North Country Community Dances are made possible in part by grants provided by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund.
Fall 2024 Events
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Community Dance
Saturday, September 7, 2:00-4:30 pm,Callers: Tom Maloney & Brandy Forsman, Duluth; Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at East Grand Forks Senior Center, EGF, MN
Musicians: Four Mile Portage, Duluth (with O'Neils)
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Community Dance
Saturday, October 19, 2:00-4:30 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, East Grand Forks
at Embassy Community Center, Fosston, MN
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, East Grand Forks, MN
Embassy Community Center address: 603 3rd St. NE, Fosston, MN
Our Recent Past Events
Summer 2024 Events
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Concert by Lynx Lynx
Monday, July 22, 5:00-7:00 pm
at East Grand Forks Campbell Library
Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg join their Scandinavian fiddle forces together in this Norwegian-Swedish folk duo.
Sponsored by: North Country Fiddle and Dance, East Grand Forks Arts and Crafts Council, and East Grand Forks Campbell Library.
Spring 2024 Events
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Community Dance
Saturday, January 27, 2:00-4:30 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at East Grand Forks Senior Center, EGF, MN
Musicians: Leatherwood, Bemidji, MN
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Community Dance
Saturday, March 2, 2:00-4:30 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at East Grand Forks Senior Center, EGF, MN
Musicians: Erin and Tom O'Neil, EGF
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Community Dance
Saturday, April 6, 2:00-4:30 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at East Grand Forks Senior Center, EGF, MN
Musicians: Jefferson Reynolds, Hibbing,
with Erin and Tom O'Neil, EGF
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Community Dance
Saturday, May 4, 2:30-5:00 pmCaller: Robin Nelson, Minneapolis
at Embassy Community Center, Fosston, MN
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, East Grand Forks, MN
Fall 2023 Events
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Community Dance
Saturday, September 9, 7:30-10 pm, EGF Senior CenterCallers: Tom Maloney & Brandy Forsman, Duluth; Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Four Mile Portage, Duluth (with O'Neils)
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Concert by Gangspil
Sunday, October 1, 3:00-5:00 pm, Campbell Library, EGF
This Danish folk duo, featuring Sonnich Lydom and Kristian Bugge, has become a well-known name in trad- and folk circles both home in Scandinavia and abroad. In 2016 Gangspil received the "Tradition Award" at the Danish Music Awards.
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Community Dance
Saturday, October 28, 2:30-5:00 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at Embassy Community Center, Fosston, MN
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, East Grand Forks, MN
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Community Dance
Saturday, November 18, 7:30-10:00 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at East Grand Forks Senior Center, EGF, MN
Musicians: Jefferson Reynolds, Hibbing,
with Erin and Tom O'Neil, EGF
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Christmas Concert by O'Neil Family Band
Wednesday, December 20, 3;30-4:30 pm
at East Grand Forks Senior Center, EGF, MN
Erin (fiddle), Jeanne (banjo and concertina), and Tom O'Neil (guitar and fiddle) present a selection of traditional tunes and folk carols for Christmas and New Year.
Summer 2023 Events
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Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association
presents
An Evening at Akra Hall
Saturday, June 10
Akra Hall, Icelandic State Park, Cavalier, ND
3:30-4:30 pm: Traditional dance workshopCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
4:30-6:30 pm: Social with burgers and brats
6:30-9:00 pm: Community Dance
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, EGF
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Concert by Lynx Lynx
Monday, June 19, 7:00-9:00 pm
at Campbell Library, EGF
Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg join their Scandinavian fiddle forces together in this Norwegian-Swedish folk duo.
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Traditional Music Show at Heritage Days
2-5 pm Saturday, August 12
East Grand Forks Heritage Village
2:00 pm: Concert by The Skally Line
Featuring Fred Keller and Bill Cagley, The Skally Line
brings the old stories of Minnesota to life with
rip-roaring energy and passion!
3:00 pm: Concert by O'Neil Family Band
4:00 pm: Community Dance
Spring 2023 Community Dances
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Saturday, January 28, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior CenterCallers: Tom Maloney & Brandy Forsman, Duluth; Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Four Mile Portage, Duluth (with O'Neils)
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Sunday, February 26, 1:00-3:00 pmCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
at Settlers Square, Warren, MN
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, EGF
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Saturday, March 18, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior CenterCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, EGF
View a Grand Forks Herald article with video from the dance
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Saturday, April 29, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior CenterCaller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Tickwood String Band, Fergus Falls
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Saturday, May 6, 2:00-4:30 pmCallers: Shawn Glidden, St. Paul, MN, and Julie Young Walser, Mnps, MN
at Embassy Community Center, Fosston, MN
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, EGF
Fall 2022 Events
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Saturday, August 13, 1:30 pm, EGF Heritage Village Stage
Concert by Dean and Peggy Ellingson, Bemidji
A light-hearted musical romp featuring antique tunes and vintage songs to entertain the young at heart.
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Saturday, August 13, 2:30 pm, EGF Heritage Village Stage
Concert by Bill Cagley, Minneapolis
With guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, and a clear stout-hearted voice Bill delights audiences with folk, country and old-time music.
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Sunday, August 14, 1:30 pm, EGF Heritage Village Stage
Concert by O'Neil Family Band, EGF
A unique blend of traditional and original fiddle tunes interspersed with step dancing.
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Wednesday, September 14, 5:30 pm, Campbell Library, EGF
Concert by Lynx Lynx
Playing traditional and original Nordic music, Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg join their Scandinavian fiddle forces together in this Norwegian-Swedish folk duo.
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Saturday, November 12, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Community Dance
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Erin O'Neil (fiddle) and Tom O'Neil (guitar), EGF
Spring 2022
Fiddlers on the Green Concert
Saturday, May 14, 11 am to 3 pm
EGF Heritage Village Grounds*
11:00 am: O'Neil Family Band (East Grand Forks)
featuring Erin (fiddle), Jeanne (banjo and concertina), and Tom O'Neil (guitar and fiddle). A unique blend of
traditional and original fiddle tunes interspersed with step dancing.
12:30 pm: Leatherwood (Bemidji)
featuring Cory Campbell (fiddle), Peggy Ellingson (mandolin), and Dean Ellingson (guitar). Lively old-time fiddle tunes and light-hearted songs
that will have you smiling and tapping your toes.
2:00 pm: Alex Conwell (Grand Forks)
playing a mixture of folk and contemporary violin with a cosmic twist tied together with a looping pedal.
Summer and Fall 2021 Events
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Saturday, July 24, 7:30 pm, EGF Heritage Village, Beier Building
Concert by Four Mile Portage, Duluth
Followed by an Appalachian-style clogging workshop
Hear the band recorded live at the concert
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Saturday, August 14, 2:00 pm, EGF Heritage Village Stage
Concert by Northern Aire, Minneapolis
Followed by a dance workshop in the Beier Building
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Sunday, August 15, 2:00 pm, EGF Heritage Village Stage
Concert by O'Neil Family Band, EGF
Followed by a dance workshop in the Beier Building
Spring 2020 Community Dances
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Saturday, February 8, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Callers: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Erin and Tom O'Neil with Michael Prewitt, EGF
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Saturday, March 7, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Sugar on the Roof: Clancy Ward (fiddle),
Megan Orwig Reynolds (guitar), Corey Campbell (banjo),
with guest Erin O'Neil (fiddle)
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*** The dance scheduled for April 18 was cancelled ***
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*** The dance scheduled for May 2 was cancelled ***
in compliance with Minnesota coronavirus control orders -
A music video featuring Four Mile Portage, Duluth.
Tom and Brandy, who would have been our guest musicians for the May dance, have produced a video with music and clogging for us!
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*** The dance scheduled for June 6 was cancelled ***
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A banjo lesson with Adam Kiesling, Minneapolis.
Adam, who would have been our guest musician for the June dance, shows us how to play the tune Cora Dye on the 5-string banjo.
Fall 2019 Community Dances
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Saturday, September 14, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Tickwood String Band, Fergus Falls
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Saturday, October 12, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Sean Fenstemaker from Marion, Ohio
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band, EGF
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Saturday, November 16, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Robin Nelson, Minneapolis
Musicians: O'Neil Family Band with Michael Prewitt, EGF
Spring 2019 Community Dances
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Saturday, February 2, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Callers: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF;
Tom Maloney and Brandy Forsman, Duluth
Musicians: Four Mile Portage, Duluth (with O'Neil Family)
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Saturday, March 2, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Rupertsland Band: Erin (fiddle) and Tom O'Neil (guitar),
Gayle Gulbranson (keyboard)
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Saturday, April 6, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Sugar on the Roof: Clancy Ward (fiddle),
Jefferson Reynolds (banjo), Megan Orwig Reynolds (guitar)
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Saturday, May 18, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: O'Neil Family: Erin (fiddle) and Tom O'Neil (guitar)
Fall 2018 Community Dances
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Saturday, September 29, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Bill Cagley and friends, Minneapolis --
Bill (guitar), Sarah Cagley (mandolin), and Erin and Tom O'Neil (fiddles)
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Saturday, October 27, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Callers: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF; Bob Walser and Julie Young, Minneapolis
Musicians: Young Walser Family Band (with Erin O'Neil), Minneapolis --
Julie (bass), Smack (fiddle), Lolo (banjo), Bob (guitar), Erin (fiddle)
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Saturday, November 24, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Senior Center
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Erin and Tom O'Neil, EGF
with special guest Adam Kiesling, Mnpls --
Erin (fiddle), Adam (banjo and guitar),
Tom (guitar, fiddle, bass)
Spring 2018 Community Dances
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Saturday, January 13, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Eagles Club
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Erin and Tom O'Neil, Gayle Gulbranson, EGF; Arne Pelto, Minneapolis
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Saturday, February 17, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Eagles Club
Guest Caller: Shawn Glidden, Minneapolis
Musicians: Jeanne and Tom O'Neil, Gayle Gulbranson, EGF
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Saturday, March 17, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Eagles Club
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: The Liccks Stringband: Clancy Ward, Kyle Ollah, Laura Idle, Cooper Orth, and Soren Dietzel; Duluth area
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Saturday, April 21, 7:30-10:00 pm, EGF Eagles Club
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil, EGF
Musicians: Doug and Betsy Wells, Fergus Falls; Tom O'Neil, EGF