There might not be a lot of musicians traveling this time of year but Rochester is still brimming with great options for shows this January. Immerse yourself in all the local scene has to offer, high-quality music spanning all genres.
January 13: Chi Therealist at Essex
Rochester has original hip hop. Chi Therealist has made big splashes on the scene opening for the sold-out Danielle Ponder show where he is about to headline himself, and with big gigs at Flour City Station and shows at the Rochester Fringe Fest. Get ready to feel the beats as he starts off the year right. The bill is rounded out by local R&B singer Shay Shine.
Tickets are $30 and the show starts at 8pm
January 19: Overhand Sam and Bad Weapon at LUX Lounge
Rochester has original psychedelic rock. And no one is hitting that space harder than Overhand Sam and Bad Weapon right now. An active 2023 looks to continue as they get things started early this year. Late night on a Friday at LUX is the perfect place to take in their manic and hooky typhoon of sound. Their local brothers in psychedelic rock Fuzzrod will open.
Tickets are $5 at the door and show will start around 10pm.
January 12: Honey Smugglers at Essex
Rochester has original Americana. If you’re looking for a show with that down-home rootsy sound, look no further. The Honey Smugglers have got you covered. And tonight they’re joined by like-minded folks in Folkfaces and A Girl Named Genny. It will be a night full of singalongs, sway-alongs, and good old-fashioned body moving and foot stomping.
Tickets are $29.50 and the show gets going at 8pm.
January 20 & 21: fivebyfive at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
Rochester has original classical music. Rochester also has a solar eclipse coming up in a few months. The two marry up, in one of many planned events around the celestial marvel coming our way. fivebyfive, an award-winning, chamber ensemble known for its impeccable musicianship and adventurous spirit, will play specially-commissioned works as immersive visuals are presented on the dome of the planetarium. Might be better than the actual eclipse?
Tickets are $25 and the shows get started at 4pm, with pre-concert talks at 3:30pm.
January 31: Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint at Faircraft Brauhaus
Rochester has original jazz. OK so this isn’t entirely original as they play covers of pop and rock hits, but of Dean Keller’s own arrangements and all very good. Sometimes it even gets into a name-that-tune situation, fun all around!
This one is free, and will start at 6:30pm.
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