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On January 28, 2023 FOG played for the residents of 80 Parrish Street Apartments in Canandaigua, NY. This gig is an annual tradition for us, always sure to make its way onto our COPs (Community Outreach Performances) calendar. We look forward to it every year as we are always made to feel so welcome and appreciated by the audience and staff. Below is a recording of this year’s performance. Enjoy!





FOG Celebrates 30 Years of Old-Time Fiddling

FOG Celebrates 30 Years of Old-Time Fiddling

October 3, 2021: 30 years and literally thousands of performances and jam sessions later, FOG is still going strong. Read more FOG Celebrates 30 Years of Old-Time Fiddling
FOG Performs at the 2021 Fiddler’s Fair

FOG Performs at the 2021 Fiddler’s Fair

August 22, 2021: A light drizzle had retreated by late morning, affording attendees of the 2021 Genesee Country Village & Museum Fiddlers’ Fair dry passage between performance venues.Read more FOG Performs at the 2021 Fiddler’s Fair
Fiddlers of the… Farmers’ Market?

Fiddlers of the… Farmers’ Market?

July 31, 2021: Patrons and vendors of the Webster Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market enjoy old-time fiddle music. Read more Fiddlers of the… Farmers’ Market?
FOG Plays at Gates NY Historical Society Event

FOG Plays at Gates NY Historical Society Event

July 24, 2021: The Hinchey House lawn in Gates NY was the site of FOG’s first public performance this year. Read more FOG Plays at Gates NY Historical Society Event
FOG Members Play at the 2020 GCV&M Yuletide Open House

FOG Members Play at the 2020 GCV&M Yuletide Open House

December 21, 2020: This year the Genesee Country Village & Museum held their annual Yuletide Open House over three weekends in December. Read more FOG Members Play at the 2020 GCV&M Yuletide Open House
Fiddle/Banjo Workshops with Rosie and Ritchie

Fiddle/Banjo Workshops with Rosie and Ritchie

August 15, 2020: Famous musicians Rosie Newton and Richie Stearns held workshops at the VFW pavilion in a safe manner: outdoors, wearing masks, with a limited number of people, socially distanced. Read more Fiddle/Banjo Workshops with Rosie and Ritchie
Social Distancing Jamming

Social Distancing Jamming

July 4, 2020: FOG players have gotten together a handful of times over the last few weeks to hold outdoor jam sessions at various members’ homes. Read more Social Distancing Jamming
Thinking of You

Thinking of You

June 17, 2020: Sayings, quotes, and clever musings that tie together the timeless inspiration of music with the zeitgeist of these times. Read more Thinking of You
Overflow Crowd At Chili Library Enjoys Old Time Music

Overflow Crowd At Chili Library Enjoys Old Time Music

February 15, 2020: It was “SRO” on a bright, crisp day as an audience of all ages bobbed in their chairs and sang.Read more Overflow Crowd At Chili Library Enjoys Old Time Music
FOG’s Annual Bristol Valley Theater Performance

FOG’s Annual Bristol Valley Theater Performance

October 13, 2019: Each year, the annual Fall for the Arts series at Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY features the Fiddlers of the Genesee.Read more FOG’s Annual Bristol Valley Theater Performance
FOG Performs at Palmyra Canaltown Days Festival

FOG Performs at Palmyra Canaltown Days Festival

September 15, 2019: Continuing the annual tradition of playing at this festival with a full accompaniment of fiddles, guitars, mandos, both types of dulcimers, and a bass to keep the tempo.Read more FOG Performs at Palmyra Canaltown Days Festival
Turtle Hill Folk Festival Draws Area Music Lovers

Turtle Hill Folk Festival Draws Area Music Lovers

September 6-8, 2019: This year the Fiddlers of the Genesee was a sponsor of the annual Turtle Hill Folk FestivalRead more Turtle Hill Folk Festival Draws Area Music Lovers
FOG Performs at the Genesee Country Village & Museum Fiddler’s Fair

FOG Performs at the Genesee Country Village & Museum Fiddler’s Fair

August 17-18, 2019: FOG delivered an encore-requesting performance a the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Read more FOG Performs at the Genesee Country Village & Museum Fiddler’s Fair
FOG Performs at Macedon Erie Canal Heritage Event

FOG Performs at Macedon Erie Canal Heritage Event

July 27, 2019: FOG provided musical entertainment at the ERIE CANAL HERITAGE CONNECTIONS celebration at Lock 30 at Macedon Canal ParkRead more FOG Performs at Macedon Erie Canal Heritage Event
FOG Sponsors Workshop by Local Musician

FOG Sponsors Workshop by Local Musician

June 22, 2019: Michelle Younger was the featured instructor at the Playing with Others workshop. Read more FOG Sponsors Workshop by Local Musician
International Make Music Day

International Make Music Day

June 21, 2019: FOG set up their folding lawn chairs on a beautiful Friday summer solstice afternoon and started jammin’ to celebrate the 3rd annual Make Music Rochester Day. Read more International Make Music Day
FOG Performs at Macedon NY Public Library

FOG Performs at Macedon NY Public Library

June 15, 2019: The Macedon NY Public Library invited FOG to give its patrons the gift of music for Father’s Day. Read more FOG Performs at Macedon NY Public Library