Guiding Star Grange #1
401 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-0501


DANCE & EVENT SCHEDULE
at the Guiding Star Grange #1
and the Montague Grange.

Regularly Scheduled Dances
(Look here for detailed descriptions):
1st Fridays
The Moving Violations with Van Kaynor, Ron Grosslein, Becky Ashenden, and Chuck Corman. Swedish 8-8:30 Contras 8:30-11:30. More info: (413) 549-1913 or Van Kaynor
2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays
Greenfield Dance Band with David Kaynor, Mary Cay Brass, Peter Siegel, Stuart Kenney and guests.
3rd Fridays
Guiding Star Grange with various bands and callers. Inquiries about booking this night contact: thirdfridays@guidingstargrange.org
1st Saturdays
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests.
2nd and 4th Saturdays
Tophill Dances Featuring varied bands and callers. More info: (413) 773-1671 or Tophill Music.
3rd Saturdays
Guiding Star Grange with various bands and callers. Inquiries about booking this night contact: thirdfridays@guidingstargrange.org

Varied Saturdays @ The Montague Grange

Gender role-free contradance at the Montague Grange. Info: http://www.lcfd.org/westma/ or call Elenaor at 413-247-9604
3rd Sundays @ The Montague Grange
Third Sunday Scandinavian workshop/dance series at the Montague Grange with great live music.   More info: 413-253-0525 or Scandia2ndSunday@aol.com
Links to Performers:
Peter & Mary Alice Amidon, Becky Ashenden, Assembly (aka. Popcorn Behavior), Atlantic Crossing, Rachel Aucoin, Big Bandemonium, Beeswaxsheepskin, Big Table, Jennifer Brosious, David Cantieni, Celticladda, Clayfoot Strutters, Susan Conger, Liza Constable, Crowfoot, Corey DiMario, Fall Elixir, Nils Fredland, The Flying Garbanzos, Adina Gordon, Great Meadow Music, Lisa Greenleaf, Guiding Star Clog Morris, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Heathen Creek, Nat Hewitt, lydia ievins, David Kaynor, Stuart Kenney, Susan Kevra, Barbara Kirchner, Lift Ticket, Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne, The Moving Violations, Dave Langford, Latter Day Lizards, Mary Lea, George Marshall, Great Bear Trio, Jeremiah McLane, Bob Mills, Beth Molaro, Rick Mohr, Keith Murphy, Nightingale, Notorius, Bill Olson, Ann Percival, Chris Ricciotti, Scrod Pudding, Sue Rosen, Rotary Pancake Day, Peter Siegel, Lissa Schneckenburger, Brendan Taaffe, Small Tatoo, Pete Sutherland, Swallowtail, Ralph Sweet, Bill Tomczak, Tractor Family, Becky Tracy, Karen Tweed, Larry Unger, Pam Weeks, Wild Asparagus,Tidal Wave, Wintergreen, Sam Zucchini

(This list is limited to those who perform at the grange; it is not intended to be exhaustive).

Links to related sites:
Country Dance and Song Society, The Dance Gypsy, South Amherst Dances, Whatey Dance Barn, Brattleboro Dawn Dance, Concord Scout House, NEFFA, New Hampshire Contradances, Kiran Wagle's Dance Pages, Dance Flurry, Falcon Ridge, MontagueMA.net, Montague Bookmill, Country Dance Society, Boston Centre,Lavender Country Song & Dance Society of Western MA
Special Events and Highlights
At the Guiding Star Grange (Directions)

Friday August 1

8 PM $10 -$8 students

The Moving Violations with Chris Ricciotti calling. The Moving Violations are: Becky Ashenden (piano, accordion, bass), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30.

Saturday August 2

8 PM $8-10

Contradance with George Marshall calling. Playing will be special guests: Matt and Shannon Heaton and Sam Amidon with beginners' workshop at 8:00.

Friday August 8

7:30 workshop; 8-11 PM dance; $8-10 or barter equivalent

Contra Dancing with music by Stuart Kenney (bass) and David Kaynor (fiddle) with guests Doug Feeney (guitar) and Annie Fain Liden from Brasstown and Asheville, NC (banjo). Calling by David Kaynor. Workshop for beginners at 7:30 PM: contra dancing for all 8:00 - 11:00 PM.

Admission: Self determined, free will contributions, a.k.a. the Honor System, with $8 - $10 or barter equivalent suggested.

For more information: davidkaynor@mac.com, (413) 367-9380.

Satuday August 9

8 PM, $10

Quebecois music by TIDAL WAVE with Rachel Nevitt calling.

Friday August 15

7:30 workshop; 8-11 PM dance; $8-10 or barter equivalent

*Special Event*: Grange Hall Heating Oil Fundraiser (we can't afford to insulate the walls of our beloved hall yet, so we need to prepay for a lot of heating oil).

Calling by David Kaynor; open mic for musicians hosted by David Kaynor and Becky Hollingsworth.

Admission: Self determined, free will contributions, a.k.a. the Honor System, with $8 - $10 or barter equivalent suggested.

For more information: davidkaynor@mac.com, (413) 367-9380.

Saturday August 16

8 PM $8-10

Contradance with Paul-Eric Smith. Playing will be: calling Ben Van Vliet, fiddle; Josh Van Vliet, guitar and mandolin; others TBA.

Dance at 8. Requested admission $8-$10.

Thursday August 21

6 dinner; 7 PM meeting

The Grange National Master, Ed Luttrell will be visiting Massachusetts in August. A meeting has been planned at the Guiding Star Grange and everyone is invited to attend. August 21, 2008, dinner at 6pm and meeting at 7pm. Reservations are not required but I am sure a count would be appreciated. Contact: Ed Marion, 413-475-3520 or ed@chrismarion.com

Friday August 22

7:30 workshop; 8-11 PM dance; $8-10 or barter equivalent

Contra Dancing with music by Greenfield Dance Band members Stuart Kenney (bass, banjo); Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar, foot percussion); David Kaynor (fiddle). Calling by special guest Quena Crain.

Admission: Self determined, free will contributions, a.k.a. the Honor System, with $8 - $10 or barter equivalent suggested.

For more information: davidkaynor@mac.com, (413) 367-9380.

Saturday August 23

8 PM $10

Tophill Contradance with Caller Adina Gordon, Music by Brendan Carey Block (fiddle), Flynn Cohen (guitar), Stuart Kenney (upright bass and banjo), and Matthew Kenney (percussion). Adm $10. Starts at 8pm/ guiding star grange. All Welcome.

Friday August 29

7:30 workshop; 8-11 PM dance; $8-10 or barter equivalent

Contra Dancing with music by the Greenfield Dance
Band
: Stuart Kenney (bass, banjo); Mary Cay Brass (keyboard, accordion); Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar, foot percussion); David Kaynor (fiddle) with guest fiddler George Wilson. Calling by David Kaynor.

Admission: Self determined, free will contributions, a.k.a. the Honor System, with $8 - $10 or barter equivalent suggested.

For more information: davidkaynor@mac.com, (413) 367-9380.

Saturday August 30

8-11 PM; $12

BIG BANDEMONIUM with Dave Langford, Van Kaynor - fiddles; Peter Barnes, Ben Davis - rhythm section; and Lise Brown, Adam Scotera, Tim Atherton - horns with Jeff Petrovich calling. 8-11 PM $12 ! COME ONE, COME ALL!
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Friday September 5

8 PM $10 -$8 students

The Moving Violations with Lisa Greenleaf calling. The Moving Violations are: Becky Ashenden (piano, accordion, bass), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30.

Friday September 12

7:30 workshop; 8-11 PM dance; $8-10 or barter equivalent

Contra Dancing with music by Greenfield Dance Band members Stuart Kenney (bass, banjo); Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar, foot percussion); David Kaynor (fiddle). Calling may be by David Kaynor (stay tuned).

Admission: Self determined, free will contributions, a.k.a. the Honor System, with $8 - $10 or barter equivalent suggested.

For more information: davidkaynor@mac.com, (413) 367-9380.

Saturday September 13

8 PM; $10

SPECIAL BENEFIT DANCE for fiddler Kerry Elkin with musicians from Childs Play and calling by Steve Zakon-Anderson. Come celebrate the musical contributions of one of New England's finest dance fiddlers for the past 30 years, Kerry Elkin. Kerry has performed with Childsplay, Wild Asparagus, Fresh Fish, and The Geese in the Bog, as well as being featured in small ensembles with musicians such as Mark Roberts, Laurel Martin, Dave Surette, and Mark Simos. Kerry's music has been enjoyed throughout the United States, Ireland and Sweden in dance halls, pubs and music festivals.

As many of you may know, Kerry was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) in January of 2007. Within a short period of time he lost the ability to play the fiddle. This has been devastating for Kerry, and it is a great loss to the contra dance community. Two benefit contra dances have been organized by Childsplay (Bob Childs made Kerry's fiddle, as well as those of many other contra dance musicians), on September 13th, in Greenfield, MA and September 19th, in Concord, MA, to celebrate Kerry Elkin.

Flyer (pdf)

Friday September 19

8 PM; $10/8 students

Contradance with Heathen Creek with Dan Pearl calling. Heathen Creek is: Maia Rutman (fiddle); Mark Koyama (mandolin) and Pete Johannsen (guitar).

Friday October 3

8 PM $10 -$8 students

The Moving Violations with Steve Zakon-Anderson calling. The Moving Violations are: Becky Ashenden (piano, accordion, bass), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30.

Friday November 7

8 PM $10 -$8 students

The Moving Violations with Steve Zakon-Anderson calling. The Moving Violations are: Becky Ashenden (piano, accordion, bass), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30.

Sunday November 9

2-10 PM

The Fall Frolic - the annual Fund Raising Dance for the Friends of the Guiding Star Grange. This year our line up is: The Moving Violations with Lisa Greenleaf, Magic Foot with Bob Isaacs and callers’ showcase, Les Z Boys with Steve Zakon-Anderson. Sliding scale of $15-20. If you join FGSG for $20.00 or more (tax deductible) then you get in free. This is a dance day offer only.

Friday December 5

8 PM $10 -$8 students

The Moving Violations with Nils Fredland calling. The Moving Violations are: Becky Ashenden (piano, accordion, bass), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30.

 

Montague Grange
Dances and Performances (Directions)

Sunday, August 17

7-9:30 PM Donation

Contra dance with Tim Van Egmond and David Kaynor as co-host callers. Others welcome to step in for a dance or two. Music by the All-Comers Band, which just about any acoustic instrument can join. Dance will start around 7 and end around 9:30. No scheduled potluck, but anyone who wants to bring a picnic supper and enjoy it on the lawn or the common is welcome.

Like many who have to fill an oil tank this winter, the Montague Grange is on the verge of emptying its bank account, so while the dance is always for fun, we hope it will be for profit, too. Admission by donation. Information: 413-367-9380 or 413-367-9815.




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