String Mastery and Standing Ovations
on a Sunday Afternoon

What an unforgettable kickoff to the 2025–2026 Cooperstown Concerts season!

On a stunning fall afternoon, music lovers gathered at the beautiful Fenimore Farm & Country Village for “Pickin’ on Sunday” – a powerhouse celebration of stringed instruments and sensational live performances. The event brought together the magic of live music and the warmth of community in the most picturesque setting imaginable.

And if the multiple standing ovations were any indication, this show was a stunner. It didn’t just entertain – it blew us away. Check out videos and photos below. 

The season opener featured a double-billing with two outstanding acts, each hailing from the Central New York area: the dynamic father-son guitar duo Loren and LJ Barrigar and the high-energy progressive rock trio Follow the Muse.

Loren Barrigar, a globally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist, and his highly talented son LJ lit up the stage with their picking technique, original compositions, and fresh takes on timeless classics. Their artistry and pure joy in performing captivated and charmed the audience. Then came Follow the Muse, turning up the heat with high-energy, genre-blending music and jaw-dropping musicianship. Led by the charismatic Nick Piccininni, the trio’s virtuosic blend of Americana and Roots Rock ignited the crowd with Nick on guitar, fiddle, or banjo, plus Josh Crossman on bass and Nate Keida on drums.

And just when we thought the afternoon couldn’t get any better The Barrigars and Follow the Muse took the stage together for a spontaneous encore collaboration that brought the house down, and the audience to its feet! It was utterly unforgettable.

Upcoming events

Our 2025-2026 season is just getting started! We’re excited to launch another unforgettable season and welcome everyone to be a part of it. Up next in 2025…

• Diwali Celebration – October 26, 3:00 PM, Fenimore Farm & Country Village: Join us for an exhilarating Diwali celebration with live music, food, and dancing. Often referred to as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India and southeast Asia, and by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists around the world. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

• Eloise & Co. – November 22, 7:30 PM, The Otesaga Resort Hotel: Eloise & Co. features the creative force of two of the country’s most sought-after traditional musicians, fiddler Becky Tracy and accordionist Rachel Bell, with special guest Rachel Aucoin on piano. The group performs concert and dance music with unbridled energy and soaring beauty, fusing contra dance and French dance, as well as adding songs and original compositions. See you on the dancefloor!

   

And there’s much more to come in 2026, with a new line-up of events for the new year. 

Visit our website for 2025-2026 concerts, check your email, and join us to explore new sounds, discover emerging artists, and enjoy timeless favorites.

Thank you to all our supporters. Cooperstown Concerts – your home for live music – is bringing an eclectic mix of acclaimed live music performances to our region thanks to your support. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!