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| For six years running, the Wintergreen urban contra dance weekend has proved to be the perfect way to bring warmth and happiness to winter. And global warming notwithstanding, the seventh year forecast is for more of the same -- much more!
Consider taking some extra time -- come early or
stay late to experience some great powder skiing, snowshoeing or ice
climbing. You can also enjoy winter touring in Yellowstone Park or
basking in the nearby hotsprings.
Bands and
Caller:
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Lift Ticket
Coast to coast dance camp favorites, Lift Ticket promise another unforgettable dance experience.
- Rex Blazer - fiddler extraordinaire, ascribes to the theory that life should be a non-stop music and dance party and blends Quebecois, Scottish, old-time and Irish music into his own uniquely improvisational style of "new-wave" dance music.
- Seth Houston - on piano, keyboard and guitar, is the perfect illustration of "creative madness meets no-holds-barred driving groove." Dancers go wild as he adeptly infuses traditional dance music accompaniment with funk, pop, blues and swing.
- Percussionist Russell Shumsky from Vancouver, BC sets an Afro-Celtic beat for this high-octane contra-dance music.
- Mandolin madman TJ Johnson irreverent and high energy style inspires musicians and dancers alike
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more info at: www.liftticketband.com
www.rexblazer.com, ww.sethhouston.com,
and www.drumming.ca/
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Bandemonium
- Eric Anderson
- piano
- Lee Anne Welch - fiddle
These two have a BIG sound in the original contra dance tradition (fiddle + piano). Many Wintergreeners will remember Eric's compelling piano rhythms from the first Wintergreen. He got rave reviews for rocking dancers up one side of the musical spectrum and down the other. Lee Anne, an accomplished performer from Saratoga, California, provides sprightly contra fiddling with an Irish/bluegrass twinge. Together they deliver music that is so danceable you won't be able to wipe that smile off your face...or sit one out. As Eric says, [they] "live and die for the whoops."
Sound Sample (30s, mp3) from Bandemonium!
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Calling by:
Nils Fredland
Committed to nurturing the "good and essential things" about contra dancing.
Nils clear and enthusiastic calling steers the ship for the weekend. A popular caller from Keene, New Hampshire, Nils believes in the power of dance to create community, connection, joy, and a sense of belonging. His calling style is described by dance organizers around the country as -- "spirited," "contagious," "delightful," "polished, amiable, and patient," and "superbly wonderful." He also plays trombone and feet while he calls.
Find out more at: www.nilsfredland.com
Sound engineering by: Mitchell Frey
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 Venue
The Emerson (www.theemerson.org/)
is located in the heart of downtown Bozeman at 111 South Grand Avenue.
It is home to art galleries, a restaurant, and various performance
venues. The remodeled ballroom has improved acoustics, an expanded
dance floor and plumbing that works. (Even the bathrooms down the hall
have been remodeled.) It retains its original charm and amenities. It's
within easy walking distance of restaurants, motels and other shops in
Bozeman's historic downtown.
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 three major airlines (Delta, United
and Northwest Airlines) and two regional carriers (Horizon and
Skywest). 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"
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