Turtle Hill Folk Festival Draws Area Music Lovers

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September 6-8, 2019

This year the Fiddlers of the Genesee was a sponsor of the annual Turtle Hill Folk Festival, held at the Rotary Sunshine Campus in Rush, NY. Presented by the Golden Link Folk Singing Society, this weekend-long event features concerts and workshops by top folk musicians, as well as singing, jamming, food, and fun.

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Jay conducting a mandolin workshop

Performers this year included Annie & the Hedonists, Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio, Richie & Rosie, Debra Cowen, Scott Cook, and the legendary Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, best known for the glorious Ashokan Farewell. Jay and Molly also presented various workshops, enthusiastically attended by FOG members

Jay schooling fiddlers on playing contra dance style

FOG set up a tent on the grounds which afforded festival attendees a venue for jamming with us. We were honored by the participation of Molly Mason both days. On Saturday she borrowed a FOG members’ guitar and returned with her own on Sunday for a full half hour of jamming. Peter Davis from Annie and the Hedonist also jammed along.

Thanks to the Golden Links Folk Singing Society and all the volunteers for making this a weekend to remember.

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