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The neon sign outside Montage Music Hall was a beacon in the night, drawing music lovers into the heart of Rochester for the first live performance by Losers Club on Friday, May 31. The project is new, but members are seasoned musicians…

Listening to Baby FuzZ’s Plastic Paradise is like playing a game of musical hopscotch - you’re skipping from alt-rock to indie pop to EDM. The influences that inspired the music on this album range from 70’s glam to 2000’s emo, and touches…

Chelsea Music Festival announced the theme of this year's program: "10th Season | 200° due Clara.” The festival in NYC's Chelsea district takes place from June 6-15, and will feature performances by The Clara Schumann Ten, a distinguished…

If you’re ready to step off the beaten path of musical genres, let Vacation Daze be your tour guide. The Rochester band’s latest release, The Upswing, leads the listener on a voyage through a fusion of sounds, to a place where the lines…

In the latest turn of events, the state Supreme Court of New York has ruled that former Woodstock 50 investor Dentsu does not have the power to cancel the festival. The financial partner withdrew funding on April 29 and announced the…

NYC's City Parks Foundation has announced its participation in PRS Foundation’s International Keychange pledge by presenting Summerstage 2019 lineup that features a 50:50 gender balance.  The female-run festival has planned an…

Capitol Region Teen Madison VanDenburg had made it to the final three contestants on Season 17 of American Idol. The high school student from Cohoes tried out for the show last fall in Buffalo. At last Sunday's Hero Tribute, VanDenburg…

Horton, board certified audiologist at Rochester Hearing & Speech Center, will be offering an interactive workshop Ears & Beers at Three Heads Brewing. The free affair takes place on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. Attendees can meet with…

The 20th annual New York Guitar Festival has a long-standing tradition of paying homage to the cultural impact and musical legacies of iconic guitar players. This year, the festival opens with a tribute to influential blues artist, Memphis…

Once upon a time in Rochester, some teenagers started a ska band. Then they evolved into a rock band. Their third iteration was the pop punk band, Lighters. Two years ago, they went on hiatus. Fans have held their breath, waiting to for…