To contradict the Contrarian Ensemble’s supposed origin of their name: these guys get along with each other pretty well. Their repertoire ranges from the brand new to the ancient, and they brought a variety to Studio C.

Set List:

• Doc Watson: “Way Downtown”
• Mark Wingate: “Duquaine Waltz”
• John Hartford: “John Hedgecoth”
• Bill Monroe: “Farewell to Longhollow”
• Italian Folk Tune: “Come Back To Sorrento”
• Mark Wingate: “Shiloh Bend”
• Irish Reels: “Road To Lisdoonvarna, Cooley’s Reel”