ARISE Music Festival was held at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, on a jovial weekend August 4-6, surrounded by rock formations, pleasant lakes, and mysterious meadows. This land was indeed filled with love, so its name holds true to its essence. It was a glorious gathering of all walks of life – an open, family […]
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Photo Gallery: The 27th Annual Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
July 20-23 marked the 27th Annual Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg, NY. The weekend was filled with creativity, diversity, culture, dancing, family fun, and genuine smiles. Enjoy this photoset by Rochester, NY photographer, Meg Borruso. You will primarily see photographs of Mosaic Foundation, Richie and Rosie, Aaron Lipp and the Slacktones, […]
A Conversation With Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s Own James Searl
I had the humbling opportunity to sit down with James Searl of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad for my podcast, The Rochester Groovecast. The casual conversation was recorded live at the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance. In the episode, we also hear two Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad tracks, “Make It Better” […]
Experience the Magic, Passion, and Drama of Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 95th Season
From Beethoven to the Beatles, Haydn to Harry Potter, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s coming season will delight classical and contemporary music lovers alike. The RPO’s 95th season starts with a special performance by violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman in September and ends in June with The Classical Mystery Tour (tribute to The Beatles) and a performance […]
Levitate Festival Brings The Rythym To South Shore
Levitate Music Festival said this year there would be two days… and it was groovy. July 8 and 9 in Marshfield, MA, this little grassroots festival brought thousands of fans to the fairgrounds for some of the best and brightest names touring today. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad had people going ape in the pits to […]
Free Concerts Wednesdays in Sharon Springs
Folks looking for something to do in the middle of the week can head to Sharon Springs for their free summer concert series. The music takes place at the pavilion in Chalybeate Spring Park on Main Street. The series continues next Wednesday, July 19 with Steal Your Peach, a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band […]
27th Annual Grassroots Festival and the Return of the Grassroots Culture Camp
The story behind this festival’s beginnings is truly heart-warming. It started off as a humble benefit concert to help raise funds for the fight against AIDS and it grew into a nationwide festival that hosts over 80 groups throughout its four day duration. Its philanthropic philosophies still run true even two decades later as they […]
Rome Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 10 with Fritz’s Polka Band
The City of Rome’s annual summer concert series at Griffo Green at Rome City Hall kicks off its season of free Monday concerts July 10. All shows are held from 6-8 p.m. each Monday night throughout July and August. Beverages will be available for purchase and food trucks will be on hand on selected nights. […]
Music Haven Concert Series Showcases Diverse Cultural Talent
Schenectady’s 28th annual Music Haven Concert Series in Central Park will cap off Sunday summer nights in the Electric City from July 9-Aug. 13 at 7:00 pm with live music performances on the Agnes McDonald Music Haven Stage. Proctors Theater in downtown Schenectady will serve as the rain location if inclement weather should persist. All shows […]
Summer at the Plaza Offers Something for Everyone
There is still a ton of free live music left during the summer at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Summer at the Plaza just saw Reggae Night featuring Freddie McGregor, with special guest Anthem Band on June 28. Summer at the Plaza has ten more shows scheduled between July 4-Sept. 23, featuring live music, including the annual […]