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Musician. Composer. Lyricist. Vocalist.  These are just a few of many hats consummate musician Ben Folds wears. Originally scheduled to perform live in 2020, he pivoted to a virtual performance for the Chautauqua audience. For

SARA TOTH - EDITOR Old Crow Medicine Show The primary function of a musician, in Ketch Secor’s estimation, is to be a merrymaker. “This is the job we sign up for — as musicians, we

LAURA PHILION - COPY & DIGITAL EDITOR Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Rodney Marsalis knew he was serious about the trumpet at 11 years old. And he already knew it would take some serious practice.

DAVID KWIATKOWSKI - STAFF WRITER Engvall After the tumultuous year of 2020, it is important to get a dose of the best medicine that humankind has created: laughter.  Continuing with the Week Five’s theme of