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Joy Factor
Joy Factor is a contra dance band from Massachusetts featuring Rebecca Rose Weiss and Gianna Marzilli Ericson on fiddles and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. They play original tunes alongside Celtic, Quebecois, and old time repertoire, all with a decidedly New England accent.
Rebecca and Gianna delight in a shared love of twin fiddling and late night tune writing, as well as a shared belief in the fiddle as a rhythm instrument. Henry brings his skillful melodic support to the mix, plus the occasional original song. Together, they bring dynamic harmonies, driving chords, deep appreciation of the dance, and gratitude for playing together to each set they create. Between them all, they’ve played for dances around the country with a variety of collaborators. As a trio, they like to see how many different geographical points they can travel from for a gig. Join them at a dance or concert and you’ll come to understand the origin of the band’s name!
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Tea and Honey
Tea and Honey serves up an infusion of hot, sweet tunes as musicians steeped in Northern and Southern traditional dance styles come together to make a new blend of sounds. The members of Tea and Honey bring a diverse range of musical experiences, having spent time learning from mentors in New England, the Southern U.S., and classical orchestras. The band features Rebecca Weiss and Colleen Holroyd on fiddles, Sophie Chang on cello, and Bobby LaRose on piano and mandolin. Tea and Honey is fearless in exploring the possibilities of musical conversation and sheer fun!
Hannah Jaye and the Hideaways
Hannah Jaye and the Hideaways is an original Americana/folk band based in Washington, DC. Rebecca played with them from October 2018 - March 2020. At the time, the band featured Hannah Jaye on lead vocals and guitar, Rebecca Weiss on fiddle, Greg Mulley on upright bass, and Giacomo Fornasini on mandolin, banjo, and harmonica. Their story-driven music combines soulful vocals, meaningful lyrics, and captivating instrumentals. With roots in bluegrass, country, blues, rock, and pop, Hannah Jaye and the Hideaways inspire a variety of audiences to dance and appreciate the little things in life.
