Description
Yankee Ingenuity – Heatin Up The Hall – Vinyl Record
Heatin’ Up the Hall is an album by Yankee Ingenuity, a band known for their contributions to the New England contra dance and traditional folk music scene. Released as a vinyl record, this album captures the vibrant energy and acoustic richness that typifies New England dance music, featuring a collection of tunes suitable for dancing and listening.
Yankee Ingenuity specializes in contra dance music, a form of traditional American folk dance music that is derived from English, Scottish, and French dance styles. The music is lively, rhythmic, and often features a blend of fiddles, guitars, piano, and other traditional instruments.
Since the late 1970s, Yankee Ingenuity has run its own Monday night contradance in Concord, Massachusetts, drawing dancers from all over New England. In the process, theyve become one of the most accomplished ensembles on the dance scene, playing traditional and newly-written tunes on old and new instruments (on occasion, even including electronics). The album is primarily instrumental – dance calls are included on one cut. With Peter Barnes, piano, synthesizer, guitar, whistle, harmonica, shouts; Ruthie Dornfield and Mary Lea, fiddles; Cal Howard, bass; Jack OConnor, tenor banjo, mandolin, octave mandolin; Tony Parkes, piano, square dance calls.
On Heatin’ Up the Hall, listeners can expect an assortment of traditional and original tunes arranged for contra dances. These tunes are typically played with a driving rhythm and a melodic sensibility that makes them irresistible to dancers. The album likely includes jigs, reels, waltzes, and possibly some airs and polkas, showcasing the band’s versatility and deep understanding of folk traditions.
Albums like Heatin’ Up the Hall are cherished in the folk and traditional music communities for their authenticity and their ability to bring the joy of live dance into the home. Yankee Ingenuity’s music is appreciated not only for its musicality but also for its ability to support and enhance the dance experience.
Vinyl records of traditional folk music can be somewhat niche, making them valuable to collectors and enthusiasts. This album is a great find for anyone interested in traditional New England music, contra dance, or folk music history, offering a warm and engaging listening experience that reflects the rich musical heritage of the region.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Varrick / Rounder Records 1989 VR-038
Track Listing
La Bastringue/Saut de Lapin/Beaulieu/Pointe au Pic (4:20)
Jesucita en Chihuahua (2:21)
City of Savannah/Ross Reel #4 (3:22)
Been to the East, Been to the West/Seventeen Days in Georgia (2:47)
La Partida (3:41)
Hunters House/Providence Reel/Congress Reel (4:29)
Maxime Leblanc/Prince Charlie/Shoemaker’s Daughter (4:19)
Metsakukkia (3:23)
Lad OBeirnes/Sepp Piontik/Cat in the Hopper/Fair Jennys (4:42)
Levi Jackson Rag (2:46)
Crockett’s Honeymmon/Yellow Rose of Texas (5:35)
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