duck for the oyster

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kevin
karen
norm
larry
kathy
bruce
Kevin
Karen
Norm
Larry
Kathy
Bruce
Duck for the Oyster is made up of callers Karen Kaufman and Kathy Brihn, with instrumentalists Kevin McMullin on fiddle, Norm Peterson on guitar, Larry Stelter on mandolin, and Bruce Qualey on bass. In addition to their regular dance series, Duck for the Oyster has appeared throughout the upper midwest at festivals, schools, museums and town halls, where their unique brand of entertainment has served as a focus for family and community gatherings. They also host a weekend dance camp each June at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, Wisconsin.
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Duck for the Oyster specializes in traditional music for dancing, from 18th and 19th century America as well as a variety of dances from around the world. Since 1988 the band has been hosting and playing a regular dance series in northwestern Wisconsin featuring squares, contras, reels, quadrilles, international, circle and round dances. Their dances are sprinkled with waltzes, polkas, schottisches, swing dances and music for clogging. In the time they have been together Duck for the Oyster has become one of the midwest's best traditional dance bands. Their eclectic repertoire, compelling rhythms, and sheer sense of fun make them a favorite among dancers of all levels. Every dance is taught before the music starts; dancers are prompted throughout by a caller; no previous experience is needed; beginners are welcome.

Working with people of all ages has always been important to Duck for the Oyster. Most "Duck" evenings include special dances for the young and the young at heart. The wide variety of songs, dances, rhythm games, stories and fun offered by Duck for the Oyster endear them to virtually every age group. Quipped one third grader: "This is more fun than Disney World!". Duck for the Oyster can be reached at (715) 635-7641
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small migrations cd
Duck for the Oyster has just released their first CD, Migrations. As the title suggests, the disc is a reflection of the musical journey the "Ducks" have been making throughout their history as a band. It is filled with a melting pot of tunes from all over the world arranged in seamless medleys. All told there are fifteen cuts and over an hour of traditional music presented in fresh innovative arrangements.
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