The special sound of New England contra music has inspired dancers for generations. The music played in the Monadnock Region along the Connecticut River from the 1970s to the early part of this century was particularly special. Sadly most music heard at contra dances today lacks the traditional roots and reflects the pop culture.

What is Contra Dance? Come join us contra dancing on Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. New Dancers - 2nd dance free! See Berkshire June 2017 Eagle Article.

Dave Bartley plays guitar, mandolin, cittern, and several other stringed instruments. He has played many styles of music over the years and continues to range over several genres. He has performed throughout the US and Canada, and in England, Australia, France and Greece. It is difficult to count the number of bands in which he plays. Dave has composed over 300 dance tunes. A waltz he wrote and KGB recorded,. Dave plays in these bands.

We are a group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. Contra Dancing at the Lutheran Church.

Videos of Rhonda Hotop Playing. Website for North Phoenix Suzuki Strings and for Rhonda Hotop, dance musician. This is the website for North Phoenix Suzuki Strings, my violin and viola studio in Moon Valley, North Phoenix, AZ. I use the Suzuki method of teaching and teach both classical music and traditional tunes. Rhonda leading the group pieces at Swindon Suzuki Strings summer recital.

Hear a sample of the. The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers formed in 1986 to play traditional Scottish fiddle music. Members meet the third Sunday of each month in homes around the San Francisco Bay area, drawn together by our strong sense of community and delight in sharing the music we love. Guided by our director, noted fiddler Alasdair Fraser.