The
Contra Banditos
The Contra Banditos are a New England Contra Dance Band. We play traditional
old time fiddle and celtic music for dances, parties and festivals.
Music at a dance is both live and lively and is provided by a band which
typically includes fiddles, piano/keyboard, guitar, flute and whistle.
Musicians play traditional jigs, reels, waltzes and polkas. We throw
in other styles of music and songs...cajun, old time, blue grass and
so on....
We formed in the late eighties as a small group of friends playing music
together. The band has since evolved into a larger group of regular
players on all the traditonal instruments.
The Contra Banditos enjoy playing music for the benefit and enjoyment
of our community. We would like to preserve and promote the knowledge
and practice of traditional New England dancing and to keep the spirit
of old time music alive.
If you are interested in booking us for your event or playing music
with us, please email ashling@verizon.net
