Scandinavian dance and CD release party November 7

Skolkis, L-R: EJ Landsman, Vicki Watt Warshaw,
Martha Levenson, and Emma Anderson

Friday evening, November 7, Skandia Folkdance Society invites you to the Cedar Valley Grange for the best kind of party.

That evening, Skolkis, four extraordinary musicians, will pull out all the stops and release their second Nordic folk music CD, “G.F.B!" (Go for Broke).

The evening features unbeatable dance music, but if you prefer just to listen, come join the fun anyway. Admission: $15 (Skandia members, $10). Location: 20526 - 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. If you need a little instruction, easy mixer dances will be taught starting at 7:30pm. Dance music starts at 8:30 and ends at 11:00pm.

Fiddlers Emma Anderson, Martha Levenson, Vicki Watt Warshaw, and guitarist EJ Landsman will take listeners on a rollicking musical tour of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and pay tribute to master musicians who inspired them.

They’ll play original compositions from the new CD, plus selections written by renowned Scandinavian artists. The result is music that lightens the heart and step, lifts the spirit, and moves an audience to clamor for more. Here’s a link to Skolkis playing a few tunes from their CD.

The group’s name, in Swedish, is slang for “playing hooky,” and it’s a good fit for the group’s playful stage presence. Skolkis members are featured performers at the NW Folklife Festival, and they are much sought-after dance musicians. Don’t miss this delightful group!

Wait, there is more good news. Skolkis will share the evening with other talented musicians— Kris Johansson and friends— who will play a tasty array of highly danceable Nordic tunes.  

Questions? Call Judy at 206-784-8959.