Bands and Callers
Perpetual e-Motion
John Coté and Ed Howe
Perpetual e-Motion is an innovative New England contra dance band duo whose unique blend of traditional and electronic dance music is best described as "captivating, passionate, and propulsive." Ed Howe, playing a 5-string NS Design electronic violin enhanced by the BOSS RC-50 loop station, and John Coté, who simultaneously plays a Godin acoustic electric guitar connected to a synthesizer with didgeridoo and foot percussion, together create an enormous sound full of momentum and groove - a dancer's delight!
The Moving Violations
Chuck Corman, Ron Grosslein, Van Kaynor, and Eric Eid-Reiner
The Moving Violations' musical offerings include original compositions was well as Celtic, Eastern European, Swedish, Klezmer, and Classical. With a playful energy that encourages spontaneity and improvisation, this band is known for its driving double fiddle harmonies and smoothly layered sound. Van Kaynor on fiddle; Ron Grosslein on fiddle and mandolin; Eric Eid-Reiner on piano; and Chuck Corman, on bass, guitar, dumbek, and more, inspire dancers with their collective enthusiasm and musicality.
Lisa Greenleaf
Lisa Greenleaf is a contra dance caller from the Boston area known for her humor and community-building attitude, her high-energy calling, and her articulate teaching of zesty flowing dances. Lisa has been a staff member at dance camps and festivals throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
Erik Weberg
Erik Weberg is a contra and English Country Dance caller from Portland, Oregon, as well as an accomplished dance musician. His teaching is encouraging, clear, and concise, making it easy for all to gain a sense of mastery while keeping momentum rolling throughout the evening. Erik's ability to connect with dancers insures an upbeat, congenial atmosphere.
Sound
Sound engineering by Victor Garza.
Programming
This year's program is arranged by Susan Petrick.
