Projects

The Hayden Stern Band

Hayden Stern’s fiddle playing seamlessly blends Scottish and Cape Breton tradition with contemporary composition and improvisation. Blending influences comes naturally to Hayden, who grew up in Spain, Portugal, coastal California, and Panama. His musical career began in the contra dance world, and the skills he gained there shine in his concert sets: layers of rhythm, harmony, and groove that keep the audience asking for more. He has toured nationally, playing shows at venues, contra dances, and dance camps all over the US. As The Hayden Stern Band, he is joined by powerhouse musicians Elise Snoey (fiddle), Pat Gunning (fiddle, mandolin), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar). Together, they play a mix of traditional repertoire and original compositions from Hayden’s upcoming album, The Morning Dark.

Nobody’s Business

Nobody’s Business is a contra dance band from Boston and Seattle, featuring Hayden Stern on fiddle, Casey Murray on cello, and Helen Kuhar on guitar. This up and coming trio of seasoned musicians draws from an eclectic mix of musical traditions. Between driving guitar, soulful cello, and ecstatic fiddle playing, you may ask, “how do they create a lush, effortless groove that keeps dancers entranced on the dance floor?” The answer is… it’s Nobody’s Business.

The Orb Weavers

The Orb Weavers are Hayden Stern (fiddle), Elise Snoey (fiddle), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar). Known for weaving webs of hypnotic harmony on the dance floor, they build trance-y, unstoppable vibes that keep dancers coming back for more.