ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html lang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title>Cincinnati Contra Dance Schedule</title> <meta content="Evrsoft First Page" name="GENERATOR" /> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii" /> <meta http-equiv="keywords" content="contra, contradance, cincinnati contradance, contra dancing, folk dancing, pigtown fling" /> <link href="style.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <style type="text/css"> .style2 { color: #CC0000; } </style> </head> <body> <div class="bo2" id="maincontainer"> <div class="bc3 c0" id="topsection"> <div class="innertube top"> <div class="right img"> <img src="images/pigtown001.jpg" /> <img src="images/pigtown002.jpg" /> <img src="images/pigtown003.jpg" /> </div> <h1 style="PADDING-TOP: 45px" align="center">Cincinnati Contra Dancers</h1> </div> </div> <div id="contentwrapper"> <div id="contentcolumn"> <div class="innertube"> <h3 align="center">Cincinnati Contra Dance Schedule</h3> <p><em>Our Monday schedule is subject to change without notice. Our bands and callers are free to trade with each other as needed.</em><br /> <br /> The current schedule follows. Saturday and &quot;special&quot; dances are highlighted. Please click <a href="#section2">here</a> to see the archive of recent dances. Monday dances usually run from 8-10 pm, and Saturday dances typically run from 8-11:30 pm. Free training is held prior to dances at 7:30 pm. <br /><br /> <!-- <br /> Our special family contra dance on August 4th is accessible for all. The dance is designed for children from ages 4 and up to participate, but younger kids can join in for some of the dances as well with adult help. The dances will feature simple moves for everyone to join in. Parent/adult participation will be important also. As always, kids will need to be supervised. The cost is $4 for adults, and children under 12 free. --> The local schedule along with regional dances may be viewed in this <a href="http://tinyurl.com/64mth9" target="new"> calendar</a> that has been generously assembled and contributed by one of our dancers. If you have any contributions to this calendar, please send an email to janet at bertog.com. <br /><br /> Are you interested in an out of town dance and would like to car pool? Try the Google group at <A href="http://groups.google.com/group/cincinnati-contra-dancers">http://groups.google.com/group/cincinnati-contra-dancers</A> which can be joined via email at <A href="mailto:cincinnati-contra-dancers+subscribe@googlegroups.com">cincinnati-contra-dancers+subscribe@googlegroups.com</A>. Any email account can be used to participate in this Google group. <br /> <!-- The flyer for the weekend dances held during the first half of 2010 can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/2010_Jan_June_Weekend_Dances.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </p> --> <!-- begin table for schedule --> <table id="schedule" cellpadding="8"> <!-- <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> August 11<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Foot in the Door String Band</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Chrissy Davis-Camp </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> August 13<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> August 20<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Good & Plenty String Band</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Keith Cornett-Eustis</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> August 27<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Bernadene Zennie </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> September 3<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Mike White </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> September 8<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Berea Cast Offs</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> September 10<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Open Stage</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> September 17<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Serendipity </strong><br> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> September 24<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Brittany Bay </strong><br> Caller: <strong>Steve Edwards</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> September 29<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> October 1<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Jim, John, Eloise & Chris</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> October 6<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Dance and potluck at Mike's</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong> <br /> This potluck/dance/etc. is hosted by Mike Boerschig at his place. Please see the <a href="announcements.htm">Announcements</a> for more information. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> October 8<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Big Band </strong><br> Caller: <strong>Keith Cornett-Eustis</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> October 13<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Good and Plenty </strong><br>Caller: <strong> Kathy Anderson</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> October 15<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Open Stage</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Bernadene Zennie </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> October 22<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Black River</strong><br> Caller: <strong>David Giusti </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> October 29<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Full Moon </strong><br> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> November 5<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Good and Plenty String Band</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Mike White</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> November 10<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Corn Pone</strong><br>Caller: <strong> Susan Moffett</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> November 12<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Monday <br> December 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Happy New Year dance</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong><br /> This annual New Year's party dance is preceded by a community pot luck. The dancing begins at 8 pm and ends around 1 am. The bands and callers rotate throughout the evening. Dress up if you like! </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> January 7<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Mike White</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> January 14<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Open Stage</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday <br> January 21<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong> </td> </tr> --> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 6<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> February 11<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/meanlids" target="new">Mean Lids</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://caller.duganmurphy.com" TARGET="NEW">Dugan Murphy</a></strong><br /><br /> Mean Lids are from Urbana, IL. The band includes: Matt Turino fiddle, guitar & feet, Ben Smith fiddle, baritone fiddle, banjo, whistles, and Miriam Larson flute, jaw harp, kazoo and more. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 20<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 27<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Dugan Murphy</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> March 10<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig, Cincinnati</strong><br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154"><a href="pigtown.htm">Pigtown Fling 2012!</a><br /> March 23-25<br /></td> <td width="346">Bands: <strong>Coffee Zombies, Great Bear Trio</strong><br /> Callers: <strong>Frank Buschelmann, Seth Tepfer</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> March 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good and Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> April 14<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>The Cosmic Otters</strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachel-Shapiro-dance-caller/121291001242343" TARGET="NEW">Rachel Shapiro, Boston, MA</a></strong><br /> <br /> The Cosmic Otters are from Urbana, IL and Boston, MA. The band includes: Jonathan Whitall fiddle, Edward Wallace fiddle, and Meg Dedolph percussion & guitar. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Emily Ann Thompson</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 30<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> May 12<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK29WbfZqxE" target="new">Pigtown Alley</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y66fIDkLk-c" TARGET="NEW">Gaye Fifer, Pittsburgh, PA</a></strong><br /> <br /> Pigtown Alley are a Cincinnati band. The band includes: Fred Stoll fiddle, Pam Carson-Stoll fiddle, Bob Frankenhoff piano, and Debbie Frankenhoff percussion. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Dugan Murphy</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7"><span class="style2">Saturday</span><br class="style2"> <span class="style2">June 2</span> *<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>TBA</strong><br /> <br /> Full Moon is from Cincinnati and Oxford, OH. The band includes: Warren Waldron fiddle, banjo, mandolin, Frank Fitch fiddle, mandolin and bouzouki, Astrid Otey flute, and Judy Waldron piano and guitar. <br /><br /> * <span class="style2">Please note that this dance was switched to the first Saturday of June so that it would not conflict with Dance Trance in Lexington, KY</span>. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 4<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ken Gall</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://perpetuale-motion.com/" target="new">Perpetual eMotion</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://sactocds.org/bios/will-mentor.html" TARGET="NEW">Will Mentor, Vermont</a></strong> <br /><br /> Cincinnati is excited to welcome Perpetual e-Motion and Will Mentor to this very special Monday evening dance. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 18<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good and Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 25<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> September 29<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!-- end table for schedule --> <a id="Archive" name="A"></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h3 id="section2">Dances of the recent past:</h3> <table id="schedule" cellpadding="8" bgcolor="#CCFFFF"> <tbody> <!-- <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154"><a href="pigtown.htm">Pigtown Fling 2008!</a><br /> March 28-30<br /></td> <td width="346">Bands: <strong>Goosebone Prophets, Brittany Bay </strong><br /> Callers: <strong>Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> December 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>David Ernst</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Stage</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 22<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike White</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 29<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Wednesday<br> December 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Happy New Year dance</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong><br /> This annual New Year's party dance is preceded by a community pot luck at 6:00 pm. The dancing begins at 8 pm and ends around 1 am. Dress up if you like! The bands and callers rotate throughout the evening on a volunteer basis, so musicians are asked to please bring your instruments and callers to please bring your dance cards. <br /><br /> The proceeds from this dance go toward the medical expenses incurred by the nephew of members of our dance community. Please see this <a href="pdfs/NewYearsDanceFlyer.pdf" target="new">link</a> for details. A donation of whatever you can afford is appreciated, and checks and credit card contributions are both tax deductible. Please follow this <a href="pdfs/PayneR_Tribute_Gift_Form.pdf" target="new">link</a> for donation details. <br /><br /> Everyone is welcome at this dance. It is helpful, however, to have some Conta dance experience. If you're thinking about attending but have not participated in Contra dancing, please try to come to at least one Monday night training and dance prior to December 31st. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> January 10<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Contrarians</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Bernadene Zennie</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> January 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Pigtown Alley</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> February 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Scalar Scalawags</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Steve Bennett</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> March 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Hot Club of Derby Town</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154"><a href="pigtown.htm">Pigtown Fling 2009!</a><br /> March 27-29<br /></td> <td width="346">Bands: <strong>Berea Castoffs, Fiddlewitch</strong><br /> Callers: <strong>Adina Gordon, Carol Ormand</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 30<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 6<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> April 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Timbre Wolves</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan Moffett</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 20<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 27<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 4<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday/Sunday<br /> May 9/10<br /></td> <td width="346">Bands: <strong>CornPone, Pigtown Alley</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Kathy Anderson</strong><br /><br /> It's a 3 dance weekend with a potluck dinner. The fun starts with a square dance from 3 - 5:30 on Saturday afternoon, followed by the potluck from 6 to 7:30. The regular second Saturday contra dance commences at 8 pm. These 2 Saturday dances feature the music of CornPone. The cost is $4 for the square dance and $7 for the contra dance. <br /><br /> The Sunday afternoon dance from 2:30 to 5 with Pigtown Alley is considered advanced contra for experienced dancers. The recommended level of experience is dancers who are comfortable without a walkthrough. The cost for this dance is $5. <br /><br /> Further details are available via this <a href="pdfs/May09MiniDanceWeekend.pdf" target="new">link.</a> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 18<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 25<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> May 30<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 1<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 8<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> June 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pdfs/FullMoonBand.pdf" target="new"> Full Moon</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 22<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 29<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 6<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> July 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://ravitz.us/sr/" target="new">Squeaky Reels</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Liz Natter</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 20<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> July 25<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Dance and potluck at Mike's</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong> <br /><br /> It's a potluck/dance/etc. party hosted by Mike Boerschig at his place! Please see the <a href="announcements.htm">Announcements</a> for more information. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Sunday<br /> July 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Apple Knockers</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong><br /><br /> It's a special dance to benefit Cancer Family Care, an organization which helps families that have been affected by cancer. There is a workshop at 2:30 pm for folks who want to become more familiar with Contra dancing, and the dance runs from 3 - 6 pm. The cost for this dance is $5. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 27<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Apple Knockers</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 3<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> August 8<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.theprairieacre.com" target="new"> The Prairie Acre</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 10<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>The Prairie Acre</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 17<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 24<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> August 29<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span class="c6">Waltz Evening</span></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 31<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> September 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.brittany-bay.com" target="new"> Brittany Bay</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Chrissy Davis-Camp</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ken Gall</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> October 10<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.madcelts.com" target="new"> Changeling</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Barbara Ramlow<br /></strong><span class="style1">This dance runs from 8-11 pm.</span></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Kiran Wagle</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> October 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span class="c6">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> November 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Hotflash</strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.diane-silver.com" target="new">Diane Silver</a></strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 30<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Saturday<br /> December 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/qcsb" target="new"> Queen City String Band</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Charley Harvey</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Thursday<br> December 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Happy New Year dance</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong><br /> This annual New Year's party dance is preceded by a community pot luck at 6:00 pm. The dancing begins at 8 pm and ends around 1 am. Dress up if you like! The bands and callers rotate throughout the evening on a volunteer basis, so musicians are asked to please bring your instruments and callers to please bring your dance cards. <br /><br /> The proceeds from this dance go toward the medical expenses incurred by the nephew of members of our dance community. Please see this <a href="pdfs/NewYearsDanceFlyer.pdf" target="new">link</a> for details. A donation of whatever you can afford is appreciated, and checks and credit card contributions are both tax deductible. Please follow this <a href="pdfs/PayneR_Tribute_Gift_Form.pdf" target="new">link</a> for donation details. <br /><br /> Everyone is welcome at this dance. It is helpful, however, to have some Conta dance experience. If you're thinking about attending but have not participated in Contra dancing, please try to come to at least one Monday night training and dance prior to December 31st. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 4<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> January 9<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://pages.suddenlink.net/contrarians/" target="new">The Contrarians</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Barbara Ramlow</strong>, Lexington, Ky<br /> <br /> Click<a href="pdfs/2010_Jan_June_Weekend_Dances.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a> to see more details about this and other weekend dances. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Coffee Zombies</strong> (from Lexington and Indianapolis)<br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 18<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 25<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> January 30<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span class="c6">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> <br /><br /> The flyer for this waltz event can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/WaltzFlyerMovieThemes.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 1<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 8<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Pigtown Alley</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> February 13<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.fiddlenfeet.com/bio/364" target="new">Eric Schedler and Jamie Gans</a></strong><br /> Caller/Clogger: <strong>Tamara Loewenthal</strong> (Bloomington, IN)<br /> <br /> Click<a href="pdfs/2010_Jan_June_Weekend_Dances.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a> to see more details about this and other weekend dances. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong> <br /> <span class="c6">Dance CANCELLED due to snow.</span> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 22<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 1<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 8<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> March 13<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Scalar Scalawags</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>David Ernst</strong> (Lexington, KY) <br /><br /> The Scalar Scalawags of Ann Arbor have been described as &#8220;a touch of classical meets traditional, Celtic, Eastern European, rock, and pub.&#8221; The Scalawags deliver eclectic blends of music using a wide variety of inspirations to create a unique experience. Members include Dave Sebolt (whistles, bamboo saxophones, bodhran, percussion), Mark Hillegonds (hammered dulcimer, percussion, mandolin), Bill Belote (double bass) and Alex Belhaj (guitar). <br /><br /> A Flourishes Workshop precedes the dance! It's the perfect chance to brush up on your skills and learn a new trick or two just in time for Pigtown. The workshop runs from 4 - 5:30 pm, then we break for dinner (on your own, no pot luck). An open waltz will be held from 7 - 7:30 pm. The cost is $3, or $1 for Students & Youth. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 22<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154"><a href="pigtown.htm">Pigtown Fling 2010!</a><br /> March 26-28<br /></td> <td width="346">Bands: <strong>Pigtown Alley, Atlantic Crossing</strong><br /> Callers: <strong>Mike Boerschig, Diane Silver</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 29<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> April 10<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://toppish.com/" target="new">Toppish</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://toppish.com/id3.html" target="new">Rachel O&#8217;Brien</a></strong><br /> <br /> Click<a href="pdfs/2010_Jan_June_Weekend_Dances.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a> to see more details about this and other weekend dances. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.syncopaths.com/" target="new">Syncopaths</a></strong> (West Coast)<br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong> <br /><br /> <span class="style2">Fabulous West Coast Contra Band playing in Cincinnati!! The Syncopaths; a vibrant West Coast band offering a fresh, contemporary take on Celtic music. Fiddler Ryan McKasson, mandolinist Ashley Broder, pianist Jeffrey Spero, and bodhran player/vocalist Christa Burch make up this energetic and inventive quartet. </span> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 3<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> May 8<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.reelbop.net/iWeb/ReelBop/Home.html" target="new">Reel Bop</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.fussell.org/bacds/bios/kathy_anderson.htm" target="new">Kathy Anderson</a></strong><br /> <br /> Prepare to swing, Cincinnati, as we welcome ReelBop. ReelBop brings new interpretations to jazz, bluegrass and traditional tunes. And bring your flash drives! ReelBop is offering a "tune giveaway". This powerhouse quartet of acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle and bass plays "bebop to barn dance". Zeke Hutchison, Nick Weiland, Dean Inboden, and Paul Brown have been in the recording studio and are eager to share some of their new tracks. <br /><br /> Click<a href="pdfs/2010_Jan_June_Weekend_Dances.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a> to see more details about this and other weekend dances. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Sunday<br> May 9<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span class="c6">Waltz Afternoon</span> </strong> <br /><br /> The flyer for this waltz event can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/Mother's Day Waltz.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 10<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 17<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 24<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 31<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> June 12<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExSlyoVTX3I" target="new">Good &amp; Plenty</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike White</a></strong><br /> <br /> Click<a href="pdfs/2010_Jan_June_Weekend_Dances.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a> to see more details about this and other weekend dances. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good &amp; Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> June 19<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Dance and potluck at Mike's</strong><br /> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong> <br /><br /> This dance/potluck/etc. is hosted by Mike Boerschig at his place. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> July 10<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Whistlin Rufus</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Doug Singleton</strong><br /> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Z Train</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong> <br /><br /> Z Train is a brand new trio swooping down from the northeast! Grounded in the rich traditions of Brooklyn fiddling, Jonah Sidman combines his rhythmic dance tunes with sax licks and whistle harmonies from jazz musician Ross Harriss--all this balanced by monster pianist Michael Friedman, whose absurdly danceable playing derives directly from his rockstar/physicist lifestyle. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> July 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> <br /><br /> Barbara Ramlow and Michael French from Lexington will be teaching the lesson prior to the dance. The flyer for this waltz event can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/July2010waltz.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>The Spinels (Indianapolis)</strong> <br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong> <br /><br /> The Spinels are Indy's all girl dance band; they play a mixture of French-Canadian, swing, Irish, and old-time with an upbeat, rockin sound. With the fiddle, clarinet, accordion, guitar, and bass, expect something new each tune! </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> August 14<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong><br /> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Sunday<br /> August 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong><br /><br /> Spinning Daisies 2010 - a special dance to benefit Cancer Family Care, an organization which helps families that have been affected by cancer. There is a workshop at 1:30 pm for folks who want to become more familiar with Contra dancing, and the dance runs from 2 - 4:30 pm. The suggested donation for this dance is $5. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 30<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 6<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> September 11<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Third Fiddle</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong><br /><br /> This young trio from Bloomington, Ind and Urbana, Ill includes Ben Smith (fiddle), Miriam Larson(flute), and Eric Schedler on piano. The band&#8217;s focus is mostly on Irish tunes and their own original compositions. They&#8217;re also known for slipping in the occasional show tune in their medleys. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 20<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 27<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelman</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 4<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> October 9<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.allroadsleadhome.com/main.html" TARGET="NEW"> Hu$hmoney</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y66fIDkLk-c" TARGET="NEW">Gaye Fifer</a></strong><br /> <br /> Hu$hmoney features: Tina Bergmann (hammered dulcimer, guitar, vocals, dumbek), David Rice (harmonica, fiddle, guitar, vocals), Heather Malyuk (guitar, fiddle) and Bryan Thomas (bass, foot percussion). Hu$hmoney's collective musical experience encompasses American old time, Celtic, Scottish, Puerto Rican, African, Cuban, classical and blues traditions. With their feet rooted in tradition, Hu$hmoney explores these traditions while creating driving, surprising, and varied takes on old time standards, ethnic melodies, and original tunes. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154">Sunday<br /> October 10<br /> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y66fIDkLk-c" TARGET="NEW">Gaye Fifer</a></strong><br /><br /> Jubilee 2010 - a special dance to raise funds for Spring Grove Village in order to sustain essential community programs. Please click <a href="pdfs/SpringGroveVillageContra.PDF" TARGET="NEW"> here</a> for more information. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 18<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 25<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> October 30<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> <br /><br /> The flyer for this waltz event can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/Dance_Flyer_Halloween_2010.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 1<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 8<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> November 13<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Pigtown Alley</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Kenny Wilson</strong><br /> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 22<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 29<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Big Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 6<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelman</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> December 11<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/coffeezombies" target="new">Coffee Zombies</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Steve Bennett</strong><br /> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 20<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 27<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Friday<br> December 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Happy New Year dance</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong><br /><br /> This annual New Year's party dance is preceded by a community pot luck at 6 pm. The dancing begins at 8 pm and ends around 1 am. The bands and callers rotate throughout the evening. Dress up if you like! </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 3<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Iron Curtain Meltdown</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> January 8<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>The Monks (Bloomington,IN)</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.fussell.org/bacds/bios/kathy_anderson.htm" TARGET="NEW">Kathy Anderson</a></strong><br /> <br /> The Monks from Bloomington, Ind include: Claudio Buchwald fiddle; Cullen Strawn banjo; Abby Ladin bass; Sam Bartlett guitar and Frank Hall fiddle. Style is old-time. Watch them on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3StARgH_fM" TARGET="NEW">YouTube</a> when they rocked the house in 2006 </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 10<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 17<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 24<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> January 29<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort & Changeling</strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 31<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> February 12<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Euphor (U4) from Chicago</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.charley.8m.com/" TARGET="NEW">Charley Harvey</a></strong><br /> <br /> Euphor includes: Tom Turino banjo, fiddle & vocals; Sam Payne guitar; Michael Valliant bass and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theturinos" TARGET="NEW">Matt Turino</a> fiddle and feet. Their style is kickin' old-time mixed with their own original music. These musicians always make a weekend at Sugar Hill unforgettable. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> February 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> March 12<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cosmic.otters" TARGET="NEW">Cosmic Otters</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong><br /> <br /> <span class="style1">Genre</span>: <br /> Contradance, Irish/Quebecois/New Englandy <br /> <span class="style1">Members</span>: <br /> Meg Dedolph - guitar; Eric Schedler - accordion, piano; Edward Wallace - fiddle; Jonathan Whitall - fiddle, piano <br /> <span class="style1">Hometown</span>: Chicago <br /> <span class="style1">About</span>: Driving, Irish and Scottish-flavored contra dance music: fiddly goodness, gutsy guitar, occasional accordion. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Pigtown Alley</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.atlanticcrossingvt.com/" TARGET="NEW">Atlantic Crossing</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong> <br /><br /> <span class="style1">Genre</span>: <br /> Atlantic Crossing has been thrilling concert audiences and contra-dancers with traditional songs and acoustic instrumental music from New England - music which has deep Celtic roots in the British Isles and in French & Maritime Canada - together with original compositions inspired by these traditions. <br /> <span class="style1">Members</span>: <br /> Viveka Fox: fiddle, bodhran; Peter Macfarlane: fiddle, low whistle; Brian Perkins: mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, fee and cornet; Rick Klein: guitar <br /> <span class="style1">Hometown</span>: Vermont </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="bc7" width="154"><a href="pigtown.htm">Pigtown Fling 2011!</a><br /> March 25-27<br /></td> <td width="346">Bands: <strong>Reel Bop, Syncopaths</strong><br /> Callers: <strong>Steve Bennett, Gaye Fifer</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> March 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 4<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> April 9<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://pages.suddenlink.net/contrarians/" target="new">The Contrarians (West Virginia)</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=520785633" TARGET="NEW">Susan Moffett</a></strong><br /> <br /> The Contrarians include: Will Carter bass; Paul Epstein fiddle; John Longwell mandolin, fiddle and tenor banjo; Gary Reynolds, guitar, keyboard and trumpet. The Contrarians are comfortable in a variety of styles and traditions: Celtic, New England, swing, and old-time. They also write original material. With rhythmic variety, occasional glimpses of ethnic music, and unique improvisations, dancers let loose and never lose interest in the music. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/qcsb" target="new">Queen City String Band</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 18<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://brittany-bay.com/" target="new">Brittany Bay</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> April 25<br /></td> <br /> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.oldsledgemusic.com/" target="new">Old Sledge</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong> <br /><br /> <span class="style1">Members</span>: <br /> Chance McCoy: fiddle, banjo, guitar, vocals; Sabra Guzman: guitar, banjo ukulele, upright bass, vocals <br /> <span class="style1">Hometown</span>: Virginia </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> April 30<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> May 14<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.madcelts.com/" target="new">Changeling</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Barbara Ramlow</strong><br /> <br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/qcsb" target="new">Queen City String Band</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> May 30<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 6<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> June 11<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike White (Cincinnati)</strong><br /> <br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 13<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 20<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> June 27<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> July 2<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Dance and potluck at Mike's</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong> <br /><br /> It's a potluck/dance/etc. party hosted by Mike Boerschig at his place! Please join us in wishing longtime community stalwart Paul Fox a fond farewell. He will be greatly missed. Follow this <a href="pdfs/MikeParty070211.PDF" TARGET="NEW">link</a> for more information. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 4<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> July 9<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.boysofthehock.com/index.html" target="new">The Boys of the Hock</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://contradance.org/html/photos/doug_singleton.htm" TARGET="NEW">Doug Singleton, Atlanta, GA</a></strong><br /> Style: Irish Traditional </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 11<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 18<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> July 25<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Dugan Murphy (special guest caller)</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> July 30<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span style="color:#FF0000">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> <br /><br /> The flyer for this waltz event can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/WaltzDanceFlyerJuly11.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 1<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 8<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> August 13<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Euphor (U4)</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Michael Hamilton, Barberton, OH</strong><br /><br /> Cincinnati Contra Dancers are pleased to welcome back Euphor (U4) from Urbana, Ill with special guest our own Jim Johnson on guitar. Euphor (U4) will send a shiver down your spine! They perform both traditional and new music, and they write much of their own material. Get ready to hear a mix of kickin old-time and new music, including a bunch of gorgeous, swelling, minor tunes with a chuggin feel. Euphor consistently surprises dancers with the beauty and power of their music. They feature Tom Turino on banjo, vocals, and fiddle, Matt Turino on fiddle, and Michael Valliant on bass, . Tom and Matt Turino write much of the band s music. Also welcome caller Michael Hamilton, Barberton, Ohio for his calling debut in Cincinnati </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 15<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 22<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> August 29<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.duganmurphy.com" target="new">Dugan Murphy</a></strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> September 10<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/contraversialmusic" target="new">Contraversial</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Carol Fey, Colorado Springs, CO</strong><br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Sunday<br> September 11<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Pigtown Alley</strong><br /> Callers: <strong>Ryan Smith, Dugan Murphy</strong><br /> <br />There is a special contra dance from noon to 1 pm in downtown Cincinnati as part of <a href="http://secondsundayonmain.org/about/" target="new"> Second Sunday on Main</a>. Please follow the link for location and additional information about this event. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good and Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> September 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 3<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> October 8<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Schrodinger s Tom Cats</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Liz Natter, Lexington, Ky</strong> <br /><br /> Schrodinger's Tomcats are: Tom Cunningham on fiddle, David Atcher on mandolin and banjo, Nathan Wilson on bass, Richard King on keyboards and Steve Bennett on percussion. They play very danceable tunes from all genres, including originals by Tom and David. While Tom and David play exciting melodies and improvisations, the rhythm section of Nathan, Richard and Steve complete the recipe for exhilarating dance music that will leave you wanting to dance till your blisters pop! <br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 10<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 17<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 24<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday <br> October 29<br> </td> <td width="346"> Band: <strong>Queen City Consort </strong><br> <span class="c6">Waltz Evening</span> </strong> <br /><br /> The flyer for this waltz event can be viewed by clicking <a href="pdfs/WaltzFlyerOct11.pdf" TARGET="NEW"> here</a>. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> October 31<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good and Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> --> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 7<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> November 12<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="http://brittany-bay.com/" target="new">Brittany Bay</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.powerkate.com" TARGET="NEW">Kate Power, Columbus, OH</a></strong><br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 14<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 21<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> November 28<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Erin Ways</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 5<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Josh Moses</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> December 10<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Serendipity</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood, Cincinnati</strong><br /> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 12<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Open Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Greg Byrne</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 19<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Jim Vogt</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> December 26<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Brittany Bay</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Susan McElroy-Marcus</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> December 31<br> </td> <td width="346"> <strong>Happy New Year dance</strong><br> <strong>A variety of bands and callers</strong><br /> This annual New Year's party dance is preceded by a community pot luck at 6:00 pm. The dancing begins at 8 pm and ends around 1 am. Dress up if you like! The bands and callers rotate throughout the evening on a volunteer basis, so musicians are asked to please bring your instruments and callers to please bring your dance cards. <br /><br /> Everyone is welcome at this dance. It is helpful, however, to have some Conta dance experience. If you're thinking about attending but have not participated in Contra dancing, please try to come to at least one Monday night training and dance prior to December 31st. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 2<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Contraband</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Dugan Murphy</strong> <br /><br /> Please welcome Contraband to Cincinnati for a very special Monday night dance. The band comes from Athens and Yellow Springs Ohio and they are Mark Barsamian fiddle, Michael Sisson bass, and Mark Delozier piano. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 9<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Full Moon</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Ryan Smith</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154" class="bc7">Saturday<br> January 14<br> </td> <td width="346">Band: <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocks-o-the-North/143736109019283?sk=wall&filter=1" target="new">Cocks o' the North</a></strong><br /> Caller: <strong><a href="http://www.fussell.org/bacds/bios/kathy_anderson.htm" TARGET="NEW">Kathy Anderson, Dayton OH</a></strong><br /> <br /> Cocks o' the North are from Bloomington, IN. The band includes: Sam Bartlett tenor banjo, Claudio Buchwald piano, and Eric Schedler accordion. </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 16<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Good & Plenty</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Frank Buschelmann</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 23<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Sweet Corn String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Mike Boerschig</strong></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="154">Monday<br /> January 30<br /></td> <td width="346">Band: <strong>Queen City String Band</strong><br /> Caller: <strong>Darlene Underwood</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <!-- begin Navigation --> <div class="bc6" id="leftcolumn"> <div class="innertube"> <h4 style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">About Us</h4> <ul> <li><a href="index.htm">Home</a></li> <li><a href="schedule.htm">Dance Schedule</a></li> <li><a href="pigtown.htm">Pigtown Fling</a></li> <li><a href="bands.htm">Our Bands</a></li> <li><a href="callers.htm">Our Callers</a></li> <li><a href="bylaws.htm">Our Bylaws</a></li> <li><a href="meetings.htm">Meeting minutes</a></li> <li><a href="pictures.htm">Photos and Videos</a></li> <li><a href="contact.htm">Directions and Contacts</a></li> <li><a href="announcements.htm">Announcements</a></li> </ul><br /> <h4 style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Contra Info</h4> <ul> <li><a href="contraterms.htm">Contra Terms</a></li> <li><a href="etiquette.htm">Contra Etiquette</a></li> <li><a href="contratips.htm">Contra Tips</a></li> <li><a href="regionalDances.htm">Regional Dances</a></li> <li><a href="danceLinks.htm">Dance Links</a></li> </ul><!-- end Navigation --> </div> </div> <div class="bc5 c0" id="footer"> Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as well dance! </div> </div> </body> </html>