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Contrarians
Celtic / Bluegrass / Acoustic

hot contra dance music from West Virginia



CHARLESTON, West Virginia
United States

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Member Since5/12/2007
Band Websitehttp://pages.suddenlink.net/contrarians/
Band MembersWill Carter, bass

Paul Epstein, fiddle

John Longwell, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo

Gary Reynolds, guitar, keyboard, trumpet

InfluencesBothy Band, Solas, Dave Grisman, Eileen Ivers, Boys of the Loch, Battlefield Band, Mark O'Connor, Sam Bush, Stephane Grapelli, Bela Fleck, Wild Asparagus, Groovemonger, Hot Point String Band, Fresh Fish, Elftones, Liz Carroll, Natalie McMaster, and many more.
Sounds Likethe sun rising over fog draped green rolling hills...

a herd of buffalo trampling everything in its path...

the rhythms of song emanating from a tropical marsh...

oh, you mean like who do we sound like? Wild Asparagus, Groovemongers, Kevin Burke, Bothy Band, Hot Point Stringband, Airdance, Fresh Fish, String Beings, Hillbillies from Mars, Highwoods Stringband, Red Clay Ramblers, Critton Hollow String Band, Booger Hole Revivial, Back Road Travelers, Avant Gardeners, Contradance bands, Celtic bands, Old-time bands, Swing bands.

Record LabelContrarians
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
Mountain Madness dance wknd Jonesborough TN Jonesborough, Tennessee
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
ArtPlace, Lexington, KY contradance Lexington, Kentucky
Dec 26 2009 8:00P
Lakeview Resort Morgantown, WV Contradancer’s Delight Morgantown, West Virginia

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   About Contrarians

CD now available as digital download

Purchase disc with your credit card ($17 including U.S shipping):

or, send an e-mail with your snail mail address to pepstein@suddenlink.net, or send a check ($17, $30 for 2, $42.50 for 3, more? ask) to Paul Epstein, 112 Potterfield Drive, Charleston, WV 25314.

search itunes, rhapsody, Amazon, etc. for Contrarians as digital download for your i-pod, phone, or mp3 player.

The Contrarians play contradance and square dance music on fiddles, guitar, mandolin, piano, upright bass, and a bluesy trumpet.

A Contrarians event delivers dazzling melody - including some great original tunes - along with a solid yet imaginative approach to rhythm. The band has consistently "wowed the crowd" at dances and dance weekends throughout Ohio-Kentucky-West Virginia and beyond.

They were a hit at Pigtown Fling (Cincinnati) in 2001 and 2006, at the Dandelion Romp (Oberlin) in 2002, Whitewater Whirl (2005-07) as well as other dance weekends. Trips to Glen Echo Park, MD for the Friday Night Dance and the FSGW (Folk Song Society of Greater Washington) dance have brought rave reviews and word keeps spreading.

Hailing from West Virginia, the Contrarians are comfortable in a variety of styles and traditions: Celtic, New England, swing, and of course, old-time (Appalachian). They also write original material. With rhythmic variety, occasional glimpses of ethnic music, and unique improvisations, dancers let loose and never lose interest in the music.

"Ive known some of these guys for over twenty years since they were playing in string bands that traveled to festivals all over the country. Most of them make their living in other ways, but their first love is the music."

Margo Blevin, director of Augusta Heritage Workshops, wrote of the Contrarians at Wild Wonderful Weekend in January, 2003, "The comments were entirely enthusiastic and complimentary. We particuarly appreciated the incredible job you did with the band workshop. Adding that was a big question mark, as we had no idea if musicians were coming and would take the workshop. It was definitely one of the highlights of the weekend, as were all the dances from the first to the very last."


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Knife River Cowboys & girl

Knife River Cowboys & girl



Nov 8 2009 8:02 PM



Way to go!! Love, peace & waffles!

We are greatful!


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Devil Dancing Singrwritr

Devil Dancing Singrwritr



Feb 22 2009 4:09 AM

Hi Will, Paul, John, and Gary you have produced a wonderful blend of instruments with a great musical result. Thanks for being a friend and sharing you talents with me and all my space friends.
Mickey Foster
Frederick Productions/Red Newt Records

Frederick Productions/Red Newt Records



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Mar 29 2008 2:06 AM

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M.P. Barker

M.P. Barker



Apr 9 2008 12:01 PM

Thanks for friending! Lovely music!

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Contra Dancing

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May 18 2008 3:44 PM

We love the Contrarians at Chattanooga Contra Dancing: http://groups. myspace. com/chattanoogacontra.
Lana
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



May 17 2008 3:44 AM

Howdy Contrarians,

We're just droppin' by to thank you kindly for adding the Urban Monroes as a friend.

We hope you have a great day!



~the Urban Monroes
Serban Nichifor

Serban Nichifor



Feb 19 2008 8:18 AM

I thank you for your add.
Congratulations for your so marvellous musical performances !
With all my admiration,
Serban Nichifor
Composer
Prof.Dr. - National University of Music Bucharest (Romania)
UUC

UUC



Nov 27 2007 2:50 PM

The tunes sound great, more great music and art show in December at UUC.
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Two Bits String Band

Two Bits String Band



Nov 25 2007 3:49 PM

thanks for the request. It's a good thing there's a contra dance this afternoon, your music got us psyched!!
matthew quayle

matthew quayle



Nov 25 2007 4:25 AM

Thanks for adding me, Contrarians. Loved listening to your tracks -- it's great to hear some real contra dance!
Tom Keenan

Tom Keenan



Nov 19 2007 11:37 AM

Hi
Great music, LOVE IT!
Thanks for the invite:)
Hope u liked the music.

Peace & Love
Tom
Greta

Greta



Nov 18 2007 5:07 PM

Thanks for the add...I hope I get to contra dance to your swingin' tunes one of these days!
balbarda

balbarda



Nov 15 2007 9:22 PM

nice band...nice sound
All the best from Spain
brad yoder

brad yoder



Nov 12 2007 4:11 PM


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ANDREW DEAN and The Farm Machine

ANDREW DEAN and The Farm Machine



Nov 6 2007 10:28 PM

Thanks 4 the add!!!

Hey, stop over to my record label to see how your music can qualify for radio releases... God bless, Andrew

www.myspace.com/niteskyrecords
Email: info@nitesky.us
Karla Howard

Karla Howard



Nov 5 2007 11:15 PM

Hi guys! Thanks for the add request. LOVE your music, esp The Jig. I will keep an eye out so that I can come see you when you are in my neck of the woods.
Tresa jordan

Tresa jordan



Nov 5 2007 8:44 AM

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Love your music!! Hope you have an awesome week! This year two songs I co-wrote from my album charted on the Music Row Country Chart.'I Turn To Country'and'Angel's Cry' which is currently aired on GAC TV Positively Country. I am on the road filming for my new TV program to air Jan 08. To view a sample of my show please visit www.myspace.com/turnintocountry
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Jeremy

Jeremy



Nov 5 2007 1:00 AM

Howdy from lawrence KS, Nice to meet ya fellas. Nice sound by the way!
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WWOZ 90.7 FM



Nov 4 2007 3:48 PM

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"Briteyes"

"Briteyes"



Aug 7 2007 8:48 PM


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Hope the music is going great and so are you....
"Briteyes"

"Briteyes"



Jul 31 2007 5:52 PM

Hope you guys are doing well. Thank you for being my friend. Hope the music is going well. You know I love it.
"Briteyes"

"Briteyes"



Jul 28 2007 5:06 PM


COOL MySpace Comments
Have a good one guys.
Flook

Flook



May 18 2007 6:50 PM

Hiya, many thanks for the add and your support! Hope we'll see you soon.

All the best,

Flook
Sarah, Ed, John Joe & Brian.
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