Cascade Crossing

A Contra Dance Band from the Pacific Northwest

Cascade Crossing

Cascade Crossing plays contra dance music that is influenced by many styles of music, from baroque to klezmer to hard-driving reels to smooth, mysterious jigs. Their style varies from playing with a light touch to incredibly high energy.

"The best contra dance band at the festival!"
"There aren't enough superlatives to describe Cascade Crossing!"
       - Dancers at NW Folklife Festival, Seattle
"Amazing tunes!"
"Unique. Different from our usual bands."
       - Dancers from Portland, Oregon
"You're our new favorite band!"
       - Dancers from Bend, Oregon

Cascade Crossing consists of:: Carl Thor on piano, hammer dulcimer, and drum; Rich Goss on guitar, mandolin, and percussion; Sarah Goss on bass and whistle; and the amazing twin fiddles of:; Lori Shaffer and Lori Prime

Schedule and Contact Links:

Schedule
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Listen to MP3 samples:
Reels Waltz