[Press Release] : Old Time Square Dance

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Beth Giese, Public Information Specialist - (573) 874-7465 

Old Time Square Dance

COLUMBIA, MO (June 15, 2004) -- Parks & Recreation and The Missouri
Traditional Fiddle and Dance Network are bringing old-time square dances
to Columbia on Saturday, June 26, at the ARC, 1701 W. Ash St. The jam
session will be from 5-7 pm and dances will begin at 7 pm. Dance
instruction is available beginning at 7 pm. Children are welcome with
adult accompaniment.

The Missouri Traditional Fiddle and Dance Network is dedicated to the
perpetuation of old-time fiddle music and dance. Traditional musicians
are invited to a traditional jam session. An evening of old-time
Missouri square dance designed for the entire family will follow.
Callers will walk participants through each step before the dancing
begins. Billy Lee, well-known fiddler, entertainer and luthier, will be
fiddling for the dances with Jordan Wax on back-up. Callers will be
Steve Young or Jim Thaxter. 

Tickets available at the door. Adults: $6, 7-17 years: $3, Children 6 &
under and Jammers: Free. Call 874-6341 for more information.

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Bio - Billy Lee, Old-Time Fiddler
Billy Lee lives in Wright City and is a well-known fiddler,
entertainer, and luthier. John Hartford remembered Billy as one of the
fiddlers who inspired him to learn to play fiddle. Billy comes from an
old Missouri German and English family and his music reflects the
ancient strains of these traditions as well as bluegrass and country
classics, Tin Pan Alley tunes, and Chubby Wise's hot fiddle pieces.
Billy's band, The Tune Twisters, was a mainstay of the dance scene.
Billy is a luthier whose mandolins and violins are in demand. He has
recently recorded a CD of his tunes which was produced by Howard
Marshall, local fiddler and music historian.

Jordan Wax of Columbia, will be backing Billy up for these old-time
square dances. Jordan has been studying fiddle and back-up from famed
fiddler, Fred Stoneking for two years.
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