Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance
March 25, 2023 , 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Ballroom
Come join this dynamic group of young fiddlers, with two-time Scottish fiddle Champion Owen Kennedy, and fabulous Ben Foss on guitar, led by well known fiddler Ellen Gawler. Let them lift you off the dance floor with their sparkly collection of tunes with feisty delivery. Come early for the Family Dance and/or join the All Comers’ Band (more info below)- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Family Dance to the All Comers Band*
- 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers’ orientation
- 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm: Contra Dance
Musicians all!
Come join the All-Comers Band for our very first
Family Dance
Sat Mar 25 6-7
Hallowell City Hall Ballroom
Followed by a Contra Dance 7:30-10:30 with
Pineland Fidders,
Ben Foss guitar
Maggie Robinson calling
Come join the band and
bring the family to enjoy the dancing!
Repertoire for the 6:00 Family Dance:
Mari’s Wedding, Galway Belle, Peg ‘O Brien,
Bonnie Tammie, Daleigh’s, Finnigan’s Wake
Angeline the Baker, the Wren, Sarah Armstrong
Moon and 7 Stars, Swallowtail, Stool of Repentance
Dancing Bear
Gaspe Reel, Joys of QuebecJackie
Repertoire for the 7:30 Contra Dance:
(Intermediate fiddlers welcome to join, will play early in evening)
Over the Waterfall, Cold Frosty Morning, John Ryan’s Polka
Old French, 99, Pais de Haut
Ice House, Torment, Health to Ladies
Rory ‘O Moore, Cowboy Jig, Sixpenny Money
Lark in the Morning, Atholl Highlanders, Boys of Malin
La Bastraigne, St Anne’s Reel
Suggested Donation $15-$25
Musicians and Children Free
Come play whatever you can and most of all,
Come join the fun!
Questions? reply to [email protected]