Back for their traditional post-Flurry tour, Kingfisher will once again grace the Brooklyn Contra stage with Alex Deis-Lauby.
Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman, plays both traditional and modern contra dance music, and has been hailed as one of the most versatile up-and-coming dance bands on the road today. Already a mainstay in the Greater Boston area, they've performed to large, enthusiastic crowds on the West Coast, Eastern Seaboard, and throughout the Northeast. Jeff Kaufman, a multi-instrumentalist, anchors the duo from the piano, as well as mandolin and a number of innovative electronic instruments he created himself, providing the duo with bass and drum grooves — all of which gives Cecilia Vacanti opportunity to wow you with intense fiddling renditions of tunes across the spectrum, surprising even the most seasoned listener with a genre-bending playlist that is absolutely breathtaking. From the moment they hit the first note to the fade of the last chord, you'll be mesmerized for the entire show!
Alexandra Deis-Lauby is a NYC-based folk dancer, caller, teacher, and organizer who calls weekends and festivals all over the country. Her clear teaching, smooth voice, and fun dance selection delight dancers coast-to-coast. Alex is excellent with all levels of dancers whether they just walked in the door or have been dancing since before she was born. She has dances for all the folks!
New to Contra Dancing?
Lesson for new and newish dancers at 4:30 PM.
Read our tips for new dancers here.
Dancing Starts at 5pm, Afters from 8pm-late at Logan’s Run on 5th Ave.
Admission
$15 for Regular Admission, $9 For Students, Free for Children under 12
Tickets available at the door or in advance here.