Calendar
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David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions – Kerrville (TX) and Falcon Ridge (NY) – and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for more than two decades.
Bill Staines
If you know the songs River or Roseville Fair or many others, this is the man responsible for them.
“One of the most admired and imitated writers on the contemporary folk circuit.. [He writes] pensive, probing narratives made especially memorable by their ability to translate the common details of common lives into songs of uncommon eloquence and beauty.” – The Austin American-Statesman
Hambo Workshop
with John Scott
Hambo is not a dance you can learn in 5 minutes. It takes instruction, time and practice.
- This class is for beginners, or anyone who wants tips & practice opportunity with coaching.
- No partner is needed!
- The May 6th evening contra dance will feature several live HAMBOS to practice your skills!
Come support Contra Dance and The Nettles at the 2017 Oregon Country Fair!
The new Xavanadu area and the Dance Pavilion are hosting a plethora of amazing dance performances, interactive and social dance experiences for all ages and dance abilities. Including appearances from West African, Samba, Rollerstar, and Bhangra. Check out the entire lineup!
Contra Dances with the Nettles will be held at the Dance Pavilion:
Friday afternoon, 5:50 – 7:00 pm
and
Sunday afternoon, 12:20 – 1:45 pm
Calling will be by the illustrious Noah Grunzweig of Portland. Brief introductory sessions will be given before each dance. Tell your friends, bring them along, enjoy the fair!
Day and weekend tickets are available at various locations, check the many outlets available and TicketsWest (and check for coupons in various newspapers and promotions). No tickets are available at the fair site! Carpool or bus to the site if you can (saves money, saves stress).