Doolin O’Dey is the featured band for the upcoming Contradance.
Doolin O’Dey is the featured band for the Contradance on Sunday, June 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego.
Doolin O’Dey is noted for its sounds of traditional and original Celtic tunes. The band is composed of Susan Murphy, Jerry Drumheller and Nora Star.
Susan is from a background in Cabaret and Celtic music. She played in assorted bands in New York City before moving to the Southern Tier. She brings her lilting Celtic whistles and keyboard stylings to the band.
Jerry played violin for 20 years in the Greece, N.Y. symphony orchestra. He moved to the Southern Tier and discovered Celtic and contradance music and has been hooked ever since.
Nora has been involved in music for 15 years working concerts and scheduling festivals. She plays guitar and mandolin. Her motto, “Have some foot stomping fun.”
All three have united their talents to provide some of the best Gaelic traditional tunes in the Southern Tier.
Katy Heine will be teaching and calling the dances to the music of Doolin O’Dey.
Contradancing, like square dancing, is done to a walking step and is easy to learn. No experience is necessary. Each dance is taught and prompted. Beginners and experienced dancers happily share same set. Bring friends, family, or come by yourself. Partners not required.
General admission is $7, students and seniors (55 and older) are $5, and the family maximum is $15.
For information call Stu at (607) 687-4034 or Dean at (607) 654-3185.
This project is made possible in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
