music | Friday, December 8 | 7 PM | Free (donations accepted)

The Parson Family Band Contra Dance with Caller Ben Werner
As part of The ABQ Artwalk

Join The Parson Family Band (Clara Byom, Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco, Travis Rourk, Russell Berman, Scott Brewer, and Clark Andrew Libbey) and caller Ben Werner for a contra dance! All dances will be taught and beginners are encouraged! 

Time: 7 PM
Location: FUSION | 708
708 1st St. NW
Downtown ABQ
Cost: FREE (donations accepted)

ABOUT THE PARSON FAMILY BAND
The Parson Family Band is made up of NM's foremost folk dance duo, The Parson Sisters, and some of ABQ's most in-demand rock musicians! Ben Werner is a high-energy, seasoned contra dance caller who will seamlessly guide new folks into the joy of the dance!

THE BAND
Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco (fiddle) of The Parson Sisters
Clara Byom (piano/clarinet/bass clarinet/accordion) of The Parson Sisters & Dust City Opera
Russell Berman (guitars/clarinet/bass clarinet) of Twist and Shout - A Tribute to The Beatles & Test One (Formerly of Rusty Tap)
Scott Brewer (bass) of Dust City Opera and Radio Free ABQ
Clark Andrew Libbey (drums/guitar/bass) of High Desert Playboys
Travis Rourk (trombone/synth/guitar) of Dust City Opera and Radio Free ABQ
Caller: Ben Werner
Sound support: Steve Hunyady

This event is supported in part by Lucy Frey, additional private donors, and FUSION. Promotional support provided by New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society and the Albuquerque Folk Festival.