Montage, an eclectic band from Western New York and Pennsylvania, plays an innovative mix of European-based music, rooted in tradition and strongly influenced by modern styles. This trio weaves together everything from swing to Parisian café  to rootsy Breton folk styles, as well as more traditional contra dance styles like Quebecois, Scottish, and English. Montage is in demand as a contra dance band and has played in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, West Virginia, Ontario, and beyond.

On the Fly is a four-piece string band that plays music for traditional American folk dances. The band plays for contra and square dances throughout the great state of Florida. On the Fly derives its sound from a variety of musical traditions, including old-time fiddle tunes, swing, jazz, waltz, Irish music, and bluegrass. Weaving these styles into inventive dance medleys, On the Fly continues to keep dancers stepping lively. Chuck, Jim and Ted blend creative melodic improvisation with the solid foundation of the double bass, as On the Fly drives the dances with their energy, enthusiasm and unique style.

Beth Molaro has a vocal style that is unique in the dance world. Her ability to sing the calls makes for an exciting blending of music and calls which she accomplishes with both clarity and musical integrity. You will hear elements of the blues and jazz in her voice as she sings you from one figure to the next, weaving together the various elements of dance, music and dancers into a positively charged room of inspired enthusiasm.

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