Flying Cat (Caro Appleby and James Rhodes) enjoy regularly dancing contra in various places around the country. They play for a variety of different forms of dancing, and for contra will generally be found playing piano and melodeon, playing tunes from all around the British Isles as well as further afield. They have a cat called Meatballs, named after the tune Meatballs, Whiskey and Beer.
22nd October 2022 with Flying Matt (Flying Cat + guest musician Matt Cudby), calling from Adam Hughes
Flying Cat
Matt Cudby
Matt Cudby plays guitar and is rather good. He has two cats, Penny (with the hat) and Indie.
Adam Hughes
Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief.
Where and when?
This event is at the Stoneyard Centre. Doors open for an intro lesson at 7:30pm, dancing runs from 8pm – 11pm.