Chris and Cordelia Machanoff are core members of the Rochester, NY-based bluegrass/folk group The Good Weather String Band, known for their acoustic jams, mandolin, banjo, and evolving sound, often playing local venues and featuring in other local acts. They are a prominent local string band, central to the Finger Lakes/Upstate NY folk scene.
- Genre: Bluegrass, folk, acoustic jams, old-school country.
- Origin: Grew out of backyard jams in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood.
- Activities: Play local breweries and venues (like Grist Iron Brewing) and collaborate with musicians from other bands (like Sutton String Band).