CMS is working on a new site for The Tremperskill Boys we are excited to get the buzz out early because they are such great people and make really outstanding music. Please check them out and the site will be a work in progress as we gather all the great content they have to share.
Let me introduce the group. (from the website)
The lead fiddler and the group’s founder, John Jacobson, a born and raised Delaware County musician has plenty of energy and enormous love of Catskill Mountains, to share with the band and any audience. John has been playing more than 30 years with variety of local fiddle and dance performers such as Kathy Shimburg, Erik House, Peter Blue, Ernie Scheck and the Little Victory Players. Last summer he worked with adored local performing artist, Hilton Kelly playing Hilt’s tunes and calling dances in a program sponsored by Catskill Folk Connection designed to allow musicians to learn, play and record live music lead by Mr. Kelly. This summer John is hoping to reach a broad audience with in his incredible voice, fiddling, and songs. Being part of a group of musicians who love music and are willing to reach further than their comfort zone while supporting each other. John’s a storyteller who relishes other musicians stories. Jams at John’s always includes good food, Laughter, “ya, you’ve got it’, and music for the many. John has many passions: fly fishing, hiking, drawing and photographing the natural world, writing articles and music, stream clean-ups and family.
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