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events:
  - name: NEFFA
    details: "13 parallel stages, Friday thru Sunday."
    links:
      - "https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/"
    start: "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-21T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Marlborough
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - e-ceilidh
      - ecd
      - scd
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Live Wire
      - Kingfisher
      - Torrent
      - Good Company
      - Dogtown
      - Roaring Jelly
      - Cojiro
      - The Orphans
      - Open Band
      - Raise the Roof
      - The Dixie Butterhounds
      - The Midlings
      - Chimney Swift
      - Not Enough Fiddles
      - Rum & Onions
      - Wissahickon Express
      - "Einstein's Little Homunculus"
      - Les Bijoux Folque Orchestra
      - Zarkadelphia
      - Joy Factor
    callers:
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
      - Rick Mohr
      - Ben Sachs-Hamilton
      - Bob Isaacs
      - Michael Karcher
      - Dereck Kalish
      - Carl Levine
      - Dylan Simpson
      - David Millstone
      - Sue Gola
      - Liesl Jandrey
      - Tamar Myers
      - Qwill Duvall
      - Jeremy Korr
      - Steve Zakon-Anderson
      - Donna Hunt
      - Greg Frock
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Cindy Larock
      - Hannah Chamberlain
      - Don Veino
    organisation: NEFFA
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: "Swingin' Tern"
    details: "[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]\nSue Gola & Midnight on the Water\nTom Krumm—fiddle, guitar, mandolin: Nathan Bishop—fiddle, viola; Dani Hawkins—cello \n\nAll dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins\nAdmission $15 [students $5]\nOur dance hall is Air-Conditioned.\nVaccination and Masks Optional\n\nSue Gola\nA long-time contra dancer, Sue was drawn into calling contras in 2014. Since then, she has called at dances both large and small throughout the Northeast. Sue gives instructions concisely and clearly and has a friendly way about her that makes dancers feel welcome.\nVideo on YouTube  \nMidnight on the Water\nMidnight on the Water is comfortable with many different genres from classical to jazz but they shine as a contradance band. The virtuosity on stage will propel you across the dance floor. MotW combines the talents of three amazing musicians with wide experience: \nNathan Bishop is a violinist, violist, Irish traditional fiddler, and teacher based in New Jersey. A mentee of the avant-garde fiddler Cleek Schrey, Nathan is a current collaborator with JoAnna Mendl Shaw’s Equus Project and Andy Sowers of Mabou Mines, where he pairs live fiddle with pre-recorded soundscapes to accompany dance and theater. He is a past artist-in-residence at the Mignolo Arts Center. In the traditional scene, he regularly performs solo and in collaboration with Fiona Tyndall, Judy Minot, Patrick Clifford, and with his contra dance band, Squirrel’s Chair. In 2023, his Irish folk trio, Faoileán, released their first album, Far Hills. He founded and hosts the bi-weekly Irish seisiún at Flounder Brewing Co. in Hillsborough, NJ. \nTom Krumm is a performer who specializes in versatility. He has logged performances with artists of every genre, ranging from Roseanne Cash to Jacob Collier to Aloe Blacc to Al Kooper, and many more. He’s also performed with the contra dance band Live Wire, the swing band Swingology, and as a ringer for concert and pit orchestras throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Most recently, he appeared as soloist alongside Grammy award-winning fiddler Jay Ungar and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic in a performance his own original arrangement of Daybreak in the Mountains. His work as a educator includes teaching engagements at the Ashokan Music and Dance camps since the age of 17. \nDani Hawkins has made music with the Boston Philharmonic, the Richardson Chamber Players, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, and various other ensembles and contradance bands. Dani has taught cello at Maine Fiddle Camp, Fiddle Hell, Summertrios, Princeton in Asia, Open Access to Music Education, and Cornell University, and has studied cello, composition, and ethnomusicology at Princeton University, the New England Conservatory, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Cornell. Dani has taught cello at Maine Fiddle Camp, Fiddle Hell, Summertrios, Princeton in Asia, Open Access to Music Education, and Cornell University, and has studied cello, composition, and ethnomusicology at Princeton University, the New England Conservatory, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Cornell.\nVideo on YouTube  \nFull calendar \nUseful Information: \n\nNewcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing.\nNo partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.\nWe no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.\nAll dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.\nWe have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.\nWe welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.\nPlease bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.\nWear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.\nWe are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles.\n\n$15 adults/$5 students"
    links:
      - "https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-presents-sue-gola-midnight-on-the-water/"
    start: "2024-07-06T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-07-06T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NJ
    city: Chatham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Midnight on the Water
    callers:
      - Sue Gola
    price: $5-$15
    organisation: "Swingin' Tern Dances"
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
    details: "Sue Gola calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano\nDance lesson: 7:30\nOnline payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged.\nLocation: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212\nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free\nPotluck snacks at the break"
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-baltimore-folk-music-society-contra-dance/"
    start: "2024-09-14T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Sue Gola
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml