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The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) San Francisco Branch bookstore focuses on regional and local dance and music books and CDs. Many items offered feature the talented members of the San Francisco Branch.
For your shopping convenience, the bookstore accepts credit cards, PayPal and checks.
Unless otherwise indicated, all books and recordings are available for mail order. Customers based in Northern California may also pick up orders at monthly parties and workshops. If you’d like to order by mail, send a check (US$ only) payable to RSCDS-SF Branch to:
Jane Muirhead
29292 Harpoon Way
Hayward, CA 94544
Once your check is received, Jane will mail the item to you.
If you are located within the USA or Canada, please add $2.25 for shipping for each item. If you are located elsewhere or if you are ordering more than one item, please email Jane to verify the amount necessary for postage before sending a check.
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Recordings
Bayside & Benside
CD $15.00
Bayside & Benside – Scottish Music from – This musical project celebrates the ties between Scottish
traditions in the homeland and in the New World. Besides music, one such tradition finding a home in the San Francisco Bay Area is the Scottish sport of Shinty, long a part of Highland culture. The Northern California Camanachd Club was founded in 2001 and has worked to foster interest in Shinty. The sales of this CD will help to raise fund for the first U.S. Shinty Club and allow them to continue to present this ancient Scottish pastime to new audiences in California.
San Francisco Branch
CD $5.00
Clearance! The San Francisco Collection, Volume 2
(CD) Recorded by San Francisco branch musicians and friends. This is the companion CD to the
Reel Of Seven – Dance for Joy Encore!
CD $15.00
Dance for Joy Encore! (CD) Back by popular demand! The fans of our first CD, Dance for Joy! asked for more and encouraged us to record another album. We hope you enjoy dancing to this blend of
traditional and modern music for Scottish Country Dancing as much as we enjoy making it! Musicians: Deby Benton Grosjean, Janet Kurnick, Patty Van Winkle, Susan Worland, Renata Bratt, Sherryl Fawx, Gary Campus, Andy Imbrie, Visit www.reelofseven.com for tune samples, photos and information.
Hood, Wink & Swagger – Dancers Dream
CD $30.00
Dancers Dream (CD) Finally, a new recording of step dance music! Two CD’s! Forty-one tracks!
Muriel Johnstone calls it a “monumental achievement” and says that “‘Dancers Dream’ will be any
dancer’s delight”. More information , including track listings and samples can be found at
www.ronwallace.org/music.htm
StringFire! – Exciting States
CD $15.00
Excited States
Dynamic, string-based Scottish dance sets – reels, jigs, strathspeys and waltzes – with original and trad. tunes Genre: Folk: Contemporary Celtic
Release Date: 2016
Fiddlesticks and Ivory – Ghillies on the Golden Gate
CD $15.00
Ghillies on the Golden Gate (CD or cassette) Already a classic. Includes: Fair Jenny’s Jig,
Delvine Side, Lady Susan Stewart’s Reel, Bonnie Stronshiray, Waverly, Carolynn’s Waltz, J. B.
Milne, Miss Ogilvie’s Fancy, Miss Grace Hays’ Delight, Monymusk, The Rendezvous For ordering information, contact David Mostardi at mostardi@pobox.com
Reel of Seven – Gotta Dance
CD $15.00
Gotta Dance … To Reel of Seven
We are truly honored to have so many enthusiastic fans worldwide who have asked for this,
our third recording…we hope you enjoy our signature blend of traditional and modern music for Scottish Country Dancing as much as we enjoy playing it!
Berkeley Scottish Player – Heather & Yon
CD $15.00
Heather & Yon
Volume 2 of traditional music for Scottish Country Dancing played by the groundbreaking fiddle band from the west coast of America; a re-release on CD of the original 1977 vinyl LP. Fiddles, flute, piano, bass, snare, with the occasional hammered dulcimer Genre: Folk: Scottish Traditional Release Date: 2015
John Taylor – Loose Ends
CD $15.00
Loose Ends
All Tunes composed By John Taylor, John plays fiddles on all tracks, and guitars on track 8. All other instruments by Phil McCudgie and the Conveniences.
Red Thistle Music – Lucky 13
CD $15.00
Lucky 13
Thirteen tracks from 2013… Lucky 13! This is Scottish Country Dance music recorded in a live setting,
you can hear the energy of the dancers infusing the tracks with a special vitality. But these sets are
more than just dance music. With a tune selection ranging from 18th century classics to modern
favorites, from toe-tapping jigs and driving reels to lyrical strathspeys and lovely waltzes, there is a lot
to provide listening pleasure. Please join us for an evening’s music, and dancing, fun!
Deby Benton Grosjean – O’er the Moor, Among the Heather
CD $15.00
O’er the Moor, Among the Heather – Fiddling
(CD) Deby Benton Grosjean – “A fiddle tune is like a photographer’s snapshot. Its
musical imagery can evoke the senses – the smell of damp peat below one’s feet, the
soft tickle of summer rainfall on a chilled cheek, or the vision of rich grassy colors of the
vast green moors.” Another beautiful offering from Deby Benton Grosjean.
Susan Worland Bentley, Gary Innes, Lyle Ramshaw, Michael Bentley – Six for Sixty
CD $10.00
Six for Sixty (CD) Recorded to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Stockton Folk
Dance Camp. Musicians: Susan Worland Bentley (violin), Gary Innes (accordian), Lyle
Ramshaw (piano), Michael Bentley(bodhran & shaker)
StringFire! – Spindriftin’
CD $15.00
Spindriftin’ Lively, string-based contra dance sets – reels, jigs and waltzes – with original and trad. tunes.
Genre: Folk: Contra Dance
Release Date: 2015
StringFire features excellent musicians with great reputations in their own right. This frolicking, high
energy group is guaranteed to get you grooving and inspire your dance moves. Often playing as a trio
with JAMES MACQUEEN on fiddle, PATTI COBB tickling the ivories, ERIK IEVINS rounding things out on bass and cello, StringFire adds another fiddle whenever possible, choosing from a select group of high caliber players including Caroline McCaskey, Shira Kammen, and Annie Rodier.
Lyle Ramshaw, Susan Worland Bentley and Michael Bentley – The Breakdown
CD $18.00
The Breakdown – Thirteen Scottish Country Dances in Strict Tempo – Lyle Ramshaw, Susan Worland
Bentley, Michael Bentley – A spirited collection of dance sets from John and Jennifer Kelly, the same
people that brought you The March Hare.
Deby Benton Grosjean and Andy Imbrie – The Devil’s Quandary
CD $15.00
The devil’s quandary – Deby Benton Grosjean and Andy Imbrie provide the music to accompany the
recently released book of new dances by Bob Mc Murtry. Tunes both traditional and original are
performed by two of the best, accompanied by Bob on percussion and recorder. Twelve dances and a
lovely waltz set make up this CD.
John Taylor – The Road Ahead
CD $15.00
The Road Ahead – John Taylor (CD) Another incomparable collection of performances by John Taylor with his friends Brian McNeill, Stuart Taylor, Lesley Baily, Lawrence Drummond, Pamela Laine and Joe Weed.
Andy Imbrie, Susan Worland Bentley, Michael Bentley – The March Hare
CD $15.00
The March Hare – Twelve Scottish Country Dances i (CD) Susan Worland Bentley on violin, Andy Imbrie on piano, and Michael Bentley on bodhran join to offer music for twelve dances. Produced by John and Jennifer Kelly.
Reel of Seven – The Magic of Summer School
CD $15.00
The Magic of Summer School, Reel of Seven Live in New Zealand
Not your typical Scottish Country Dance band! A compilation of traditional and modern tunes for SCD recorded live on tour in New Zealand — high energy, beautiful harmony, fiddle power! Can’t stop dancing! TRAC OT DDA Genre: Folk: Scottish Traditional
John Taylor – After the Dance
CD $15.00
After the Dance (CD) A lively collection of airs, marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs (not dance
arrangements), with a couple of songs from guest Ed Miller. John on fiddle with support from Brian
McNeill, Rich Brotherton, Lawrence Drummond, and Stuart, Lesley and Fiona Taylor. Produced by Brian
McNeill
The Berkeley Scottish Players – A Camp of Pleasure
CD $15.00
A Camp of Pleasure – Ancient & Modern Music f (CD) The Berkeley Scottish Players formed in 1973-74 and first performed in public in October 1975 with a seminal performance at the San Francisco Branch Weekend in Burlingame. . In 1976 the band became the first American band to record and LP album. Now, 25 years later, this historic album is still influencing dancers and musicians, and most of the greater family of the Berkeley Scottish Players, though widely dispersed, can still be spotted playing a Scottish tune upon occasion.
Books
Chocolate & Champagne
Books $5.00
Chocolate & Champagne . The Sacramento Branch celebrates twenty-five years of dancing with
twenty-five dances written by members of the Sacramento Branch. The theme: chocolate and
champagne!
Dragonfly
Books $7.00
Dragonfly. Collected Dances by Bob McMurtry & Friends For Beginners & Advanced Dancers. Also includes music for Golden Whisper Waltzes
Excited States 12 Scottish Dances and 18 Tunes
Books $15.00
Excited States 12 Scottish Country Dances and 18 Tunes
This book includes directions for all the unpublished dances on the The StringFire! recording, Excited States. This book also includes three dances and tunes not included in that recording:
The Aloha Strathspey with its accompanying tune, a modification by Patti Cobb of an original tune by
Rebecca King. Stolen Moments with its tune Stolen Time (which is included in the tunes for On the Boardwalk).Mairrit at Last was recorded, but not included on the CD. Please check the StringFire! website: http://www.stringfile.org for more information. This book does not include directions for previously published dances included on the StringFire! recording: Chased Lovers – published by the International Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in their book World Wide Weavings. City of Belfast and Linnea’s Strathspey are available in books 48 and 47, respectively, published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Heart of San Francisco
Books $8.00
Heart of San Francisco A collection of dances from members of the San Francisco Branch of the Royal
Scottish Country Dance Society. All proceeds go to support the Valentine’s Ball.
John Taylor – jTune
Books $20.00
jTunes A Collection of tunes by John Taylor
A collection of 50+ or – Airs, Jigs, Reels, Strathspeys and Waltzes by John Taylor.
I don’t write a lot of tunes. A reel here, a strathsbey there, maybe a waltz or an air. However, after this
many years, a tune here and there adds up, as i realized when I was cleaning up recently. Some more
memorable than others. Some better than I thought when I originally wrote them. Some of themm not particularly Scottish sounding, but then again, I’ve lived longer in California than I did in Scottland. For the record, here they are. I hope you enjoy them.
Le Petit Chat Celtique
Books $9.00
Le Petit Chat Celtique . Scottish Country Dances with music by Bob McMurtry and selected dances
by Trudy Roughgarden.
Let’s All Dance
Books $5.00
Let’s All Dance – A collection of beginner and audience participation dances. Compiled by two San
Francisco branch teachers.
This book can also be ordered from Jo Hamilton, 662 16th Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Let’s All Dance, Too
Books $5.00
Let’s All Dance, Too – More beginner and audience participation dances.
This book can also be ordered from Jo Hamilton, 662 16th Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Measure of Pleasure
Books $12.00
Measure of Pleasure – 27 Scottish Country dances with 5 original tunes written by and for members of the San Francisco Class, The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, San Francisco Branch.
Mt. Diablo Collection
Books $5.00
Mt. Diablo Collection – a collection of 12 Strathspeys by Eugene Bissell.
Pawprints
Books $5.00
Pawprints – Fifteen Scottish Country Dances from the Sacramento Branch. Devisors are Peggy Hamilton, Sandra Kesler, Margo Glenn-Lewis, Lynne Lockwood and EB Van Otterloo. Titles include A Basket of Kittens, The Calico Jig, Miss Beans and other feline favorites.
The Alamo Collection
Books $4.00
The Alamo Collection by Eugene Bissell and Jennifer Kelly, a collection of 15 dances created by two of
the San Francisco Branch’s stalwarts.
The Devil’s Quandary
Books $10.00
The Devil’s Quandary by Bob Mc Murtry, a collection of 60 dances and 14 new original tunes, some by Muriel Johnstone and Andy Imbrie. Half of the book contains dances for beginners and the other half for the more experienced dancers. Figures like the la barrate, set and link for 3 and a couple of Bob’s own devising are part of the contents. Audience participation dances can be found as well.
The Jean Patrick Collection
Books $3.00
The Jean Patrick Collection – a collection of 23 dances in memory of Jean Patrick, founder of the Sacramento, California branch of the RSCDS
The Middle Earth Collection
Books $4.00
The Middle Earth Collection – Twelve Original Scottish Dances, devised by Peggy Hamilton
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, Volume 1
Books $10.00
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, Volume 1
– Step Dances – A collection of 11 solo and group Scottish Step Dances for intermediate to
advanced-level dancers, created by members of the New World Scottish Dancers.
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, Volume 2
Books $8.00
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, Volume 2
– Country Dances – A collection of 19 Scottish Country Dances of various levels, created by or for
members of the New World Scottish Dancers. Also included are 4 tunes composed by Steve Wyrick for members of the New World Scottish Dancers.
Whisper of the Fyredragon
Books $10.00
Whisper of the Fyredragon. The sequel to Devil’s Quandary! 30 SCD dances of varying levels by Bob
McMurtry and members of the San Francisco Branch with some music included.
Downloads
The San Francisco Collection
DVD $0.00
The San Francisco Collection – Fourteen Scottish Country Dances devised by members of the San
Francisco Branch. Includes the classics, The Six-Penny Jig and Miss Giving’s Strathspey. Now
available for download individually or in one complete file.
Scottish Country Dancing Part I
DVD $20.00
Scottish Country Dancing Instructional Teaching Videos with the Red Thistle Dancers part 1
(Red Thistle DVD – Part 1, 45 minutes) For new or intermediate dancers who want to improve their
technique
– All the basic steps in close-up and slow motion
– 13 common formations, walked through bar by bar and danced with voice-over commentary
– 8 full dances with visual and verbal explanation of set progression
These videos are also available for digital download.
For detailed contents and ordering information, go to www.redthistledancers.org/videos or email:
redthistlorders@gmail.com
Scottish Country Dancing Part II
DVD $25.00
(Red Thistle DVD – Part 2, 75+60 minutes) Excellent practice or teaching tool for the intermediate
Country dancer
– Intermediate SCD figures shown in close-up and slow motion
– Patterns walked through with drumbeat
– Voice-over explanation of figures and patterns
– 18 dances set to excellent live music
This DVD includes also Performance Dancing with the Red Thistle Dancers (Red Thistle DVD – Part 2) Ideas and techniques for groups or teachers staging public performance
– Performance dancing at several levels
– 10 full medleys for varying spaces and audiences
– Ideas for interesting choreography
– Perfect gift to demonstrate SCD for family and friends
These videos are also available for digital download.
For detailed contents and ordering information, go to www.redthistledancers.org/videos or email:
redthistlorders@gmail.com
The Red Thistle Dancers – The Scotia Suite & Magazine Dances
DVD $20.00
The Red Thistle Dancers perform
Dances from the Scotia Suite and Leaflets
Produced by Malcolm Brown
Dancing Shoe Treatment
Dow Corning RTV 3140
Misc $31.50
Dow Corning RTV 3140
Members of the San Francisco branch use the silicone treatment, Dow Corning RTV 3140, on the
bottom of our dance shoes to reduce the slipperiness of our northern California floors. One tube will
treat several pairs of shoes. Instructions for application are included with the “goop”. Thanks go to
Barry Lewis for testing and discovering this wonderful product.
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