Fiddling duo, ice cream social close out city music series

Ryan Thomson, left, with son Brennish (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Local fiddler extraordinaire Ryan Thomson and his son Brennish will close out the 2017 downtown lunchtime concerts as "The Fiddling Thomsons" on Friday at 11:45 a.m. in Central Square in downtown Rochester.

Concertgoers are always invited to bring a chair and buy or bring a lunch to enjoy the musical performances in the heart of downtown Rochester.

As a special addition, this year's final concert will feature an Ice Cream Social from 11-11:45 a.m. prior to the concert. Guests may build a sundae for a $3.50 donation.

Ryan and Brennish, are a father and son duo performing lively tunes on many different instruments. They are available for performances and educational workshops.

On You Tube search for - "Fiddling Thomsons." Winners - Twin Fiddle award, Lowell National Historic Park! Together, they play twin fiddles, wooden spoons, Zydeco rub-board, jaw harp, Cajun box drum, rhythm bones, mandolin, banjo, accordion, flute, foot percussion, piano, Cajun triangle, pennywhistle, and other folk instruments.

In case of inclement weather the concerts are canceled. Free parking nearby is available at the City Hall, Union, and Congress Street Parking lots. For more information please contact the Rochester Main Street office by calling 603-330-3208 or email director@rochestermainstreet.org.

The concerts are sponsored by Federal Savings Bank and a grant from the NH State Council On The Arts/National Endowment For The Arts.