With their hearts half in New England, half in England, and half all over the world, Reelplay is a contra dance and English country dance band from Atlanta with Dave Marcus, concertina, and Robbin Marcus on piano (and a bit of percussion) playing a mix of tunes including New England, Quebecois, bal folk, ECD, and originals. For contra dances, we are generally joined by Scott Russell on guitar.
Playing in bands such as ’Round Robbin, Over the Moon, Renewable Energy and Holy Coyote, Robbin and Dave have lifted dancers’ feet and spirits for several decades.
During the first two years of the pandemic, Reelplay was the house band for the Atlanta DistDance’s Zoom-based dances and played over 80 virtual dances. They've played live gigs all over the southeast and virtual gigs all over the world.
For the concertina geeks among us, Dave plays a tenor-treble concertina 3D-printed in 2023 by Edward Jay and a Parnassus treble concertina by Wakker Concertinas (2017). He also plays an older Wheatstone baritone. He uses DPA 4099 mics.
Playing in bands such as ’Round Robbin, Over the Moon, Renewable Energy and Holy Coyote, Robbin and Dave have lifted dancers’ feet and spirits for several decades.
During the first two years of the pandemic, Reelplay was the house band for the Atlanta DistDance’s Zoom-based dances and played over 80 virtual dances. They've played live gigs all over the southeast and virtual gigs all over the world.
For the concertina geeks among us, Dave plays a tenor-treble concertina 3D-printed in 2023 by Edward Jay and a Parnassus treble concertina by Wakker Concertinas (2017). He also plays an older Wheatstone baritone. He uses DPA 4099 mics.
Ah…. Gorgeous! ….the lyricism, the lifts in the piano….peaceful and lovely. - Daron Douglas, on our recording of her tune, Yellow Song.
The music was FANTASTIC!
Great variety, fun, beautiful. Just great!!
"Michael & All Angels” was touching, yet had plenty of forward motion ... Just great!!
Your music is amazing. You definitely have a unique and danceable sound.
THANK YOU so much for the wonderful music at the zoom dances!!! I've been enjoying your tunes immensely. I was so inspired that I got up to dance several times on Friday -- back pain, be damned (can't keep me down)! What fun!!!
Thank you! I so enjoyed the tunes that you composed!
Thanks for the lovely music for the DistDances. Y'all are awesome! Can't wait til we can do this in person.
Love your music, so nice to hear both English and contra! Thanks!
Thanks for the beautiful music!!! Such a pleasure to dance to!
The live music that Reelplay offers is a real treat.
And, from a caller we recently worked with for the first time: "I want to say what a wonderful experience it was calling with you. You have such a repertoire and all the best tempos and lilt, plus original tunes as well. You made it easy and fun for me. What a treat. I look forward to tuning in to your future dances and hopefully calling with you again sometime. Very best wishes!"
The music was FANTASTIC!
Great variety, fun, beautiful. Just great!!
"Michael & All Angels” was touching, yet had plenty of forward motion ... Just great!!
Your music is amazing. You definitely have a unique and danceable sound.
THANK YOU so much for the wonderful music at the zoom dances!!! I've been enjoying your tunes immensely. I was so inspired that I got up to dance several times on Friday -- back pain, be damned (can't keep me down)! What fun!!!
Thank you! I so enjoyed the tunes that you composed!
Thanks for the lovely music for the DistDances. Y'all are awesome! Can't wait til we can do this in person.
Love your music, so nice to hear both English and contra! Thanks!
Thanks for the beautiful music!!! Such a pleasure to dance to!
The live music that Reelplay offers is a real treat.
And, from a caller we recently worked with for the first time: "I want to say what a wonderful experience it was calling with you. You have such a repertoire and all the best tempos and lilt, plus original tunes as well. You made it easy and fun for me. What a treat. I look forward to tuning in to your future dances and hopefully calling with you again sometime. Very best wishes!"