"There are many contra dance bands that attempt to put a new spin on the music; not all are up for the challenge. Hu$hmoney, however, is comprised of excellent musicians with a wonderfully creative flair. I can just see the dancers cheering with terpsichorean delight!"
--Sing Out! Magazine
Hu$hmoney is a stringband comprised of David Rice on fiddle and guitar, Bryan Thomas on bass and foot percussion, and Tina Bergmann on hammered dulcimer and djembe. Listeners and dancers are treated to a changing soundscape of lead instruments, textures and percussion with a whole lot of groove. Hu$hmoney performs a mix of American old-time music and Celtic jigs and reels, and has played for dancers in a multitude of states. Hu$hmoney is also available to do special events with the addition of a caller, and regularly does school events, wedding receptions, festivals and other events.
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Selected Performances
House band for the 2nd and 4th Thursday dance since 1986 in the greater Akron Area
Big Scioty contra dance, Columbus OH
River Rendezvous 2009, Coshocton OH dance weekend
Glen Echo dances, Spanish Ballroom & Bumper Car Pavilion, Glen Echo MD
All Soles Contra Dance, Columbus OH
Gypsy Moon Ball 2009, Indianapolis IN dance weekend
Dance in the Middle, Grove City PA
Wyoming Fine Arts Center, Wyoming OH
Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend, Pittsburgh PA
Advanced Dance, Cleveland Heights OH
Old Farmers Ball, Warren Wilson College, Asheville NC
Pittsburgh contra dances, Pittsburgh PA
Kent State Folk Festival, Kent OH
Grace Lutheran Advanced Dance, Cleveland, OH
Mountain Rose Concert Series, Kent OH