MaryE | Big Scioty Contra Dance

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...

Feb. 16 – Devilish Merry w Jan Philips

by MaryE | 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...

Feb. 2 – Strawberry Space Jam, Frank Bushelmann + bonus electro contra

by MaryE | Jan 30, 2019 | Big Scioty

This weekend’s Big Scioty Contra Dance will run longer than usual so that we can include a late-night session of electro contra. If you’ve never tried this electronically fueled version of contra, now’s your chance! For most of the evening, caller Frank Buschelmann...