6. DEEP ROOTS. FRESH TUNES.
Fiddler Gretchen Koehler and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Rusu join forces in a sound shaped by tradition,
rhythm, and imagination.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 at 5 PM

Gretchen Koehler & Jeremy Rusu are two outstanding musicians whose love of traditional fiddle music resonates in every note. Gretchen’s powerful fiddling, coupled with Jeremy’s remarkable multi-instrumental talent, creates a rich sound for their original compositions and trad tunes alike.
Gretchen Koehler is a champion fiddler, educator and tunesmith known for her latest body of work, “Fiddling With Traditions” suite. She was inducted into the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame (NY state rep.) and received TAUNY's Heritage Award for her ongoing work to preserve old customs. (GretchenKoehlerMusic.com)
Whether it’s on jazz piano, drums with a big band, country lead guitar, bluegrass mandolin, accordion, or bagpipes, Jeremy Rusu is right at home on a stage as long as he’s making music. Blind since birth, Jeremy’s entire life has revolved around music. When he’s not on stage, he is busy working as a studio musician and recording engineer. (JeremyRusuMusic.com)
