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 23, 2012at 8:00 pm | Spokane Contra DanceSpokane, WAwith Elixir |
Jun 24, 2012to Jun 30, 2012 | Lady of the Lake June weekCouer d'Alene, IDwith Elixir |
Jul 21, 2012to Jul 28, 2012 | CDSS Harmony of Song & Dance WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 28, 2012to Aug 4, 2012 | CDSS American Dance and Music WeekPinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Aug 30, 2012at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceScout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirSteve Zakon Anderson (calling), Emily Troll (fiddle/accordion), and Josh Van Vliet (guitar) |
Sep 1, 2012at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Sep 2, 2012at 12:00 pm | New World FestivalRandolph, VTwith Elixir |
Sep 2, 2012at 8:00 pm | Brattleboro Dawn DanceGibson Aiken Center, Main St, Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirWe'll be keeping the party going from Midnight to 3:30 AM. Other bands are Wild Asparagus (first set) and the Russet Trio with Quena Crane calling (last set). It's going to be a great night, don't miss it! |
Sep 15, 2012at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield, MAwith ElixirGeorge Marshall (calling), Bethany Waickman (guitar), Corey DiMario (bass) |
Sep 21, 2012at 7:30 pm | Contrashock IINew York City, NYwith Elixirw/ Perpetual e-Motion, and caller Will Mentor |
Sep 22, 2012at 5:45 pm | Contrashock IINew York City, NYwith ElixirExperienced Contra Dance from 5:45 - 7:45 PM, Contra Dance for everyone from 9 PM to Midnight |
Sep 23, 2012at 11:00 am | Contrastock IISpanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixirw/ Wild Asparagus, Perpetual e-Motion, and caller Will Mentor |
Sep 28, 2012to Sep 30, 2012 | Youth Dance WeekendWeston, VTwith ElixirRegistration begins June 4! |
Oct 5, 2012at 8:00 pm | Concord Challenging Contra Dance SeriesScout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MAwith ElixirSteve Zakon-Anderson (calling), Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano) and Owen Marshall (guitar, tenor banjo) |
Oct 12, 2012to Oct 14, 2012 | Elixir Cape Cod Dance WeekendCamp Farley, Mashpee, MAwith Elixirw/ Elixir, Crowfoot and caller Will Mentor, and English Country Dance with staff musicians and caller Melissa Running...plus host (and caller) Mary Wesley, and Tony Hernandez running sound! |
Oct 19, 2012to Oct 21, 2012 | Lavender Country and Folk Dancers Fall Dance CampCamp Chimney Corners, Becket, MAwith Elixir |
Oct 26, 2012at 8:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceGlen Echo, MDwith ElixirIt's the Friday Night Dance Halloween Contra Dance PARTY! |
Oct 28, 2012at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceGlen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
Nov 3, 2012at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceOld Labor Hall, Barre, VTwith ElixirMary Wesley (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Julie Vallimont (piano) |
Nov 9, 2012to Nov 11, 2012 | Big DanceDayton, VAwith ElixirThe Figments (Anna Patton, clarinet and Owen Morrison, guitar/feet) |
Nov 11, 2012 | Greenwood Contra DanceShawn Brenniman (calling) and The Figments (Anna Patton, clarinet and Owen Morrison, guitar/feet) |
Nov 16, 2012to Nov 18, 2012 | Fleur de Lis Fling Dance WeekendLouisville, KYwith Elixir |
Nov 23, 2012to Nov 24, 2012 | Rochester Thanksgiving Dance WeekendSalem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner Street, Rochester, NYwith Elixir |
Dec 8, 2012at 11:00 am | Brattleboro Winter Farmers' MarketRiver Garden, Main St., Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Dec 9, 2012at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra Dance - Rural Vermont Benefit DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VT 05301with ElixirRebecca Lay (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Andy Davis (piano) |
Dec 15, 2012at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield MAwith ElixirMarguerite Durant (calling) and The Figments (Anna Patton, clarinet and Owen Morrison, guitar/feet) |
Dec 20, 2012at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirLisa Greenleaf (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Peter Barnes (piano/guitar) |
Jan 4, 2013at 8:00 pm | Concord Challenging Contra DanceScout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Jan 5, 2013at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Jan 11, 2013to Jan 12, 2013 | Phoenix Friends of Traditional Music Mini-Dance WeekendKenilworth School, Phoenix, AZwith Elixir |
Jan 25, 2013at 8:00 pm | Club Passim Concert (opening for Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem)47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MAwith ElixirWe LOVE Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, and are honored to be opening for them at Club Passim. This show is sure to sell out, so purchase your tickets in advance. Help us celebrate our Passim debut! If you can't be there in person you can still watch online via Concert Window! |
Jan 26, 2013at 12:00 pm | Peterborough Snow BallTown Hall, Peterborough, NHwith ElixirWe play from 3 to 6 PM. Full schedule as follows: 12 PM - Moving Violations w/ Rebecca Lay 3 PM - Elixir 6 PM - Crowfoot w/ Steve Zakon-Anderson 9 PM - Latter Day Lizards w/ Lisa Greenleaf WHAT A DAY!! |
Jan 27, 2013at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceThe Church, corner of Grove and Eliot St, Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Jan 31, 2013at 8:00 pm | Seattle Contra DanceLake City Community Center, Seattle, WAwith Elixir |
Feb 1, 2013to Feb 3, 2013 | Dancing FoolLeif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WAwith Elixirw/ The Sevens and caller Cis Hinkle |
Feb 6, 2013at 7:30 pm | Amherst contra danceAmherst, MAwith ElixirPeter Siegel (guitar), Garrett Sawyer (bass) |
Feb 10, 2013at 7:00 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirThe Gaslight Tinkers |
Feb 15, 2013to Feb 17, 2013 | Corvallis Contra Dance WeekendCorvallis, ORwith Elixirw/ The Retrospectacles |
Feb 21, 2013at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceScout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Mar 4, 2013at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian (calling), Pat MacPherson (piano), and Susan Conger (fiddle) |
Mar 10, 2013at 3:00 pm | Mostly Waltz for BostonConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments (Anna Patton, clarinet and Owen Morrison, guitar) |
Mar 15, 2013to Mar 17, 2013 | Memfest Contra Dance WeekendIdlewild Church, 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, TNwith Elixir |
Apr 6, 2013at 6:00 pm | Play BallPeterborough, NHwith ElixirSteve Zakon-Anderson and Will Mentor calling, with music by Nor'easter and The Figments (Anna Patton, clarinet and Owen Morrison, guitar/feet) |
Apr 12, 2013to Apr 14, 2013 | Dandelion RompOberlin College - Hales Hall, Oberlin, OHwith Elixirw/ Ari and Mia Friedman, Jordon Tice, Gallimaufry, and caller Chrissy Fowler |
Apr 18, 2013at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirNEFFA Callers' Showcase and The Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) with guest Stefan Amidon (percussion) |
Apr 20, 2013at 8:00 pm | Greenfield 3rd Saturday Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirRebecca Lay (calling) and The Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar, feet) |
Apr 28, 2013at 1:00 pm | Roger Katz Memorial Extravaganza & Blood DriveGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield, MAwith ElixirPhoto exhibit of Roger's wonderful photos Live Music with Anna Patton and friends Blood Drive: Walk-ins are welcome, but people with appointments will be seen first. To make an appointment call Baystate Health at 877-612-5663 or email . |
Apr 29, 2013at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceWhately Dance Barn, Whately, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Susan Conger (violin) |
May 9, 2013at 8:00 pm | Asheville Contra DanceBryson Gymnasium, Warren Wilson College, Black Mountain, NCwith Elixir |
May 10, 2013to May 12, 2013 | Lake Eden Arts Festival377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NCwith Elixir |
May 15, 2013at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra DanceMasonic Lodge, 99 Main St, Amherst, MAwith Elixir |
May 16, 2013at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, MAwith Elixir |
May 17, 2013at 8:00 pm | Providence Contra DanceCommunity Church of Providence, corner of Wayland and Lloyd Ave, Providence, RIwith Elixir |
May 18, 2013at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
May 24, 2013to May 27, 2013 | Almost HeavenTimber Ridge Camp, High View, WVwith Elixirw/ Swallowtail, and caller Gaye Fifer |
Jun 4, 2013at 7:00 pm | Annual Summer Concert Serieson the lawn of the Old Medical Chapel, Castleton, VTwith Elixirw/ special guest Will Patton on mandolin and bass |
Jun 7, 2013at 8:00 pm | Belfast Contra DanceAmerican Legion Hall, 143 Church St, Belfast, MEwith Elixir |
Jun 8, 2013at 8:00 pm | N. Yarmouth Contra DanceWescustogo Grange, Walnut Hill Rd, N. Yarmouth, MEwith Elixir |
Jun 9, 2013at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceThe Church, Grove and Main Streets, Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Jul 5, 2013to Jul 7, 2013 | Ooh La LaRichmond, Quebecwith Elixirw/ Crowfoot, and callers Rick Mohr and Dana Parkinson |
Jul 13, 2013at 7:00 pm | Whately BallJoanna Reiner (calling) and The Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/foot percussion) |
Jul 20, 2013at 8:00 pm | Greenfield 3rd Saturday Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirSue Rosen (calling) with Firetruck: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
Aug 24, 2013to Aug 31, 2013 | American Dance and Music WeekPinewoods Camp, 80 Cornish Field Rd, Plymouth, MAwith Elixir |
Aug 31, 2013at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Sep 1, 2013at 12:00 pm | New World FestivalMain St, Randolph, VTwith ElixirWe had a great time at our first New World Festival in 2012, and are thrilled to have been invited back for 2013...an all-day festival that is well worth the trip to Northern VT! Don't miss it. |
Sep 6, 2013at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MAwith ElixirFirst dance of 2013-2014 season! |
Sep 7, 2013at 8:00 pm | Peterborough Contra DancePeterborough Town Hall, Peterborough, NHwith ElixirFirst dance of the 2013-2014 season! |
Sep 8, 2013at 7:00 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceThe Stone Church, Main and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirNils won't be with us, but we WILL have special guest Peter Amidon (calling/trombone) joining the band!! |
Sep 15, 2013at 3:00 pm | Mostly Waltz for BostonConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar) |
Sep 20, 2013to Sep 22, 2013 | Adirondack Dance WeekendSilver Bay YMCA Conference Center, 87 Silver Bay Rd, Silver Bay, NYwith Elixirw/ Russet Trio, other performers TBA |
Oct 4, 2013at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirSteve Zakon Anderson (calling) and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Oct 7, 2013at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), and lydia ievins (violin) |
Oct 11, 2013to Oct 13, 2013 | Harvest MoonCarillo Ballroom, Santa Barbara, CAwith Elixirw/ Crowfoot and caller Mary Wesley! |
Oct 19, 2013 | Peterborough Fall BallPeterborough, NHwith ElixirBecky Tracy (fiddle), Keith Murphy (guitar/mandolin/feet) and neil Pearlman (piano) |
Oct 21, 2013at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden (calling), Joyce Crouch (piano), and Mary Lea (violin) |
Oct 25, 2013to Oct 27, 2013 | Music City MasqueradeNashville, TNwith Elixir |
Nov 1, 2013at 8:00 pm | Hartwick College Contra DancePine Lake Campus, 1894 Charlotte Creek Rd, Oneonta, NYwith Elixir |
Nov 2, 2013at 4:00 pm | Cornell Square/Contra DanceMemorial Room, Willard Straight Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NYwith ElixirSchedule: 4-6 pm - A mix of singing squares and traditional figures...accessible to ALL! Come, and bring friends. 8-11 pm - Contra Dance Parking can be challenging on campus. This link might help: ifd.cornell.edu/maps/WSH.html |
Nov 3, 2013at 2:00 pm | Cornell ConcertAppel Commons 303, Cornell North Campus, Ithaca, NYwith ElixirSponsored by the Cornell Folk Song Society. |
Nov 11, 2013at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden (calling), Pat MacPherson (piano), and Aldo Fabrizi (mandolin) |
Nov 15, 2013at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St., Greenfield, MAwith ElixirMary Wesley (calling) and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Nov 29, 2013at 8:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith ElixirIt's Black Friday! Come dance! |
Nov 30, 2013at 8:00 pm | DC Square DanceNorth Hall at Eastern Market, 225 7th St SE, Washington, DCwith ElixirDetails TBA… |
Dec 1, 2013at 3:30 pm | Glen Echo Waltz TimeSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
Dec 1, 2013at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
Dec 6, 2013to Dec 8, 2013 | Winter WarmUpWorthington Community Center, 345 East Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, Ohiowith Elixirw/ Gallimaufry |
Dec 16, 2013at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirBrad Foster (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Joyce Crouch (piano), and Doug Creighton (accordion/flute) |
Jan 3, 2014at 8:00 pm | San Diego Contra Dance3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CAwith Elixirwith Lisa Greenleaf (calling) and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jan 5, 2014at 6:30 pm | Santa Barbara Contra Dance100 E Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA 93101with Elixirwith Lisa Greenleaf (calling) and The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Jan 10, 2014to Jan 11, 2014 | Phoenix Winter FrolicKenilworth School, 1210 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZwith Elixir |
Jan 24, 2014to Jan 26, 2014 | Florida Snow Ball5500 Shore Blvd. South, Gulfport, FLwith Elixirw/ Great Bear Trio and caller George Marshall |
Jan 30, 2014at 7:00 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirLinda Leslie (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Jeremiah McLane (accordion/piano), and Owen Marshall (guitar/banjo) |
Feb 1, 2014at 11:00 am | Brattleboro Winter Farmer's MarketRiver Garden, Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301with ElixirEthan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle) and Roger Kahle (guitar) |
Feb 7, 2014at 8:00 pm | Mostly Waltz Greenfieldwith Karen Axelrod (piano) and Anna Patton (clarinet) |
Feb 8, 2014at 7:30 pm | Putney VaudevillePutney, VTwith ElixirThis show features lots of great local talent, including circus acts, comedy, dance, a flea circus, and more. I'll be joining the Gaslight Tinkers as a guest musician. |
Feb 17, 2014at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Susan Conger (violin), and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin) |
Mar 6, 2014at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance74 Walden Rd, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 7, 2014at 7:30 pm | Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music Concert SeriesNext Stage, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VTwith Elixirw/ The Sweetback Sisters! Tickets $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Information available by calling (802) 387-0102. |
Mar 8, 2014at 7:30 pm | Jamaica Plain Gender-free Contra DanceFirst Church, 6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 9, 2014at 4:30 pm | Club Passim47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MAwith ElixirTickets $12 We'll be celebrating the release of Anybody's Guess with a show at Club Passim in Cambridge. |
Mar 28, 2014at 8:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith ElixirNils Fredland (calling), with The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar). |
Mar 30, 2014at 3:30 pm | Glen Echo Waltz TimeSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
Mar 30, 2014at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith ElixirNils Fredland (calling), with The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Anna Patton (clarinet), Owen Morrison (guitar). |
Apr 11, 2014to Apr 13, 2014 | Toronto Spring ThawSt. Barnabas Church, 175 Hampton Ave, Toronto, ONwith Elixir |
Apr 21, 2014at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), Mary Lea (violin), and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (violin) |
Apr 25, 2014to Apr 27, 2014 | Portland RaindanceNorse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, ORwith Elixirw/ Perpetual e-Motion and Maggie Jo Saylor |
May 9, 2014to May 11, 2014 | Cape Cod Dance WeekendCamp Farley, Mashpee, MAwith Elixirw/ Nor'easter, and callers Sue Rosen (ECD, contras, and squares) and Mary Wesley (contras and squares)! |
May 23, 2014to May 26, 2014 | FolkMADnessNew Mexico Tech, Socorro, NMwith Elixirw/ The Privy Tippers and Will Mentor |
May 31, 2014at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith ElixirNils Fredland (calling), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle), Eric McDonald (guitar/mandolin), and Corey DiMario (bass/tenor guitar) |
Jun 7, 2014at 4:00 pm | Private EventAnnapolis, MDwith Elixir |
Jun 8, 2014at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDwith Elixir |
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 |
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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.