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Information for Bands and Callers


We generally dance the first and third Friday of most months.   We have a very enthusiastic, cross-generational group.  We almost always have newbies show up and have a solid core of experienced and gracious dancers who welcome them and help them out.   You will be appreciated and we are confident we will all have fun!

We pay $80 per band member up to a maximum of $320 for the band.  We also pay $80 to the caller.  If you drive for more than two hours to reach us, we will pay an additional $5 per hour per vehicle round trip for the drive.  (Please carpool!)  

Let us know in advance your drive time; using Mapquest for the travel time works well. 

If you need assistance with lodging, let Ann Birdseye know (see contact details below). 

Our sound tech arrives at 6:30 to open up the venue and set up the band and caller.  
The dance begins at 7:30 with a beginners' walk-through and ends at 10:30. 


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in performing an additional gig (not a dance) while you are here, contact John Holenko of Hungry Monk Music.  The Hungry Monks perform at our dances and as a stage act and also plan events in our area.   hungrymonkmusic@bellsouth.net  843-571-3857

Contact information:
Bookings/Lodging:  Ann Birdseye    843-763-5783 or 843-697-6573    annbirdseye@gmail.com

Prior to the dance, you will receive contact information for the sound technician and Charleston Folk board host responsible for opening and closing the dance.    
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