That sounds like a great idea I've never heard before! I'll see if I can
get it started in Seattle.
-Amy
On Sun, Aug 27, 2023, 8:06 PM Mac Mckeever via Contra Callers <
contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
We had a conversation at our dance tonight how many of
our local callers
get tune names from the bands and pass that along to the dancers right
before starting.
Many visiting callers do not do this - is this just a local tradition or
am I missing something?
Most of our local bands are old time but a few are more contemporary. We
do this with visiting bands and they seem to appreciate it.
We feel the music is a major part of the tradition and deserves to be
acknowledged along with the musicians and callers. Often we find a band is
about to play a tune they wrote. Dancers also give a little cheer when we
announce a tune they especially enjoy
Where are the rest of you on this?
Mac McKeever
St Louis
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