Jul
3
7:00 PM19:00
Lake City Contra Dance with Anglerfish
Anglerfish is Hayden Stern (5 string fiddle), Alex Sturbaum (mandocello), and Rae Eaton (bass).
Jul
11
7:30 PM19:30
Emerald City Contra Dance with Natterjack
Natterjack is Hayden Stern (fiddle, whistle), Alex Sturbaum (accordion, bodhran, bouzouki), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar, bouzouki).
Jul
14
7:00 PM19:00
Scottish Fiddle Collective @ Conor Byrne
Groove out to a night of music from the Pacific Northwest's hottest Scottish fiddle talent followed by a jam open to all. Expect a delicious combination of tradition and innovation. This month features Hayden Stern (fiddle), Elise Snoey (fiddle), Clea Taylor (cello), and Sam Vogt (guitar).
Jul
18
7:30 PM19:30
Emerald City Contra Dance with Snail Haven
Snail Haven is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Vienna Scheyer (fiddle, smallpipes), and Sam Vogt (guitar).
Jul
31
7:00 PM19:00
Lake City Contra Dance with Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle) and Patrick Gunning (guitar).
Aug
1
7:30 PM19:30
Emerald City Contra Dance with the Sage Thrashers
The Sage Thrashers are Hayden Stern (fiddle), Jesse Partridge (fiddle), and Patrick Gunning (guitar).
Aug
7
7:00 PM19:00
Lake City Contra Dance with Evo Toney and Eros Faulk
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Evo Toney (fiddle, mandolin), and Eros Faulk (guitar).
Aug
15
7:30 PM19:30
Emerald City Contra Dance with Anglerfish
Anglerfish is Hayden Stern (5 string fiddle), Alex Sturbaum (mandocello), and Rae Eaton (bass).
Aug
21
8:00 PM20:00
Sep
19
to Sep 21
Bellingham Celtic Festival with The Hayden Stern Band
The Hayden Stern band is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Elise Snoey (fiddle), Pat Gunning (mandolin), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar). Details and specific times TBA. More details at https://bellinghamcelticfestival.com/.
Oct
31
7:30 PM19:30
Corvallis Contra Dance with Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle) and Patrick Gunning (guitar). Isaac Banner calls.
Nov
1
6:30 PM18:30
Circle Left Contra Dance with Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle) and Patrick Gunning (guitar). Isaac Banner calls.
Nov
6
8:00 PM20:00
Berkeley Contra Dance with Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Pat Gunning(guitar). Isaac Banner calls
Nov
8
6:30 PM18:30
Palo Alto Contra Dance with Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle) with Patrick Gunning (guitar). Isaac Banner calls.
Nov
9
4:00 PM16:00
Hayward Contra Dance with Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Patrick Gunning (guitar). Isaac Banner calls.
Nov
14
to Nov 16
Fall Frolick
https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2025/
Join us for 2 days and 2 nights of English dancing, music-making, and workshops aplenty! All calling will be gender neutral.
Teaching Staff:
Joanna Reiner Wilkinson * Bruce Hamilton * Lindsey Dono
Music will be provided by:
Audrey Jaber * Bill Tomczak * Christopher Jacoby * Hayden Stern * Jeff Spero * Rebecca King * Shira Kammen
Dec
6
7:30 PM19:30
House Concert at Doug and Robin's with The Hayden Stern Band
The Hayden Stern Band is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Patrick Gunning (mandolin), Elise Snoey (fiddle), Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar).
Jun
27
7:00 PM19:00
Emerald City Contra Dance with Threebeard
Threebeard is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Ryan McKasson (fiddle), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar).
Jun
14
7:00 PM19:00
Olympia Contra Dance with 2/3 of a Baby Corn
2/3 of a Baby Corn is Hayden Stern (fiddle) and Rosie O’Neil (guitar).
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00
Lake City Contra Dance with Ryan McKasson and Anita Anderson
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Ryan McKasson (fiddle), and Anita Anderson (piano).
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00
Contra Dance @ TransTrad Music Festival
Playing for the contra dance at TransTrad Fest with Natterjack. Natterjack is Alex Sturbaum (accordion, bouzouki, bodhran), Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar), and Hayden Stern (fiddle).
May
23
to May 26
Folklife with Various
Late night contra showcase with The Orb Weavers 5/23 @ 10:15 pm
Saturday evening contra dance with Natterjack
Monday evening contra dance with Clever Hans
More details TBA!
May
10
7:00 PM19:00
Bellingham Contra Dance with The Orb Weavers
The Orb Weavers are Hayden Stern (fiddle), Elise Snoey (fiddle), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar)
May
8
7:00 PM19:00
Lake City Contra Dance with The Orb Weavers
The Orb Weavers are Elise Snoey (fiddle), Hayden Stern (fiddle), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar).
May
2
7:30 PM19:30
Seattle English Country Dance with Anita Anderson
Hayden Stern (fiddle) and Anita Anderson (piano).
May
1
7:30 PM19:30
Lake City Contra Dance with Condor Sutra
Condor Sutra is Hayden Stern (fiddle, whistle), Marni Rachmiel (flute, woodwind synth), and Dave Bartley (guitar, cittern).
Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00
Scottish Fiddle Collective @ Conor Byrne
Groove out to a night of music from the Pacific Northwest's hottest Scottish fiddle talent followed by a jam open to all. Expect a delicious combination of tradition and innovation.
Apr
11
to Apr 13
Queer Contra Camp with The Sage Thrashers
The Sage Thrashers are Hayden Stern (fiddle), Jesse Partridge (fiddle), and Patrick Gunning (guitar). We are playing for Queer Contra Dance Camp!
Apr
6
3:30 PM15:30
Seattle ECD Tea Dance with Koren Wake and Brad Reynolds
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Koren Wake (fiddle, viola, viola de gamba), and Brad Reynolds (piano). Charlene Kern calls.
Apr
3
7:00 PM19:00
Lake City Contra Dance with Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo
Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Ryan McKasson (fiddle), and Alex Sturbaum (guitar).
Mar
20
7:30 PM19:30
Lake City Contra Dance with Elise Snoey and Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Elise Snoey (fiddle), and Patrick Gunning (guitar).
Mar
14
7:00 PM19:00
Emerald City Contra Dance with Indigo Bunting
Indigo Bunting is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Drake Caraker (guitar), and Julie Bennett (percussion).
Mar
10
8:00 PM20:00
Club Passim with Nobody's Business
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Timing details TBA.
Mar
9
7:20 PM19:20
Common Floor Contra with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Mar
8
8:00 PM20:00
CDNY with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Mar
7
8:00 PM20:00
Glen Echo Dance with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Mar
6
8:00 PM20:00
Mt. Airy Contra Dance with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Mar
2
7:30 PM19:30
BIDA with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Mar
1
8:00 PM20:00
Montpelier Contra Dance with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Feb
28
7:30 PM19:30
Rehoboth Contra Dance with Nobody's Business and Annie Kidwell
Nobody’s Business is Hayden Stern (fiddle), Casey Murray (cello), and Helen Kuhar (guitar). Annie Kidwell calls.
Feb
20
8:00 PM20:00
Feb
14
to Feb 15
The Heather and the Rose Winter Ball
Hayden Stern (fiddle, octave mandolin, whistle), Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola), Anita Anderson (piano). David Macemon, Kalindi Devi-Dasi, and Orly Krasner call.
Event details are available here.
Feb
13
7:30 PM19:30
Lake City Contra Dance with Natterjack
Hayden Stern (fiddle, whistle), Alex Sturbaum (accordion, bouzouki, bodhran), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar, bouzouki).
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00
Scottish Fiddle Collective @ Conor Byrne
Groove out to a night of music from the Pacific Northwest's hottest Scottish fiddle talent followed by a jam open to all. Expect a delicious combination of tradition and innovation. This month will feature Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar), Brian Lindsay (fiddle, electric mandolin), Elise Snoey (fiddle), and Hayden Stern (fiddle).
Feb
8
7:00 PM19:00
Olympia Contra Dance with Ezra Jane Landsman and Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern (fiddle), Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar), Patrick Gunning (mandolin).
Feb
1
7:00 PM19:00
Mt. Vernon Contra Dance with Elise Snoey and Patrick Gunning
Hayden Stern and Elise Snoey on fiddle and Patrick Gunning on guitar
Jan
23
7:30 PM19:30
Lake City Contra Dance with Anglerfish
Anglerfish is Hayden Stern (viola), Alex Sturbaum (mandocello), and Rae Eaton (bass).