Wintergreen 2010

Crowfoot

Don't miss your chance to dance to one of the country's hottest contra dance bands. Crowfoot weaves musical influences from England, Ireland, Quebec, and the Appalachian Mountains into a captivating fusion that delights dancers and listeners alike.

Crowfoot originated in 2003, after a fortuitous meeting at a festival in Boston. They soon after became a touring band, playing throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. They have gained a reputation both on the concert stage and on the contra dance circuit for their trance-like grooves, subtle interplay, and unstoppable energy.

The trio includes Adam Broome (guitar, cittern and vocals), Jaige Trudel (fiddle, cello and vocals), and Nicholas Williams (flutes, accordion, piano, bodhran and vocals).

Adam was born and raised in rural England to a life full of music, theatre and dance, He was inspired by the folk scene in the mid-seventies to take up the guitar and begin writing songs and tunes. Completely self taught, his unique playing style is influenced by exploration into musical genres as diverse as Renaissance and Reggae.

Jaige began playing the violin at six years old, and later took up the cello. After nine years of classical study, she discovered an affinity for Celtic music, and began fiddling for local dances while absorbing repertoire and styles from other traditional musicians. Her own technique has apparent Irish and Appalachian influences coupled with a strong rhythmic drive and a sweet, clear tone.

Nicholas studies world music, composition, and improvisation at York University in Toronto. Since graduating in 1998, he has immersed himself in the traditional dance music of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Quebec, as well as the classical music of North India. He has performed across North America and the UK, and has recorded as a producer and a guest artist on many CDs, including 2 solo releases. More at: www.crowfootmusic.com

Weatherwood

What do you get when you cross Appalachian hoedowns, Latin waltzes, ancient Irish harp music, scorching Scottish reels, lilty jigs, syncopated swing and just a touch of Baroque? You get a joyful jumble of sound called Weatherwood.

A Montana favorite, Weatherwood is a Bozeman-based contra dance band that revels in surprises. Members Steve Marty, Lindsay Turnquist, and Tom Robison pick, pluck, bow, strike and strum their way through a wide array of cultural styles. Using fiddle, harp, guitar, hammered dulcimer, octave mandolin, mandolin, bowed psaltery and drum, they draw on 60 years of cumulative dance-band experience to provide a sound with just the right balance of graceful and gritty, sophisticated and slap-happy.

Tunes evoking a haunting, ancient beauty stand side by side with rip-snorting originals. At any moment, the groove might change from slinky and sly to rowdy and rollicksome. Drive, passion, fire and sensitivity -- Weatherwood is sure to satisfy! More at: www.weatherwoodtrio.com

Adina Gordon

From Asheville, NC, Adina Gordon has called at contra dances and camps throughout the United States, Canada, and Israel. From Cocoa Beach, FL to Anchorage, AK and Belfast, ME to Honolulu, HI, Adina has built a reputation as an energetic and joyful caller. Experienced and new dancers alike enjoy her clear teaching and choice of engaging dances. As the conduit between the music and the dancers' feet, Adina's goal is to get you dancing and get out of the way. www.adinagordon.com

Mitchell Frey, Sound Engineer

Mitchell Frey will be back as sound engineer. The wonderfully competent and thorough Mitchell will provide exquisite sound for your dancing pleasure.

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Venue

All dances and workshops will be held at the elegant Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture (www.theemerson.org/) located at 111 South Grand Avenue. Within walking distance of historic downtown Bozeman shops and galleries, the Emerson features a spacious ballroom with a beautiful new wood floor. It is also home to art galleries, a restaurant, and several other performance venues.

More About Bozeman

Bozeman is a beautiful and historic town with fantastic scenery, great places to eat, friendly people, best enjoyed on foot. Elevation is 4,810 feet above sea level and population is 32,000 plus 10,000 college students (home of Montana State University). If you want a lot more details ask the Chamber of Commerce or Bozeman Net.

Schedule some extra time to ski Bridger, Bohart Ranch, Moonlight Basin or Big Sky. Or go south a couple hours to Yellowstone Park, the first and oldest national park in the world. Take in a geyser in winter glory by ski or snowcoach or the Boiling River, a natural hot springs (if you're willing to take your clothes off in sub-zero weather and can find a nice river rock to sit on - bathing suits required).

Bozeman winter weather can be unpredictable. Find out more at travel.state.mt.us/whatsnew/roadsandweather. Bozeman is located in south central Montana between Butte and Billings, Montana along Interstate 90. The airport serving the area is Gallatin Field and is located ten minutes west of Bozeman and just east of Belgrade. It provides service for major airlines including Delta, Northwest, United, Horizon and Frontier. Daily flights to Salt Lake City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Denver and Seattle provide convenient connecting service to domestic and international airports.

Questions or volunteer to help - email the dance weekend coordinator: "wintergreen[at]bozemanfolklore.org"