StringFire features excellent musicians with great reputations in their own right. This frolicking, high energy group is guaranteed to get you grooving and inspire your dance moves. Often playing as a trio with JAMES MACQUEEN on fiddle, PATTI COBB tickling the ivories, ERIK IEVINS rounding things out on bass and cello, StringFire adds another fiddle whenever possible, choosing from a select group of high caliber players including Caroline McCaskey, Shira Kammen, and Annie Rodier.
StringFire's infectious spirit of fun infiltrates the hearts and feet of musicians and dancers alike. A mixture of classical training and a wide variety of experience yields an out-of-the-ordinary groove you won't want to miss! Drawing from Celtic, Klezmer, Blues and old-time traditions, StringFire takes pride in their well-rounded repertoire and working with callers to make music that enhances the dance experience. What callers and dancers say:
"Awesome! You guys are like a symphony on steroids!"
- Kelsey H.
"I love StringFire for their musicianship, choice of music, rhythm, phrasing, and improvisation. If I wasn’t having so much fun dancing to them, I’d be happy to just sit and listen to them."
- Craig M.
"StringFire is in the top echelon of hot West Coast bands!"
- Ben F.
"I'm always excited when I get to work with StringFire. For English, they have the skills and sensitivity to carry off musically-challenging programs beautifully and appropriately; for contra, they can excite and move a crowd with thrilling tunes and enormous musicality. If I'm working with them, I know it'll be a great night."
- Alan W.
"StringFire was a lot of fun to work with and I can't wait to do it again!"
- Kristin S.
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