TALENT
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Wild Asparagus
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George Marshall
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Joyride
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Adina Gordon
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bands
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Wild Asparagus
David Cantieni, Ann Percival, Becky Tracy, Mark Hellenberg, Mark Murphy & George Marshall
Since 1984 Wild Asparagus has been touring and entertaining nationwide as well as in England and Canada. Originating in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont, Wild Asparagus became one of the premier performers of New England’s traditional contra dance music. It draws heavily on the rich Irish repertoire interspersed with music from Canada, Brittany, south Africa and the Caribbean. Add to this, original tunes and songs, deep bass rhythms, the beat of the bodhran drum, sax, piano and guitar riffs, and you’ve got a truly rockin’ band.
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Joyride
George Penk, Erik Weberg, Jeff Kerssen-Griep, & Sue Songer
Joyride is a Portland Oregon contra dance band known for fun, skilled play, tunes fit to dance figures, and ringing, rocking, gorgeous melodies that make you want to move. George Penk’s fiddle, Erik Weberg’s flute, harmonica and bombarde, Sue Songer’s piano and fiddle, and Jeff Kerssen-Griep’s guitar and percussion breathe big life into modern and traditional tunes for dances, weekends, and festivals.
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Callers
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George Marshall
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Adina Gordon
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George Marshall Smooth, steady, and effortlessly engaging, George Marshall crafts evenings that flow like a dream. Known for his crystal-clear teaching and impeccable sense of timing, he draws dancers in with warmth and keeps the floor in perfect motion. With George, every set feels seamless, connected, and joyfully alive.
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Adina Gordon With a voice that draws you in and a spirit that lights up the floor, Adina Gordon is a caller who knows how to turn a dance into a shared adventure. Her thoughtful programming weaves together tradition and innovation, while her easy humor and musicality keep dancers relaxed, connected, and fully present. The result is a dance experience that feels effortless, joyful, and just a little bit magical.
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