On March 24th, Laurie Spry, the matriarch of Bishops Castle Americana Dance Hall in RI that actually attracted a Boston audience to its appalachian style tanglewoods summer dances, passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer that she won until she didn't. And during the pandemic we lost others in our Davis Square and greater Boston dancing krewe. The Burren restarted Boston dancing with a signature Baker Thomas Band appearance in 2021 and is the obvious place for us to come together around Memorial Day Weekend to remember those who aren't coming back. But it is equally a time and place to invite those who are intrigued by this couples dance culture where you can come with or without a partner. A vital dance community needs and welcomes new dancers. The Burren clears some space for us to kick up our heels in honor of those who can no longer.


The MoonRaiders are a Western Swing band that combines elements of Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Country, and Truck Driving music. Award winning guitarist Chris Hersch (formerly of Girls, Guns & Glory) leads this quartet of accomplished musicians, improvising and singing their way through an eclectic set that will please both the dancer and music aficionado.
Drawing on a unique repertoire often overlooked in the American Songbook, The MoonRaiders pivot between Bob Wills, Chuck Berry, Dave Dudley, Commander Cody, and original music, all in one show.

This band's style is Honky Tonk Trucker Jazz and Rock n' Roll! And given the dance centric focus, they're slowin a bit of it down from Polka pace to give as some nice backbeat music with the hottest guitar in Boston.  Americana like it oughta be!
https://chrishersch.com/the-moonraiders