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Welcome ABOUT WORLD FIDDLE DAY 2025 FIDDLING WITH TRADITIONS EDUCATION BLOG EVENTS STORE CONTACT
THE OLD-TIME FIDDLE SHOW GRETCHEN KOEHLER & DANIEL KELLY GRETCHEN KOEHLER & BARB HELLER THE KOEHLER SISTERS GRETCHEN KOEHLER & DON WOODCOCK THE ORCHESTRA OF NORTHERN NEW YORK
FOLK ORCHESTRA • NCFO THE MADSTOP FIDDLERS KOEHLER•FOISY Films
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WelcomeABOUTWORLD FIDDLE DAY 2025FIDDLING WITH TRADITIONS BANDS THE OLD-TIME FIDDLE SHOW GRETCHEN KOEHLER & DANIEL KELLY GRETCHEN KOEHLER & BARB HELLER THE KOEHLER SISTERS GRETCHEN KOEHLER & DON WOODCOCK THE ORCHESTRA OF NORTHERN NEW YORK EDUCATIONBLOG MUSIC DIRECTOR FOLK ORCHESTRA • NCFO THE MADSTOP FIDDLERS KOEHLER•FOISY Films EVENTSSTORECONTACT
Gretchen Koehler
TRADITIONAL FIDDLER
Crazy Weasel (Musician self-care)
Crazy Weasel (Musician self-care)

Musicians want to make music and be creative. Sometimes it’s good to put “work” on hold, to do something for yourself.

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gretchen koehlerMarch 17, 2025 Comments
The Family Fiddle • In Loving Memory of Steve Fleury
The Family Fiddle • In Loving Memory of Steve Fleury

As a tribute to my husband’s uncle Stephen Fleury, I share a vignette that Steve wrote in 2018 about finding, restoring and learning to play his grandfather’s fiddle. “The Return of the LeRoux Family Fiddle” by Steve Fleury.

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gretchen koehlerMarch 2, 2025 Comments
New Album!!! Fiddling With Traditions!!!!
New Album!!! Fiddling With Traditions!!!!

Fiddling With Traditions is now an ALBUM!!!

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Song of the St. Lawrence by Gretchen Koehler & Barb Heller
Song of the St. Lawrence by Gretchen Koehler & Barb Heller

The behind-the-scenes of the orchestra commission of Song of The Saint Lawrence composed by Gretchen Koehler & Barb Heller.

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gretchen koehlerAugust 28, 2024Comment
FwT Music Video Collection
FwT Music Video Collection

Enjoy “Fiddling With Traditions” 8 part music video series feat. Koehler & Kelly performing their soundscapes alongside the talented artists keeping American folk traditions alive.

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gretchen koehlerJuly 2, 2024Comment
Fiddling With Traditions - LIVE IN CONCERT
Fiddling With Traditions - LIVE IN CONCERT

Fiddling With Traditions LIVE SHOW

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gretchen koehlerJune 23, 2024Comment
FwT: Albums & Concerts & Grants, oh my!!!
FwT: Albums & Concerts & Grants, oh my!!!

An new album, launch of a school program… lots going on with Fiddling With Traditions!

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gretchen koehlerJune 23, 2024Comment
Sit By The Fire • Music & Poetry
Sit By The Fire • Music & Poetry

The creative process behind the show, SIT BY THE FIRE ~ MUSIC & POETRY. Meet the authors, see the music, and more.

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gretchen koehlerDecember 12, 2023Comment
Meet the Artists • Fiddling With Traditions
Meet the Artists • Fiddling With Traditions

Learn more about the artists and the traditions that inspired the music of Fiddling With Traditions.

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gretchen koehlerSeptember 25, 2023Comment
ABOUT THE MUSIC • Fiddling With Traditions
ABOUT THE MUSIC • Fiddling With Traditions

Learn more about the music of Fiddling With Traditions

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gretchen koehlerSeptember 25, 2023Comment
School Programs • Fiddling With Traditions
School Programs • Fiddling With Traditions

“Fiddling With Traditions” goes on the road! Learn more about this multi-media show.

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gretchen koehlerSeptember 25, 2023Comment
The Koehler Sisters! Reunion Concert at Mohonk Mountain House
The Koehler Sisters! Reunion Concert at Mohonk Mountain House

Behind the scenes of the exceptional reunion concert of The Koehler Sisters and their extended family at Mohonk Mountain House.

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gretchen koehlerJuly 27, 2023Comment
WORLD FIDDLE DAY CELEBRATION 2023!
WORLD FIDDLE DAY CELEBRATION 2023!

Potsdam, New York’s World Fiddle Day Celebration is May 21!! Play along, clap your hands and tap your toes!

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gretchen koehlerApril 17, 2023Potsdam, NY Comments
Making a music video
Making a music video

Learn about the process of making a music video with mother-son filmaking team, Gretchen Koehler & Syl Foisy.

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gretchen koehlerJanuary 31, 2023Comment
SANDING a new waltz feat. Chris Woodward: "THE OLD GUIDEBOAT"
SANDING a new waltz feat. Chris Woodward: "THE OLD GUIDEBOAT"

A visit with guideboat builder Chris Woodward inspires a new tune in honor of master builder, Carl Hathaway.

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gretchen koehlerOctober 2, 2022 Comments
POUNDING out a new reel feat. James Gonzalez: "THE DOUBLE HORNED ANVIL",
POUNDING out a new reel feat. James Gonzalez: "THE DOUBLE HORNED ANVIL",

An interview with blacksmith James Gonzalez results in a fiery new reel.

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gretchen koehlerSeptember 26, 2022 Comments
KNITTING a new reel feat. Renee Stauffer: "THE CASTLE WHEEL"
KNITTING a new reel feat. Renee Stauffer: "THE CASTLE WHEEL"

An interview with spinner Renee Stauffer inspires a new tune that knits together Quebec, Cajun, Acadian, and African American fiddle traditions.

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HAMMERING a new jig feat. Mary Ann McLaughlin: "THE SOUNDS OF SILVER"
HAMMERING a new jig feat. Mary Ann McLaughlin: "THE SOUNDS OF SILVER"

A visit with Silversmith Mary Ann McLaughlin results in a swinging new Cape Breton style jig.

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gretchen koehlerSeptember 2, 2022 Comments
QUILTING a new jig feat. Rebecca Muir MacKellar: "THE BOBBIN"
QUILTING a new jig feat. Rebecca Muir MacKellar: "THE BOBBIN"

A visit with master quilter Rebecca Muir MacKellar inspires an adventurous new tune with intricate stitching.

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gretchen koehlerJuly 17, 2022 Comments
PULLING two new reels feat. Todd Moe: "PULLING PAPER, SHAKES, RATTLES & ROLLS"
PULLING two new reels feat. Todd Moe: "PULLING PAPER, SHAKES, RATTLES & ROLLS"

A visit with paper maker Todd Moe inspires two new tunes in harmony with nature.

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gretchen koehlerJuly 5, 2022 Comments
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