This page last revised 1/5/09

Celebrating our 38th Year!

Golden Link offerings include concerts of folk performers, a monthly newsletter, a lending library of folk music recordings and books, a folk musician's reference service, folk music workshops, an annual weekend folk festival, free weekly Tuesday night sing-arounds, and much, much more.

One way of reaching Golden Link is through the Folk Fone: (585) 234-5044.

Another way of reaching Golden Link is to contact one of the officers listed at the bottom of this page.

OR, our snail mail address is:

Golden Link Folk Singing Society, Inc.
PO Box 92398
Rochester, N. Y. 14692

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CONCERTS are listed below.

WHAT'S NEW? - As of January 5:

CONCERTS & EVENTS

Watch this space for information on upcoming concerts and events. For Festival information, go to the Festival Page.

Click on performers' names to go to their web sites.

Golden Link Presents

Beaucoup Blue

with Ernie and Andy Lawrence opening

Friday, January 9th, 7:30 pm

Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield

$18 ($15 for Golden Link members; 12 years and under free)

Beaucoup Blue is the Philadelphia-based duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Father and son have been performing their music strongly rooted in the blues, up and down the eastern seaboard. Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful, traditional and contemporary style mesh into an innovative and authentic sound. Although blues is a staple in their repertoire, they also base their love in music from Folk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Country, and Bluegrass. All these interests and influences come out in their original songwriting in a unique way.

A handsome range of instruments like six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, Dobro and the two soulful voices blend together like only family members can, affecting audiences wherever they perform. Here are a few examples of some things written about Beaucoup Blue: "This is what acoustic blues should sound like but so rarely do. Father and son, David and Adrian Mowry, deliver a surprisingly soulful performance. Their singing is tough and controlled and their guitar work is crisp and mournful." (Tune-UP Magazine), "Covers and reworkings mix nicely with own compositions like the tender 'Crying Won't Help You' and the roots number 'Shiver To The Bone'. The recording quality is outstanding and the songsobviously benefit from this. Out Of The Woodwork is in my mind genuine craftsmanship" (Bobtje Blues),"An acousticmasterpiece" (Big CityBlues Magazine).

Golden Link Presents

Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen

with "Banjo" Bill Destler opening

Saturday, February 21st, 7:30 pm

Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield

$18 ($15 for Golden Link members; 12 years and under free)

Sally Rogers performs an evening of traditional, contemporary and original ballads and song, interwoven with stories taken from her life as a performer, a wife and a mother. Throughout her concerts, she accompanies herself on guitar and Appalachian dulcimer, or performs without accompaniment in a voice that needs no further enhancement. Reviewers have described her voice in superlatives ranging from "remarkable" to "mesmerizing". As one critic summarized, "it's really next to impossible to do justice to a voice of that quality." Sally"s repertoire includes many songs that she composed, many of which are considered classics of the folk and popular genre. She will be appearing with husband Howie Bursen, known for his warm baritone voice, great guitar arrangements, and banjo wizardry. Golden Link is pleased to welcome SallyRogers and Howie Bursen back to Rochester.

"Banjo" Bill Destler is the current President of R.I.T. and one of the world's foremost collectors of antique banjos. Our research indicates that Destler was a banjo-playing artist back in the 1970s and released two albums. We look forward to hearing him live.

Golden Link Presents

Red Molly

Saturday, March 21st, 7:30 pm

Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield

$18 ($15 for Golden Link members; 12 years and under free)

Red Molly, the trio of Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello, consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and a warm, engaging stage presence. Their music includes covers of songs by contemporary songwriters, traditional gospel tunes, original songs, and jazz and bluegrass standards. These ladies have a lot of fun on stage, and it’s contagious!

Golden Link Presents

David Francey

with Craig Werth

Saturday, May 2nd, 7:30 pm

Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield

$18 ($15 for Golden Link members; 12 years and under free)

From carpenter to songwriter – Since leaving construction and recording Torn Screen Door in 1999 Scottish-born Canadian, David Francey is recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters. Earlier this year Francey’s CD, Right of Passage, earned him his third JUNO (Canada’s top music award) in less than 5 years. Francey recently had the honour of receiving the prestigious SOCAN Folk Music Award.

"David’s straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and real places. Poetic perception and a keen eye for the heart of the matter are trademarks of the man and his music. His songs and stories are a direct connection for audiences seeking depth and meaning in the day-to-day." Shelter Valley Folk Festival

Touring with David is American ballad maker and multi-instrumentalist Craig Werth.

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