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10 years, 10 months

Tapping into non-contra talent for new series

by Chrissy Fowler via Organizers

Anyone have experience with tapping into non-contra talent? (Especially with regard to a new series.) For example, if there was plenty of Scottish/ECD/Old time music talent in an area, but no current tradition of contra dancing, how could one develop those musicians' interest and skills in playing for contra dances? - 2014 NEFFA session ** Please RETAIN SUBJECT LINE in all replies! Especially IF YOU GET THE DIGEST! ***

10 years, 10 months

[Musicians] Set Ideas

by Sue Robishaw

Hi, We've made sets of most of the tunes we play but have some orphans. If you play any of these tunes and have recommendations for pairings that you (and the dancers) like, I'd appreciate hearing of them. Thanks! Sue Robishaw Seneca Square Dance Off to California Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine Redwing

11 years, 4 months

[Musicians] A Farewell June 1 Dance to Benefit CDSS/NEFFA, Musicians & Callers Sought, Medway MA

by Paul Wilde

Hey all, This is a little bit of an unusual request and I hope it's w/in bounds. If you are not headed to The Dance in memory of Nat Hewitt in Falmouth ME , June 1 and are free & willing, please consider: Sat, June 1, 7:30-10:30 pm: a benefit contra dance for CDSS & NEFFA at Christ Episcopal Church, 14 School St, Medway MA. Paul Wilde, Bob Golder, & members of the PJammers invite ALL dancers, including musicians and callers (who are welcome to dance as well as call or play). Contact Paul at zenyente(a)gmail.com for further info. Please come and make the final spin around this beautiful floor a success. warmest regards, Paul

11 years, 11 months

[Musicians] Social Dance Tunes

by Sue Robishaw

Hi Musicians, A question for those who also play for social dances (waltz/schottische/polka/two-step). I've started a new trad dance series in our area with a monthly adult oriented Community dance and a kid oriented Family dance and my new band has been great gearing up for that. But there is interest in having a "social" dance (rare in our area). The band plays mainly old-time jam tunes and with two members new to it all I don't want to add a lot of new ones right now. We're OK with waltzes, have a few schottisches, and polkas are easy to come by out of our current set list (Girl I Left Behind Me, Golden Slipper, Jamey Allen, Jenny Lind). But I'm not sure about two-steps as I've not danced two-steps much. Any ideas? Are there contra/old-time dance tunes that can be adapted? What typical strongly two-step tunes would you recommend listening to to get a good idea feel of the genre? And if we do add a "real" two-step tune do you have one or two you'd recommend? Easy would be appreciated at this point. Thanks! Sue Robishaw, Still Snowy U.P. of Michigan ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

12 years

Re: [Musicians] Heel-Toe Polka Tune

by Suzanne Girardot

I've always called this dance to "Buffalo Gals", which is very recognizable, and people can sing the chorus. I'm thinking of a circle mixer dance, is this the same one that you want to call? The dance I call requires a "short" tune, just AB, rather than AABB, so it depends on your version of the dance. Suzanne Girardot Seattle, WA -----Original Message----- >From: Deb Comly >Sent: Jan 29, 2013 7:22 PM >To: sue(a)manytracks.com, A musician's discussion list >Subject: Re: [Musicians] Heel-Toe Polka Tune > >"This Old Man" works fine, and I often fall back on that if I am working >with a band that isn't prepared to play Jenny Lind (a personal favorite). >"This Old Man" is easy and everyone knows it! If you are working with >musicians who can pull it off, try requesting a change in key (up), every >time they notch up the tempo! > >Deb Comly > >______________________________**_________________ >Musicians mailing list >Musicians(a)sharedweight.net >http://www.sharedweight.net/**mailman/listinfo/musicians > > > >-- >*Deb Comly >Flagstaff, AZ >928-774-5936 (home) >928-853-7985 (cell) >* >_______________________________________________ >Musicians mailing list >Musicians(a)sharedweight.net >http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/musicians

12 years, 2 months

[Musicians] Heel-Toe Polka Tune

by Sue Robishaw

Hi Musicians, What is your favorite Heel-Toe/Patty Cake Polka tune? I'd particularly appreciate a fast-learning option for a new band for a new dance series with fiddlers who are getting a bit overwhelmed with new tunes. But your other choices, too. Or is Jenny Lind the standard? Thanks! Sue Robishaw, U.P. of Michigan

12 years, 2 months

[Musicians] SW gatherings at Ralph Page

by Chris Weiler (home)

Hello everyone! This weekend is the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. As usual, it will be a wonderful gathering of dancers, callers and musicians to celebrate the history our wonderful tradition and those who continue to make it live. We have a blast and you won't find a group of dancers that is more elegant, fun, warm and friendly out there. As usual, on both Saturday and Sunday, SW has encouraged list participants (and those of a like mind) to push some tables together in the dining area and discuss matters related to dancing, calling, organizing or playing music for dances. We just geek right out for an hour or so! You're all welcome to join in and participate. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet and hang out with some fantastic people who provide such sage advice on our lists. My wife, Anne Obelnicki, and I will be there this year after sadly missing last year's. I look forward to meeting many new people from the list and greeting many old friends. Happy Dancing! Chris Weiler SharedWeight moderator, co-founder Craftsbury, VT P.S. If you don't know about the Ralph Page Weekend, here's the link. A highly recommended festival for those interested in the history of our tradition and meeting many of the people who made it possible for us to do this. http://ralphpage.neffa.org/

12 years, 3 months

[Musicians] Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend 2012

by Chris Weiler (SW)

Hello everyone! Once again, this weekend is the Ralph Page event at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Once again, many of us will be there. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year, as I have for the past several years. I sincerely hope that all of you that are attending will continue the SharedWeight lunches on Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Would someone like to step up and volunteer to push tables together for everyone? Maybe this year someone would like to coordinate a potluck? I'll miss seeing everyone and all of the wonderful dancing and conversations that happen every year. Have a blast! Thanks, everyone, for your participation on these lists in 2011. You make these lists the valuable resources that they are. Looking forward to an even better 2012! Happy dancing! Chris Weiler Craftsbury, VT

13 years, 3 months

[Musicians] Musician's (and Caller's) Workshops in Deerfield, NH, Feb and March

by Rickey Holt

contra dance music and calling workshops deerfield, nh Feb. 4 - Carol Compton, "Play in the Band": Feb. 4 - David Millstone, "Call Chestnuts" March 3 - Chris Ricciotti, "CALLER'S WORKSHOP - A SOLID FOUNDATION", March 3 - Sylvia Miskoe "Play Your Accordion for Dancing". *** RSVP, ASAP to reserve a space. Info and reservations: <mailto:holt.e@comcast.net> holt.e(a)comcast.net, (603) 679-1915 *** *** PRICE: $25.00, includes admission to the evening dance where workshop leaders will be calling and playing. *** (Contact us at the above address to explore the possibility of a few limited scholarships if needed). *** Additional details will be sent to workshop participants. *** Additional info: contact holt.e(a)comcast.net and I will send you a copy of the flyer.

13 years, 3 months

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