••FIDDLING WITH TRADITIONS••

In 2022, with the support of a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, fiddler Gretchen Koehler immersed herself in "North Country" folk arts. She interviewed a variety of artists to learn about their traditions, study their hands, soak up the aesthetic of being in their creative environment and then adapted these ideas to her family's music tradition. From these sessions came a brilliant new fiddle suite, "Fiddling With Traditions."

••LIVE IN CONCERT••

Fiddling With Traditions is a fun, imaginative, muti-media concert that features fiddler/composer Gretchen Koehler & pianist Daniel Kelly sharing fiddle tunes that evoke everything from sweeping paint strokes, to intricate stitching, to the fiery forging of New York State folk traditions. From heart pumping musical arrangements to peaceful panoramas, their expressive soundscapes capture the spirit of rug braiding, blacksmithing, quilting, silversmithing, paper making, knitting, painting and woodworking. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this captivating musical adventure enhanced by a backdrop of gorgeous film and photography.

••PRAISE••

“Extraordinary! There aren’t words to describe this superb multimedia, many-faceted arts experience!”

“Astonishing. What this duo has put together is exquisite. I am blown away by the sheer creativity.”

“Gretchen & Daniel are absolute powerhouses. With artistry, skill and magic they captured each artist with sensitivity and understanding. I am overwhelmed!"

"I love, love, love Fiddling with Traditions. I was engaged every minute and couldn't believe when it was over."

••ON AIR••

WPBS-TV’s “Inside the Stories” will feature Gretchen Koehler’s 8 part music video series throughout their 2023 season.