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May 18 – Big Scioty – The Big Four Band w Kathy Anderson calling, PLUS potluck at 6:30

by MaryE | May 13, 2019 | Big Scioty

If we have to bring our 2018-19 season to a close, let’s at least do it on a full stomach! The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, when you’re invited to share your favorite dish at Big Scioty’s annual potluck dinner. Afterward, the treats continue with the...

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

by MaryE | Apr 10, 2019 | Big Scioty

Believe it or not, we’re coming up on the penultimate dance of Big Scioty’s 2018-19 season! That means you have just two more chances to dance with us before we take our summer break. The first chance is this Saturday, when Columbus’s Andy Shewmon shares the stage...

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

by MaryE | 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 MaryE | 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 MaryE | 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...