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Band: Lark
Caller: Amy Wimmer

~ 6:00 pm Potluck: Jennifer Carlin & Duane Walrod, 1837 SW Roth St, Corvallis. Phone: 541-754-1336.

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Special dance with Anadama and Gaye Fifer

Newcomers’ session at 7:00 pm, dance from 7:30 to 10:30 pm!
Come enjoy the special talent from the Cascade Contras dance weekend! Dance with some of the weekend attendees who come in early.

Note that this dance will take place at our usual location and is open to ALL,

not just folks here to dance their feet off.
Anadama is a Boston-based contra dance band that finds its roots in the traditional music of New England, Ireland, and Quebec. Infusing both old and new tunes with a distinctly modern kick, this trio plays dynamic, earthy music with vigor and honesty. Dance is at its heart. The band features Amelia Mason on fiddle, Emily Troll on accordion, and Bethany Waickman on guitar.
Amelia has a highly rhythmic style and serves up a thoroughly original flavor of New England fiddling. Emily’s accordion licks add texture and drama (and silliness) that inspires dancers to kick up their heels. The dark pulse of Bethany’s guitar provides the driving rhythm.
Gaye Fifer is an accomplished contra caller from Pittsburgh, PA. Her delightful personality makes everyone happy to be dancing, and her clear and charming explanations makes it easy. An active dancer herself, Gaye understands the subtleties of making contra dances particularly satisfying for dancers. She is also an enthusiastic advocate and instructor of the contra-style waltz.

Band: Lanny Martin Revue
Caller: Rich Goss

NOTE that this is not the usual location!

~ 6 PM Potluck: Karen Johnson, 2601 NE Jack London ST (Northstar park, #53). (Just 1 mile from the Boys & Girls Club, the dance location.)  Directions: From hwy 99 and Walnut, go east on Walnut to Jack London. Turn left on Jack London, then enter the Northstar park. (which is 2601 NE Jack London). Stay to the right when you enter the park, then take the 3rd left onto Yukon. I’m #53, a blue house halfway down the street, directly under the street light.

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

The Quarks with Sue Baker

The Quarks are an exciting new Northwest band with Betsy Branch on fiddle and guitar, Bill Tomczak on clarinet, saxophone and percussion, and Terry Wergeland on piano and accordion. Betsy and Terry have played together for dances since 1994, and when Bill moved to Portland in 2012, he was thrilled to join forces with them. With their mix of instruments and improvisatory natures, you never know what to expect from this trio. Their delight in playing together translates to the dance floor, and you are likely to hear plenty of laughter from the stage. When not playing, the three of them love to pontificate about the mysteries of the universe (like how 3 quarks form a particle), thus inspiring the band name.
Sue has been calling dances all over the Pacific Northwest since 2001. Sue says “Dancing is a joy and I try to make every one a wonderful experience for everyone in the hall.” From her store of “dorky” wedding dances to complex technical dances, she’s danced most of them and draws on the ones she thinks each crowd will like and be successful at. And as she likes to add, “It’s just a dance.”

Lesson 7:30, dance from 8:00

Salem Folklore Community’s 28^th annual Weekend of Music and Dance at Camp Westwind. Beautiful setting on the beach, a few miles north of Lincoln City. Family friendly.  Partial scholarships available.

Registration opens February 23.

Band: Wisenheimers
Caller: Susan Petrick

Potluck: There is usually a pre-dance potluck, but not for this dance.

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

The Barnstormers with Tarka Ayres

Based in Eugene, the Eugene City Barnstormers is a string band dedicated to fun times. The band prefers two lane roads. For over 10 years the Barnstormers’ boys have traveled rural Oregon together, playing country dances, community events and gatherings of all sorts, all in search of sparkling moments when dancers, musicians, friends and family join together in motion, music and on occasion, mayhem. Shawn Lockery plays fiddle, Wes Messinger plays guitar, Paul Clements plays fiddle, Ambo Daugherty plays the banjo, and Cliff Kentros plays the bass. The Eugene Barnstormers enjoy long sets of traditional dance tunes played in their own storming sort of way, beckoning folks from all walks of life to lay aside their concerns, stretch out, loosen up and move, move, move. Beyond the dance halls, the band plays on, visiting tunes and songs familiar, and not, till deep sleep comes to all. Come on out and have some fun with the Eugene Barnstormers.
Portland resident Tarka Ayres called her first contra dance in October, 2011. She’s since called regularly at the Portland open mike dances, and has honed her skills by calling full evenings in Coos Bay and Astoria.

Lesson 7:30, dance from 8:00

Band: The Nettles
Caller: Laurel Thomas

Potluck: There is usually a pre-dance potluck

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Band: UnLeashed!
Caller: Gordy Euler

~ 6PM Potluck: Marfa Levine, 650 SE Bridgeway Ave; 541-754-1433.

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

The Lanny Martin Revue with William Watson

The Lanny Martin Revue is a great and powerful band led by that incomparable pianist, Lanny Martin. Lori Prime lights up on fiddle, Jon Neff keeps it interesting on guitar, and Sarah Goss adds nicely on whistles and oboe. Sarah will also keep us rich with bass sound, percussionist Kristen Falk will have you tapping your feet to the beat, and Lanny will hold our beat steady with his rock solid piano playing. The band is based out of Portland and Corvallis.
William Watson, a resident of Eugene, OR, danced his first contra in 1989 and began calling in Texas in 1992. Having called numerous contra events in cities coast-to-coast, William’s extensive experience and soothing voice project a calm confidence. His vigilant and thoughtful dance programming ensures a variety of figures, transitions, and sequences to entertain and support new dancers while offering the occasional challenge for the more advanced. His calling proficiency and sensitivities ensure everyone has a good time.

Lesson 7:30, dance from 8:00

Band: Wild Hair!
Caller: Sue Baker

~ 6 PM Potluck: Erik & Christine, 2307 NW 12th ST, Corvallis; 541-757-1211.

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Band: Cornerhouse: Bo Leyden — mandolin, Bruce Marbin — guitar, Roy Rowland — fiddle
Caller: Lindsey Dono

~Pre-dance Potluck at 6:00 p.m.

Hosts: Christine & Erik, 2307 NW 12th St, Corvallis; 541-757-1211
Directions: From Circle Blvd, turn north onto 11th St, next left on Maple, next right on 12th. The house is the bright yellow house with red trim, about 1/2 way down the block on the right. Map: https://tinyurl.com/yfqtggu

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Band: Cascade Crossing: Carl Thor — piano, hammered dulcimer, drum; Rich Goss — guitar, mandolin, percussion; Sarah Goss — bass, whistle;Lori Prime — fiddle

Caller: Michael Karcher

~Pre-dance Potluck, 6 PM. Hosts: Ross & Moksha, 1653 SW Knollbrook Place; 617-939-3220. Directions: from Philomath Blvd (aka Hwy 20/Hwy 34), turn south onto SW 35th St, (drive 0.4 miles); turn left onto SW Knollbrook Ave, (drive 0.2 miles); turn left onto Knollbrook Place, then right at the T (still on SW Knollbrook Place). House is at the end of the cul de sac, slightly to the left. Map: https://mapq.st/1s4iosi

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Band: The Nettles

Caller: Tarka Ayres

~Pre-Dance Potluck, 6 PM. Hosts: Sue & Jim Noel, 1975 SW Whiteside Drive; 541-224-6546. Directions: From Philomath Blvd, drive south on SW 35^th St; continue past the school, up the “wiggly” hill where 35th becomes Whiteside Dr.Continue a few more blocks to the corner of Whiteside Dr and Chintimini Ave. House is on the left; giant Sequoia in the front yard.  Map: https://mapq.st/1s4jLal

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Band: The Eugene Barnstormers

Based in Eugene, the Eugene City Barnstormers is a string band dedicated to fun times. Shawn Lockery plays fiddle, Wes Messinger plays guitar, Paul Clements plays fiddle, Ambo Daugherty plays the banjo, and Cliff Kentros plays the bass. The Eugene Barnstormers enjoy long sets of traditional dance tunes played in their own storming sort of way, beckoning folks from all walks of life to lay aside their concerns, stretch out, loosen up and move, move, move.

Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer.

~Potluck at 6pm: Christine & Erik, 2307 NW 12^th St, Corvallis; 541-757-1211. Directions: From Circle Blvd, turn north onto 11th St, next left on Maple, next right on 12th. Bright yellow house with red trim, on the right, about 1/2 way down the block.

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.