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.
Nov 13, 2009to Nov 15, 2009 | Atlanta Dance Weekend |
Dec 3, 2009at 7:30 pm | Conference callAgenda: x- NM concert before Folk MADness x- DC tour possibilities x- lights for Feb x- trademark x- next december weekend x- concert repertoire x- album x- LEAF x- Colorado x- Ashokan |
Jan 14, 2010at 7:30 pm | Mountain View Dance |
Jan 15, 2010to Jan 17, 2010 | Contra Carnivale |
Jan 22, 2010to Jan 24, 2010 | Florida Snow Ball |
Feb 12, 2010to Feb 14, 2010 | The Dance Flurry |
Feb 15, 2010to Feb 18, 2010 | Elixir Rehearsals |
Feb 18, 2010at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra Dance |
Feb 19, 2010at 8:00 pm | Brown Contra Dance |
Feb 20, 2010at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance |
Feb 21, 2010at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra Dance |
Feb 23, 2010at 9:00 pm | conference call |
Mar 10, 2010at 1:00 pm | Conference CallAgenda: -album prep -gigs to solicit -photo shoot |
Mar 17, 2010 | arranging deadline |
Mar 26, 2010to Mar 27, 2010 | rehearse |
Mar 27, 2010at 8:00 pm | concert at the ChurchThe Church $150 rent |
Mar 28, 2010to Apr 2, 2010 | elixir recording11-5 6:30-10:30 Sun noon-6 8-midnight Mon 11-5 6:30-10:30 Tue noon-6 8-midnight Wed 11-5 6:30-10:30 Thur 10-3 Fri |
Apr 9, 2010to Apr 11, 2010 | Chicago Dance Weekend |
Apr 15, 2010at 10:00 am | bass tracking |
Apr 19, 2010at 1:00 pm | editing |
Apr 26, 2010to Apr 29, 2010 | Elixir recording |
May 11, 2010at 3:00 pm | Conference call |
May 27, 2010at 8:00 pm | concert |
May 28, 2010to May 31, 2010 | FolkMADness |
Jun 1, 2010at 12:00 pm | mixing |
Jun 4, 2010at 12:00 pm | mixing |
Jun 7, 2010at 12:00 pm | mixing |
Jun 27, 2010at 10:00 am | Ralph Sweet Book Release Party401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirElixir will be joined by callers Ralph Sweet and Tony Parkes, and guest musicians Ann Percival, Corey DiMario, and Lee Blackwell. |
Jul 25, 2010to Jul 31, 2010 | Ashokan Northern WeekOlivebridge, NYwith Elixir |
Aug 8, 2010to Aug 15, 2010 | Augusta Dance WeekElkins, WVwith Elixir |
Sep 17, 2010to Sep 19, 2010 | Echo Summit Dance WeekendTwin Bridges, CAwith Elixir |
Sep 30, 2010at 3:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord, MAwith Elixir |
Oct 1, 2010at 4:00 pm | Belfast Flying Shoes Contra DanceBelfast, MEwith Elixir |
Oct 2, 2010at 4:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceMontpelier, VTwith Elixir |
Oct 3, 2010at 10:30 am | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
Oct 29, 2010to Oct 31, 2010 | Fire Ant FrolicAustin, TXwith Elixir |
Nov 5, 2010at 8:00 pm | Sacramento Contra DanceSacramento CAwith Elixir |
Nov 6, 2010 | Fall Has SprungGrass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 255 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, CAwith Elixir |
Nov 10, 2010at 7:30 pm | Swarthmore Contra DanceSwarthmore Collegewith Elixir |
Nov 11, 2010at 7:30 pm | Glenside Contra DanceGlenside, PAwith Elixir |
Nov 12, 2010at 7:00 pm | NY Gender Free Contra DanceNew York, NYwith Elixir |
Nov 13, 2010 | CDNY Fall FlingNew York, NYwith Elixir |
Nov 19, 2010at 8:00 pm | Brown Contra DanceBrown University, Providence, RIwith ElixirThe Figments and Rebecca Lay (calling) |
Nov 26, 2010to Nov 27, 2010 | Rochester Thanksgiving Dance WeekendRochester, NYwith ElixirThe Figments |
Dec 3, 2010at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord, MAwith ElixirOwen Morrison (guitar/mandolin/feet) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion/piano) |
Dec 4, 2010at 10:00 am | BIDA Contra DanceCambridge, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet/mandolin) |
Dec 5, 2010at 4:00 pm | Hartford Mostly WaltzHartford, MAwith Elixir |
Dec 6, 2010at 7:00 pm | Amherst ECDMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith Elixirlydia ievins (fiddle) and Joyce Crouch (piano) |
Dec 9, 2010at 12:00 pm | Mostly Waltz401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Dec 18, 2010at 8:00 pm | 3rd Saturday Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirLisa Greenleaf (calling), Owen Marshall (guitar), and Jeremiah McLane (accordion/piano) |
Dec 20, 2010at 7:00 pm | Amherst ECDMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirPeter Barnes (winds/guitar) and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Dec 26, 2010at 7:30 pm | CANCELED: Brattleboro contra danceDance canceled due to the weather |
Dec 30, 2010at 1:00 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord, MAwith ElixirEmily Troll (fiddle/accordion) and Josh Van Vliet (guitar) |
Dec 31, 2010at 7:00 pm | Greenfield New Years Eve Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirVan Kaynor (fiddle), Owen Marshall (guitar), Corey DiMario (bass, tenor guitar), Peter Barnes (piano/guitar), Daniel Plane (cello), David Kaynor (calling, fiddle, guitar), Rebecca Lay (calling), George Marshall (calling, concertina, bodhran) and more! |
Jan 1, 2011at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceCapitol City Grange, Montpelier, VTwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Julie Vallimont (piano) |
Jan 7, 2011at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments |
Jan 8, 2011at 11:00 am | Brattleboro Farmers MarketMain Street, Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) |
Jan 14, 2011to Jan 16, 2011 | Ralph Page Legacy Dance WeekendFiretruck: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
Jan 16, 2011at 7:00 pm | BIDA DanceCambridge, MAwith ElixirFiretruck: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
Jan 20, 2011at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord, MAwith Elixir |
Jan 21, 2011at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
Jan 22, 2011 | Peterborough Snow BallPeterborough NHwith Elixir |
Jan 23, 2011at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro DanceBrattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Jan 28, 2011at 8:00 pm | House concertAnnapolis, MDwith ElixirCheck back for more details. |
Jan 29, 2011 | Baltimore Midwinter BallBaltimore MDwith Elixir |
Feb 3, 2011at 7:30 pm | Lake City contra dance12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WAwith Elixir |
Feb 4, 2011to Feb 6, 2011 | Dancing FoolSeattle WAwith Elixir |
Feb 11, 2011at 8:00 pm | Rehoboth Contra DanceRehoboth, MAwith ElixirThe Figments |
Feb 14, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst ECDMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Joyce Crouch (piano) |
Feb 19, 2011at 8:00 pm | 3rd Saturday Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirSue Rosen (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
Feb 25, 2011to Feb 27, 2011 | Fiddling FrogPasadena, CAwith ElixirThe Figments with Will Patton (bass/mandolin) |
Mar 14, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst ECDMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirJoanna Morse (violin) and Joyce Crouch (piano) |
Mar 18, 2011at 8:00 pm | Glen Echo ContraGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixir |
Mar 20, 2011at 3:30 pm | Waltz Time DancesGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixirwaltz lesson 2:45-3:30 |
Mar 20, 2011at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo ContraGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixir |
Mar 25, 2011to Mar 27, 2011 | Down East Country Dance FestivalTopsham MEwith Elixir |
Apr 8, 2011to Apr 10, 2011 | Chesapeake Dance WeekendCamp Letts, Edgewater, MDwith Elixir |
Apr 10, 2011at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo ContraGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixir |
Apr 16, 2011 | Fiddlehead FrolicIthaca, NYwith Elixir |
Apr 17, 2011at 8:00 pm | Bound for GloryAnabel Taylor Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NYwith Elixir |
Apr 22, 2011to Apr 24, 2011 | Spring Dance RomanceNorth Carolinawith ElixirThe Figments |
Apr 29, 2011at 8:00 pm | Minstrel Concert SeriesMorristown, NJwith Elixir |
Apr 30, 2011at 8:00 pm | Swingin Tern Contra DanceEast Hanover, NJwith Elixir |
May 20, 2011at 8:00 pm | Brown Contra DanceBrown University, Providence, RIwith ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
May 21, 2011at 8:00 pm | 3rd Saturday Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith ElixirMary Wesley (calling) and the Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
May 22, 2011at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VT 05301with ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton, clarinet, Owen Morrison, guitar/feet, and Rachel Nevitt, calling |
May 26, 2011at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord, MAwith ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
May 27, 2011at 10:00 pm | Burlington Contra DanceThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
May 28, 2011at 8:00 pm | Rokeby Museum House ConcertFerrisburgh, VTwith ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet). Space is limited and reservations are required. For info or reservations contact: or 802.999.9357 |
May 29, 2011at 2:30 pm | Brattleboro Dawn DanceBrattleboro, VTwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Karen Axelrod (piano), playing for the English dancing segment |
May 30, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst ECDMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Karen Axelrod (piano) |
Jun 18, 2011at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St., Greenfield, MAwith ElixirSusan Kevra (calling), Emily Troll (fiddle, accordion) and Josh Van Vliet (guitar) |
Jun 20, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst ECDMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Ken Allen (piano) |
Jun 24, 2011at 8:00 pmto Jun 26, 2011 | June Moon Dance WeekendMorgantown, WVwith Elixir |
Jul 16, 2011at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 18, 2011at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 20, 2011at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra DanceMasonic Lodge, 99 Main St, Amherst, MAwith Elixir |
Jul 24, 2011to Jul 29, 2011 | Ashokan Northern Week |
Aug 1, 2011at 7:00 pm | Whately ECDWhately, MAwith ElixirSusan Conger (violin) and Joyce Crouch (piano) |
Aug 7, 2011to Aug 12, 2011 | Augusta Heritage Center Dance WeekElkins, WVwith ElixirThe Figments and lots of other great folks! |
Aug 14, 2011at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VT 05301with ElixirSue Rosen (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), Bruce Rosen (piano/guitar) |
Aug 19, 2011to Aug 20, 2011 | Summerfolk FestivalOwen Sound, ONwith Elixir |
Sep 2, 2011to Sep 4, 2011 | Labor Day Dance AwayJulian, CAwith Elixir |
Sep 8, 2011at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord, MAwith ElixirNils Fredland (calling), Max Newman (guitar) and Garrett Sawyer (bass) |
Sep 11, 2011at 4:00 pm | Good Night Irene Benefit DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VT 05301with ElixirGirl Howdy (honky tonk/swing) Planet Zydeco (zydeco) The Buzzards Brass Band (New Orleans 2nd line) and contra dancing with: Rebecca Lay, calling Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, fiddle Emily Troll, fiddle/accordion Josh Van Vliet, guitar all proceeds benefit Red Cross of Vermont |
Sep 16, 2011to Sep 17, 2011 | Youth Dance WeekendPlymouth, VTwith ElixirAndrew and Noah Van Norstrand, Anadama, Rebecca Lay, Maggie Jo Sayler, and more! |
Sep 23, 2011to Sep 24, 2011 | Feet RetreatDanbury, NCwith Elixir |
Sep 26, 2011at 8:00 pm | Asheville Contra DanceGrey Eagle Tavern, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NCwith Elixir |
Sep 27, 2011at 8:00 pm | Winston-Salem Contra DanceVintage Theater, 7 Vintage Ave, Winston-Salem, NCwith Elixir |
Sep 28, 2011at 8:00 pm | Charlotte Contra DanceCharlotte, NCwith Elixir |
Sep 29, 2011at 8:00 pm | Asheville Contra DanceWarren Wilson College, Bryson Gym, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NCwith Elixir |
Sep 30, 2011at 8:00 pm | Atlanta Contra DanceClarkston Community Center,3701 College Ave, Clarkston, GAwith Elixir |
Oct 1, 2011at 5:00 pm | Huntsville Concert/Contra DanceFaith Presbyterian Church, 5003 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, ALwith ElixirConcert 5-7 PM, Contra Dance 8 - 11 PM |
Oct 2, 2011at 3:30 pm | River Falls Waltz/Contra DanceRiver Falls Lodge, River Falls Lodge Rd, Marietta, SCwith Elixir |
Oct 7, 2011at 8:00 pm | Belfast Flying Shoes Contra Dance143 Church Street, Belfast, MEwith Elixir |
Oct 8, 2011at 8:00 pm | North Yarmouth Contra DanceWestcustogo Grange, Rt 115 and Rt 9, N. Yarmouth, MEwith Elixir |
Oct 21, 2011to Oct 23, 2011 | Charlottesville Fall FestivalCharlottesville, VAwith Elixir |
Oct 23, 2011at 6:30 pm | Greenwood Contra DanceGreenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VAwith Elixir |
Oct 31, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst English Country Dance: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHERMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Robin Hayden (calling) |
Nov 5, 2011to Nov 13, 2011 | Denmark tourDenmarkwith Elixir |
Nov 18, 2011at 8:00 pm | Wesleyan Contra DanceAnna Patton (clarinet) and friends |
Nov 28, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden & Rebecca Lay (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Mary Lea (fiddle) |
Nov 30, 2011at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra DanceMasonic Lodge, 99 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002with ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Dec 3, 2011at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceMontpelier, VTwith ElixirNils Fredland (calling) and the Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Dec 8, 2011at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceScout House, Concord, MAwith ElixirAnna Patton (clarinet) and Julie Vallimont (piano) |
Dec 11, 2011at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VT 05301with ElixirRebecca Lay (calling), Owen Marshall (guitar), and Jeremiah McLane (piano/accordion) |
Dec 12, 2011at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRebecca Lay & Robin Hayden (calling), Ken Allen (piano) and Peter Barnes (winds) |
Dec 17, 2011at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield MAwith ElixirNils Fredland (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Peter Barnes (piano, guitar) |
Dec 31, 2011at 3:00 pm | Middnight on MainMiddletown, CTwith ElixirRebecca Lay (calling), Anna Patton (clarinet) and Andy Davis (piano). Middletown's first ever New Year's Eve celebration features a wide range of styles of music, dancing, and other activities. |
Jan 6, 2012at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Jan 7, 2012at 7:30 pm | Concert at Hooker Dunham TheaterBrattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Jan 8, 2012at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceThe Church, corner of Grove and Main, Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Jan 9, 2012at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian and Dan Popowich (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Anna Patton (clarinet) |
Jan 13, 2012to Jan 15, 2012 | Contra CarnivaleSan Luis Obispo, CAwith Elixirw/ Great Bear Trio, Tidal Wave, Susan Michaels, and George Marshall |
Jan 16, 2012at 7:30 pm | Palo Alto Contra DanceSpecial post-Contra Carnivale event! |
Jan 28, 2012 | Northern Roots FestivalNew England Youth Theater, Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Feb 2, 2012at 8:00 pm | Seattle Contra DanceLake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WAwith Elixir |
Feb 3, 2012to Feb 5, 2012 | Dancing Fool Contra Dance WeekendLeif Erickson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WAwith Elixirw/ Latter Day Lizards and Cis Hinkle |
Feb 17, 2012to Feb 19, 2012 | Knoxville Dance WeekendKnoxville, TNwith ElixirElixir, Great Bear Trio, and Mark Hellenberg (aka "Pokey") |
Mar 1, 2012at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, MAwith ElixirRebecca Lay (calling), Emily troll (accordion/fiddle), and Josh Van Vliet (guitar) |
Mar 2, 2012at 8:00 pm | Concord Experienced DanceConcord Scout House, Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 3, 2012at 11:00 am | Brattleboro Winter Farmers MarketThe River Garden, Main Street, Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
Mar 5, 2012at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceWhately Dance Barn, Whately, MAwith ElixirGraham Christian (calling), Joyce Crouch (piano), and Peter Barnes (winds) |
Mar 10, 2012at 5:45 pm | CDNY Special EventChinatown YMCA, 273 Bowery, New York, NYwith ElixirExperienced Contra Dance from 5:45 - 7:45, Regular Contra Dance from 9:00 - Midnight |
Mar 15, 2012at 7:30 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 16, 2012at 8:00 pm | College Hill Contra Dance372 Wayland Ave, Providence, RIwith Elixir |
Mar 17, 2012at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra DanceGuiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
Mar 23, 2012at 8:00 pm | Tinmouth contra danceTinmouth, VTwith ElixirRoger Kahle (guitar) |
Mar 26, 2012at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden and Adina Gordon (calling), Karen Axelrod (piano), and Anna Patton (clarinet) |
Mar 31, 2012at 8:00 pm | Montpelier Contra DanceMontpelier, VTwith ElixirRebecca Lay (calling), Roger Kahle (guitar) and Mary Cay Brass (piano/accordion) |
Apr 12, 2012at 8:00 pm | Rochester Contra DanceCovenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609with ElixirRebecca Lay (calling) and The Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Apr 13, 2012to Apr 15, 2012 | Spring Thaw Dance WeekendToronto, Ontario, Canadawith ElixirRebecca Lay (calling) and The Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
Apr 20, 2012to Apr 22, 2012 | When in Doubt, Swing!Dallas, TXwith Elixir |
Apr 25, 2012at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra DanceMasonic Lodge, 99 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002with ElixirThe Figments: Anna Patton (clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar/feet) |
May 4, 2012to May 6, 2012 | May Madness Dance WeekendClarkdale, AZwith Elixirw/ The Groovemongers, The Great Bear Trio, and Will Mentor |
May 11, 2012at 8:00 pm | Burlington Contra DanceEdmunds Middle School, 299 Main St, Burlington, VTwith ElixirThe Interns: Mary Wesley (calling) and Max Newman (guitar). Max, Mary, and I have all worked as Youth Intern for CDSS. |
May 12, 2012at 3:00 pm | Special Burlington Contra DanceSt Michael's Collegewith ElixirJeremiah Mclane (piano/accordion), Owen Marshall (guitar/tenor banjo), and Will Mentor (calling) |
May 13, 2012at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceMain and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, VTwith ElixirJeremiah Mclane (piano/accordion), Owen Marshall (guitar/tenor banjo), and Will Mentor (calling) |
May 16, 2012at 7:30 pm | Amherst Contra DanceMasonic Lodge, 99 Main St, Amherst, MAwith Elixir |
May 19, 2012at 8:00 pm | Greenfield Contra Dance401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MAwith Elixir |
May 20, 2012at 7:30 pm | Brattleboro Contra DanceThe Church, corner of Grove and Main, Brattleboro, VTwith Elixir |
May 24, 2012at 8:00 pm | Concord Contra DanceConcord Scout Housewith ElixirOwen Morrison (guitar/feet) and Corey DiMario (bass/tenor guitar) |
May 28, 2012at 7:00 pm | Amherst English DanceMunson Library, Amherst, MAwith ElixirRobin Hayden and Adina Gordon (calling), Joyce Crouch (piano), and Peter Barnes (winds) |
May 30, 2012at 8:00 pm | Princeton Contra DanceSuzanne Patterson Community Center, Princeton, NJwith Elixir |
May 31, 2012at 8:00 pm | Glenside Contra DanceGlenside, PAwith Elixir |
Jun 1, 2012at 8:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixir |
Jun 2, 2012at 4:00 pm | House ConcertAnnapolis, MDwith ElixirPrivate event |
Jun 3, 2012at 7:30 pm | Glen Echo Contra DanceGlen Echo Park, MDwith Elixir |
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!! |
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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.