TALENT
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Wild Asparagus
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The Faux Paws
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George Marshall
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Lisa Greenleaf
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bands
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Wild Asparagus
David Cantieni, Ann Percival, Becky Tracy, Mark Hellenberg, Mark Murphy and 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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The Faux Paws
Noah Van Norstrand, Chris Miller and Owen Morrison
Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand first started making music with Chris Miller in 2010 and they honed their blend traveling all over North America in the popular dance band Great Bear. Ostensibly based in Brattleboro, VT - their music is a mix of fiddle tunes, bluegrass and country songs, explosive jams and tight "brother" harmonies. Noah's genre-defying fiddle and mandolin playing (along with his unique take on foot percussion) has a skillful counterpoint in Chris's saxophone and banjo, and is supported by Andrew's driving rhythm guitar.
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Callers
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George Marshall
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Lisa Greenleaf
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George Marshall, originator and producer of Tropical Dance Vacation, is a full-time musician, caller and dance teacher, touring nationally year-round. His specialty is teaching and calling the New England-style contra dances he has collected throughout the country. George is renowned for his knack of matching music to dance and for his smooth, concise teaching and presentation.
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Lisa Greenleaf has been treating dancers across the country to her high spirited, witty calling for many years, and is known for precise walk-throughs of zesty and flowing dances. Whether she is presenting cool contras, hot squares, or focused callers' workshops, Lisa engages the crowd with her humor and community spirit.
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