Rochester Folkus
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 05/22/2019
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This event will be held at the location at:
20 Windsor Street
Rochester, NY 14605
March 27: Blue Ridge Country Ramblers - The Blue Ridge Country Ramblers have a long history as Rochester’s premier traditional bluegrass band. Formed around 1957, the Ramblers still include two original members, banjoist Jerry “J.S.” Schneider and guitarist Ray Bigelow, plus mandolinist Bob Olyslager and bass player Dale Anderson. Their repertoire is straightforward, hard-driving, no-frills bluegrass, both vocal and instrumental –– from masters like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, the Osborne Brothers and the Country Gentlemen, as well as newer songs and tunes. If you enjoy the uncompromising Southern mountain sound of acoustic bluegrass, played by pickers immersed in the style for decades, you’ll love the Blue Ridge Country Ramblers.
April 10: Peg Dolan with Sharon McHargue - Iconic Rochester Irish singer Peg Dolan will be joined by fiddler Sharon McHargue. Peg has been performing in Rochester, Florida and 1,000 Islands area of NY for over 30 years. A member of the former Irish band, The Wild Geese, she plays many genres and has four CDs to her credit. Fiddler Sharon McHargue received violin training at the Eastman School of Music. She has played in several Rochester bands over the years, including "Calico," an all female band.
April 24: Shady Rill - Fantastic Vermont duo featuring beautiful harmonies on traditional songs.
May 22: Howie Bursen - One of the finest clawhammer banjo players alive, and a wonderful singer and songwriter as well.
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