ELLIE NOWELS | Big Scioty Contra Dance

Big Scioty – May 4 – Jeanie and the Dreamers with Andy Shewmon calling

by ELLIE NOWELS | Apr 10, 2019 | Big Scioty

Click on “read more” for a link to some of the group’s music on their Facebook page. Admission is $8 ($7 for members), $4 ($3) for ages 12-26. Children under 12 dance for free. SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE: We’re getting ready to book talent for Big...

April 6 – Big Scioty – Big Fun w Richard Ades calling

by ELLIE NOWELS | Mar 29, 2019 | Big Scioty

Big Scioty invites you to swing into spring with the help of Big Fun! No, we’re not switching dance styles, but the Ann Arbor-based contra band can be counted on to add a swing tune or two to its assortment of lively jigs and reels. Saturday’s caller will be...

March 16 – at Big Scioty – The Ripples w Stephanie Schlie calling

by ELLIE NOWELS | Mar 12, 2019 | Big Scioty

This weekend’s dance is special for a couple of reasons. First, it will be preceded by Big Scioty’s annual meeting (more on that below). Second, it will feature what will likely be the last local appearance by one of our all-time favorite bands, the Ripples. Featuring...

March 2 – at Big Scioty – The Rosenthorns w Kim Thompson calling

by ELLIE NOWELS | Feb 27, 2019 | Big Scioty

It’s a family affair! The tunes for Saturday’s Big Scioty dance will be performed by the Rosenthorns, a versatile quintet that features Mary Rekers on keyboard and daughters Rose Gowda on fiddle and Anne Cooper on flute and Irish whistle. Rounding out the Cincy-based...

Feb. 16 – Devilish Merry w Jan Philips

by ELLIE NOWELS | Feb 16, 2019 | Big Scioty

Three musicians from Pittsburgh and one from Athens will provide the tunes at Saturday’s Big Scioty dance. Known as Devilish Merry, the band produces a layered, driving sound that improvises on traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian and Celtic music. The...