Musicians & Callers

We are fortunate to have a bountiful supply of talent in our area. Among the nationally known ECD musicians who call this area home are 3/4 of Bare Necessities and 3/3 of Alchemy. They’re presented here in random order for maximum serendipity; use the handy search box if you’re looking for someone specific by name or instrument, or search ‘website’ to see who has one listed.

(This list includes everyone who’s played or called for us in recent years; let us know if we’ve missed you or you want your info changed.)

Eleanor Lincoln

musician

violin, viola

Joyce Crouch

musician

piano (emerita)

Sarah-Hadley Yakir

musician

violin

Brad Foster

caller

dance organizer

Cedar Stanistreet

musician

violin

Earl Gaddis

musician

violin, viola

Katie Olmstead

volunteer

volunteer coordinator

Joanna Reiner Wilkinson

caller

guest appearances from PA

Doug Creighton

musician

flute, melodeon, concertina

Laura Keeler

apprentice caller

Susan Creighton

musician

piano

Graham Christian

caller

dance organizer, dance historian

Mary Lea

musician

violin, viola

Eric Martin

musician

violin, viola

Jean Monroe

musician

piano

Carol Compton

musician

piano

Amy Springer

volunteer

Kristen Planeaux

musician

piano

Joanna Morse

musician

violin

Corey Walters

musician,
apprentice caller

melodeon, flute

Micah Walter

musician

violin

Imogen Mills

apprentice caller

Mary Jones

caller

dance organizer

Rebecca McCallum

musician

violin

Laurie Tupper

musician

flute

Pat MacPherson

musician

piano

Robin Hayden

founder

dance organizer and caller emerita, founder of Amherst Area ECD

Aldo Fabrizi

musician

mandolin