NEFFA Festival Grid - Saturday April 25, 2009

Note: This was the listing for the now-concluded 2009 Festival. The events for the 2010 Festival will be put here in February 2010

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In the grid below, the times actually refer to the horizontal line above the time. (Remember that all NEFFA events end ten minutes early for setup of the following session).

Rating Codes: B-Beginner C-Chat/Discussion D-Dancing (w. leader) E-Entertainment P-Presentation F-Family G-Group participation M-Mixed level N-No teaching S-Some experience helpful T-Teaching X-Experienced

  Middle School Dance Hall Middle School Auditorium Middle School Room 103/104 Middle School Room 105/106 Middle School Room 108 High School Dance Hall High School Room 125   High School Auditorium High School Room 117 High School Room 176 High School Room 177 High School Crafts Hall Main Entrance  
9:00a






9:00a




Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Ha'Penny, The Black Jokers, Charm City Rapper
9:00a
9:15a 9:15a 9:15a
9:30a 9:30a 9:30a
9:45a 9:45a 9:45a
10:00a Thanks to the Gene Contras [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Deb Comly, The Privy Tippers
Community Dance Party [DF]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Family-oriented
Ridge Kennedy, CoinciDance
Waltz Melodies Jam [GS]: Group Participation, Some experience helpful
Three Quarter Time
Power Harmonies [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Power Harmonies
Puttin' on the Dance [C]: Chat/Discussion
Chrissy Fowler
Cross-Step Waltz [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Susan de Guardiola, Calliope
Introduction to English Country Dance [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Susan Taylor, rube goldberg
10:00a Ballads Migrant [E]: Entertainment
Colleen Cleveland, John Roberts
Our Maritime Songs [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Mark Ryer
Fiddling with Jigs [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Peter Macfarlane
Effort-Less Fiddling [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Toby Weinberg
Concertinas [P]: Presentation
The Button Box
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Banbury Cross, Snowbelt Morris and Rapper, Charles River Rapper
10:00a
10:15a 10:15a 10:15a
10:30a 10:30a 10:30a
10:45a 10:45a 10:45a
11:00a Stylish Contras [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Lisa Greenleaf, Perpetual e-Motion
Family Dance [DF]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Family-oriented
Jacob Bloom, Woods Hole Folk Orchestra
Contra Tunes Slow Jam [GS]: Group Participation, Some experience helpful
Dave Miller & Chris Carpenter
Songs of Liberty! [EF]: Entertainment, Family-oriented
Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society
Calling Fests & Weekends [C]: Chat/Discussion
Jeremy Korr
New Country Dances from Maine 1795 [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
George A. Fogg, Boston Delight
Introduction to International Folk Dance [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Jonathan Young, Cambridge Folk Orchestra
11:00a Sailors & Maids [E]: Entertainment
John Roberts
Beyond the Blue Horizon [EF]: Entertainment, Family-oriented
Janet Scudder
You Really Can Sing! [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Lorraine Hammond
The Great Chorus Medley [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Let There Be Songs
Polymer Clay [P]: Presentation
Lenora Kandiner
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Green River Tap and Die, Harrisville, No Apologies Rapper
11:00a
11:15a 11:15a 11:15a
11:30a 11:30a 11:30a
11:45a 11:45a 11:45a
12:00p Cracking Chestnuts [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
David Smukler, David Millstone, The Contraptions
Scandinavian Kids' Dances [DF]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Family-oriented
Patrick McMonagle
Croatian Choral Concert [E]: Entertainment
Pajdashi
A Sailor Loves... [E]: Entertainment
Chris Koldewey
Working With Seniors [C]: Chat/Discussion
Allen Hopkins
Dances of Celtic Brittany [DF]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Family-oriented
Trouz Bras
Introduction to Square Dancing [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Janine Smith, The Privy Tippers
12:00p Beatles Sing Along [GF]: Group Participation, Family-oriented
Rocking Horse People
Family Concert [EF]: Entertainment, Family-oriented
Tom Smith
How to Play the Bones [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Stephen Brown & Friends
Harmony Heaven [E]: Entertainment
Triboro
Forging Musical Notes in Metal [P]: Presentation
Sue Schneps
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Jack in the Green, Half Moon Sword, Charm City Rapper
12:00p
12:15p 12:15p 12:15p
12:30p 12:30p 12:30p
12:45p 12:45p 12:45p
1:00p Gender-Free Contras [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Chris Ricciotti, Three Cats and a Dog
Family Folk Dance [DF]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Family-oriented
Regina Laskowski, Cambridge Folk Orchestra
Swedish Fiddle Tune-Swap [E]: Entertainment
Matt, Jane, Bruce
Mtn & Ham. Dulcimers [E]: Entertainment
Lucy Joan Sollogub & Barb Levine
Native American Flutes [PB]: Presentation, Beginner friendly
Steve Bliven, George Penedo
Bourrees for Marianne [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Marie Wendt, Mike MacNintch & Friends
Introduction to Contra Dance [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Lisa Greenleaf, White Squall
1:00p Open Sea Music Singaround [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
MIT Chantey Sing
A Family Cabaret [EF]: Entertainment, Family-oriented
Jackson Gillman
Two Finger Banjo Picking [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Bennett Hammond
Songs of Helping Hands [E]: Entertainment
Constellations
Things From Guitar Strings [P]: Presentation
Julia Friend
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Muddy River, Bassett St. Hounds, Cutting Edge
1:00p
1:15p 1:15p 1:15p
1:30p 1:30p 1:30p
1:45p 1:45p 1:45p
2:00p Swingin' Swing Dancing [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Swinging with Simone, Liza & the Swing Thing
Easy Balkan Dances [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Louise Brill, John Bartholomew, Gogofski Trio
String, Wind & Reed Jam [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Drew Smith & Robbie Wedeen
Nyckelharpa Smsrgåsbord [E]: Entertainment
Harpas Four
Meet the Bagpipes [P]: Presentation
Neal MacMillan
Sing Along Squares [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Too Hot Mamas, Swizzlestix
Introduction to English Country Dancing [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Mary Jones
2:00p Children's Dance Performances [E]: Entertainment
China, Lithuania, China, Philippines, China, India, Cressy Goodwin MC
Folk Tales From The Forest [EF]: Entertainment, Family-oriented
Andrea Lovett
Flute/Whistle Workshop [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Bob Yarbrough
The Kitchen Musician [E]: Entertainment
Tom Smith
A Journey in Paper Cuts [P]: Presentation
Leslie Miller
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Handsome Molly, Vineyard Swordfish, Still River Sword
2:00p
2:15p 2:15p 2:15p
2:30p 2:30p 2:30p
2:45p Open Swing Dance [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Liza & the Swing Thing
2:45p 2:45p
3:00p Schottis 101/102 [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Joan & Jim Savitt, Matt Fichtenbaum
Singing Community [G]: Group Participation
Vocal Arts Collaborative
Turkish Village Music [E]: Entertainment
Turgay Ertürk & Friends
Contra Dancing: The Next Generation [C]: Chat/Discussion
Brian Gallagher & Julia Nickles
Ted's Other Dances--Contras & Squares [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Jeremy Korr, Old New England
Introduction to International Folk Dance [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Dan Pearl, Hijaz
3:00p Intro to Harmonica [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Allen Hopkins
Where Did I Learn That? [E]: Entertainment
Jerry Epstein
Two-fers: Song Pairings [E]: Entertainment
The Beans
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Guiding Star Clog, Ring O' Bells, Red Herring
3:00p
3:15p 3:15p 3:15p
3:30p Fine & Fancy English [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Joanna Reiner, Hot Toddy
3:30p 3:30p
3:45p Stämbandet Dance to Choral Singing [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Stämbandet, Matt Fichtenbaum
3:45p 3:45p
4:00p Off'n Ensemble in Concert [E]: Entertainment
Off'n Ensemble
Cat Man Stew [E]: Entertainment
Three Cats and a Dog
Big Themes: Community [C]: Chat/Discussion
Scott Higgs, Lisa Greenleaf
Festival Orchestra Contras & Squares [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Tony Saletan, Chrissy Fowler, Susan Elberger
Introduction to Contra Dancing [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Dan Pearl, Neo-Contras
4:00p In the American Tradition [E]: Entertainment
Lorraine & Bennett Hammond
Original and its Parody [E]: Entertainment
Paul Kaplan
Contra Percussion [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Melissa Kacalanos
Waltz Time [E]: Entertainment
Kathy Westra & Friends
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Heartwood, Pipe Dream, Snicker Snack
4:00p
4:15p 4:15p 4:15p
4:30p A View of Ararat [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Leora Berns, Hijaz
French Mazurka [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Lynn Baumeister, Mike MacNintch & Friends
4:30p 4:30p
4:45p 4:45p 4:45p
5:00p Participatory Greek Jam [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Ensemble Aperiskeptos
New Orleans - 1908 [E]: Entertainment
The New New Orleans Jazz Band
NEFFA Annual Meeting--ALL WELCOME!! [G]: Group Participation
NEFFA Board
Seated Square Dances [DB]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Beginner friendly
Fred Wersan, Assabet Ramblers
5:00p Elegant Round Singing [G]: Group Participation
Sol Weber & Friends
Incredible Rhyming Tales! [E]: Entertainment
Bruce Marcus
Boing! Mouth Harps [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Bob Wyttenbach
The Ewan MacColl Songbag [E]: Entertainment
Mike Kennedy
Morris and Sword Dancing [E]: Entertainment
Commonwealth, Dread Pirate Rapper, Swords of Gridlock
5:00p
5:15p 5:15p 5:15p
5:30p Czech It Out! [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Marcie Van Cleave, Tom Pixton & Friends
Cajun Dance [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Jimmyjo & the Jumbol'ayuhs
Open Waltzing [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Calliope
5:30p 5:30p
5:45p 5:45p 5:45p
6:00p Singing Close Bulgarian Harmonies [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Svitanya
Bluegrass with Attitude! [E]: Entertainment
ShoreGrass
Banjo and Ballads [E]: Entertainment
Ralph Bodington
6:00p Dance Performances [E]: Entertainment
England, China, Madeira, Portugal, Armenia, Bulgaria, Poland, Cressy Goodwin MC
Fusion of European Folk Styles [E]: Entertainment
Za Za
Mtn. Dulcimer Workshop [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Lucy Joan Sollogub
Green Fields, Wind & Rain [E]: Entertainment
Kate Chadbourne, Michael O'Leary
6:00p
6:15p 6:15p 6:15p
6:30p Contra Medley [NX]: No teaching provided, Experienced
Raise the Roof
Int'l Folk Dance Party [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Panharmonium
Contra Medley [NX]: No teaching provided, Experienced
Full Tilt
6:30p 6:30p
6:45p 6:45p 6:45p
7:00p Rum & Onions XXIX [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Rick Mohr, Rum and Onions
Peter Paul & Mary Sing Along [GF]: Group Participation, Family-oriented
Howie Rashba
Stämbandet Concert
Stämbandet
Kalevala Stories [E]: Entertainment
Faux Finnish
Joyful English Dance [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Scott Higgs, Melissa Running, Harmonic Regression
7:00p Brother Duet Workshop [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Phyllis & Don
Clawhammer Banjo 101 [TB]: Teaching featured, Beginner friendly
Alan Friend
Family Potpourri [E]: Entertainment
Boucher, Cartwright, Hurley & Mrozak
7:00p
7:15p 7:15p 7:15p
7:30p Macedonian Dance Party [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Gogofski Trio
7:30p Dance Performances [E]: Entertainment
Poland, Hungary, Vintage, China, Scotland, Clogging, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Tony Parkes MC
7:30p
7:45p 7:45p 7:45p
8:00p Contras In The Zone [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Jim Kitch, Apple Crisp
Round Singing JAM [G]: Group Participation
Sol Weber & Friends
Wayfaring Stranger [E]: Entertainment
Outrageous Fortune
Stories to Grow On [E]: Entertainment
Helen Engelhardt
8:00p Bottleneck Blues [TS]: Teaching featured, Some experience helpful
Howard Stith
Southern Mountain Music [E]: Entertainment
Ken Sweeney, Craig Edwards
Gigs From Hell [C]: Chat/Discussion
Dan Pearl
8:00p
8:15p 8:15p 8:15p
8:30p Scottish Country Dancing [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Evelyn Murray, The White Cockade
Croatian Dance Party [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Pajdashi
8:30p 8:30p
8:45p 8:45p 8:45p
9:00p Youth Festival Orchestra Contras & Squares [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Beth Parkes, Chris Weiler
Who Will Go With Me? [E]: Entertainment
Joy Bennett & Chris Koldewey
50 Years of Good Folk [GB]: Group Participation, Beginner friendly
Folk Song Society of Greater Boston
Blimey, 'im again! [E]: Entertainment
David Diamond
9:00p Something New and Old [E]: Entertainment
Matching Orange
Kings of the 12-String Guitar [E]: Entertainment
Pete Kraemer & Howard Stith, Bob Clayton
Ballads, Birds & Bandits [E]: Entertainment
Cece Borjeson & Ruth George
Prison Work Songs [G]: Group Participation
Finn & Haddie
9:00p
9:15p 9:15p 9:15p
9:30p Victorian Contra Dances [DS]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Some experience helpful
Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, Ad-Hoc Waltz & Quadrille Band
Marianne's Favorite International Dances [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Tom Pixton & Friends
9:30p 9:30p
9:45p 9:45p 9:45p
10:00p Twin Contras [DX]: Participatory Dancing [with a leader], Experienced
Bob Isaacs, Rumblestrip
Remembering Utah Phillips [G]: Group Participation
Fred Wersan & Friends
Grateful Dead Folk Roots [E]: Entertainment
Dave Ruch
10:00p Open Sea Chantey Sing [G]: Group Participation
Mike Kennedy
Diamonds No Longer In The Rough [E]: Entertainment
Sidekicks
In Concert [E]: Entertainment
Mike Agranoff
10:00p
10:15p 10:15p 10:15p
10:30p Your Pols is Borderline [NX]: No teaching provided, Experienced
Røroslaget
Balkan Gypsy Dance Party [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Rakiya
10:30p 10:30p
10:45p 10:45p 10:45p
11:00p Late Night Waltzing [NS]: No teaching provided, Some experience helpful
Rumblestrip
11:00p 11:00p
11:15p 11:15p 11:15p
11:30p Festival Closed for the Day 11:30p
  Middle School Dance Hall Middle School Auditorium Middle School Room 103/104 Middle School Room 105/106 Middle School Room 108 High School Dance Hall High School Room 125   High School Auditorium High School Room 117 High School Room 176 High School Room 177 High School Crafts Hall Main Entrance  

Rating Codes: B-Beginner C-Chat/Discussion D-Dancing (w. leader) E-Entertainment P-Presentation F-Family G-Group participation M-Mixed level N-No teaching S-Some experience helpful T-Teaching X-Experienced

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