Teenage Taiwanese phenomenon Feng E first stunned the world at just ten years old when his breathtaking ukulele performance of Tommy Emmanuel’s version of Classical Gas went viral. Seemingly overnight, the prodigy found himself on The Ellen DeGeneres Show—twice—then captivating audiences on both Asia’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent.

Since then, Feng E has transformed from a viral sensation into one of the most exciting young artists in the global ukulele scene. His dazzling performances have taken him to stages across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Hawaii, where he’s racked up international awards and headline slots. His groundbreaking 2024 West Coast tour of the United States turned heads with show-stopping sets at the Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival, plus a string of high-profile TV and radio appearances.

Now with nearly a million YouTube subscribers and climbing, Feng E continues to set records and push boundaries. In 2025 alone, he headlined the Denver International Ukulele Festival and saw his band Resonance Effect take home the top prize in the Taoyuan Iron Rose Hot Sound Award in Taiwan (their version of shows like Idol). From October, he embarks on a highly anticipated U.S. Eastern tour, including a marquee performance in New York City.

If you're not already familiar with Feng E, check out one of his latest videos (many with well over 1 million views!) and experience him for yourself! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhLZAu9jvU0

FOR MORE INFO ON FENG E, CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE HERE: https://fengemusic.com/

TOIVO, playing traditional social dance music of the Finger Lakes and more, will present their annual Fall Back Community Dance and Fundraiser for the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA).

This fun event will take place on Sunday, November 1 – the day Daylight Savings Time ends - from 3-5pm.

Join us in the music on the biggest, best wooden dance floor in the Finger Lakes. All ages are welcome to enjoy music that is good for dancing and good for listening! Refreshments will be available. Bring a partner or come alone! Wallflowers are welcome, too! TOiVO will play an eclectic mix of Scandinavian, Tex-Mex, Cajun, honky-tonk, European, South American and many original dance tunes. You’ll enjoy waltzes, tangos, two-steps, polkas, schottisches, foxtrots, cheek-to-cheek, hambos, and huapangos. The players are Richard Koski, button accordion; Jason Koski, mandolin; Stefan Senders, banjo and triangle; Jim Reidy, guitar; Paul Martin, guitar; Harley Campbell, upright bass; and Annie Campbell, snare drum.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Conservatory. Find out more about TOiVO at their website, http://toivo.honkingduck.com

Frank Vignola, born December 30th, 1965, is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List” for the Wall Street Journal. 

Frank Vignola is one of the most popular and sought-after guitarists on the international music scene. His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.

Vignola has recorded over 30 CD’s as a leader and has been a guest on hundreds of recordings. Vignola has written over 18 educational music books, recorded the critically acclaimed “Vignola Plays Gershwin” CD, and recorded 3 DVD’s for Mel Bay Publications. He has also produced over 50 full-length video teaching courses for TrueFire.com, for all levels. His on-line One on One private lessons and online Jazz Studio continue to thrive, having reached thousands of jazz guitar enthusiasts all over the globe.

Currently, Frank Vignola holds residency every Wednesday night at the world-famous Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in New York City. Vignola also has a duo partnership with violinist Tessa Lark. “Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night” has featured some of the finest talent on the planet, including Mike Stern, Pasquale Grasso, Jimmy Bruno, Janis Siegel, Sheryl Bailey, Bill Charlap, Houston Person, Tessa Lark, Chris Flory, and many more.

https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankVignolaGuitar

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFeCTDyYOss-QhnCG6VPxlxGTfMlx1rJa

Ring in the New Year with our annual New Year’s Day Gong Bath: an immersive, meditative sound experience led by gong master Caryn Sheckler. Participants lie down or sit while harmonious sound waves wash over them to reduce stress, lower brain activity, and promote deep relaxation.

This gong and gong bath workshop will include Celestial Communications, a style of seated movement that helps bring on a state of relaxation.

A pathway to easily explore the benefits of meditation. Gongs and gong baths offer a super easy way to slow down brain activity and thoughts, lowering stress levels almost instantly. In this workshop, we will discuss how different brain waves create different thought patterns and how sound can create overall harmony in our bodies.

The workshop will include Celestial Communications, a style of seated movement that helps bring on a state of relaxation. The gongs' vibrations will wash over you, leading you into a state of profound relaxation and healing. After the gong bath, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and a chance to experience playing the gongs themselves. Profound breakthroughs can occur during a gong bath, so you may want to bring a journal to make notes at the end of this event.

Please bring a mat and small blanket to make yourself cozy.

Gong Master Caryn Sheckler has been playing gongs for about 10 years. She has studied with internationally renowned Gong Masters Don Conreaux and Mike Tamboro. Caryn is an internationally trained Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Instructor with 20 years of experience and teaches senior fitness and chair yoga.

Join in the fun on our fabulous, newly restored dance floor! This live music event will include dance instruction and is great for beginners and long-time dancers, as well. What a great way to warm up in the middle of winter!

Pull out your bangles, beads, and masks, and come celebrate the coming of Fat Tuesday at TCFA's Mardi Gras Ball. The evening will feature classic New Orleans-style jazz, drinks, snacks, and prizes.

As plans come into focus, more details will be posted soon. Reserve your spot now, and get ready for a great party!

TENTATIVE DATE! Confirmation date coming soon.

Enjoy your favorite acts from GrassRoots in our warm and cozy venue.

Join us for the GrassRoots Winter Jam at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts in late February or early March!

Tim Ball is an accomplished American fiddler, singer, and guitarist whose playing is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Ireland, New England, Canada, and Appalachia, tied together by the distinct musical heritage of his native upstate New York. With over two decades of experience performing in Celtic and contra dance ensembles, Tim has built a reputation for his expressive style and deep musical knowledge. His latest album, Upstate Crossroads, marked a major milestone in his career, earning the No. 1 spot on the January 2023 Folk Alliance International music chart. 

“Ball is off to an exceptional solo career, as evidenced by these timeless and infectious songs.”

—Tom Haugen

Takeeffect.com

“When I heard your album I thought that I was listening to a much older fiddle player—in the best possible way.”

—Matt Watroba

WKAR, Lansing, MI

“One of the best fiddlers I have ever heard.”

—Dick Hageman

WMNR, Monroe, CT

“Upstate Crossroads is pure joy! Fresh, surprising arrangements and infectious rhythms deliver a diverse, playful musical celebration. Good luck sitting still while this record plays! An exceptional record by one of New York’s best fiddlers and musicians.”

—Joe Crookston

singer/songwriter, Ithaca, NY

Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/3psQJ8cvVgouiN9T1GF6zo

TOIVO, playing traditional social dance music of the Finger Lakes and more, will present our annual Spring Forward Community Dance and Fundraiser for the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA).

This fun event will take place on Sunday, March 7– the day Daylight Savings Time begins - from 3-5pm. Entry by donation.

Join us in the music on the biggest, best wooden dance floor in the Finger Lakes. All ages are welcome to enjoy music that is good for dancing and good for listening! Refreshments will be available. Bring a partner or come alone! Wallflowers are welcome, too! TOiVO will play an eclectic mix of Scandinavian, Tex-Mex, Cajun, honky-tonk, European, South American and many original dance tunes. You’ll enjoy waltzes, tangos, two-steps, polkas, schottisches, foxtrots, cheek-to-cheek, hambos, and huapangos. The players are Richard Koski, button accordion; Jason Koski, mandolin; Stefan Senders, banjo and triangle; Jim Reidy, guitar; Paul Martin, guitar; Harley Campbell, upright bass; and Annie Campbell, snare drum. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Conservatory. Find out more about TOiVO at their web site, http://toivo.honkingduck.com

The Conservatory returns to hosting a Contra Dance! A live caller will guide this fun and energetic social North American folk dance. Dancers execute walking steps and patterns like the do-si-do or swing. As the sequence repeats, dancers progress up and down the line to engage with new partners.

Come join the fun on our fabulous, newly restored dance floor!

In 2001, a group of musicians from the Elmira- Corning Region began meeting up to play informal trad sessions in local pubs and coffee shops. Over the years, the band evolved and began to play a more contemporary style, infusing the influences of other artists and genres to reflect the Irish-American experience. This resulted in a high-energy, crowd-pleasing style with all the elements loved in a traditional Irish band, a sound the band refers to as “Triple Distilled Celtic Rock”.

 Kilrush plays events and festivals across New York and Pennsylvania, including the 2012 AOH/LAOH National Convention, Great American Irish Festival, Irish 2000, East Durham Irish Festival, Hooley on the Hudson, North Country Goes Green and more. The band has been honored to share the bill with well-known international acts such as Gaelic Storm, The Elders, Scythian, and the Dublin City Ramblers, to name a few.

 Kilrush has released four full albums: “On This Shore” and “Keltoi Anam” which showcased the group’s traditional roots. “Spree”, released in 2015, showcases the band’s more contemporary sound and includes fan favorites such as “Lily’s Ghost” and “Banks Of The Margaree”. In 2022, the band released a self-titled album which, in addition to showcasing a return to their traditional roots, also features their interpretation of contemporary hits such as “Ride On”, “N-17” and “Streets of London.”

I Kilrush credits their longevity and success to the love and support of their fans everywhere ( who they consider family ), but also to the fact that after more than 20 years, Kilrush continues to be fans of the music themselves.

https://kilrushmusic.com/music-videos/

Hustle back to the 70’s with mirror balls and colorful lights as our fabulous dance floor becomes the scene!

DJ Obvious Objects will be spinning all of your favorite disco dance songs, and your ticket price includes complimentary retro snacks and one drink of your choice. The Conservatory will also be selling beer, wine, and piña colladas.

This event is a great way to kick off spring, so boogie on down to the Disco Dance Party!

Join us in our backyard and main stage for our first Zydeco festival, a vibrant celebration of Creole music, culture, food, and dance. This one-of-a-kind festival brings together local zydeco performers, cultural heritage experiences, and authentic Louisiana vibes for all ages.

More details to come.

Enjoy our Fall Guitar Series, WinterRoots, Irish traditional and rock music, and our new spring Zydeco Festival with this package.

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