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Behind the Gear: Chris Duffy
Chris Duffy is the bassist of Denver-based band the Magic Beans. Chris is one of the most well-respected bassists…
A Behind the Scenes Look at WITR’s Rochester Sessions
The Pulse of Music lies deep in the heart of Rochester Institute of Technology. The 89.7FM WITR DJ booth is visible…
Arielle O’Keefe, Known as Girl Blue, is in Control of Her Own Musical Destiny
photos by Shannon Straney
Arielle O’Keefe walks into The Hollow Bar + Kitchen with a guitar case in her hand and…
Jocelyn and Chris Arndt Demands Attention, and They’re Getting it
In the Arndt family collection of movies is a video of Jocelyn and Chris playing upon the consecrated stage of…
Small Signals Performs Songs Based on Missed Connections Posts on Rochester Indie…
Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight recently featured Small Signals, the solo project of Stephen Roessner. In this…
Behind the Gear: Mike Candela
Mike Candela is the lead guitarist of the D.C.-based band Of Tomorrow and was previously the lead guitarist of…
Syracuse Native Rhiannon Payne Taking Music Career to Next Level
Rhiannon Payne knew she wanted to be a music superstar since the very beginning of her life.
"I was 3 years old…
Behind the Gear: Joe Davis 12/30/17
Behind the Gear, a new website from Jared Lindquist, covers the fine details of the gear that helps to create a…
The Church of Levon: The Religious Experience of Visiting Levon Helm Studios
Music is a force, a force that triggers emotions, not unlike religion. This force can elicit elation. It can…
Known to the World as “Mr. Misunderstood,” McKinley James is Playing the Guitar…
McKinley James, the 16-year-old, self-proclaimed “rock and roller,” was featured in Eric Church’s 2014 release Mr.…
Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight Heading Into Fifth and Most Exciting Season Yet
Imagine a cross between the shows Off Camera with Sam Jones and NPR’s Tiny Desk. Picture the best musicians in the…
Mister F: The Hiatus Interview
Not all bands make it. Some break up. Some grow apart, others go on hiatus. and fewer return. Mister F is a band…
The Addy Opens at Proctors Theatre
“You should know that as of five o’clock last night there were still lights and speakers still being hung,” said…
Falling short on a chance to open Albany’s largest block party, The Late Shift…
Wednesday night gigs guarantee small crowds.
The Late Shift was one of four bands to play Jupiter Hall on what was…
Life’s Too Short To Not Be Cool: Alan Evans and Iron Wax Studios
Tucked away in the mill towns of Western Massachusetts lies the village of Millers Falls. You'd never think that in…
West End Blend to Celebrate The Monopole’s 120th Birthday on Nov. 30
The Monopole in Plattsburgh will celebrate 120 years, and to get the party going, West End Blend. Last week, NYS…
The Monopole to Celebrate 120 years this month with West End Blend
The Monopole, Plattsburgh's historic bar known for its live music will celebrate 120 years later this month. First…
The Aptly Named Finger Lakes Live Open For Business in Geneva
The Finger Lakes region, Rochester included, is bursting with live music lately. Dan Smalls Presents has a handle…
‘Pint-Sized Powerhouse’ Moriah Formica is Still Just a Shaker Student
While her talent was called “unfair” by Blake Shelton and she’s currently being mentored by Miley Cyrus on NBC’s…
Sydney Worthley Drops Debut Album to Positive Reviews, Earns Respect in Local…
Sydney Worthley is walking down the hall before she is stopped by a friend who confesses, “I’ve had that song stuck…