Caller: Chuck Galt Band: Erin Shrader (fiddle), Richard Mandel (guitar) While we love beginners at most dances, this one is for experienced dancers. If you have come to a few dances and want to experience slightly more challenging dances, come join us! Sound: Carlo Calabi Dance Manager: Karen Frazier No beginner lesson at this dance. Come on Monday, May 1 to the Petaluma contra if you are a beginner, it's going to be a great dance with a lesson at 6…

Caller: Kelsey Hartman Band: Switching Protocols Ruthie Byers (fiddle), Christopher Jacoby (accordian, mandolin), John-Michael Seng-Wheeler (piano) Sound: Carlo Calabi Dance Manager: Karen Frazier Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30pm Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17

CALLER: Celia Ramsay

BAND: wiNgNuts
Chris Knepper (fiddle), Isel Harper (flute),

Will Wheeler (guitar, feet)

Santa Rosa Challenging Contra Dance July 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CALLER: Charlie Fenton BAND: Whimsical Janette Duncan (fiddle), Roxanne Oliva (accordion, flute), Regan Hemphill (fiddle), Beth Christian (cello), Debra Tayleur (piano). While we love beginners at most dances, this one is for experienced dancers. If you have come to a few dances and want to experience slightly more challenging dances, come join us! SOUND: Marty Brenneis DANCE MANAGER: Marlene Mahan No beginner lesson at this dance. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate…

CALLER: Ric Goldman

BAND: Ray Bierl (guitar), Paul Shelasky (fiddle)

Markie Sanders (bass).

Santa Rosa Challenging Contra Dance
July 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
CALLER: Mavis McGaugh is calling!

Filling in for Eric Black who is sick. We wish him well and will have him back soon.

BAND: Loose Newts

The dance is on! and NBCDS is sponsoring it. Which means it is free for fire victims and for the rest of us it is a fundraiser to help those affected by the fires. So, pay what you can and we will match all proceeds and donate them to the Redwood Credit Union Fire Relief Fund.
Caller: Chuck Galt
Band: Ben Schreiber (fiddle), Chris Knepper (fiddle, mandolin), Will Wheeler (guitar, feet)

CALLER: Jacqui Grennan

BAND: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Burke Trieschmann (guitar)

Holiday Gala Dance with a Dessert Potluck at the Break! Bring some to share and dress up if you like. Caller: Lynn Ackerson Band: Stringfire Caroline McCaskey-fiddle, Patti Cobb-piano, Erik Levins-bass, cello SOUND: Carlo Calabi DANCE MANAGER: Karen Frazier Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30pm Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17

Caller: Jean Gorrindo from San Luis Obispo
Band: Rodney Miller (WA) fiddle, Chris Knepper, mandolin, Charlie Hancock, piano

Not for beginners. If you have been to a few contras come join us- no lesson.

Special Dance with Scrumptious Feast and Toast at Midnight Band: Rodney Miller-fiddle, Chris Knepper-mandolin, Charlie Hancock-piano Caller: Jean Gorrindo (SLO) Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30pm Our NYE contra dance party will be at Monroe Hall in Santa Rosa. Delicious Feast provided by NBCDS at the break. We will toast the new year together with cider at midnight. Start the 2018 with friends and joy at the contra dance! Prices: $18 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $20 non-members; $10under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial…

Band: In Tent City Betsy Richards (fiddle), Seth Richards (keyboard, bass), Graham Richards (guitar), David Richards (cajon), Marilee Richards (bass)

Caller: Claire Takemori

Band: Swinging Chickens Lee Anne Welch (fiddle), Rebecca King (piano), Topher Gayle (guitar, mandolin, percussion)

Caller: Kelsey Hartman

Band: Ray Bierl (guitar), Rebecca King (piano, Topher Gayle (guitar, mandolin, percussion)

Caller: Kalia Kliban

We love beginners at most dances but this one is for experienced dancers only. If you have been to 3-5 dances and feel comfortable without a lesson, please join us!

Band: Gus Garelick (fiddle), Don Coffin (Guitar)

Caller: Eric Black

Caller: Ron Buchanan (PA)
Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Paul Kotopish (mandolin, guitar),Daniel Steinberg (keyboard, flute)

Band: StringFire *****Caroline McCaskey (fiddle) *****Patti Cobb (piano) *****Erik Ievins (bass, cello) Caller: Celia Ramsey Sound Tech: Carlo Calabi Manager: Paul Larkin Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30pm Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17

June 15, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - June 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm It’s everyone’s favorite dance weekend in the Wine Country, redwoods and at the coast. Join us for great music, fun dancing, good food and excellent company! Caller: Cis Hinkle Band: Notorious **** Eden Macadam-Somer (MA) - fiddle **** Larry Unger (MA) - guitar, banjo **** Sam Bartlett (IN) - mandolin **** Mark "Pokey" Hellenberg (OH) - percussion   Saturday morning band and caller caller: Deb Comly (AZ)…

We love beginners at most dances but this one is for experienced dancers only. If you have been to 3-5 dances and feel comfortable without a lesson, please join us!

Caller: Erik Hoffman

Band: Paddy Ryan's Dream

caller: Chuck Galt

Band: Tea and Whiskey:

,Karin McQuade (fiddle),

Andrae Raffield (guitar, bass)

Caller: Andy Shore

Band: Polaris:

***** Rose Jackson (fiddle)

*****Marta Bartholomew (fiddle)

*****Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)

*****Jesse Ball (guitar, mandolin, accordian, & feet)

Band: Backwater Boys
*****Rodney Miller (fiddle)

*****Charlie Hancock (piano)

*****Chris Knepper (mandolin, guitar)

Caller: Chuck Galt

We love beginners at most dances but this one is for experienced dancers only. If you have been to 3-5 dances and feel comfortable without a lesson, please join us!

Caller: Lynn Ackerson

Band: 

*****Erin Shrader (fiddle)

*****Richard Mandel (guitar)

Band: The Crabapples

***Marta Lynch (fiddle), Norm Cotton (piano), Bob Silberstein (mandolin, piano, doumbek), Teresa Fife (bass)

Caller: Jean Gorrindo

Band: In Tent City; Betsy Richards (fiddle), Seth Richards (keyboard, bass), Graham Richards (guitar), David Richards (cajon), Marilee Richards (bass)

Caller: Claire Takemori

Caller: Susan Petrick

Band: Ray Bierl (guitar), Markie Sanders (bass), Paul Shelasky (fiddle)

Caller: 

*****Andy Shore

Band: 

*****Audrey Knuth (fiddle)

*****Chris Knepper (guitar)

New Year’s Eve Party at Monroe Hall!

Special Dance with Scrumptious Feast and Toast at Midnight

Band:

***** Rodney Miller - fiddle

***** Jeff Spero (LA) - piano

Caller: 

***** Jacqui Grennan (LA)

Caller: Kalia Kliban

Band: StringFire:

****Caroline McCaskey (fiddle)

****Patti Cobb (piano)

****Erik Ievens (bass, cello)

Caller: Lynn Ackerson

Band: Backwater Boys:

****Rodney Miller (fiddle)

****Chris Knepper (guitar, mandolin)

****Charlie Hancock (piano)

Caller: Kelsey Hartman
Band: Buddy System:
****Noah VanNorstrand (NY) (fiddle, feet)

****Julie Vallimont (MA) (keyboard)

Caller: Kelsey Hartman

Band: Gus Garelick (fiddle), Don Coffin (guitar)

Caller: Andy Shore

Band: The Swinging Chickens

**** Lee Anne Welch (fiddle)

**** Rebecca King (piano)

**** Topher Gayle (guitar, mandolin, percussion)

Caller: Kalia Kliban

Band: 

**** Rodney Miller (fiddle)

**** Chris Knepper (mandolin)

**** Burke Trieschmann (guitar, harmonica)

Caller: Lisa Greenleaf (MA)

Band: Stringrays

**** Rodney Miller (CA) - fiddle

**** Sam Bartlett (IN) – mandolin

**** Max Newman (MA  ) - guitar

**** Stuart Kenney (MA  ) - bass, banjo

**** Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg (OH) – percussion

Caller: Chuck Galt

Band: 

**** Rodney Miller (fiddle)

****Burke Trieschmann (guitar, harmonica)

Caller: Susan Petrick

Band: 

**** Rodney Miller (fiddle)

**** Chris Knepper (mandolin)

**** Burke Trieschmann (guitar, harmonica)

Caller: Erik Hoffman

Band: 

Chris Knepper (fiddle)

Isele Harper (flute)

Christopher Jacoby (guitar)

Caller: Warren Blier

Band: Gus Garelick (fiddle), Don Coffin (guitar)

Caller: Kelsey Hartman

Band: Golden

**** Jess Newman (fiddle)

**** Jesse Ball (MA) (piano & accordion)

**** Everest Witman (VT) (guitar, mandolin, & whistles)

Caller: Celia Ramsay

Band: wiNgNuts:

Chris Knepper (fiddle)

Isele Harper (flute)

Will Wheeler (guitar, feet, nyckleharpa)

Caller: Lynn Ackerson

Band: 

Rodney Miller (fiddle)

Rebecca King (piano)

Caller: Kelsey Hartman

Band: Chris Knepper (fiddle),  Charlie Hancock (piano)

Caller: Kalia Kliban

Band: Triangularity (WA)

Eric Anderson (piano)

Joe Micheals (guitar)

Susan Burke (fiddle)

Caller:  Andy Shore

Band: Double Trouble

Rodney Miller – fiddle

Jeff Spero (LA) – piano

Caller: Lea Smith Band:  Erik Hoffman (fiddle) Craig Johnson (piano) Todd Silverstein (Irish whistle, saxophone, bouzouki) Sound: Carlo Calabi Manager: Karen Frazier Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30pm Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17

SANTA ROSA CONTRA

February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Caller: Susan Petrick

Band: The Backwater boys

Rodney Miller (fiddle)

Charlie Hancock (piano. accordion)

Chris Knepper (guitar, mandolin)

Sound: Carlo Calabi

Caller: Celia Ramsay

Band: 

Erin Schrader (fiddle)

Richard Mandel (guitar)

Caller: Chuck Galt

Band: wiNgNuts

Chris Knepper (fiddle)

 Isele Harper (flute)

Will Wheeler (guitar, foot percussion)

Sound: Carlo Calabi

Caller: Kalia Kliban

Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Rebecca King (piano)

Caller: Eric Black
Band: Persons in Black

Caller: Eric Black
Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Kyle Alden (guitar)

Caller: Frannie Marr (So California)
Band: Notorious (Larry Unger - guitar, Sam Bartlett - mandolin, Mark "Pokey" Hellenberg - percussion, Betsy Branch - fiddle)

Band:Rebecca King (piano), Lee Anne Welch (fiddle), Jon Berger (fiddle)
Caller: Todd Silverstein

Band:Rodney Miller (fiddle), Richard Mandel (guitar), Erin Shrader (fiddle)
Caller: Celia Ramsay

Band:Rodney Miller (fiddle), Rebecca King (piano)
Caller: Tanya Merchant

Band: Patti Cobb (keyboard), Valerie Rose (fiddle); Caller: Susan Petrick; Sound: Carlo Calabi

Contra celebration with Rodney Miller and Rebecca King at Monroe Hall. Calling by Tina Fields and Ed Hall. Sound: Carlo Calabi

Band: Rebecca King and Jon Berger
Caller: Alan Winston
Sound: Carlo Calabi

Band: Rebecca King & Jon Berger
Caller: Celia Ramsay
Sound: Carlo Calabi

Band: Will Wheeler and Noel Cragg Caller: Mike Fynan - calling Larks & Robins Sound: Carlo Calabi Manager: Karen Frazier / Chris Stadick Programmer: Chris Stadick As of March 11, we require dancers to be masked in accordance with our current COVID safety policy. Additional COVID protocols, including testing before the event, depend on the current CDC Community Level which is updated Thursday evenings, so check the NBCDS.org website for current status. Please refrain from wearing fragrances or scented products.…

Band: Green Gates - Todd Silverstein, Jon Berger, Roxanne Oliva
Caller: Qwill Duvall

Band: Rebecca King & Rodney Miller
Caller: Kelsey Hartman

Mask-optional; Caller will use LADIES and GENTS terms. Band: Ruby Mountain String Band; Darin Smith, Cliff Landis, and Julia Landis; Caller: Todd Silverstein; Sound: Carlo Calabi

Band:Persons in Black - Agent Clark Smith on Guitar, Agent Sue Jones on Concertina, and Agent Dave Wright on Fiddle and Mandolin. Caller: Celia Ramsay calling Larks and Robins Sound: TBD Manager: Karen Frazier / Chris Stadick Beginners lesson at 6:30 PM! Please refrain from wearing fragrances or scented products. Please bring your own water bottles. Snacks will be available and feel free to bring some! Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income

Band: Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows Caller: Erik Hoffman Sound: Carlo Calabi Manager: Karen Frazier / Chris Stadick Beginners lesson at 6:30 PM!Please refrain from wearing fragrances or scented products. Please bring your own water bottles. Snacks will be available and feel free to bring some! Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income

Band: Patti Cobb & Caroline McCaskey
Caller: Dane Wallinga

Band: Barry's Favorites Laurel North: Harp Sean Wahl: Concertina & Whistle Will Wheeler: Fiddle Caller: Lea Smith calling positional with gendered backup Sound: Carlo Cabali Manager: Karen Frazier / Chris Stadick Beginners lesson at 6:30 PM!Please refrain from wearing fragrances or scented products. Please bring your own water bottles. Snacks will be available and feel free to bring some! Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income

Band:Valerie Rose & Patti Cobb Caller: Ric Goldman Sound: Carlo Cabali Manager: Karen Frazier / Chris Stadick Beginners lesson at 6:30 PM!Please refrain from wearing fragrances or scented products. Please bring your own water bottles. Snacks will be available and feel free to bring some! Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income

Band: Patti Cobb and Gus Garelick
Caller: Mike Fynan
Sound: Carlo Calabi

Band:TBD
Caller: TBD

Free contra celebration of Michael Martin & Yang Wong; Tunes by Rodney Miller, Daniel Steinberg, and Roxanne Oliva with calling by Susan Petrick; sound by Vince Lucchesi.