FOG Performs at Macedon Erie Canal Heritage Event
July 27, 2019
On a hot sunny Saturday, the Macedon NY Public library sponsored the ERIE CANAL HERITAGE CONNECTIONS celebration at Lock 30 at Macedon Canal Park, a free event with music and fun activities related to life along the canal in the 1800s. Nothing helps set the mood for life in the 19th century quite like old-time fiddle music, so FOG was asked to provide musical entertainment by playing two different 45-minute sets in the late morning and early afternoon.
In addition to playing audience favorites like Soldier’s Joy, Swallowtail Jig, Buffalo Gals, and Old Joe Clark, FOG debuted Erie Canal and the ER-I-E, two new tunes in keeping with day’s theme. MC Bill Kenyon punctuated his usual entertaining commentary with interesting facts related to living and working on the Canal.
The highlight of the day was a surprise collab during the last set with drummers in full regalia from the Towpath Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps. They came over to play with FOG on Jefferson & Liberty, Garryowen, Liberty, and Under the Double Eagle – tunes in common between our respective repertoires. It was a fun time and we look forward to future performances hosted by Macedon Public Library.