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Folkfaces have announced the lineup for their fifth annual edition of Folkfaces Fest. 2021: A Folkface Odyssey will celebrate roots music, community, and culture in Western New York and beyond. This year's festival features a…

Everyone knows New York State Music loves The Heron campground in Sherman, NY. Whether we're attending The Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Night Lights, The Slyboots Circus, or any other event, there is something for everyone in their…

Episode 122 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights a returning guest, Anthony Siciliano of "Head To The Roots." From high energy stomp to mellow campfire acoustic, Head to the Roots is the music mind-child of Anthony…

Episode 121 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast showcases the captivating Sally Louise. "Opera singer-turned-indie singer-songwriter Sally Drutman seemed to appear as a sudden apparition last July when she released her dream-like first…

In episode 120 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast, folk group Deco & The Dusters premiers two new tracks off their upcoming EP, Get Dusted. Deco & The Dusters are "wholesome original lyrics vocalized with attitude in a unique…

In episode 119 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast, Ithaca's Mosaic Foundation premiers two tracks off their new album, Unity Is Dub. International roots reggae group Mosaic Foundation sits down with Rochester Groovecast to discuss…

Episode 118 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights the new single by Hollowell, "Don't Care." Hollowell, formerly Astraea, is an original female-fronted alternative rock band from Rochester, NY. Their inspirations draw from…

Episode 117 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights the new single from Zahyia, "Why Love." Zahyia Rolle's out of Rochester, NY, has a new solo project, 'Zahyia'. She is "an eclectic blend of everything. Musically reflecting the…

Episode 116 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast is a re-stream of Rochester Groovecast founder, Ben Albert, featured on the Afternoon Cocktail Talk show, hosted by Amanda Ashley. Afternoon Cocktail Talk Show is a wellness-based show…

Episode 115 of Rochester Groovecast features a live stream performance with Stereo Nest brainchild, Collin Jones. Stereo Nest is cerebral dance music featuring Live Electronic Loops and in this episode, we listen to a full live stream set!…