The Millstone Rounders will perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre at 7 P.M., Saturday January 24. The Millstone Rounders band: Scott Hopkins, Oona Grady, James Gascoyne, Matt Griffin and Dylan Perrillo. (Submitted photo)

BAINBRIDGE - The Millstone Rounders led by Louisville, Kentucky native James Gascoyne on mandolin and Oona Grady on fiddle, who is from the Finger Lakes region of New York with roots in Ireland, will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, 15 North Main Street, Bainbridge on at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

James and Oona also perform together as a Celtic-influenced duo called Drank The Gold. They are joined by guitarist Matt Griffin, banjo player Scott Hopkins, and upright bassist Dylan Perrillo. Together, the group brings a fresh and authentic approach to American roots music. The band was formed in 2017 during a recording session at Millstone Studios with producer Chris Carey. While standing around a single microphone, James jokingly said, “Hey, we’re The Millstone Rounders!”—and the name stuck.

The Millstone Rounders play a wide range of Americana styles, including country, gospel, blues, early rock and roll, and fiddle traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. Their music feels classic and modern at the same time. They perform on acoustic instruments around one microphone, creating a natural sound that is both engaging to hear and interesting to watch.

Their approach is inspired by an earlier time in music, before amplification was common. Musicians would stand close together and balance their sound by listening to one another. In those days, music genres were less defined, and performers from different backgrounds often shared songs from many traditions. A single performance might include a gospel hymn, an old English ballad, a blues tune, an Irish pub song, or a lively Scottish fiddle piece. The Millstone Rounders aim to recreate that spirit of shared musical tradition.

In addition, there’s always a special treat when you come to musical events at the Town Hall Theatre. Before the show, enjoy singing Christmas Carols played on the theatre’s residence organ built in 1933 and one of only five Æolian/Skinner residence organs ever built for upstate New York, and the only one known to be intact and in playable condition. Popcorn, popped with real butter in their vintage 1940’s popcorn machine, is available, as well as home baked goods, freshly brewed coffee, soda and bottled water.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and all performances are open seating. Tickets are available at the door or you may reserve a ticket ahead by calling 607-288-3882. In the gallery that evening, the works of Kathy Smith will be featured. The gallery is open at 6 pm before the show through intermission and is free to the public. For further information or to see future events visit www.jerichoarts.com.

- Information from the JAC