Lake City Contra Dance

09/12/2026

Thursday, September 17th - "Tzela" (pronounced "sale-uh") is a delicious combination of Carlos Sevilla on Irish flute, Isobel Glover on fiddle & foot percussion, & Rowan Wolf on guitar & piano (Victoria BC)! Caller Shannon Horst serves up a tasty feast of contras!

09/05/2026

Thursday, September 10th - Tonight's dance is a special ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION hosted by Carol Glass & Jeff Haley + Joan & Paul Franklin, featuring the wonderfully skilled and playful duo of Audrey Jaber (San Diego CA) & Alex Cu***ng (Brattleboro VT) on fiddle, accordion, & piano, with stellar caller Gaye Fifer (Pittsburgh PA)! You're all invited - and admission is free! (donations welcome)

“a wonderful celebration of traditional folk song, dance music and the traditions of England and the US” - The Spirit of Progressive Rock THE LIGHT WE KEEP the brand-new album from Alex & Audrey The Light We Keep is our first duo album, a collection of tunes and songs drawn from the English, Am...

08/29/2026

Thursday, September 3rd - The dynamic flow of "Countercurrent" (Brian Lindsay & Alex Sturbaum on fiddle, guitar, foot percussion, & vocals) along with the smooth calling of Koren Wake will take us all the way to contra bliss!

Home Countercurrent: Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay, a powerhouse acoustic duo based in Olympia, WA featuring fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, and foot percussion. Contra dance & folk music that will rock your socks. photo by Molly Walsh Get the new album now on Bandcamp!

08/22/2026

Thursday, August 27 - "Three Guitars" features versatile and inventive musicians Alex Sturbaum, Ezra Jane Landsman, & Dave Bartley on - YES- guitars; can't wait to hear what they have in store for us! Cheerful, intrepid caller Craig Wolfe navigates our adventure! Also, everyone with an August birthday will be serenaded with the "We Wish You a Happy Birthday" round tonight!

08/16/2026

Thursday, August 20 - Kate Knudsvig (accomplished Irish fiddler / classical violinist https://www.kateknudsvig.com), is joined by Kat Wallace (stellar multi-instrumentalist / songwriter https://www.katwallacemusic.com), and dynamic guitarist Helen Kuhar (all from Boston)! Caller Russell Owen delivers a delightful array of dances!

08/08/2026

Thursday, August 13 - "Fruitality" makes their contra debut with talented Dylan Bell on fiddle & cello, Manda Brown on fiddle, & Gabe Morehouse on fiddle & guitar! Callers Isaac Banner & Ash Goren team up to bring us sweet summertime dances!

08/02/2026

Thursday, August 6 - Oliver Scanlon (Syracuse NY - of "Stove Dragon", and the iconic "Pete's Posse") and Seattle faves Elise Snoey & Dave Bartley romp merrily on fiddles, mandolin, guitar, & foot percussion! Lively caller Callie Allison keeps us spinning & smiling!

Explore the rich musical tapestry of Oliver Scanlon's music career. From his formative years in bands like Pete's Posse to his current projects, Stove Dragon among others, Oliver has collaborated with many talented musicians across various genres. Discover his journey through traditional folk styles

07/25/2026

Thursday, July 30 - "Soundspel" (Vienna Scheyer, Elise Snoey, & Patrick Gunning - fiddles, pipes, & guitar) treats us to lyrical Scandinavian & Scottish influenced music with a powerful drive! Caller Ben Douglas chooses dances with oh-so-satisfying flow! Also, everyone with a July birthday will be serenaded with the "We Wish You a Happy Birthday" round tonight!

07/18/2026

Thursday, July 23 - Ruthie Carroll & Laurie Andres stir up a delicious mix of sweet & savory harmonies on fiddle & accordion, with Amy Carroll's zesty piano backup! Friendly caller Gwen Rousseau serves up a yummy array of contras!

07/11/2026

Thursday, July 16 - The Pacific NW's well-loved "Contra Quartet" (Jesse Partridge, Steve Cifka, Jay Finkelstein, & Julie Bennett on fiddle, cello, guitar, & percussion) returns with more great music, just right for dancing! Caller Sarah Trop enhances the vibe!