Current Projects:
Missing Lynx (contra dance, square dance, concerts)
Missing Lynx is a duo between Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, viola, mandolin, feet, vocals) and Alex Fortier (piano, keyboards) that fills more sonic space than you would ever imagine possible from two individuals. Prepare for fresh tunes from a variety of northeast folk repertoires. The duo brings expert execution, tight arrangements, lift and smoothness to your evening.
Quicksilver (contra dance, english country dance, concerts)
Quicksilver is a duo between Cat Sloboda (fiddle) and Alex Fortier (piano, keyboards, accordion) that has a mercurial and playful sound, full of adventure and melodic interplay. Trained in a number of styles from the north and east, they have all the bounce and drive to fill your event with energy.
Cattail (contra dance, square dance, concerts)
Cattail is a trio consisting of Clara Riedlinger (fiddle, vocals), Cat Sloboda (fiddle), and Alex Fortier (piano, keyboards, accordion, vocals). The trio blends the sound of old-time fiddle music with New England, Canadian and Quebecois repertoire.
Groove Effect (contra dance, concerts)
Chuck Abell (guitar), Matt Sloboda (fiddle, bouzouki, accordion, feet), Bennie Johnson (drums), Alex Fortier (piano, keyboards). Chuck Abell’s 2025 band bring together jazzy stylings in arrangements ideally suited for a hot night of contra dance.
Past/Inactive Projects:
Painted Birds
Juicy Connotation
AKU
Dream Bar / People Shaped