Hello Frederick Dancers,

Bring a friend and join us this Saturday, May 30th as Swallowtail travels from western Massachusetts with Ron Grosslein, fiddle; Timm Triplett, piano; Tim Van Egmond, hammered dulcimer; David Cantieni, wind instruments; and George Marshall, concertina, bodhran. George Marshall & Tim Van Egmond calling. One of the oldest and best bands, with a delightful Irish style.

Upcoming dances include:

June 27 - Syncopaths, with Ryan McKasson, fiddle; Jeffrey Spero, Bodhran; Christa Burch, vocals; and Bill Flores, multiple instruments. Greg Frock calling. The Syncopaths are a vibrant West Coast band offering a fresh, contemporary take on Celtic music.

July 25 - Ann Fallon calls to the Summertunes band led by Alexander Mitchell and Liz Donaldson.

August 22 � Susan Taylor calls to Montage, with Tom Santarsiero, guitar, mando, banjo, jaw harp and feet; Rachel Bell, accordion and flute; and Jane Knoeck, piano and accordion.

Dances begin at 8 PM with a beginners� workshop starting between 7 and 7:15 PM and are held at Trinity School, 6040 New Design Rd, Frederick.

Admission is $8 general, $5 students, $4 age 12 and under.

Directions and other information are available at www.contradancers.com/mmfac or call Boe Walker at 301-694-6794 (please do not call before 10AM or after 9 PM). Or email dancefred@gmail.com.

We need volunteers to help with the beginners� lesson, setup and clean up, greeting and admissions, refreshments and publicity. Email dancefred@gmail.com or mention your interest at the admissions� table at the next dance.