Contra

 
 
 

 

 

Dancing Planet Productions

Sunday, June 22nd

Sam Smith

calling to

Rhys Jones and Friends

3:00-6:00 pm

Glen Echo Park
Bumper Car Pavilion
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD

        New dancer introductory session at 2:30 pm

 
 
Enjoy an afternoon contra dance at Glen Echo Park! Sam Smith, a caller from Colorado, calls with Rhys Jones, one of the finest living performers of Appalachian and old-time music. Rhys’s numerous recordings have influenced generations of musicians over the last 30 years. Rhys plays with a unique style loved by audiences and critics alike. A recognized master musician, his fiddling is the gold standard for imaginative and inspired traditional performance, and he is in constant demand as a performer and teacher across many genres. Over the last 30 years, Rhys has appeared everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, won the prestigious Clifftop fiddle contest twice, recorded five albums, appeared in the PBS documentary Absolutely Irish, was featured on the BBC, and was recently named as a Master Artist by the Commonwealth of Virginia. His fiddling is known for its drive, clarity, and unmistakable individuality. He will be appearing with his friends Richard Osband (guitar) and Jay White (banjo).

The Bumper Car Pavilion is a wonderful covered open-air space with a nice wooden floor and fans during the warmer months. 

$15 cash or Venmo $17 (includes fee) at the door, no cards

 
 

 

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Upcoming 2025 dates (come back for updates):

July 27: Trio Con Brio with Greg Frock

August 24: Hollertones https://www.facebook.com/100077290863410/mentions/?_rdr

September 14 High Drive

October 26. Midnight on the Water    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBAJsfHWqMo

November 9. Stomp Rocket with Will Mentor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro-m6Mr0mnI

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Covid policies:

This is a mask-optional event.  We recommend vaccinations, boosters and masks, but they are not required.  If you are symptomatic, or have tested positive, or if you have recently been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid, please stay home. If you test positive within 48 hours after attending a dance, please email us immediately at: dancingplanet@erols.com

Also of interest:

The Dancing Planet Contra is now co-sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (fsgw.org)

Friday Night Dancers sponsor a series of dances on Friday nights at the Spanish Ballroom.  More information at https://www.fridaynightdance.com/upcoming-dance