, music TBA
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Fri, Jan. 27
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, VT
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Brendan Taaffe calling, Pete and Karen Sutherland.
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Fri, Feb. 3
8:00 p.m.
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Providence, RI
Faunce Hall, Brown University
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Brown Univeristy Contra Dance
Lucia Watson calling with Chris Stevens, button accordion, Brendan Taaffe and Bruce Rosen, guitar and piano.
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Sat, Feb. 4
8:00 p.m.
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Montpelier, VT
Capitol City Grange
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Montpelier Contra Dance
Rachel Nevitt calling with Chris Stevens, button accordion, Brendan Taaffe and Rick Klein, guitar
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Thurs., Feb. 23
8:00 p.m.
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Medford, Mass.
Springstep
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TNDC Contra Dance
Rick Mohr calling with George Wilson, David Kaynor, Brendan Taaffe, and Stuart Kenney.
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Fri, Feb. 24
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, VT
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Nils Fredland calling with Brendan Taaffe, Roger Kahle and Chuck Corman (bass and percussion).
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Sat, Feb. 25
7:30 p.m.
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Jamaica Plain, MA
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Gender Free Contra Dance
Chris Ricciotti calling with Rakish Paddy (Brendan Taaffe, Chris Stevens, Roger Kahle).
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Fri, Mar 10
8:00 p.m.
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Burlington, VT
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Queen City Contras
Chris Weiler calling with Bibelot
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Sat, Mar. 18
8:00 p.m.
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Greenfield, MA
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Guiding Star Grange
Kathryn Wedderburn calling with Allisone First, Brendan Taaffe and the mystery guest.
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Fri, Mar. 24
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, VT
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Brendan Taaffe calling with Jane's Gang.
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Sat., Mar. 25
8:00 p.m.
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Keene, NH
Heberton Hall
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Keene Contra Dance
Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with The Rising Sun (Randy Miller, Allisone First, Brendan Taaffe).
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Saturday, Apr. 22
12:00 p.m.
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Natick, Mass.
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NEFFA
with Yard Sale (Brendan Taaffe, Chris Stevens and Roger Kahle); 1:00 with The Rising Sun (Randy Miller and Allisone First).
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Sat., April 22
8:00 p.m.
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Keene, NH
Heberton Hall
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Keene Contra Dance
Brendan Taaffe calling with Randy Miller and Larry Siegel.
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Fri, Apr. 28
8:00 p.m.
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Rehoboth, Mass.
Goff Hall
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Rehoboth Contra Dance
Sue Rosen calling with Brendan Taaffe, Chris Stevens, and Bruce Rosen.
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Fri., May 12
8:00 p.m.
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Burlington, Vt.
St. Anthony's
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Queen City Contra Dance
Dan O'Connell calling with Brendan Taaffe, Brian Perkins, and Will Patton.
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Sat., May 13
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Essex, Vt.
Celtic Arts Center
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Instrumental workshops: 10:30-1:00 Irish fiddle, $30. 2:00-4:30 backing Irish musci on guitar, $30.
Contact Denise Dean for details at fiddleon@aol.com
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Sat., May 20
8:00 p.m.
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Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Contra Dance
Peter Stix calling with Brendan Taaffe, Chris Stevens and Alan Thomson.
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Fri., May 26
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vt.
Tinmouth Community Center
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Kathryn Wedderburn calling with Troll Soup (Wheaton and Meadow Squier, with Brendan Taaffe)
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Sat., May 27
8:00 p.m.
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Putney, Vt.
Pierce's Hall
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Putney Contra Dance
Brendan Taaffe calling with the Mystery Band.
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Saturday, June 3rd
8:30 p.m.
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Plymouth, Vermont
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Northwest Quarterly Meeting dance
with Roger Kahle and Mark Sustic.
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Saturday, June 10
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Campton, New Hampshire
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Private wedding
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Sun., June 11
4:00 p.m.
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Guilford, Vt.
Guilford Community Church
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Choral concert
Narrow Space--a nine person a capella ensemble.
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Sat., June 17
8:30 a.m.
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Queechee, Vermont.
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Queechee Balloon festival
Brendan Taaffe with Colin McCaffrey
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Wed., June 21
8:00 p.m.
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Plymouth, Vt.
Farm and Wilderness
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Dance with David Kaynor and Erica Morse.
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Fri., June 23
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vt.
Tinmouth Community Center
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Sue Rosen calling with Brendan Taaffe and Bruce Rosen, piano.
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Sat., June 24
8:00 p.m.
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Charlotte, Vt.
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25th Anniversary contra dance
Rachel Nevitt calling with Brendan Taaffe, Brian Perkins, and Chris Stevens.
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Sun., June 25
2:00-4:00 p.m.
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Middletown Springs, Vt.
Town Green
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Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival
playing solo.
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Saturday, July 8
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Belmont, Vermont
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Private wedding
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Saturday, July 29
8:00 p.m.
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Montpelier, Vermont
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Montpelier Contra Dance
Nils Fredland calling: Chris Stevens and Brendan Taaffe with Flynn Cohen, guitar.
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Mon. July 31
7:30 p.m.
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Leverett, Mass.
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private function
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Thurs, Aug. 3
7:30 p.m.
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Waterbury, Vermont
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Waterbury Concert Series
Brendan Taaffe with Chris Stevens and Brian Perkins.
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Sat. Aug. 5
10:00 a.m.
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Brattleboro, Vt.
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Farmer's Market
Brendan Taaffe and Roger Kahle.
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Sat. Aug. 5
8:00 p.m.
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New Bedford, Mass..
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family dance
Linda Leslie calling with Brendan Taaffe and Roger Kahle.
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Fri., Aug. 11
7:30 p.m.
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Greenfield, Mass.
Guiding Star Grange
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Contra Dance
Calling with Richard Forest, Mary Cay Brass, and Stuart Kenney.
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Sat. Aug. 12
7:30 p.m.
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Plymouth, Vermont
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Farm and Wilderness Fair Day.
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Thurs., Aug. 31
8:00 p.m.
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Medford, Mass.
Springstep
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TNDC Contra Dance
Tony Parkes calling with Colin Lindsay (fiddle), David Cantieni (flute), and Brendan Taaffe (guitar).
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Fri. Sept. 1
7:00 p.m.
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Castleton, Vt.
The Iron Lantern
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Playing with David Cantieni (flute) and Colin Lindsay (fiddle).
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Sat. Sept. 2
8:30 p.m.
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Washington, Mass.
The Northeast Squeeze-in
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Calling for a contra dance.
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Sat. Sep. 9
7:30 p.m.
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Plymouth, Vermont
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Northwest Quarterly Meeting Contra
with David Kaynor.
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Thurs., Sep. 14
8:00 p.m.
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Medford, Mass.
Springstep
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TNDC Contra Dance
Sue Rosen calling with Brendan Taaffe(fiddle), Lise Brown (flute, sax), and Bruce Rosen (piano).
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Sat. Sept. 16
5:00 p.m.
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West Rutland, Vt.
The Carving Studio
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Sculptfest
playing with Troll Soup.
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Sun. Sept. 17
7:30 p.m.
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Holyoke, Mass.
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Private function.
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Fri., Sep. 22
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Caller TBA with Nat Hewitt (fiddle) and Liza Constable (guitar).
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Fri. Sept. 29
7:30 p.m.
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Greenfield, Mass.
Guiding Star Grange
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Contra Dance
Calling with Lissa Schneckenburger and the Greenfield Dance Band.
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Sat. Sept. 30
5:00 p.m.
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Montague, Mass.
Montague Grange Hall
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Gender-free Contra Dance
Linda Leslie calling with Brendan Taaffe and the Flying Garbanzos.
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Fri., Oct. 20
8:00 p.m.
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Providence, RI
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Brown University Contra Dance
Dan Pearl calling; I'm playing with White Squall.
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Sat., Oct. 21
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Monroe, NY
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Private wedding
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Sun., Oct. 22
7-10 p.m.
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Enfield, CT.
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Powder Mill Barn Dance
Ralph Sweet calling; music by Colin Lindsay, Chris Stevens and Brendan Taaffe.
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Fri., Oct. 27
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Calling with Pete (fiddle) and Karen Sutherland (piano).
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Sat., Nov. 11
8:00
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South Amherst, Mass.
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Munson Library Contra Dance
Jim Fownes calling; music by Brendan Taaffe and Elvie Miller.
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Fri., Nov. 24
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Paul Rosenberg calling with Emily Troll (fiddle) and Brendan Taaffe (guitar).
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Sun. Dec. 3
2:00 p.m.
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Greenfield, Mass.
Guiding Star Grange
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Experienced Contra Dance
Lisa Greenleaf calling with Brendan Taaffe, Chris Stevens, Ann Percival and Corey DiMario.
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Fri., Dec. 22
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Mark Sustic calling with Troll Soup.
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Sunday, Dec. 31
6:00 p.m.
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Montpelier, Vermont
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First Night Montpelier
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2007
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Friday, Jan. 19
8:00
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Manchester, NH
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Mill City Contra
Chris Weiler calling: I'll be playing fiddle with Roger Kahle
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Friday, Jan. 26
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Jesse Edgerton calling with David Cantieni, Colin Lindsay and myself.
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Saturday, Jan. 27
8:00
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Acworth, NH
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Acworth Contra dance
Mary DesRosiers calling: I'll be playing fiddle with Larry Siegel on piano.
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Sat., Feb. 3
8:00 p.m.
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Montpelier, Vermont
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Montpelier Contra dance
Ed Hall calling: I'll be playing with Chris Stevens, Brian Perkins and Will Patton.
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Friday, Feb. 9
8:00 p.m.
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Burlington, Vermont
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Queen City Contra
Will Mentor calling; I'll be playing with Yann Falquet and Will Patton.
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Sat – Sun,
Feb. 17 & 18
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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CREATE
10/11 South Earl Street
Dublin, Ireland
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Now Shall a Song Arise: Harmony Singing Workshops. Open to anybody who wants to sing, I'll be teaching material from different world traditions, with all parts taught by ear. E25 per day/ E40 for both days.
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Friday, Feb. 23
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Jim Fownes calling with Geordie Lynd (fiddle) and me.
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Saturday, Feb. 24
7:30 p.m.
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Montague, Mass.
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Gender-free contra
Tim Van Egmond calling: I'll be playing fiddle with Roger Kahle.
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Friday, June 22
8:00 p.m.
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Dummerston, Vermont
Evening Star Grange
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Putney School contra dance
Jesse Edgerton calling with myself and Andy Davis.
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July 7 – 14
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Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland
Boghill Retreat Centre
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Turtle Dove Harmony Week
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Monday, July 16
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Castlebar, Co. Mayo
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Singing workshops, sponsored by Mayo Arts Council
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Tuesday, July 17
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Westport, Co. Mayo
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Turtle Dove concert.
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Thursday, Aug. 2
7:30 p.m.
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Marshfield, Vermont
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Old Schoolhouse Summer Concert Series
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Monday, Sep. 3
2:00 p.m.
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private wedding
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Saturday, Sep. 22
8:00 p.m.
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Acworth, New Hampshire
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Acworth Contra Dance
Nils Fredland calling with myself and friends.
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Friday, Sep. 28
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Nils Fredland calling with Colin Lindsay (fiddle), David Cantieni (flute) and me (guitar).
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Friday, Oct 12
8:00 p.m.
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Burlington, Vermont
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Queen City Contra Dance
I'm calling with Garton's Crimson Avengers (Joanne Garton, Mike Ayles, Nicholas Williams, David Boulanger).
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Sat-Sun, Oct 20-21 | |
Georgian Singing workshop with Zedashe.
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Friday, Oct 26
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
I'm calling with Locomojo (Shirley White and Amy Larkin on fiddles, Linda Henry on piano).
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Saturday, Oct 27
7:00 p.m.
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Montague, Mass.
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Gender Free Contra Dance
I'm calling with Wintergreen.
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Saturday, Nov 3
8:00 p.m.
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Montpelier, Vermont
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Montpelier Contra Dance
Peter Amidon calling with Colin Lindsay, myself and Mike Ayles on guitar.
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Sunday, Nov 18
2:00 p.m.
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Lancaster, Mass.
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Lancaster Contra Dance
Nils Fredland calling with Colin Lindsay and me.
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Friday, Nov 23
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Rebecca Lay calling with Randy Miller on fiddle and me on guitar.
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Saturday, Dec 8
7:00 p.m.
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Montague, Mass.
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Gender Free Contra Dance
I'm calling with The Flying Garbanzos.
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Sunday, Dec 9
7:00 p.m.
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Greenfield, Mass.
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Greenfield Harmony concert.
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Friday, Dec 14
8:00 p.m.
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Burlington, Vermont
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Queen City Contra Dance
I'm calling with Elly and Owen Marshall.
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Saturday, Dec 15
7:30 p.m.
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Nelson, New Hampshire
Nelson Town Hall
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Turtle Dove Reunion Concert
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Thursday, Dec 20
8:00 p.m.
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Concord, Mass.
Concord Scout House
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Thursday Night Contra Dance
Linda Leslie calling with madgad (Colin Lindsay, David Cantieni and me).
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Friday, Dec 28
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
TBA
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Monday, Dec 31
5:00 p.m.
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Montpelier, Vermont
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First Night Montpelier
with Ann Whiting and Dance Manian Tevils
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2008
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Jan 25-27
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Colrain, Mass.
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Turtle Dove Winter Weekend with Malcolm Dalglish, Evelyn Harris and Brendan Taaffe.
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Thursday, Feb 7
7:00 p.m.
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Greenfield, Mass.
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Colman's Well house concert: e-mail for venue details
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Friday, Feb 8
8:00 p.m.
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Burlington, Vermont
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Queen City Contra Dance
Rebecca Lay calling; I'm playing fiddle with Pete Sutherland on piano and Will Patton on bass.
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Saturday, Feb 9
7:00 p.m.
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Montague, Mass.
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Gender Free Contra Dance
Tim Van Egmond calling; I'm playing fiddle with Karen Axelrod on piano.
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Sunday, Feb 10
4:30 p.m.
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Leverett, Mass.
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Colman's Well house concert: e-mail for venue details
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Feb 15-20 | Ireland | Vocal workshops to be announced.
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Friday, Feb 22
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
I'm calling with Crowfoot
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Sunday, Feb 24
3:00 p.m.
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Montague, Mass.
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Montague Family Dance
I'm calling and playing fiddle with David Cantieni and Ann Percival.
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Friday, Mar 14
8:00 p.m.
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Smithtown, NY
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Smithtown Contra Dance
caller tba with Brian and Colin Lindsay and myself.
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Saturday, Mar 15
8:00 p.m.
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Long Island
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Tilles Center
Brian Lindsay, Colin Lindsay and myself.
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Friday, Mar 28
8:00 p.m.
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Tinmouth, Vermont
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Tinmouth Contra Dance
Rebecca Lay calling with Colin Lindsay and myself.
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Magic Foot Spring Tour
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Thursday, Apr 17
8:00 p.m.
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Concord, Mass.
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Scout House Contra Dance
with Nils Fredland calling.
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Saturday, Apr 19
8:00 p.m.
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Bluemont, Virginia
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Bluemont Contra Dance
caller TBA
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Monday, Apr 21
8:00 p.m.
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Asheville, North Carolina
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Asheville Contra Dance
with Nils Fredland calling.
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Tuesday, Apr 22
8:00 p.m.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Winston-Salem Contra Dance
with Nils Fredland calling.
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Wednesday, Apr 23
8:00 p.m.
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River Falls, South Carolina
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River Falls Contra Dance
with Nils Fredland calling.
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Friday, Apr 25
8:00 p.m.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Atlanta Contra Dance
with Nils Fredland calling.
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Saturday, Apr 26 | |
Private wedding with Magic Foot
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Sunday, Apr 27
8:00 p.m.
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Glen Echo, Maryland
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Glen Echo Contra Dance
caller TBA
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