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Bookstore
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) San Francisco Branch has an extensive bookstore available to its members and visitors. We have many items that are produced locally here in Northern California featuring the talented members of the San Francisco Branch.
NEW! We have now implemented online ordering! You'll need a Paypal account, but that will allow you to use a credit card. Try it! If you are ordering from outside the US or Canada, please expect a request for additional shipping costs.
Unless otherwise indicated below, the books and recordings on this page are available by mail order for people outside of Northern California. Dancers in Northern California can pick up these items at monthly parties and workshops. If you'd like to order by mail, send a check 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 US or Canada, please add $2 for shipping for each item. If you are located outside of the US or Canada or if you are ordering more than one item, please email Jane to verify the amount necessary for postage before sending a check.
We accept payment in $USD or £GBP. (Checks or cash only, no credit cards unless you're ordering online using Paypal.)
Top of PageRecordings
The Berkeley Scottish PlayersCD $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.
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John TaylorCD $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.
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Bayside & BensideCD $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.
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Deby Benton GrosjeanCD $15.00 |
Beyond
The Shore - Navigating Traditional and Unc
(CD)
Deby Benton Grosjean on fiddle with William Coulter, Chris Caswell, Paul Machlis,
Barry Phillips, Dennis Patterson, Lars Johannesson, Shelley Phillips, Jack Gilder,
Jay Salter and Stan Poplin . Like converging currents, ancient and modern Celtic
oceanic lore merge in this conceptual recording. The narrow focus of this project
inspired Deby to pursue new euphonious directions - those of the environment and
its musical imagery. This is a great listening CD.
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Reel Of SevenCD $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
for tune samples, photos, and more information. |
Reel Of SevenCD $15.00 |
Dance for Joy!
(CD) Dancing is about joy - pure exhilaration and unbounded delight.
Reel of Seven is pleased to present "Dance for Joy" - a blend of traditional and modern music for
Scottish Country Dancing. We hope you love dancing to this music as much as we love making it.
Recorded live November 1, 2008 at the Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball at Asilomar.
Musicians: Renata Bratt, Gary Campus, Deby Benton Grosjean, Andy Imbrie, Janet Kurnick,
Shelley Phillips, Patty van Winkle, Susan Worland.
Visit
for tune samples, photos, and more information. |
Hood, Wink & SwaggerCD $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 http://www.ronwallace.org/music.htm . |
Fiddlesticks and IvoryCD $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
http://www.ronwallace.org/music.htm . |
O'er the Moor, Among the HeatherCD $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.
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Susan Worland Bentley, Gary Innes, Lyle Ramshaw, MCD $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)
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John Taylor and Andrew ImbrieCD $15.00 |
Steppin' Out
(CD) John and Andy's first outing, released on vinyl in 1988.
The CD includes all of the original tracks including The Swilcan, Shetland
Reels, Leaving St Kilda, Braes of Mellinish, La Bastringue, Pipe Reels, Back
Home, Thistle on the Faultline, Brisk Young Lad, and a waltz. http://www.ronwallace.org/music.htm . |
The BreakdownCD $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.
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The Devil's QuandaryCD $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.
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The Road AheadCD $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.
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Andy Imbrie, Susan Worland Bentley, Michael BentCD $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.
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San Francisco BranchCD $15.00 |
The
San Francisco Collection, Volume 2
(CD) Recorded by San Francisco branch musicians
and friends. This is the companion CD to the recently published
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Books
California GoldBook $3.00 |
California Gold
by
Claudette Sigg, a collection of 14 dances devised by the creator of "Moment
of Truth" |
Chocolate & ChampagneBook $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!
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DragonflyBook $7.00 |
Dragonfly.
Collected
Dances by Bob McMurtry & Friends For Beginners & Advanced Dancers. Also includes
music for Golden Whisper Waltzes.
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Dunsmuir DancesBook $0.00 |
Dunsmuir Dances
- In celebration of their 21st anniversary, the Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers are pleased
to announce the publication of "Dunsmuir Dances", a book of 22 Scottish
country dances and 12 original tunes written by or for past and present members
of the Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers. It is 40 pages More information on the Dunsmuir
website: http://www.dunsmuirscottishdancers.org/our_dancebook.htm Contact Jane Muirhead at |
From the Redwood ForestBook $0.00 |
From the Redwood Forest
- dances
devised by Gary Thomas and Ron Wallace. Includes Fair Jenny's Jig, A Trip to Paradise,
and other favourites.Out of print |
Heart of San FranciscoBook $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. |
Hebridean DancesBook $16.00 |
Hebridean
Dances, Comhlan Dannsa nan Eileanach.
From the cover: "This is a collection
of dances that specifically identify with the Hebrides and the West Coast of Scotland.
They were made up to promote or commemorate special incidents or occasions in
the community to keep the traditions alive in this unique manner. It is hoped
to expand this collection in the future." This book provides both English
and Gaelic text and presents clear descriptions of movements, dress and dances. |
Le Petit Chat CeltiqueBook $9.00 |
Le
Petit Chat Celtique
. Scottish Country Dances with music by Bob McMurtry
and selected dances by Trudy Roughgarden.
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Let's All DanceBook $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, TooBook $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 PleasureBook $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.
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Mt. Diablo CollectionBook $5.00 |
Mt. Diablo Collection
- a collection of 12 Strathspeys by Eugene Bissell. |
PawprintsBook $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.
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Step Dances IBook $0.00 |
contains: Dancer's Delight, The First of August, Hielan' Laddie, Jo's Delight devised by Margaret Zadworny, McKenzie of Seaforth, New Claret devised by Margaret Zadworny, Over the Water to Charlie, The Peaceful Maiden devised by Ron Wallace, Piper in the Meadow devised by Margaret Zadworny and Barbara Campbell, Tulloch Gorm Now out of print! But Ron might print more if there is enough interest. Please let Jane know if you are interested. |
Step Dances IIBook $0.00 |
contains: Burning the Piper's Hut devised by Ron Wallace,A Dancer's Dream devised by Ron Wallace, A Favorite of the Ladies devised by Phyllis MacCullock, The King of Sweden, The Lassie's Farewell devised by Vickie Goodloe, Meg Mackie devised by Barbara Campbell, Miss Forbes reconstructed by Ron Wallace, Miss Rowan Davies devised by Barbara Campbell, My Love She's But a Lassie Yet devised by Vicky Goodloe, Scully's Reel devised by Ron Wallace Now out of print! But Ron might print more if there is enough interest. Please let Jane know if you are interested. |
The Alamo CollectionBook $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.
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The Bishop's Ranch CollectionBook $5.00 |
The Bishop's Ranch Collection
by Gary Thomas and Ron Wallace,
A collection of dances in the style of English Country with original music for all but one.
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The Devil's QuandaryBook $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 CollectionBook $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 CollectionBook $4.00 |
The Middle Earth Collection
- Twelve
Original Scottish Dances, devised by Peggy Hamilton. |
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, VolumeBook $8.00 |
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, Volume
- 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.
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The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, VolumeBook $10.00 |
The New World Scottish Dancers Collection, Volume
- 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.
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The San Andreas CollectionBook $15.00 |
The San Andreas Collection
by Gary Thomas and Ron Wallace,
Earth-shaking dances complete with music. (Not our fault.)
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The San Francisco Collection IIBook $5.00 |
The San Francisco Collection II
- A 1997 collection of 13 dances written by or for members of the San Francisco,
California branch of the RSCDS. See "Recordings" above for accompanying
CD. |
The Solstice Party BookBook $5.00 |
The Solstice Party Book
- Fifteen
Scottish Country Dances, devised by members of the San Francisco class.
Contact Susie Langdon Kass
to order. |
Whisper of the FyredragonBook $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.
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Downloads
The San Francisco CollectionBook $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.
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Videos
Scottish Country Dancing Parts 1 & 2DVD $40.00 |
Scottish Country Dancing Parts 1 & 2
- Wow!
Now you can buy both for only $40!
For detailed contents and ordering information, go to |
Scottish Country DancingDVD $20.00 |
Scottish Country Dancing with the Red Thistle Dancers
(Red Thistle DVD - Part 1, 45 minutes)
For new or intermediate dancers who want to improve their technique
For detailed contents and ordering information, go to www.redthistledancers.org oremail: orders@redthistledancers.org |
Scottish Country Dancing Part IIDVD $25.00 |
Scottish Country Dancing with the Red Thistle Dancers
(Red Thistle DVD - Part 2, 75+60 minutes)
Excellent practice or teaching tool for the intermediate Country dancer
For detailed contents and ordering information, go to www.redthistledancers.org or email: orders@redthistledancers.org |
Miscellaneous
Dow Corning RTV 3140Misc $23.00 |
Dow Corning RTV 3140
- Uncle Barry's Shoe Goo. 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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