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St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma

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530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States

April 2017

No Petaluma contra dance – come to Epicenter public dance in Mill Valley

April 2, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States

There is no Petaluma contra dance Sunday, April 2, because this is Epicenter contra dance weekend in Mill Valley. We have a post-Epicenter public dance at Strawberry Rec Center featuring both weekend bands and callers. See entry for Epicenter public dance and come join us!

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May 2017

Special Petaluma Contra Dance

May 1, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Special Dance! Caller: Andrea Nettleton (GA) Band: OffBeats – Jeff Spero (keyboard), Ashley Broder (mandolin), Ben Schreiber (fiddle) Waltzes/couple dancing at 6:30 pm, contra dance from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Beginner’s Lesson at 6:40ish. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets by the parking lot.

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Special Petaluma Contra Dance

May 7, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Special Dance Traveling mucisians we are excited to dance to! Caller:   Susan Petrick Band: Buddy System - Noah VanNorstrand (NY) (fiddle, mandolin, foot percussion) and Julie Vallimont (MA) (piano, accordion, jawharp) About BUDDY SYSTEM an excerpt from their website: NOAH VANNORSTRAND is known for his playing with The Great Bear Trio, one of the hottest and most influential dance bands in the country, as well as the Andrew and Noah Band and Giant Robot Dance. His driving rhythm, epic dynamics, creativity, and uniquely rocking style have given him…

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June 2017

Petaluma Contra Dance

June 4, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Alan Winston Band: StringFire - Erik Ievins (bass), Patti Cobb (piano) and Shira Kammen (fiddle) Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John's Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets by the parking lot.

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July 2017

Petaluma Contra Dance

July 2, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Join us in Petaluma to enjoy caller Bob Green and Ladies at Play from Oklahoma - Shanda McDonald (fiddle, accordion); Kathy Dagg (guitar, mandolin, and banjo); Miranda Arana (flute, whistle, and percussion); with Martha Edwards (fiddle)

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September 2017

Sept. 9 Contra Dance will be at St. John’s Episcopal, Petaluma

September 9, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Saturday night we will be dancing at St. John's Episcopal Social Hall in Petaluma -- on their newly refinished floor! St. John's is located on C Street between 5th and 6th Streets. The Unitarian Congregation hall in San Rafael is not available on Saturday due to accidental double-booking.

Come out to dance to the wiNgNuts: Chris Knepper (fiddle), Iselle Harper (flute), Will Wheeler (guitar) with Ric Goldman from Portland, OR calling. Hope you'll join us.

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October 2017

Petaluma Contra Dance

October 1, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Jonathan Southard (Santa Barbara)

Band: Steampacket: Erin Shrader (fiddle), Richard Mandel (guitar) and Paul Kotapish (mandolin)

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November 2017

Petaluma Contra Dance

November 5, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Yoyo Zhou

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

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December 2017

Petaluma Contra Dance

December 3, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller:  Susan Petrick
Band: KGB (Seattle)

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January 2018

New Year’s Day Contra Dance in Petaluma

January 1, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Start your year off with friends at the FREE for new dancers and 2018 NBCDS members contra! Come become a member at the dance and dance for free! Band: Rodney Miller-fiddle, Chris Knepper-mandolin, Charlie Hancock-piano Caller: Jean Gorrindo (SLO)

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Petaluma Contra Dance

January 7, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Eric Black Band:  Christopher Jacoby (mandolin, accordion), Will Wheeler (fiddle), Josh Van Vliet (guitar) Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets by the parking lot.

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February 2018

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

February 4, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: The Crabapples: Teresa Fife (bass), Marta Lynch (fiddle), Bob Silberstein (mandolin, piano, doumbek), Norm Cotton (piano)

Caller: Kelsey Hartman

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March 2018

English Country Dance and NBCDS 25th Anniversary celebration at St. John’s Episcopal in Petaluma

March 4, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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NBCDS 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Different venue: St. John's Episcopal in Petaluma. The day's events include English dance, potluck, morris dancers, evening contra dance, prizes and more!

Caller: Kalia Kliban

Band: Jane Knoeck (piano), Eileen Nicholson (violin)

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Petaluma Contra Dance and NBCDS 25th Anniversary Party

March 4, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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25th Anniversary Celebration!

The day's events include English Country Dance, potluck with special presentations, Morris dancers, evening contra dance, prizes, more!

Band: New Brew: Jane Knoeck (piano, accordion), Eileen Nicholson Kalfass (fiddle), Tom Santarsiero (guitar, mandolin, banjo, jaw harp, foot percussion)

Caller: Susan Petrick

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July 2018

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

July 8, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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CALLER: Gaye Fifer (Pittsburgh, PA)

BAND: The Backwater Boys: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Chris Knepper (mandolin), Charlie Hancock (piano)

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August 2018

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

August 5, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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  CALLER: Kelsey Hartman BAND: Larry Unger (Lincoln, MA), (guitar, banjo, jawharp) and Karina Wilson (Santa Fe, NM), (fiddle) Sound: Marty Brenneis Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot.

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September 2018

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

September 2, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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CALLER: Alexandra Deis-Lauby  (New York City)

BAND:  Take Hands 6, Michael Harmon (guitar), Erik Hoffman (fiddle & percussion) and Roxanne Oliva (accordion & winds)

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October 2018

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

October 7, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Woody Lane (Oregon) Band: The Organic Family Band (Baltimore) Rebekah Geller (violin), Jakob Raitzyk (violin, foot percussion), Judith Geller (French horn, piano, Irish whistle, vocals), and Michael Raitzyk (guitar, vocals) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th…

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November 2018

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

November 4, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Chuck Galt

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

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Sebastopol English Country Dance (Location has changed!)

November 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Now at St. John's Episcopal in Petaluma
Caller: Graham Christian
Band: Gary Thomas (piano), Jon Berger (violin), Drina Brooke (recorder)

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CDSS Dine-and-Dance Fundraiser

November 18, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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The three California Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) Board members -- Craig Meltzner, John Seto (Sacramento), and Frannie Marr (LA/San Diego), along with NBCDS, are hosting this dine-and-dance fundraiser for CDSS! In between the regular ECD and a special contra dance -- from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. -- there will be a catered dinner (details to follow) with a silent auction featuring, among other items, registrations to contra dance weekends such as Fiddling Frog, Echo Summit, and Faultline Frolic! Dinner tickets cost $30 (or more if you want to contribute additional funds to CDSS). All proceeds to CDSS! Separate admission to the dances (regular dance prices) and you don't need to attend the fundraiser to come to the dances.

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Special Petaluma Contra Dance

November 18, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Special contra dance featuring the Backstreet Boys (Rodney Miller/Chris Knepper/Charlie Hancock) preceded by CDSS fundraiser dinner.

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Petaluma Contra Dance

November 18, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Frannie Marr Band: Backwater Boys: Chris Knepper (Mandolin), Rodney Miller (fiddle), and Charlie Hancock (keyboard) This is an extra dance for the North Bay with wonderful talent preceded by a fundraising dinner which is preceded by an ECD. We hope you’ll join us for some our all of these three events. Admission to the contra dance is $10/members; $12/non-members;$7 students, youth or pay as you can.  

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January 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

January 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Susan Petrick Band: Baba Yaga's Stew (Chicago, Indianapolis) Lucia Thomas (fiddle, oud, banjo), Dianna Davis (clarinet, accordion, piano), Judy Graboyes (bass, drums, Latin percussion) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking…

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February 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

February 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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  Caller: Kelsey Hartman Band: Magic Reelism (Cheryl McKinney on keyboard, David Wright fiddle & mandolin, Susan Jones English concertina, Del Eckels percussion) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please…

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March 2019

Sebastopol English Country Dance — VENUE CHANGE!

March 3, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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VENUE CHANGE: Dance has been moved to St. John's Episcopal in Petaluma
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Band: Stringfire: Patti Cobb (piano), Caroline McCaskey (violin), Erik Ievins (cello)

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PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

March 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Kalia Kliban Band: Stringfire! Erik Ievins, bass; Caroline McCaskey, fiddle; Patti Cobb, piano Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are fragrance…

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May 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

May 5, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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  Caller: Andy Shore Band: The Crabapples: Marta Lynch (fiddle), Norm Cotton (piano), Bob Silberstein (mandolin, piano, doumbek) Teresa Fife (bass) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note…

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Rehearsal dance for Mad Robin Ball (English country dance)

May 26, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Kalia Kliban
Band: Gary Thomas (piano), Ron Wallace (whistle)

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June 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

June 2, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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  Caller: Alexandra Deis-Lauby (NY) Band: Audrey Knuth (fiddle) Chris Knepper (guitar, fiddle, mandolin) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are fragrance…

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Aftershock contra dance with the Stringrays and Lisa Greenleaf

June 23, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Aftershock contra dance with the Stringrays and Lisa Greenleaf!

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July 2019

Sebastopol English Country Dance

July 7, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Please note that the time and venue for this dance are different!
Caller: Kalia Kliban
Band: Trio Picante (Kate Barnes (piano, guitar, winds), Daniel Beerbohm (clarinet, saxophone, etc), Mary Lea (violin)

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PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

July 7, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller:  Warren Blier Band: Jim Burke,( guitar); Kenny Blacklock, (fiddle & mandolin); Topher Gayle, (mandolin, banjo, percussion). Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are…

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Sebastopol English Country Dance

July 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Please note that the venue for this dance is different!
Caller: Brooke Friendly
Band: Chip Prince (piano), Jon Berger (violin), Emily O’Brien (recorder)

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August 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

August 4, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Yoyo Zhou Band: Christopher Jacoby (mandolin, accordion), Audrey Knuth (fiddle), Josh Van Vliet (guitar) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound:  Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are fragrance free.

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September 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

September 1, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller:  Kelsey Hartman Band:  Ray Bierl (guitar), Markie Sanders (bass) and Paul Shelasky (fiddle) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound:  Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are fragrance free.

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October 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

October 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Susan Petrick Band: Band: wiNgNuts: Chris Knepper (fiddle), Isele Harper (flute), Will Wheeler (guitar, foot percussion) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound:  Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are fragrance free.

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November 2019

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

November 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Chuck Galt Band: Richard Mandel (guitar), Erin Shrader (fiddle), Paul Kotapish (mandolin) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound:  Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of our dances are fragrance free.

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December 2019

San Rafael/Petaluma contra dance – dance moved to St. John’s Episcopal in Petaluma!

December 14, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Venue change -- UUCM in San Rafael was double-booked so the 12/14 contra dance moves to St. John's Episcopal in Petaluma! Caller:  Andy Shore Band: Richard Mandel, guitar; Erin Shrader, fiddle; Charlie Hancock, accordion & piano Sound: Marty Brenneis; Managers: Jen Bamesberger Beginner’s Lesson at 6:30 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 We are a scent free community as some of us are allergic. Please bring a…

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January 2020

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

January 5, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Eric Black

Band: Jim Burke ( guitar); Kenny Blacklock  (fiddle & mandolin); Topher Gayle  (mandolin, banjo, percussion) 

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February 2020

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

February 2, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Alan Winston Band: The Swinging Chickens: Rebecca King (piano), Kenny Blacklock, (fiddle & mandolin), Topher Gayle (guitar, mandolin, percussion) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that…

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March 2020

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

March 1, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Kelsey Hartman Band: Raven Hill: Charlie Hancock, accordion; Anne Goess, fiddle; Will Wheeler, (guitar, foot percussion) Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Marty Brenneis; Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note that all of…

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April 2020

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE CANCELLED

April 5, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Please note that NBCDS has decided to cancel this dance due to virus concerns.

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June 2020

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE CANCELLED

June 7, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Yoyo Zhou Band: Countercurrent (WA), Brian Lindsay on fiddle, feet, and vocals, and Alex Sturbaum on guitar and vocals. Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Eric Black Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note…

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February 2022

CANCELLED – Petaluma Contra with Rodney Miller and Rebecca King; Susan Petrick calling

February 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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$13 – $15

The February 6 Petaluma contra dance has been cancelled by the NBCDS Board of Directors due to current COVID-19 case rates.  

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March 2022

In-person Petaluma Contra – We’re back!

March 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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$13 – $15

No Zoom link -- we're contra dancing in-person again at St. John's Episcopal in Petaluma on March 6th! Music by Rodney Miller (fiddle) and Morgan Cochneuer (guitar) with calling by Kelsey Hartman.

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April 2022

Sunday, April 3rd, Petaluma Contra

April 3, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Cram Hall at St. John’s Episcopal, 530 C Street, Petaluma

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May 2022

Sunday, May 1st, Petaluma Contra in person

May 1, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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In person dance!! Band: Patti Cobb, piano, Valerie Rose, fiddle and Beth Christian, fiddle Caller: Kalia Kliban Sound: Mary Brenneis Manager: Craig Meltzner Programmer: Linda Howard Currently we require dancers to be fully-vaccinated, including booster, and masked. Vaccination status will be checked at the door. Please bring your own water bottles. There will be no food served in the Hall. We will monitor the status of local COVID case rates and public health directives and will be prepared to cancel…

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June 2022

Sunday, June 5th, Petaluma Contra

June 5, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Alan Winston
Band: Larry Unger (guitar & banjo), Audrey Knuth (fiddle)

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Post-Faultline “Aftershock” Petaluma Contra

June 19, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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$10 – $17

Caller: Frannie Marr (So California)
Band: Larry Unger (guitar) (Massachusetts), Sam Bartlett (mandolin) (Indiana), Mark (Pokey) Hellenberg (percussion) (Ohio),  Audrey Knuth (fiddle)

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July 2022

JULY 3RD PETALUMA CONTRA

July 3, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Will Wheeler, guitar & foot percussion, Anne Goess, fiddle, Charlie Hancock, accordion
Caller: Susan Petrick
Sound: Ray Grott

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August 2022

Sunday, August 7th Petaluma Contra

August 7, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Kelsey Hartman calling with Richard Mandel:(guitar), Erin Schrader: (fiddle), Rodney Miller (fiddle)

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September 2022

September 4th Petaluma Contra

September 4, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Rodney Miller, fiddle, Rebecca King, piano
Caller: Warren Blier

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October 2022

October 2nd, PETALUMA CONTRA

October 2, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: The Midnight Chargers: Patti Cobb, piano, Valerie Rose, fiddle and Lee Anne Welch, fiddle
Caller: Kalia Kliban

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November 2022

November 6th Petaluma Contra

November 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Rodney Miller, fiddle, Daniel Steinberg, keyboard and flute
Caller: Kelsey Hartman

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December 2022

Petaluma Contra

December 4, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Audrey Knuth, fiddle, Chris Jacoby, guitar
Caller: Susan Petrick

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January 2023

PETALUMA English Country Dance

January 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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$5 – $15

Caller: Alan Winston; Band: Rodney Miller (violin) and Rebecca King (piano); Sound: Marty Brenneis

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New Year’s Day Contra in Petaluma

January 1, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Contra celebration with Rodney Miller and Rebecca King at St John's in Petaluma. Calling by Tina Fields and Ed Hall. Sound by Marty Brenneis.

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February 2023

PETALUMA CONTRA

February 5, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: New Vintage Revelers: Harry Liedstrand (fiddle), Paul Kotapish (guitar), Dan Warrick (banjo) Caller: Alan Winston Sound: Marty Brenneis Cram Hall is at St. John’s Episcopal and is located at 530 C Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets in Petaluma. Parking lot adjacent to the Hall at the corner of C and Sixth. The dance will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income Covid precautions depend on the weekly CDC Community…

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March 2023

PETALUMA CONTRA

March 5, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Will Wheeler, guitar & foot percussion, Anne Goess, fiddle, Charlie Hancock, accordion

Caller: Warren Blier

Sound: Marty Brenneis

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May 2023

Petaluma Contra Dance

May 7, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Rebecca King (piano), Rodney Miller (fiddle) Caller: Kalia Kliban Sound: Ray Grott Cram Hall is at St. John’s Episcopal and is located at 530 C Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets in Petaluma. Parking lot adjacent to the Hall at the corner of C and Sixth. The dance will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income COVID precautions depend on the weekly CDC Community Level; as of May 4, Sonoma…

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June 2023

Petaluma Contra

June 4, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Chip Prince (piano), Michelle O'Connor (fiddle), Jon Berger (fiddle); Caller: Susan Petrick; Sound: Ray Grott
Cram Hall @ St John's Episcopal, 40 5th St | Petaluma
6:30-9:30pm

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July 2023

PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE

July 2, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Susan Petrick Band: Corwin Zekley (fiddle) and Grace Fellows (piano) Sound: Marty Brenneis Cram Hall is at St. John’s Episcopal and is located at 530 C Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets in Petaluma. Parking lot adjacent to the Hall at the corner of C and Sixth. The dance will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Admission: $13 NBCDS/BACDS members; $15 non-members; or $8 limited income Masks are currently optional at our contra dance series. While we strongly encourage…

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August 2023

Petaluma Contra

August 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Green Gates (Jon Berger, Roxanne Oliva, Todd Silverstein)
Caller: Mike Fynan (using larks and robins)
Sound: TBD
Mask-optional

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September 2023

Petaluma Contra

September 3, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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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 with "positional terms"
Sound: TBD

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October 2023

Petaluma Contra

October 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Erik Hoffman will call larks and robins. Fab music by Beth Christian, Janette Duncan, Roxanne Oliva. Sound by Vince Lucchesi. See you there!

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November 2023

Petaluma Contra

November 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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New Vintage Revelers: Harry Liedstrand, fiddle, Paul Kotapish, guitar, Dan Warrick, banjo
with Doe Taryn calling Larks & Robins
Sound: Marty Brenneis

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Sebastopol English Country Dance

November 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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$5 – $15

Different time and venue! 6:30-9 at St. John's Episcopal in Petaluma.
Caller: Dan Blim
Band: Gary Thomas (piano), Lisa Doyle (violin), Judy Linsenberg (recorder)

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December 2023

NBCDS Turns 30: All-day Celebration in Petaluma

December 3, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle) and Rebecca King (piano)
Callers: ECD by Kalia Kliban & Contra by Susan Petrick
Sound: Marty Brenneis

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January 2024

Petaluma Contra

January 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Kelsey Hartman using larks and robins terms
Band: Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows

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February 2024

Petaluma Contra

February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Mike Fynan using larks and robins terms
Band: Will Wheeler, Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows
Sound: Vince Lucchesi

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March 2024

Petaluma Contra

March 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church – Petaluma, 530 C Street
Petaluma, 94952 United States
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Caller: Kalia Kliban using larks and robins terms
Band: Green Gates (Todd Silverstein, Jon Berger, Roxanne Oliva)
Sound: Marty Brenneis

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