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The 4th edition (2008) of the Come Dance With Me tune book is a must-have item for any lover of old-time fiddle tunes. Its 220 pages contain a biography of Les, pictures, anecdotes from friends, an interview of Les and Varsal Fales by Eliot Singer and 176 tunes from Les’s repertoire in standard notation with chords. These include original compositions by Les, old-time favorites, rare pieces from Gems of the Ballroom and several tunes from his grandfather that have never before been published.

Leslie “Red” Raber was born March 14, 1911 in Allegan County, Michigan. He played old-time, Michigan-style, dance fiddle for 80 years from age 10 until his death in 2000 at age 90. Les played in a time when respect for one’s partner was the primary consideration on the dance floor. The music he learned from his grandfather and neighbors was lively and spirited, yet relaxed and graceful, giving a person plenty of opportunity to enjoy the dance and their partner’s company.

The Les Raber Memorial Foundation is dedicated to preserving the music of Les Raber and promoting old-time dance fiddling in Michigan through the production of books and recordings and the presentation of programs and performances about Les Raber and Michigan fiddling.

All proceeds from the sale of Les Raber items go to the Les Raber Memorial Foundation for the preservation and continuation of old-time Michigan fiddling.

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