This page last revised 7/5/08

Events Calendar For July

Compiled from usually reliable sources, but it never hurts to call first! For late breaking items, call the Folk Fone, 234-5044. Unless otherwise indicated, all events are in Greater Rochester, New York, & Area Code 585. To submit items of local interest for the newsletter calendar, contact Vern Lindberg at vern.lindberg@rit.edu by the third Tuesday of every month. For updates to the on-line calendar between newsletter deadlines, contact Bill Gamble at wgamble.me65@gtalumni.org.

Also, check out the Calendar of the Rochester Arts & Cultural Council by clicking here:

For a comprehensive list of folk festivals, go to the Dirty Linen festival listing by clicking HERE.


 
JULY

1 Jul Tue

Golden Link Sing-Around, Open Sing, Vern Lindberg leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. Free.
Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8--11 pm, Free
Open Mike, Rob Rohan & Tim Shea, The Mez, 389 Gregory St, 7—10 pm www.houseofhamez.com
Meyer &  McGuire, Orange Inn, 108 Main St, Naples, 8:30 – 12:30 pm, 374-9202

2 Jul Wed

Gordon Munding, Oldtime Delta Blues, 6-9 pm at Beale Street Café II, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, free, 216-1070 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
Beginners’ Mountain Dulcimer, 6:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com
CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Brendan or Mary Tunney at 342-2756, or see www.irishrochester.org/.

3 Jul Thu

Golden Link Night at the South Wedge Farmres’ Market,  Alexander at Clinton, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, Free
CDR Contra Dance, with Dave Brown calling, music Riverbend, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 461-3816, or website at http://www.rochestercontra.com/contras.html
Mountain Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Betty 314-2470
Open Mike with Jed Curran & Jeff Riales, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm --Midnight. Call 288-3930.
Gordon Munding, Son House Blues, 7-10 pm at Beale Street Café, 693 South Ave, free, 271-4560 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
Fred Vine and Dave North Trio Irondequoit Town Hall 6:30 – 10:30 pm free

4 Jul Fri

Band O’, Finnish Family String Band at Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave, 7 pm
Fred Vine on the Colonial Belle, evening tour colonialbelle.com/
Independence Day with Flint Hill Folk at Genesee Country Village, details at gcv.org/visitingUs/
Meyer &  McGuire, Brown Hound Bistro, 6454 Rte 64, Naples, 6 – 9 pm, 374-9771
All Night Ramblers Cajun Band,  Centennial Park, Richmond and State, Batavia, 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Fiddlers of the Genesee Open Jam Session, all are welcome, 7—11 pm. Free. Location and details 234-3582 or www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org/.
Marcellus Bluegrass Jam, Legion Hall, Village of Marcellus, everyone welcome!! Info: Jack Burns, 315-673-1844 or Sam and Marion 315-673-2329.  $2 charge per person. Every Friday, 7 pm http://www.marcellusbluegrass.com/

5 Jul Sat

Meyer &  McGuire, Rose Corner Restaurant, 151 S Main, Canandaigua, Noon—3 pm, 394-6470
Meyer &  McGuire, Country Charm Campground, 4623 Grady Road, Potter  5pm -- ??, 739-1841
Folk O’ The Road, Foot Stomping Saturday at the Perry Farmers’ Market 10 am—Noon, Perry

6 Jul Sun

BaZaHa at 9th Annual Springwater Gala, 11:30—2 pm Canute Memorial Park, School St, Springwater, free
Fred Vine on the Colonial Belle, 400 Packet's Landing, Fairport, 3 pm tour colonialbelle.com/
CDR English Country Dance, Richard Sauvain calling, music by Lynn Rubier-Capron & Friends, Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St. $7, rochestercontra.com/english.html 7:30 – 10 pm
Joe Crookston & Friends Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, 8-11 pm wvbr.com:9010/index.php?page=bfg

7 Jul Mon

Genesee Valley Mountain Dulcimer Club, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Sue 237-3613, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com
International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:30-10 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000
Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Fairport Gazebo, Rte 250, 7 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. contact Pat Donaldson at http://www.snowbeltmorris.org/

8 Jul Tue

Golden Link Sing-Around, Sing Along and Chorus Songs, Diane Walker leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. Free. Newsletter Deadline.
Open Mike, Rob Rohan & Tim Shea, The Mez, 389 Gregory St, 7—10 pm www.houseofhamez.com
Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8--11 pm, Free

9 Jul Wed

Tullamore Celtic Band, 6—7:30 pm Monroe Village Farmer’s Market, Monroe Ave at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rutgers & Oxford
Gordon Munding, Oldtime Delta Blues, 6-9 pm at Beale Street Café II, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, free, 216-1070 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Brendan or Mary Tunney at 342-2756, or see www.irishrochester.org/.

10 Jul Thu

Allen Hopkins at the Waterloo Farmer’s Market, E. Main, Waterloo. 4:30-6:30 pm
Mountain Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Betty 314-2470
CDR Contra Dance, Nancy Spero calling, music Jiggermeister, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 461-3816, or see http://www.rochestercontra.com/contras.html for more info.
Open Mike with Jed Curran & Jeff Riales, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm - Midnight. Call 288-3930.
Gordon Munding, Son House Blues, 7-10 pm at Beale Street Café, 693 South Ave, free, 271-4560 www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/

11 Jul Fri

Jeff Curran & Jeff Riales in the Courtyard at Bodhi’s Café, 6 pm, 274 N. Goodman St., 473-2031
CCE Irish Musicians' Jam Session, McGinnity's Irish Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, 7:30 pm, learners session, 9:00 PM. main session. Free. Call 234-ERIN (-3746) or visit http://www.irishrochester.org
Fiddlers of the Genesee Open Jam Session, all are welcome, 7—11 pm. Free. Location and details 234-3582 or www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org/.
The Varnish Cooks at Bodhi’s Café (Courtyard), 6 pm, 274 N. Goodman St., 473-2031
Marcellus Bluegrass Jam, Legion Hall, Village of Marcellus, everyone welcome!! Info: Jack Burns, 315-673-1844 or Sam and Marion 315-673-2329.  $2 charge per person. Every Friday, 7 pm www.marcellusbluegrass.com/
International Folk Dance Club, Friend’s Meeting House, 84 Scio St, from 7:30-10 pm. Donation.  Info, call 377-1805

12 Jul Sat

Creekbend 8:30 – 11 am, Kelly’s Old Timers 11:15-1:30  pm, Perry Farmers’ Market Perry
BaZaHa at Corn Hill Arts Festival, 11:15—1 pm, Main Stage, free
Midsummer Fest with Flint Hill Folk at Genesee Country Village, 7-9 pm details at gcv.org/visitingUs/
Fred Vine Highland Park Festival Site, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meyer &  McGuire, Doc’s Lakeside Seafood Restaurant, 726 S Main, Canandaigua, 6:30—9:30pm 394-3460

13 Jul Sun

Fred Vine on the Colonial Belle, 400 Packet's Landing, Fairport, 3 pm tour colonialbelle.com/
Rochester Guitar Club, Dan Ball will talk about computers and music—check website for forthcoming details, The Mez, 389 Gregory St, 7--9 pm, rochesterguitarclub.com
BaZaHa at Corn Hill Arts Festival, 11—12:40 pm, Gazebo Stage, free
Sacred Harp Singing, Epworth Hall on Silver Lake, near the drive in, Thom or Eileen 467-5192, sueheng@frontiernet.net
All Night Ramblers Cajun Band, Corn Hill Arts Festival, Avery Mall Stage, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sillanpaa, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm wvbr.com:9010/index.php?page=bfg
CCE Irish Musicians' Jam Session, Kinsey’s, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY, 2 pm, Free. Call 234-ERIN (-3746) or visit http://www.irishrochester.org

14 Jul Mon

International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:30-10 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000
Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Fairport Gazebo, Rte 250, 7 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. contact Pat Donaldson at http://www.snowbeltmorris.org/

15 Jul Tue

Golden Link Sing-Around, Songs that Name Places, Bill Thomas leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. Free.
The Tar Box Ramblers, Bop Shop Atrium, 8 pm , 274 N. Goodman St, $10
Meyer &  McGuire, Orange Inn, 108 Main St, Naples, 8:30 – 12:30 pm, 374-9202
Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8--11 pm, Free
Open Mike, Rob Rohan & Tim Shea, The Mez, 389 Gregory St, 7—10 pm www.houseofhamez.com

16 Jul Wed

Gordon Munding, Oldtime Delta Blues, 6-9 pm at Beale Street Café II, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, free, 216-1070 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
World Music Concert with Mitzie Collins et al—Scots, Swedish, French and Chinese music, 7:30 pm, Kilbourn Hall
Beginners’ Mountain Dulcimer, 6:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com
The Dady Brothers at Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd, 8 pm  224-0990 http://www.dadybros.com/cal.html
CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Brendan or Mary Tunney at 342-2756, or see www.irishrochester.org/

17 Jul Thu

CDR Contra Dance, David Smuckler calling , music Celticladda, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 461-3816, or see www.rochestercontra.com/contras.html
Allen Hopkins at Kidsfest, Town of Penfield Ampitheater, 3100 Atlantic Ave, 7 pm
Linden Mountain Dulcimer Group, Directions, Janice, 473-9601 or janicekhan@aol.com
Mountain Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. Michelle Atlas Beginner’s Workshop, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Betty 314-2470
Gordon Munding, Son House Blues, 7-10 pm at Beale Street Café, 693 South Ave, free, 271-4560 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
Open Mike with Jed Curran & Jeff Riales, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm - Midnight. Call 288-3930.

18 Jul Fri

Tullamore Celtic Band & Young School of Irish Dance, 8—10 pm Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua, 394-4922, sonnenberg.org
Fiddlers of the Genesee Open Jam Session, all are welcome, 7—11 pm. Free. Location and details 234-3582 or www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org/.
Meyer &  McGuire, Jose and Willy’s, 20 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, 5—8 pm, 394-7960
Marcellus Bluegrass Jam, Legion Hall, Village of Marcellus, everyone welcome!! Info: Jack Burns, 315-673-1844 or Sam and Marion 315-673-2329. $2 charge per person. Every Friday, 7 pm http://www.marcellusbluegrass.com/

19 Jul Sat

Civil War Day Programs Flint Hill Folk at Genesee Country Village, Mumford, gcv.org/visitingUs/
Kelly Birtch at the Perry Farmers’ Market 10 am—Noon, Perry
Meyer &  McGuire, Kinsey’s, 5 Honeoye Commons, Main St., Honeoye 7:30—9:30 pm 229-4844

20 Jul Sun

Fred Vine on the Colonial Belle, 400 Packet's Landing, Fairport, 3 pm tour colonialbelle.com/
Civil War Day Programs Flint Hill Folk at Genesee Country Village, Mumford, gcv.org/visitingUs/
David Olney & Sergio Webb, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, 8-11 pm wvbr.com:9010/index.php?page=bfg
Meyer &  McGuire, Inn on the Lake, 770 S Main, Canandaigua, 4—8 pm 394-7800
CDR English Country Dance, Carmen Giunta calling, music by Contranella, Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St. $7, rochestercontra.com/english.html 7:30 – 10 pm
Traditional Irish Music Session, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd, Beginner’s Session 3 pm, Full speed session 5 pm, 224-0990

21 Jul Mon

Genesee Valley Mountain Dulcimer Club, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Sue 237-3613, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com
International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:30-10 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000

22 Jul Tue

Golden Link Sing-Around, Open Sing, June Kamm leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. Free. Newsletter Folding.
John Doan, Harp Guitar, Celtic Pilgrimage, In a House Concert at the Feuerstein's, 99 Ledgerock Lane, Brighton. Workshop at 5:30 PM- $35; concert at 8:00 PM - $10 advance; $12 at door. Workshop and concert combined for $42. For reservations, call 473-4300. Also, see http://www.heartlandconcerts.org.
Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8--11 pm, Free
Open Mike, Rob Rohan & Tim Shea, The Mez, 389 Gregory St, 7—10 pm www.houseofhamez.com

23 Jul Wed

Doc and The Snake Oil String Band (Bolt, Brate, Bland & Sherwood), 5:30—7:30 pm Monroe Village Farmer’s Market, Monroe Ave at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rutgers & Oxford
John Doan workshop, $35, Call Dan Feuerstein, 473-4300
Gordon Munding, Oldtime Delta Blues, 6-9 pm at Beale Street Café II, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, free, 216-1070 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Brendan or Mary Tunney at 342-2756, or see www.irishrochester.org/

24 Jul Thu

CDR Contra Dance, Kathy Fox calling , music Notorius, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 461-3816, or see www.rochestercontra.com/contras.html
Mountain Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. Michelle Atlas Beginner’s Workshop, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Betty 314-2470
Allen Hopkins Canal Songs Concert, Lyons Public Library, 122 Broad Street, Lyons 6:30 pm
Gordon Munding, Son House Blues, 7-10 pm at Beale Street Café, 693 South Ave, free, 271-4560 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
Open Mike with Jed Curran & Jeff Riales, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm - Midnight. Call 288-3930.

25 Jul Fri

The Sun Mountain Fiddler, Dick Solberg, with Bob Olyslager, 8 pm Water Street Music Hall $12 ($10 advance)
Fiddlers of the Genesee Open Jam Session, all are welcome, 7—11 pm. Free. Location and details 234-3582 or www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org/.
Meyer &  McGuire at Maloney’s Pub, 57 Pulteney St., Hammondsport 9 pm – 1 am 607-569-2264
Marcellus Bluegrass Jam, Legion Hall, Village of Marcellus, everyone welcome!! Info: Jack Burns, 315-673-1844 or Sam and Marion 315-673-2329. $2 charge per person. Every Friday, 7 pm http://www.marcellusbluegrass.com/

26 Jul Sat

Allen Hopkins Wolcott Living History Days,  town park gazebo, Wolcott, 12:15 pm
Warren Paul at the Perry Farmers’ Market 10 am—Noon, Perry
Meyer &  McGuire, Wally’s Pub, Phoenix St, Canandaigua 8 pm--?? 394-2718  meyerandmcguire.com/

27 Jul Sun

First Annual Black Dog Music & Arts Festival, Harley School on Clover Street, to benefit Music Through the Ages, Golden Link participation and lots more. 1—6 pm
Michael Jerling, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm wvbr.com:9010/index.php?page=bfg
Fred Vine on the Colonial Belle, 400 Packet’s Landing, Fairport, 3 pm tour colonialbelle.com/
Traditional Irish Music Session, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd, Beginner’s Session 3 pm, Full speed session 5 pm, 224-0990

28 Jul Mon

Genesee Valley Mountain Dulcimer Club, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Sue 237-3613, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com
International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:30-10 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000

29 Jul Tue

Golden Link Members Showcase Concert, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. $5. See the Home Page for details.
Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8–11 pm, Free
Meyer &  McGuire, Orange Inn, 108 Main St, Naples, 8:30 – 12:30 pm, 374-9202
Open Mike, Rob Rohan & Tim Shea, The Mez, 389 Gregory St, 7—10 pm www.houseofhamez.com

30 Jul Wed

Gordon Munding, Oldtime Delta Blues, 6-9 pm at Beale Street Café II, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, free, 216-1070 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity’s Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Brendan or Mary Tunney at 342-2756, or see www.irishrochester.org/

31 Jul Thu

CDR Contra Dance, Katie Heine calling , music Groovemongers, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 461-3816, or see www.rochestercontra.com/contras.html
Mountain Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. Michelle Atlas Beginner’s Workshop, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Betty 314-2470
Gordon Munding, Son House Blues, 7-10 pm at Beale Street Café, 693 South Ave, free, 271-4560 http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/music/
Open Mike with Jed Curran & Jeff Riales, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm – Midnight. Call 288-3930.

 
AUGUST

2 Aug Sat

Golden Link at Park Avenue Festival, details next month

5 Aug Tue

Golden Link Sing-Around, Open Sing, Sue Tennenbaum leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. Free.

 

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