https://rebandthegoodnews.com/ An evening with Reb & the Good News at The Laurelthirst. Wear your sparkly cowboy boots and hats and come get your do-si-do on. Weâll be playing our soulful take on country classics mixed in with originals. 2 sets of honky tonk with horns and tuba! CASH ONLY$10 9:00pm
This will be a special night for all dance lovers!
Come at 8PM and get a ForrĂł Dance class!
Josephina Del Norte: The Argentinian DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist Josefina Del Norte will start the night playing a mix of Latin American Cumbia and ForrĂł music from Brazil.
ForrĂł Beleza: Led by Pyata Penedo, a Brazilian lead singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and owner of Figure 8 Sound Recording Studio, the band performs a variety of music from Northeastern Brazil known as forrĂł.
ForrĂł is a lively Brazilian music and partner-dance tradition rooted in Northeastern Brazil, where it developed through community gatherings centered around music, dancing, and social connection. Popularized nationally by legendary artists such as Luiz Gonzaga, its distinctive sound is traditionally created by the accordion, zabumba drum, and triangle, producing rhythms that feel both grounded and flowing.
The dance brings people together through a warm embrace, shared movement, playful turns, and a close connection to the music. Although it may remind newcomers of the intimacy of tango, the energy of salsa, or the grounded feeling of blues, forrĂł has a joyful and welcoming character entirely its own.
More than simply a style of music or dance, forrĂł is a celebration of Brazilian culture and communityâand the best way to understand it is to come experience it for yourself!
This class is designed for dancers who are already comfortable with two-step fundamentals, and want to build their range. Beginning fundamentals will not be reviewed.
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Enjoy an evening of Irish set dancing, live music, and community. All dances are taught and called, so no partner or prior experience is needed. The gathering is family friendly and welcomes all ages, whether you come with friends and family or on your own. Nearby food carts offer food to enjoy before dancing.