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CONTRA DANCES

→ April 28, Saturday Contra Swings Duo with Ric Goldman calling

28-Apr-2018

Ric Goldman, now based in Portland, calls contra and English Country dances coast to coast and overs..

→ May 12, Saturday, The Nettles with Laurel Thomas calling

12-May-2018

Laura Brophy on fiddle, Kevin Johnsrude on guitars, Michael Proctor on bass and Brian Bucolo on perc..

→ June 9, Saturday, Wisenheimers with Laurel Thomas calling

09-Jun-2018

The Wisenheimers began as a 12-person Fleetwood Mac cover band, their early years marked by critical..

→ Want to know more about what contra dancing is like?

31-Dec-2015

Contra Dancing is FUN and easy to learn! Folks of all ages and dancing ability can dance contra..

EFS hosts contradances on the second and fourth Saturdays, September through June.
All dances start with a newcomers session. No partner or experience needed, and families are welcome!

→ more about contra dances

MORE FOLK NEWS

→ Cedarhouse Concerts in Monroe presents Kate Power & Steve Einhorn – New Folk/Americana

16-May-2017

Tuesday, May 16 6:30-8:30 PM - optional potluck at 5:30 This fine duo from Portland has been fe..

2018 Cascade Contras

Wild Asparagus and Buddy System will perform! George Marshall and Lindsey Dono will call! At beautiful Skycamp in the Cascade Mountains near Eugene, Oregon. Over 14 hours of world-class Contra dancing, plus late-night Techno Contra session! Gourmet meals will be provided all weekend! First come, first served. No gender balancing. Everyone will be admitted upon receipt of payment until camp is full. Registration opens online May 1, 2018.

Click here for more info.

MIKE MEYERS HOUSE CONCERTS

(See Calendar for more concert dates. See Music for list view.)

OTHER NEWS

→ Lee Rauch Kelley

21-Mar-2018

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Lee Kelly. Lee was an avid community volunteer..

COZY FOLK HOUSE CONCERTS

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JOIN EFS

Members receive a $2 discount at regular EFS contra dances, discounts on special EFS events and voting priveleges.

You can sign up in person at any dance, or go to our Membership page and fill out the handy signup form.

NEW EFS CALENDAR

The new EFS calendar is up! Check it out for EFS sponsored events.

MUD CITY OLD-TIME SOCIETY

Mud City Old-Time Society is dedicated to promoting Old-Time Music and Dance events in the Southern Willamette Valley.

→ Mud City website

Old Time Music

→Old-Time Music around town

NEW BANDS & CALLERS LISTING

We just launched the new, searchable bands and callers database. We're currently adding more bands and callers. If you are a band or caller who has performed or are scheduled to perform for EFS dances, we want you on this list! If you don't see yourself, please contact us to update your listing.

FIRST WEDNESDAY SONG CIRCLE