Wild Hair!

A contra-dance band of fur, fun, and festivity.

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Wiggling fannies on the dance floor since 2006!

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Welcome to the Wild Hair website! This is where you'll find all the information you need to make a completely impulsive selection of our music for your next dance or concert. Feel free to poke around, then contact us for more information or a booking.

Portland-based foursome Wild Hair powers up new/old fiddle tunes and songs from Ireland to Portland, Appalachia to French Canada, New England to Edinborough, and deluxe points south and east.  Dynamic fiddler Betsy Branch mixes fleet melodies with Todd Silverstein on bouzouki, whistle, and sax, while percussive guitarist Jeff Kerssen-Griep and creative pianist Mark Douglass sync up a deep and agile rhythm section.  The band's clever tune/song combos, instrumental variety and hot ensemble playing shape a sound that's feisty and grooved, ferocious and graceful, fun and thrilling, with a sense of humor aimed at the feet.  

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Crafty tunes...dancing bliss...Wild Hair!
George Marshall, Contra-dance Caller and Musician (Wild Asparagus)

More upcoming Wild Hair performances....

The Official Wild Hair Website