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The Sybaritic String Band

contradances from Vancouver BC
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About

The Sybaritic String Band

since circa 1996
The Sybs perform at dances and festivals across the Pacific Northwest including a monthly "First Saturday" contra dance series with the Vancouver Rogue Folk Club. Their high energy music includes traditional, contemporary and original fiddle tunes with styles ranging from Celtic to Quebecoise to Klezmer. The ensemble features Barry Cole (mandolin, banjo, guitar), Leith Davis (piano, double bass), Claire McCague (recorder, saxophones) and Rich Sobel (fiddle, mandolin, djembe, percussive feet).
Folk/Celtic/Latin/World
Available for Shows/Gigs

Current Lineup

Barry Cole
mandolin, banjo, guitar
Rich Sobel
fiddle, mandolin
Leith Davis
piano, double bass
Claire McCague
recorder, saxophones

Past Members

Brian Hayden
fiddle
1995 - 2010
Geoff Peters
piano
2002 - 2009
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Past Events

06
Jun
2015
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Contra dance with caller Maureen Collier. Intro for new dancers at 7:45 pm.
$10-$15
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
02
May
2015
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Contra dance with caller Lindsey Dono. Intro for new dancers at 7:45 pm.
$10-$15
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
04
Apr
2015
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Contra dance with caller Karen Marshall. Intro for new dancers at 7:45 pm.
$10-$15
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
07
Mar
2015
20:00 12:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Contra dance with caller Cindy Holmes. Intro for new dancers at 7:45 pm.
$10-$15
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
06
Feb
2015
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Contra dance with callers Bob Rentz and Lisa Siddons. Intro for new dancers at ...
$10-$15
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
06
Dec
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra Dance: The Sybaritic String Band, Laura Me Smith (Caller)
Sybaritic String Band first Saturday contra dance series. Caller: Seattle's La...
$6-$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
01
Nov
2014
20:00 10:00
Contra Dance: The Sybaritic String Band, Joe Micheals (Caller)
Sybaritic String Band first Saturday contra dance series with Seattle caller Joe...
$6-$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
04
Oct
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra Dance: The Sybaritic String Band, Maureen Collier (Caller)
Sybaritic String Band first Saturday contra dance series. Caller: Maureen Colli...
$6-$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
06
Sep
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra Dance: The Sybaritic String Band, Michael Karcher (Caller)
1st Saturday contra dance with the Sybaritic String Band. Caller: Seattle's Mic...
$6-$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
07
Jun
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra dance with Seattle caller Lindsey Dono: The Sybaritic String Band, Lind...
Learn the basics 15 minutes before the dance starts. Admission is half-price if...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
03
May
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra dance with: The Sybaritic String Band, Maureen Collier
Learn the basics 15 minutes before the dance starts. Admission is half-price if...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra dance with: The Sybaritic String Band, John Gallagher
Learn the basics 15 minutes before the dance starts. Admission is half-price if ...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
01
Mar
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra dance with caller. Bob Rent: The Sybaritic String Band, Bob Rent
All dances taught on the spot. Learn the basics 15 minutes before the dance sta...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
21
Feb
2014
19:15 20:30
Family Dance with: The Sybaritic String Band, Maureen Collier (caller)
Family dances taught on the spot! Fun for all ages.
$4
Trout Lake Community Centre
Event can be attended in person
10
Feb
2014
11:30 00:30
Family Dance with the Sybaritic String Band and caller June Harman: The Sybariti...
Fun dances taught on the spot! Part of free Family Day activities at the Trout ...
Free
Trout Lake Community Centre
Event can be attended in person
01
Feb
2014
20:00 11:00
Contra dance with caller Sherry Nevins from Seattle: The Sybaritic String Band, ...
Learn contra dance basics 15 minutes before the dance starts. Admission is hal...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
24
Jan
2014
19:15 20:30
Family Dance: The Sybaritic String Band, Maureen Collier (caller)
Family dances taught on the spot! Fun for all ages.
$4
Trout Lake Community Centre
Event can be attended in person
06
Apr
2013
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Monthly "First Saturday" contra dance series sponsored by the Vancouver Rogue Fo...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
02
Mar
2013
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Monthly "First Saturday" contra dance series sponsored by the Vancouver Rogue Fo...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
02
Feb
2013
20:00 11:00
The Sybaritic String Band
Monthly "First Saturday" contra dance series sponsored by the Vancouver Rogue Fo...
$12
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
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