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Members Showcase Concert

Whenever there is a 5th Tuesday in a month, Golden Link hosts a Members Showcase Concert instead of the usual sing around.  It will be held at our new concert venue at the Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road.

Rather than in the main sanctuary, this concert will be held in the Parlor, which is the room at the rear of the church.  There is ample parking at the rear. 

$5 Donation suggested at the door, concert starts at 7:30pm.

Featured Member Performers:

Rod Potter

First, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed being a part of Golden Links for the past 8-9 months. Getting to play once or twice a week is something I really look forward to. I’ve been impressed many times by the people and tunes that are played in that room every week.

Music has always been a big part of my life–from running around singing “Red, Red Robin” when I was young to my Mom and older sisters playing Elvis Presley, the Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, and the Kingston Trio–I loved all of them. Then in February 1964, The Beatles changed everything. And they were having a blast doing it. I got my first guitar shortly after that. I started writing songs in 7th-8th grade and played in garage bands, high school bands, the choir, musical productions, weddings and open mikes. Fast forward 40/50 years with marriage, kids, work and now grandchildren. I wouldn’t have it any other way. But I’ve always enjoyed playing guitar and singing whenever and wherever I could and now that I’m retired, I have more time to do so. 

I want to thank Golden Link, Jeff, and everyone else involved in allowing me this opportunity to play for everyone. 

Sue Hengelsberg

Sue is a pre-Boomer who discovered folk music when it became Popular Music, thanks to Tom Dooley. In her mid-twenties she learned guitar from TV lessons by Laura Weber, on the new public TV channel WXXI, and started collecting traditional folk recording- and books. Shortly afterward she learned about Golden Link from an article in Upstate Magazine and joined, though living at a distance and family circumstance that didn’t allow participating much. She went to some of the old Turtle Hill picnics and all the festivals at Markus Park and Rotary Camp, and many GL concerts &a few other festivals over the years, learning more about the music & performers. She learned mountain dulcimer, banjo, hammered dulcimer, and a little bowed psaltery & uke. She did a fair amount of solo performing and songwriting in the 1970s & 80s. Since retiring from teaching in 2003 Sue has stepped up participation in musical groups, including Folk o’ the Road, Genesee Valley Mountain Dulcimer Club, & Striking Strings Hammered Dulcimer Ensemble, which are way more fun than soloing! She served several stints on GL Board as secretary, NL editor, and recently retired from again being secretary.  “Old age is golden, or so I’ve heard said–as long as I can carry a tune and my stuff, I know I’m not dead!”

Ruth & Dana Fine

Ruth & Dana Fine are a husband-and-wife duo that have been a part of Golden Link for years. They provide a splendid mix of country, bluegrass and folk music. Dana is a favorite at Tuesday singarounds with songs like "Sweet Baby James", " Rocky Mountain High" and of course "Rocky Raccoon".