Songs & Tunes of the American West Concert with Steve Cormier and Bayou Seco
On Saturday, Feb. 27 at the 821 Performance Space, 821 Mountain Road, at 3:00 Bayou Seco and Steve Cormier will present their first joint concert in thirty years. Bayou Seco is internationally known for their Cajun and Southwestern music. They regularly tour the U.S., British Isles, and Europe. Steve Cormier is an internationally known cowboy singer who regularly tours the U.S. and Canada. He is the cowboy singer for the New Mexico Humanities Council’s Chautauqua Program. $15.
Dancers, Callers, Musicians, and general FolkMADS members!
We’re putting together a caller responsibility document in order to help ensure our callers host the best dance event they can. We have a draft document here: Caller Responsibility Document
We would love to have your feedback.
Please email Ben Werner with any thoughts you have on this document. Thanks!
Saturday, January 30 Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation, Rio Rancho
Tarleton is known across the country as a sacred circle dance leader. We are bringing her from North Carolina for this special event. We will gather at 4:00 and dance from 4:30 to 6:30, ending in a candlelight dance.
Upcoming Contra Dance Schedule – See Calendar for more info
Santa Fe Contra Dances
2nd and 4th Saturdays Odd Fellows Hall
7:00 pm – Lesson, 7:30-10:30 – Dancing
Member $8, Non-members $9, Students half price, Under 12 free
Upcoming Contra Dance Schedule – See Calendar for more details
Albuquerque Contra Dances
1st and 3rd Saturdays Abq Square Dance Center unless otherwise noted
7:00 pm – Lesson, 7:30-10:30 – Dancing
Member $8, Non-members $9, Students half price, Under 12 free
Credit Cards Accepted!
Date
Caller
Band
Jan 2
Kris Jensen
Virginia Creepers
Jan 16
Sherilyn Urben
Abq Megaband
Feb 6
Merri Rudd
Cheap Shots
Feb 20
Katherine Bueler
Abq Megaband
Mar 5
Marj Mullany
Traditional Blend (Bill and Patti Cummings from Colorado)
Mar 19
Lauren Soherr and Abq Megaband. ASDC-sponsored Potluck from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Please bring a side dish to share. The Square Dance Center will be providing meats.
Abq Folk FestivalContra Dance
Time & Location TBA
Caller: Lauren Soherr
Band: Abq Megaband
Jun 18
Will McDonald
SyZyGy
Jul 2
Marj Mullany
Adobe Brothers
Jul 16
Kris Jensen
Abq Megaband
Aug 6
Ben Werner
Rusty Tap (UNM Student Ensemble)
Aug 20
Sherilyn Urben
Abq Megaband @ Heights Community Center
Sep 3
Merri Rudd
Rusty Tap (UNM Student Ensemble) @ Heights Community Center
Sep 17
Marj Mullany
Abq Megaband
Oct 1
Ben Wener
The Thrifters
Oct 15
Lewis Land
Abq Megaband
Nov 5
Kris Jensen
Kindred Spirits
Nov 19
Marj Mullany
Abq Megaband
Dec 3
Sherilyn Urben
Adobe Brothers
Dec 17
Holiday Hoedown – FREE admission. Potluck, squares, and contras. Schedule coming soon. Contras by Ben Werner with Abq Megaband. Squares by Kris Jensen.
Upcoming Elegant English and Contra Dance – Second Sunday
Elegant English and Contra Dance
2nd Sundays Abq Square Dance Center unless otherwise noted
7:00-9:30
Member $8, Non-members $9, Students half price, Under 12 free
