About the Series
The Folk in Fredonia Music Series is graciously sponsored by The Gilman Family and typically features traditional acoustic folk, Celtic and roots-based music.
Summer Solstice with Jamcrackers
Featuring Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn
General Admission $15
Folk in Fredonia Music Series "Extra"
Seasoned solo performers Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn have combined talents to create the dynamic trio Jamcrackers, named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. These loggers worked hard to find solutions and to get things rolling on a job that couldn't be done alone. Dan, Dan and Peggy 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.
Award-winning educator and songwriter Dan Berggren has deep roots in the Adirondacks. His music, which reflects the spirit and the hard-working people of that region, has traveled around the world from Central Africa to Transylvania. Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben says, "Dan is a throwback to the old role of the folk singer ... he's articulating things that need to be said, right now."
National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Dan Duggan is known from Maine to California for his wizardry on the hammered dulcimer, flat-picking guitar and keyboards. His dulcimer talent is spotlighted on Paul Simon's Grammy-nominated album "You're the One." Dan's original tunes are published in the collection "Coming Home."
Peggy Lynn writes and performs songs about the women and natural beauty of the North Country; and her bluesy alto voice melts every audience. With Sandra Weber, she coauthored "Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks." In 2005, Peggy and Dan Berggren received the Adirondack Mountain Club's Education Award.
A Jamcrackers' performance is genuine and contagious. The trio's diverse blend of folk and blues, ballads and gospel and dance tunes sparks a rare chemistry and guarantees a good time.
Attending from out of town? Consider staying at one of the area's beautiful inns or bed & breakfasts as part of an overnight performance package.
Folk in Fredonia Free-For-All
Carmen & Dick Gilman FREE Admission (ticket required)
Folk in Fredonia Music Series
Fredonia folk music favorites Carmen & Dick Gilman invite their musician friends from throughout the state to join them on the Opera House stage for an afternoon of great music, dance and a story or two!
The unofficial kickoff to the Folk in Fredonia Music Series, this event is great fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by The Gilman Family
Although admission to this event is FREE, tickets are required and may be reserved by calling the Box Office at 716-679-1891.
Jonathan Edwards
General Admission $18
($15 Opera House members)
Folk-in-Fredonia Music Series
The word "legend" is often used to describe veteran folk/rocker Jonathan Edwards, whose 1971 million-selling song "Sunshine" ("go away today...") brought him instant fame. Edwards was born in Minnesota and detoured into blues and rock before realizing he was hooked on folk music. During his 36-year career he has recorded 15 albums, performed throughout North America and in Holland, and collaborated with artists such as Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Buffett, Maura O'Connell, Christine Lavin and Cheryl Wheeler. His 1987 children's album, "Little Hands," was selected by the National Library Association as a "Notable Children's Recording."
His varied career has included theater, commercials, record production and two movie soundtracks. He narrated and performed in the Media Artists series "Cruising America's Waterways," which started airing on PBS-TV stations in 2001. "Sunshine" can be heard in the 2004 Will Ferrell movie, "Anchorman." His most recent CD, "Live in Massachusetts," was released in 2006; and Media Artists just released a 90-minute documentary of his career, "That's What Our Life Is."
Attending from out of town? Consider staying at one of the area's beautiful inns or bed & breakfasts as part of an overnight performance package.
