Ethan's fiddling combines expressive subtlety, playfulness, and compelling rhythmic power born out of more than two decades of experience as a dance musician. A versatile and inspiring performer, Ethan is equally at home digging into an Irish, Quebecois, or New England fiddle tune, improvising on a classic blues, swing, or honky-tonk song, or interpreting a lyrical waltz or English Country Dance melody.
Based in Brattleboro, Vermont, Ethan tours extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, playing for dances, festivals, camps, concerts, weddings, and other events with his bands Elixir and The Figments. He performs closer to home with honky-tonk band The Rear Defrosters. Ethan is also an avid composer of tunes in traditional styles, and his compositions and arrangements have been played and recorded widely.
Jun 21, 2014at 7:00 pm | Spokane Folklore Society Contra DanceSt. John Orthodox Church, 4718 E. Horsehaven Ave, Post Falls, IDwith Elixir |
Jun 22, 2014to Jun 28, 2014 | Lady of the LakeCoeur D'Alene, IDwith Elixirw/ Lots of great folks. This is fantastic camp in a beautiful setting. Make the trip to join us for the week! |
Aug 15, 2014to Aug 16, 2014 | peacham acoustic music festivalPeacham, VTwith ElixirEthan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano), and Owen Marshall (guitar, banjo, bouzouki) |
Sep 11, 2014at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden Rd, Concord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Sep 12, 2014to Sep 14, 2014 | Swallowtail Dance WeekendCamp Becket, Becket, MAwith Elixirw/ well…Swallowtail! |
Sep 19, 2014to Sep 21, 2014 | Michigan Heritage FestivalLexington MIwith ElixirLisa Greenleaf(calling and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Oct 3, 2014at 8:00 pm | Boulder Contra DanceAvalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, COwith Elixir |
Oct 4, 2014at 8:00 pm | Fort Collins Contra DanceCity Park Center (Club Tico), Fort Collins, COwith Elixir |
Oct 5, 2014at 1:00 pm | Denver Contra DanceHighlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd., Denver, COwith ElixirWaltzes and couples dancing at 1 PM, contras from 2 to 5 PM! |
Oct 17, 2014to Oct 18, 2014 | Contra ShockNew York Citywith Elixirw/ Maivish and Will Mentor Schedule (subject to change): 10/17 - Brooklyn Contra Dance, 7:30 pm beginner’s lesson, 8 to 11 pm contra dance for all 10/18 - CDNY contra for experienced dancers, 4 to 6 pm; 7:30 pm beginner’s lesson, 8 to 11 pm contra dance for all |
Oct 19, 2014at 1:00 pm | Contrastock IVSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixirw/ Perpetual e-Motion, The Coffee Zombies, and callers Will Mentor and Bev Bernbaum. Don't miss this...it's gonna be another great Contrastock party. |
Nov 3, 2014at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceWhately Dance Barn, Whately, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), lydia ievins (violin), and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin) |
Nov 7, 2014to Nov 9, 2014 | Atlanta Dance WeekendAtlanta, GAwith Elixirw/ Maivish and caller Luke Donforth |
Nov 22, 2014at 7:00 pm | Brattleboro Playford BallBrattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Dec 26, 2014to Jan 1, 2015 | Winter Dance Week at John C. Campbell Folk School1 Folk School Rd Brasstown NC 28902with ElixirSue Rosen (calling) and Firetruck: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) plus many other talented callers, musicians, and instructors. |
Jan 16, 2015to Jan 18, 2015 | Contra CarnivaleSan Luis Obispo, CAwith Elixirw/ Wild Asparagus, Crowfoot, and caller Lisa Greenleaf |
Jan 19, 2015at 7:00 pm | House ConcertSanta Clara, CAwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) The Figments present a concert of traditional and original tunes and songs in an intimate space with great acoustics. For details and reservations, e-mail your name, phone number, and number of seats requested to: SantaClaraHouseConcerts AT yahoo DOT com |
Jan 31, 2015 | Northern Roots Music FestivalBrattleboro VTwith Elixir |
Feb 7, 2015at 11:00 am | Brattleboro Winter Farmers MarketThe River Garden, Brattleboro. VTwith ElixirEthan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle) and Roger Kahle (guitar) |
Feb 13, 2015to Feb 15, 2015 | Dance FlurrySaratoga Springs Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NYwith Elixir |
Mar 4, 2015at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra Dance99 Main St, Amherst, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 6, 2015at 8:00 pm | Concord Challenging Contra DanceScout House, 74 Walden Rd, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 7, 2015at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Mar 27, 2015at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Experienced Contra Dance401 Chapman St Greenfield MA 01301with ElixirSteve Zakon-Anderson (calling) with The Clayfoot Strutters: Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano), Lee Blackwell (percussion), Mark Roberts (flute, banjo), Peter Davis (winds), Harry Aceto (bass) plus guest fiddler Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle). |
Apr 6, 2015at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden and Laura DeCesare (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin), Mary Lea (violin), and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Apr 10, 2015to Apr 12, 2015 | Bug Stomp Dance WeekendFelix Davis Community Center 4800 Park Circle East North Charleston, SC 29405 with Elixirw/ Contraforce and caller Maggie Jo Saylor |
Apr 20, 2015at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin), Cedar Stanistreet (violin), and Joyce Crouch (piano) |
May 7, 2015at 8:00 pm | Rochester Contra DanceConvenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Rd, Rochester, NYwith Elixir |
May 8, 2015at 7:30 pm | Buffalo Contra DanceElmwood Ave & W Ferry St Buffalo NY 14222 United Stateswith Elixir |
May 9, 2015 | Cornell Contra DanceCornell University, Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca, NYwith ElixirSchedule: 12:30pm-2:30pm: Singing Square Caller's Workshop 4pm-6 pm: Contra Dance for Experienced Dancers 8 pm-11 pm: Contra dance for All |
May 14, 2015to May 17, 2015 | Almost HeavenCamp Ramblewood, Darlington, MDwith ElixirWe'll be joined by Mark Hellenberg (aka "Pokey") on percussion all weekend long! w/ Swallowtail |
Jun 3, 2015at 7:30 pm | Downtown Amherst Contra DanceSteve Zakon-Anderson (calling) with The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar) |
Jun 4, 2015at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden St Concord MA 01742with ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar, feet) |
Jun 5, 2015at 8:00 pm | Mostly WaltzGreenfield, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar) |
Jun 6, 2015at 7:00 pm | Whately BallWhately, MAwith ElixirBarbara Finney (calling) and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar) |
Jun 12, 2015at 9:00 am | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St Greenfield MA 01301with ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet), Mary Cay Brass (piano), and Steve Zakon-Anderson (calling) |
Jun 15, 2015at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirMary Jones (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Pat MacPherson (piano) |
Jun 26, 2015to Jun 28, 2015 | Old Songs FestivalAltamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand, Altamont, NYwith Elixir |
Aug 1, 2015to Aug 8, 2015 | English WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Aug 8, 2015to Aug 15, 2015 | American Dance and Music WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Sep 18, 2015to Sep 20, 2015 | Echo Summit Dance Weekend18880 US Highway 50 Twin Bridges CA 95721 United Stateswith Elixir |
Sep 25, 2015at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Challenging Contra Dance401 Chapman St Greenfield MA 01301 United Stateswith Elixir |
Sep 26, 2015at 4:00 pm | Private EventCraftsbury, VTwith Elixir |
Oct 9, 2015to Oct 11, 2015 | Mountain Madness Dance WeekendJonesborough Visitor's Center, Jonesborough, TNwith Elixir |
Oct 16, 2015to Oct 18, 2015 | LCFD Fall Dance CampCamp Chimney Corners Becket MAwith Elixirwith The Figments, Will Mentor, and Robin Hayden |
Nov 6, 2015at 8:00 pm | Concord Challenging Contra DanceScout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Nov 7, 2015at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Nov 8, 2015at 2:00 pm | Greenfield Fall Frolic Fundraiser Contra Dance401 Chapman St Greenfield MA 01301with ElixirA fundraiser for the Friends of the Grange. Elixir will kick things off, playing from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. |
Dec 10, 2015at 8:00 pm | Rear Defrosters at Whetstone |
Dec 12, 2015at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra ExchangeMontpelier, VTwith ElixirAdina Gordon (calling), with The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jan 30, 2016at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra DanceSteve Zakon-Anderson (calling) with The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Feb 5, 2016to Feb 7, 2016 | Dancing FoolLeif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WAwith ElixirNils will not be performing with Elixir this weekend. With this appearance at Fool, Elixir is launching it's new touring lineup - Brian Bender will be playing trombone! w/ Riptide and caller Cis Hinkle |
Mar 6, 2016at 7:30 pm | BIDA Open Band Dance1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MAwith ElixirAnglea DeCarlis (calling) and open band with anchor musicians Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle) and Debby Knight (piano). |
Mar 14, 2016at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirMary Jones (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Pat MacPherson (piano) |
Apr 1, 2016to Apr 3, 2016 | Epicenter Dance WeekendStrawberry Recreation Center, Mill Valley, CAwith Elixir |
Apr 8, 2016to Apr 10, 2016 | Springforth BallLewis Ginter Rec Center, Richmond VAwith Elixir |
Apr 18, 2016at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin), lydia ievins (violin), and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
May 6, 2016at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirWith Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano) and Owen Marshall (guitar) |
May 29, 2016at 3:30 am | Brattleboro Dawn DanceGibson Aiken Center, Main St, Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar/foot percussion) |
Jun 3, 2016at 8:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceGlen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
Jun 4, 2016at 4:00 pm | Private eventAnnapolis, MDwith Elixir |
Jun 5, 2016at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceGlen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
Jun 18, 2016at 8:00 pm | Spokane Contra DanceSpokane, WAwith Elixirwith The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jun 19, 2016to Jun 25, 2016 | Lady of the Lake Dance Weekwith The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jun 29, 2016at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra Dance99 Main St Amherst MA 01002 United Stateswith Elixir |
Jun 30, 2016at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden St Concord MA 01742 United Stateswith Elixir |
Jul 1, 2016at 8:00 pm | Mostly Waltz Greenfield401 Chapman St Greenfield, MA, United Stateswith ElixirWaltz workshop at 7:00pm |
Jul 2, 2016 | Private EventMontague MAwith Elixir |
Jul 30, 2016to Aug 6, 2016 | CDSS English WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Aug 4, 2016at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden St Concord MA 01742 United Stateswith ElixirSue Rosen (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
Aug 6, 2016to Aug 13, 2016 | CDSS American Dance and Music WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Aug 26, 2016at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Experienced Contra Dance401 Chapman St Greenfield MA 01301with ElixirNils Fredland, calling/trombone with Brian Bender, sousaphone/melodica/trombone |
Aug 27, 2016 | Private EventBristol, RIwith Elixir |
Sep 9, 2016at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar, feet) |
Sep 10, 2016 | Private EventGreensboro Bend, VTwith Elixir |
Sep 19, 2016at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceWhately, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Sep 28, 2016at 8:00 pm | Waltz, etc.The Avalon Ballroom, Boulder, COwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet, vocals), and Owen Morrison (guitar) |
Sep 29, 2016at 7:00 pm | House ConcertLongmont, CO, United Stateswith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet, vocals), and Owen Morrison (guitar, foot percussion) |
Sep 30, 2016at 8:00 pm | Boulder Contra DanceAvalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, COwith Elixirwith Nils Fredland (calling, trombone) |
Oct 1, 2016at 8:00 pm | Fort Collins Contra DanceCity Park Center (Club Tico), 1599 City Park Dr, Fort Collins, COwith Elixirwith Nils Fredland (calling, trombone) |
Oct 2, 2016at 1:00 pm | Denver Contra DanceHighlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd., Denver, COwith Elixirwith Nils Fredland (calling, trombone) Waltzes and couples dancing at 1 PM, contras from 2 to 5 PM! |
Oct 20, 2016at 8:00 pm | Old Farmer's BallWarren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC, United Stateswith Elixirwith Beth Molaro (calling) and Brian Bender (trombone) |
Oct 21, 2016to Oct 23, 2016 | Lake Eden Arts Festival377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NCwith Elixirwith Brian Bender (trombone) |
Oct 30, 2016at 3:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Vintage Steele Four Year Anniversary PartyThe Bunker Farm, Dummerston, VTwith ElixirFree Admission, Free BBQ, BYOB |
Nov 4, 2016to Nov 6, 2016 | Foggy Moon Dance WeekendMonterey, CA United Stateswith Elixirwith Brian Bender (trombone) plus George Marshall and Warren Blier (calling), Barefoot, BLAM, and the Crabapples. |
Nov 19, 2016at 8:00 pm | Rear DefrostersThe Rendezvous 78 3rd St, Turners Falls, MA 01376, United Stateswith Elixir |
Dec 2, 2016at 8:00 pm | Mostly Waltz GreenfieldGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixirwith Larry Unger (guitar) and Karen Axelrod (piano) Waltz lesson at 7pm |
Dec 3, 2016at 7:30 pm | Concord Experienced English DanceConcord Scout House 74 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742, United Stateswith Elixirwith Robin Hayden (calling) and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Jan 12, 2017at 7:30 pm | House ConcertPhoenix, AZ, United Stateswith ElixirFor details and reservations contact: or (602)791-1238 |
Jan 13, 2017to Jan 14, 2017 | Phoenix Winter FrolicPhoenix, AZ, United States with Elixirwith Brian Bender (trombone) |
Jan 23, 2017at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirMary Lea (violin), Pat McPherson (piano), and Brad Foster (calling) |
Feb 4, 2017at 9:00 am | Percussive Dance IntensiveGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirRebecca McGown, Gillian Stewart, and Meg Ryan teaching. Music by Graham DeZarn and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins. |
Feb 5, 2017at 7:00 pm | Percussive Dance House ConcertRebop Farm, 1320 Sunset Lake Rd. Brattleboro, VTwith Elixirwith dancing by Rebecca McGowan, Meg Ryan, and Gillian Stewart, plus music by Nicole Singer (vocals), Graham DeZarn (fiddle), and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle) |
Feb 6, 2017at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith Elixirlydia ievins (violin), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Anna Rain (calling) |
Feb 17, 2017to Feb 19, 2017 | Ann Arbor Dawn Dance WeekendAnn Arbor, MIwith Elixirwith Adina Gordon (calling) and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Mar 1, 2017at 7:30 pm | Downtown Amherst Contra Dance99 Main St Amherst, MA, United Stateswith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Mar 2, 2017at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden St Concord MA 01742 United Stateswith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Mar 23, 2017at 8:00 pm | The Rear DefrostersThe Rendezvous 78 3rd St, Turners Falls, MA 01376, United Stateswith ElixirBrattleboro's loudest Honky Tonk band returns to Turner's Falls! Kate Lorenz opens with a solo set. |
Apr 21, 2017to Apr 23, 2017 | Hands Four Spring DanceBerea, KYwith Elixirwith Wendy Graham (calling) and Brian Bender (trombone) |
Apr 27, 2017at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden St Concord MA 01742 United Stateswith Elixir |
Apr 28, 2017at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Experienced Contra Dance401 Chapman St Greenfield MA 01301with Elixir |
Apr 29, 2017at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
May 13, 2017at 8:00 pm | Norwich Contra DanceNorwich, VT, United States with Elixirwith Dave Eisenstadter (calling), Jeremiah McLane (accordion/piano) and Owen Marshall (guitar/banjo) |
Jun 8, 2017at 9:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Thing in the SpringHarlow's Pub 3 School St, Peterborough, NH 03458, United Stateswith Elixir |
Jun 26, 2017at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirBrad Foster (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Jun 29, 2017to Jul 3, 2017 | Boston Centre July 4th WeekendPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 3, 2017to Jul 7, 2017 | ESCape (English, Scottish, Contra) week at PinewoodsPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 15, 2017at 6:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Bunker FarmThe Bunker Farm, 857 Bunker Rd, Dummerston, VTwith ElixirPizza available for purchase starting at 6pm, with music to follow. BYOB. Opening Act: New Barnyard Seranaders $10 suggested donation for the bands |
Jul 22, 2017to Jul 29, 2017 | CDSS Harmony of Song & Dance WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Aug 17, 2017at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden St Concord MA 01742 United Stateswith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Sep 23, 2017at 2:15 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Garlic and Arts FestivalOrange, MA, United States with ElixirHonky tonk and garlic! |
Oct 6, 2017at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord Scout House 74 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742, United Stateswith Elixir |
Oct 7, 2017at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapital City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Oct 26, 2017at 8:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ The WhetstoneWhetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery 36 Bridge St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United Stateswith Elixir |
Nov 19, 2017at 2:00 pm | Mostly WaltzWhately, MAwith Elixirwith Anna Patton (clarinet) and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Dec 18, 2017at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith Elixirwith Brad Foster (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Jan 10, 2018at 7:30 pm | Rear Defrosters @ EchoEcho Restaurant and Lounge 73 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United Stateswith Elixir |
Jan 26, 2018to Jan 28, 2018 | Florida Snow BallThe Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707, United Stateswith Elixir |
Feb 23, 2018to Feb 25, 2018 | Dancing with the GODSGainesville, FLwith Elixirwith The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Apr 6, 2018to Apr 8, 2018 | Epicenter Dance WeekendStrawberry Recreation Center, Mill Valley, CAwith ElixirWith Naomi Morse on Fiddle and Brian Bender on Trombone |
Apr 6, 2018at 7:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Root CellarRoot Cellar 10 Fiske Ave, Greenfield, MA 01301with Elixir |
Apr 13, 2018to Apr 15, 2018 | Call of the Loon Contra Dance WeekendMinneapolis, MNwith Elixir |
Apr 26, 2018at 8:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ The WhetstoneWhetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery 36 Bridge St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United Stateswith Elixir |
May 5, 2018at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapital City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixirwith Sue Rosen (calling), Peter Siegel (mandolin/guitar) and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
May 25, 2018at 8:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ The HiveKeene, NH, United Stateswith Elixir |
May 26, 2018at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixirwith the Gaslight Tinkers |
May 31, 2018at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St Concord MA 01742with Elixir |
Jun 3, 2018at 6:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Twilight on the Tavern LawnPutney, VTwith Elixir |
Jun 7, 2018at 10:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Thing in the SpringHarlow's Pub 3 School St, Peterborough, NH 03458, United Stateswith Elixir |
Jun 13, 2018at 7:30 pm | Rear Defrosters @ EchoEcho Restaurant and Lounge 73 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United Stateswith Elixir |
Jun 28, 2018to Jul 2, 2018 | Pinewoods 4th of JulyPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 21, 2018to Jul 28, 2018 | Harmony of Song and Dance WekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Sep 7, 2018at 8:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ The Stone ChurchThe Stone Church 210 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United Stateswith Elixirwww.facebook.com/events/1355870321223769 |
Sep 8, 2018at 6:00 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Glendale Ridge WineryGlendale Ridge Winery, Southampton, MAwith Elixir |
Sep 21, 2018to Sep 22, 2018 | Contrashock 2018Brooklyn Waldorf School 11 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238with ElixirWith Nils Fredland and Will Mentor calling, music by Elixir and Wake Up Robin! Friday 9/21: 7:30 PM Contra Dance Lesson 8-11:00 PM Contra Dance Saturday 9/22: 2:15-5:30 PM Challenging Contras 7:00 PM Contra Dance Lesson 7:30-10:45 PM Contra Dance |
Sep 23, 2018at 1:00 pm | Contrastock VIIISpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith ElixirAnother great Contrastock party! With Elixir, Maivish, Wake Up Robin, Nils Fredland, Will Mentor, and Susan Michaels |
Oct 5, 2018at 8:00 pm | Mostly Waltz GreenfieldGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar) |
Oct 6, 2018at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapital City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Nov 2, 2018to Nov 4, 2018 | Foggy Moon Dance WeekendMonterey, CA United Stateswith Elixir |
Jan 18, 2019to Jan 20, 2019 | Contra CarnivaleSan Luis Obispo, CAwith Elixirwith Nils Fredland calling and playing trombone! |
Jan 25, 2019at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
Jan 26, 2019at 3:00 pm | Snow BallPeterborough, NHwith Elixir |
Feb 22, 2019at 8:00 pm | Rear Defrosters - Johnny Cash Birthday BashThe Stone Church 210 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United Stateswith Elixir |
Feb 23, 2019at 7:30 pm | Emma and the Sweet Pea Pickers Benefit Concert and DanceRebop Farm, 1320 Sunset Lake Rd. Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirAn evening of swingy music and dancing on the hill, provided by the endlessly charming Emma Schneider, Arthur Davis, Anna Patton, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, and Guillaume Sparrow Pepin. All proceeds benefit the NOFA farm share program. Your contribution will help subsidize CSA shares for lower-income neighbors. See: nofavt.org/farmshare |
Apr 6, 2019at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapital City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixirwith Anna Patton (clarinet) and Julie Vallimont (piano) |
May 24, 2019to May 27, 2019 | FolkMADnessSocorro, NMwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jun 9, 2019at 3:30 pm | Waltz Time DancesGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixirwaltz lesson 2:45-3:30 |
Jun 21, 2019to Jun 23, 2019 | Summer SoireeWarren Wilson Collegewith Elixirwith Brian Bender, trombone and Alexander Mitchell, fiddle |
Jun 29, 2019at 7:30 pm | Palo Alto Contra DanceFirst United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United Stateswith Elixir |
Jun 30, 2019to Jul 5, 2019 | BACDS American WeekLa Honda, CA, United Stateswith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jul 18, 2019at 5:30 pm | Rear Defrosters @ Retreat Farm Food Truck Roundup |
Aug 2, 2019at 8:00 pm | Mostly Waltz GreenfieldGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirLarry Unger (guitar) |
Aug 9, 2019to Aug 11, 2019 | Balance the Baywith Brian Bender, trombone and Audrey Knuth, fiddle |
Aug 30, 2019to Sep 2, 2019 | Mountain MADnessAvalon Ballroom, Boulder, COwith Elixirwith Nils Fredland & Lisa Greenleaf calling, and Buddy System |
Oct 11, 2019to Oct 13, 2019 | Harvest MoonCarillo Ballroom, Santa Barbara, CAwith Elixirwith Nils Fredland, calling and trombone |
To order Elixir CDs please visit the Elixir store.
Selected traditional and original material arranged to highlight the diverse musical ideas that grow out of the New England contra dance tradition. Ethan’s solo CD moves gracefully between high energy jigs and reels, contemplative airs, and lovely waltzes, flirting with musical ideas drawn from a wide range of styles. Recorded and Mixed by Bob Mills in Guilford, VT.
Anna Patton (clarinet), Bob Mills (guitar & bouzouki), Chuck Corman (bass), Erica Morse (cello & bass) Elvie Miller (piano & accordion), Jesse Hazzard-Watkins (trumpet), lydia ievins (fiddle), Marko Packard (guitar & sax), Naomi Morse (fiddle & viola), Peter Siegel (guitar, mandolin, banjo, & feet), Roger Kahle (guitar), Seth Houston (piano).
Ethan's collection of original tunes, published in 2007, is no longer available in print. You can download a complete PDF of the book or find some individual highlights and more recent compositions below.