Gotham Gals
Booking: Julia@MusicGalas.com | 646-238-9059
Norma Castle: Flute & Percussion
Julia Hartman: Fiddle & Baritone Fiddle
Robin Russell: Piano
Gotham Gals is a Contra, English & Couple Dance Band. Performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and together since 2010, the Gotham Gals propel and dazzle dancers with their high energy rhythmic contras – playing French Canadian, New England, Celtic, Southern, and Jazz styles. Their English dance music ranges from lushly romantic, to highly driving, to humorously lighthearted, with all the emotions in between. Dancers of all genres appreciate their rhythms and musical variety. The ‘Gals play regularly in the New York Metro area, and tour beyond. Fiddle & Piano booked as Gotham Gals Duo.
Norma Castle
Flute and Percussion
Norma is known for her lyrical flute sound and spirited percussion. She has made 3 CD’s and toured to Japan, England, Canada, and California. Norma plays for several English Country Dance series and is a longtime member of The Flying Romanos. (Westchester, NY)
Julia Hartman
Fiddle, Baritone Fiddle
Julia has played up to 90 events annually for non-profits, private parties, and special events including Dance Flurry 2019. She’s a regular performer at several English Country Dance & Contra Dance series in the New York City metro area, the Northeast US and North Carolina plus tours throughout the United States and Canada. Julia studied classical violin performance with a former Assistant Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony. She holds a Music BA and from Columbia Business School, an MBA . (NYC, NC, FL)
Robin Russell
Piano
Robin has made 3 cd’s, has toured Japan, England, Canada & California, plays at regular dance series, at special events, weekends & dance camps. Robin propels people to the dance floor with her rhythmic & imaginative playing, mentors dance musicians, and is a longtime member of The Flying Romanos. (Ridgewood, NJ)
