Dark of the Moon
Contra-Band

Dark of the Moon, a women's band based in Madison, Wisconsin, plays traditional music from the the British Isles, America, Scandinavia, and other countries for dancing and listening. We specialize in music for contradancing, such as jigs and reels, and also play waltzes, polkas, schottisches, folk songs, Cajun, bluegrass, Klezmer, Mexican, and other traditional music.

We're available for dances, festivals, parties, and similar occasions. For dancing, we come with a caller who teaches all the dances. They're easy to learn; you don't need a partner or experience.

Listen to a bit of our music--Waterbound (mp3 format, 828 kb, 42 seconds)

E-mail Inna to schedule a gig or inquire about joining us as a musician or caller.

Coming Performance

Saturday, June 21, 4-5 p.m. Make Music Madison, Bonnie's Driveway, 1430 Drake St.

Past Performances

Myrtle, Chris, Bonnie, Inna, Rebecca, and Mary

Members:

• Mary Mullen, guitar and harmonica
• Bonnie Gruber, fiddle
• Inna Larsen, fiddle Inna's web page
• Rebecca Forbes Wank, mandolin and fiddle
• Chris Henze, accordion
• Myrtle Wilhite, bass
• Maja Rudolph, fiddle

With occasional help from Jeff Larsen, guitar, and Patty Stockdale, vocals

See more on Facebook.

E-mail for more information.

This page maintained by Mary Mullen and Bonnie Gruber
Last updated May 30, 2025

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