The Suspicious Contra Band includes Malia Bennett, Ian Bittle, Susan Pierce, and Wayne Cantwell and each semi-pseudo masters of Celtic and “Old-time” American traditional music.

Suspicious Contra Band members have had years of experience playing music with other bands and suddenly upon reaching burn out decided to throw in the towel uttering those fatal words:
"No More Bands!"

Over time the four decided to play for a contra dance, then another, and another, then came an actual paying gig followed by another, and then yes, another, then low and behold the four realized, "Oh no! We're a band!"
Agreeing to follow the creed of Celtic Cheer, "First time anyone takes this serious they are out!" the four agreed to take the plunge and actully practice from time to time and move forward as,,,,
A BAND.

So here they are for your listening pleasure!

SUSPICIOUS CONTRA BAND!

For more info, contact us at:

suspiciouscontraband@yahoo.com

What do we sound like you say?
Below are a few samples of their vast repertoire.

Cambell's Farewell to Redgap

Julia Delany/Tam Lin

Scarce O'Tatties/Splendid Isolation

White Petticoat

Now we do play these slower when playing for a dance.

Some events and venues we've played are,,,

Blue Bean Coffee Shop in Moore
Coco Flow, OKC
Dan McGuiness's Irish Pub in Moore
Firelake Grand Casino, Shawnee
Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City
Lucille’s in Mulhall
McNellie's Public House in Tulsa
Norman Summer Breeze Concert Series
Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts
Paseo Arts Festival
Red Cup in Oklahoma City
Riverwind Casino in Norman
Saint Paddy's Bricktown Block Party OKC
UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond
VZD's, OKC
Various events at the Oklahoma State Capitol

We've also played for numerous contra dances, private parties, wakes and other events.