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Asheville Open Contra Band

An open contra band is getting started, meeting twice a month for jams, practice, learning... It's for anyone who either enjoys or wants to enjoy playing contra music. Sign up for information by sending an email to:
asheville-contra-band+subscribe@googlegroups.com.


Monthly Board Meetings

Monthly Board Meetings are always open to the public, but they are currently being held at different times and places during the month. If you are interested in attending a board meeting let us know via the contact sheet and we'll tell you when and where the next one is.


Another New Video Interview

Atlantic Crossing shares a couch to discuss with Diane Silver what they think is important in playing for a contra dance.


Splash Dance

Registration is open, and we've got a new Facebook page, so find the Splashdance page and 'like' it! (thanks Liz)


Liz Holloway Care Calendar

Liz Holloway will be needing help over the months ahead as she goes through radiation and chemotherapy. Those interested in contributing food, time, taxi services, etc., please use the contact sheet to send a message to the Webmaster with your name and email and we'll get you on her care calendar.


Schedule of OFB and other regional dances

Printable Refrigerator Magnet Version

DateDanceBandMusiciansCallerComments
Thursday
5/23
Old Farmers BallKudZooFred Stoll fiddle, bass, Jeff Hersk bass, Pam Stoll fiddle, Roger Gold guitarBarbara GrohNOTE! On the Pavilion at WWC! Also... Warren wilson road will be closed and from tunnel Rd cars will turn right on south entrance go through campus come out north entrance turn right and then enter kitridge parking lot.
Friday
5/24
Harvest MoonSkeeziksWes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussionCallers CollectiveInstruction Period: 7:30; Dance 8-11 Location: 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors SC 29687
Saturday
5/25
Harvest MoonWolf Moon String BandLucy Allen , Marshall Goers , Terry Maluk , Wes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussionLaurie FisherInstruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11
Sunday
5/26
White Horse Black Mountain English Country DanceLaurie Fisher, Esther Holsen, Michael Garner, Karen GaughanAnneMarie Walter White Horse Black Mountain hosts a monthly English Country Dance, 3-5:30pm. Snacks and drinks may be purchased at the bar. No partner necessary. $7. Come out and join the fun in beautiful downtown Black Mountain. 105 Montreat Rd. Directions: http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/ Call 828-230-8449 for more info.
Sunday
5/26
WaynesvilleOut of the WoodworkStephanie VoncannonGateway Club, 37 Church St. Dancing 2:00-4:30
Monday
5/27
Monday Night DanceUncle FarmerBen Schreiber , Mike Sokolovsky Tavi Merrill
Thursday
5/30
Old Farmers BallUncle FarmerBen Schreiber , Mike Sokolovsky Tavi Merrill
Friday
5/31
OFB Advanced DanceHot SonataKaren Gaughan, Art Shuster, Laura LengnickBeth MolaroNot recommended for new dancers.
Friday
5/31
Mountain Blossom Contra IILift TicketRex Blazer Fiddle, Seth Houston Piano, guitar, TJ Johnson MandolinCis HinkleDance weekend: May 31 – June 2, in the mountains of western, NC! $20 for students for the entire weekend (w/camping).
Saturday
6/1
Harvest MoonUncle FarmerBen Schreiber , Mike Sokolovsky Tavi MerrillInstruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11
Sunday
6/2
OFB English Country DanceGeorge & Linda Schissler, Suzanne HoschAnneMarie Walter 4:00-6:30pm; 3:40 beginners' session. Homewood in Montford. No partner necessary. $6/$5 for OFB Members. Come early at 3 for couples dance and set dances. Directions: www.mybelovedhomewood.com, or call 828-230-8449.
Sunday
6/2
Harvest MoonCommunity BandOpen MicWaltz: 1:30; Contra Dance: 2:00-5:00 contact Tamara McGovern for details and to get on the schedule
Sunday
6/2
Waltz WorkshopsScott Baxla12:30 - 2:00 Beginning Waltz; 2:15 - 3:30 Int I - Turns; 3:45 - 5:00 Int II - Parallels. French Broad Food Coop, upstairs.
Monday
6/3
Monday Night DanceHigh Yield String BandWarren Doyle
Thursday
6/6
Old Farmers BallOpen BandCommunity band and caller night.
Friday
6/7
Harvest MoonBoys of BuncombeSteve Burnside guitar, Steve Trisman fiddle, Tall Paul Leech bassKristin SeibertEXPERIENCED DANCERS ONLY - NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS Dance: 8-11
Monday
6/10
Monday Night DanceDancing BearsJohn Culp mandolin, Lew Gelfond fiddle, Mark Langner guitarBarbara Groh
Thursday
6/13
Old Farmers BallNorth-South RailroadCharlie Pilzer Keyboard, Tina Chancey FiddleRicky Holt
Saturday
6/15
Harvest MoonSkeeziksWes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussionJesse EdgertonInstruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11
Sunday
6/16
OFB English Country DanceTBABob Thompson4:00-6:30pm; 3:45 beginners' session. Homewood in Montford. No partner necessary. $6/$5 for OFB Members. Come early at 3 for couples dance and set dances. Directions: www.mybelovedhomewood.com, or call 828-230-8449.
Monday
6/17
Monday Night DanceFloorplayPaul Rosen, Rya Martin, David CohenJean Gibson-Gorrindo
Thursday
6/20
Old Farmers BallGreat Bear TrioAndrew VanNorstrand Fiddle, Guitar, Kim Yerton Keyboard, Noah VanNorstrand Fiddle, Mandolin, FeetBeth Molaro
Sunday
6/23
White Horse Black Mountain English Country DanceTBABob ThompsonWhite Horse Black Mountain hosts a monthly English Country Dance, 3-5:30pm. Snacks and drinks may be purchased at the bar. No partner necessary. $7. Come out and join the fun in beautiful downtown Black Mountain. 105 Montreat Rd. Directions: http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/ Call 828-230-8449 for more info.
Monday
6/24
Monday Night DanceCurious GeorgeLaura Lengnick fiddle, Paul Moore piano, Steve Kemble drumsJack Mitchell
Thursday
6/27
Old Farmers BallInexplicabilliesDavid White fiddle/banjo, Joel McConnell mandolin, tenor banjo, Wes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussionLaurie Fisher
Friday
6/28
Harvest MoonContrariansGary Reynolds , John Longwell , Paul Epstein , Will Carter Instruction Period: 7:30; Dance 8-11 Location: 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors SC 29687
Friday
6/28
Cool Mountain Contra IIIMean LidsBen Smith Fiddle, banjo, Matt Turino Guitar, fiddle, foot percussion, Miriam Larson Flute, jaw-harp, singingHank MorrisFriday, Saturday, and Sunday (June 28 – 30). Beautiful place & affordable! $20 for students for the entire weekend (w/camping).
Saturday
6/29
Harvest MoonContrariansGary Reynolds , John Longwell , Paul Epstein , Will CarterInstruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11
Friday
8/23
Splash DanceOpen Jam BandsGreat local and regional musicians lead each of the open bandsOpen MicsJoin us at this affordable, fun, family friendly summer contra jam, although it's not just contra - we've got waltzes and swing and blues and a barn dance and a square dance as well, plus great food and a lake with a blob. Register now, it's sold out the last two years.
Friday
9/20
OFB Advanced DanceNot recommended for new dancers.
Friday
10/18
OFB Advanced DanceBeth MolaroNot recommended for new dancers.
Friday
11/1
Mountain Color Contra IIPerpetual e-MotionEd Howe Fiddle, John Cote GuitarBeth MolaroFriday, Saturday, and Sunday (Nov. 1 – 3). Come dance in a beautiful setting for a great price! $20 for students for the entire weekend (w/camping).
Friday
11/15
OFB Advanced DanceNot recommended for new dancers.
Friday
12/20
OFB Advanced DanceNot recommended for new dancers.
Thursday
12/26
'Contradancers Delight' HolidayGreat Bear TrioAndrew VanNorstrand Fiddle, Guitar, Kim Yerton Keyboard, Noah VanNorstrand Fiddle, Mandolin, FeetBeth Molaro


Old Farmer's Ball
PO Box 2852
Weaverville, NC 28787

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