P.O. Box 92398
Rochester, NY 14692
www.goldenlink.org
Media contact (not for publication): Dave Townsend, (585) 467-8690
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2023
Golden Link presents Folk troubadour and Maine native Dave Rowe
Rochester, NY – Folk troubadour and Maine native Dave Rowe is a singer-songwriter and interpreter of traditional and modern song whose 35-year career has had him on stages all over the eastern seaboard and throughout America’s heartland. Armed with his guitar, a quick wit, a soaring tenor voice, and the heart of an entertainer, he enthralls audiences everywhere he goes. Dave performs on the Golden Link monthly concert series on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 7:30 pm at Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626.
Dave’s handmade, heartfelt music springs from deep roots borne out of the song traditions of Ireland and the British Isles, cultivated in the roots music of North America, and filtered through Dave’s classical training. His original songs examine subject matter as varied as Dave’s interests, from songs of the sea to historical sketches, from songs of abiding love to social commentary.
In 2020, Dave and his first mate, Stacey, completed the “Great Loop,” circumnavigating the eastern continental US. The musical tour of a lifetime, their adventures aboard their vessel “Stinkpot” were documented in live broadcasts called “Folk on the Water” and aired on the Folk Music Notebook. Now living in Florida, he continues to broadcast a program on FMN with music and stories of their nautical adventures.
“… As soon as he takes the stage you can tell that this man is a consummate artist. Dave graces the stage and brings everyone under his spell. The son of the late Tom Rowe of Schooner Fare, Dave has folk music in his heart and soul.” – Ron Olesko, SingOut!
Online ticket sales end at midnight on September 22.
General Admission: $20 ($22 at the door)
Golden Link Members: $15 ($17 at the door)
Students: $10
Children under 12: $5
See below for a calendar listing of this and other upcoming concerts.
Phone or email interviews with the performer(s) can be arranged.
Photos of the performers are available at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nVdtFNwW5hFxbhC0LgnqzYGnCo__Rrv0?usp=sharing
Founded in 1971, the Golden Link Folk Singing Society is dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk music in the Rochester area. Golden Link is a volunteer-operated and member-supported 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts, cultural, and educational organization.
CALENDAR LISTINGS
Dave Rowe
Saturday, September 23, 2023; 7:30 pm
Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
Folk troubadour and Maine native Dave Rowe is a singer-songwriter and interpreter of traditional and modern song whose 35-year career has had him on stages all over the eastern seaboard and throughout America’s heartland. Armed with his guitar, a quick wit, a soaring tenor voice, and the heart of an entertainer, he enthralls audiences everywhere he goes.
Tickets: General Admission: $20 ($22 at the door), Golden Link Members: $15 ($17 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5
For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.
John McCutcheon
Thursday October 19, 2023; 7:30 pm
Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626
Folk music’s renaissance man, John McCutcheon is a master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe.
Tickets: General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door), Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5.
For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.
Jamcrackers
Saturday November 18, 2023; 7:30 pm
Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626
Seasoned solo performers Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, and Dan Duggan have combined their talents to create a dynamic trio named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. They worked hard to find solutions, to get things rolling again, and it was a job that couldn’t be done alone. Dan, Peggy, and Dan feel the same way about their music. These good friends and accomplished musicians bring a rare blend of humor, history, and musical spirit to their performances.
Tickets: General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door), Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5.
For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.
Windborne's "Music of Midwinter"
Sunday December 3, 2023; 6:30 pm (Note Start Time!)
Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626
With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. Windborne served for many years as the vocal bedrock of the hit Boston institution “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.” For this concert, they perform their favorite songs of the season! This joyful and heartfelt celebration of song includes Windborne’s lush vocals and unique arrangements that bring light to a dark time, as they draw on midwinter music from traditional, classical, and folk from the US, British Isles, and beyond.
Tickets: General Admission: $30 ($32 at the door), Golden Link Members: $25 ($27 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5.
For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.