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Led by an expert caller and fun for dancers of any age or ability, our contra barn dances are the perfect community event!
Beginners, or those new to contra dance, are invited to come early for a lesson from 6:30pm to 7pm, with dances running from 7pm to 9pm. No experience needed! The dance occurs inside our historical 18th century barn, with concessions available. Folks are invited to come early to picnic on our beautiful lawn.
All dances are $15 per person with youth under 12 are free.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance online.
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Alex Cumming Biography
Alex Cumming is a traditional Singer, Accordionist, Pianist and dance caller hailing from Somerset, England, now living in Brattleboro VT, USA. He performs songs and tunes from around the United Kingdom and America with a great depth of knowledge of the tradition. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic dance-able accordion style, strong voice and his fun and engaging stage presence.
After over a decade of recording albums and touring with various bands, 2024 saw Alex release his debut solo album, ‘Homecoming’, featuring fiddler Audrey Jaber (Wake Up Robin, Free Raisins), guitarist Max Newman (Stringrays, Nor’Easter) and regular recording collaborator Pete Ord (Haystack Records).
Alex is a member of Celtic trio Bellwether (with Louise Bichan, Eric McDonald), award winning a capella quartet The Teacups and critically acclaimed duo Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley. You may also catch him playing for dances in many combos, including Stuart Kenney’s Red Case Band and trio Crossover. In 2020 Alex, Jeremiah McLane and Rachel Bell co-founded Virtual Accordion Camp together. He is also Artistic Director for Revels North.
As well as performing live, Alex has starred in prime-time TV shows including BBCs Edwardian Farm and played live sessions for BBC Radio. In 2014, Alex obtained a BMus Hons. in Folk & Traditional Music from Newcastle University, the only degree program of its type in England at the time.
"Stunning musician, fun and inspiring teacher" - Anna Patton (Elixir)
"Cumming’s accordion gives it a real sense of warmth" - Bright Young Folk
"Alex has a great stage presence and captivates his audience with his charming personality" - Brownington Ceilidh Club
Read MoreAfter over a decade of recording albums and touring with various bands, 2024 saw Alex release his debut solo album, ‘Homecoming’, featuring fiddler Audrey Jaber (Wake Up Robin, Free Raisins), guitarist Max Newman (Stringrays, Nor’Easter) and regular recording collaborator Pete Ord (Haystack Records).
Alex is a member of Celtic trio Bellwether (with Louise Bichan, Eric McDonald), award winning a capella quartet The Teacups and critically acclaimed duo Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley. You may also catch him playing for dances in many combos, including Stuart Kenney’s Red Case Band and trio Crossover. In 2020 Alex, Jeremiah McLane and Rachel Bell co-founded Virtual Accordion Camp together. He is also Artistic Director for Revels North.
As well as performing live, Alex has starred in prime-time TV shows including BBCs Edwardian Farm and played live sessions for BBC Radio. In 2014, Alex obtained a BMus Hons. in Folk & Traditional Music from Newcastle University, the only degree program of its type in England at the time.
"Stunning musician, fun and inspiring teacher" - Anna Patton (Elixir)
"Cumming’s accordion gives it a real sense of warmth" - Bright Young Folk
"Alex has a great stage presence and captivates his audience with his charming personality" - Brownington Ceilidh Club
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