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I have worked in the IT/Internet industry for 20 years. I live in the culturally rich and flower laden Park Ave neighborhood in Rochester NY with my son. In the past few years I have written for several music based publications and run a fan blog for the Buffalo based band Aqueous. (@unclephilsblog). Also I like long walks on the beach....

News

UPDATED: Rochester East End Festival Announces Date and Lineup For Final Fest

Darren Kemp May 13, 2015

UPDATED 2015/06/05 East End promoter's announced today that this months upcoming East End fest will be the last one for Rochester ending a 25 year run. It will be replaced by a smaller, free 'City Celebration' festival that will premier…

News

Rochester’s Party in the Park 2015 Full Lineup and Information

Darren Kemp May 12, 2015

One of the most popular musical events in Western New York is the annual Windstream Party in the Park 2015 series in Rochester. The concerts moved back to the picturesque Manhattan Square Park last year - saving people from the infamous…

News

Stream Faith No More’s New Album ‘Sol Invictus’

Darren Kemp May 11, 2015

For the next week - Sol Invictus - the brand spanking new album from 90's alt-rock gods Faith No More will be available to stream in it's entirety from NPR Music. The album drops to record stores and streaming sites for purchase May 19.…

News

Sittin’ In: Trey Chills with Phil

Darren Kemp May 2, 2015

Last night Californians got a real treat when Trey Anastasio popped into Terrapin Crossroads and sat in with Phil Lesh, and son Grahame for a surprise performance. Dead classics "Bertha" and "Going Down the Road Feelin' Bad" were both…

News

Phish to Trademark ‘Donut’ Pattern of Drummer’s Dress

Darren Kemp Apr 30, 2015

As reported by PhanArt, Phish has filed paperwork to trademark Jon Fishman’s iconic donut dress pattern. From PhanArt: "While the dress Fishman wears has been a staple of quite literally every performance in the past 30 years, the filing of…

Albany

The Voice’s Sawyer Frederick to Play Free Show In Albany

Darren Kemp Apr 30, 2015

Sixteen year old Fultonville native Sawyer Frederick who has had the nations eyes and ears on him all season on the popular NBC program "The Voice" will be performing a free concert May 6 at Albany's Palace Theatre. “We are thrilled to be…

News

Canalside Buffalo Announces Free Summer Concert Series 2015

Darren Kemp Apr 29, 2015

Canalside Buffalo has announced their summer Thursday free concert lineup for 2015. The outdoor harbor series is nestled on a gorgeous plot of land nestled up against Lake Erie. Beers a plenty will be on hand as well as some of Buffalo's…

Music Festivals

FESTY NEWS: Purple Pig 2015 Announces Final Lineup

Darren Kemp Apr 25, 2015

Get ready to take flight! The Purple Pig Music Festival 2015 has added a number of bands to its lineup, and it promises a weekend full of fun with a variety of musical styles to indulge in. Final lineup for Purple Pig 2015: Giant Panda…

Buffalo

Get Covered: Aqueous Plays Cake Themed Set in Buffalo

Darren Kemp Apr 23, 2015

Aqueous is not a band that takes their craft lightly. Over their nine years of existence they have endlessly tried to stretch the boundaries - A Super Mario Brother's themed set, a career path minded Will Smith set for Halloween with all…

Manhattan

Sittin In: Formula 5 with Natalie Cressman and Elise Testone “Trampled Underfoot”

Darren Kemp Apr 17, 2015

On March 29, Albany/Lake George resident jammers Formula 5 played their first show at Brooklyn Bowl along with Tweed and Sunflower and the Seeds. During Formula 5's set, they brought up Natalie Cressman (trombone, Trey Anastasio…

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