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45 Venues Will Host The 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe Festival will return for its 15th season, September 15-26 in downtown Rochester.
Over 12…
Flashback: Phish Headline Finger Lakes PAC (CMAC) For First Time
Phish used to love the Finger Lakes region. Might be tough to believe these days. The last time they played CMAC…
Underground 80s Rock Band Absolute Grey To Release Live Album
80s rock band Absolute Grey announced their first release since 2004. The live album Live at CBGB’s consists of 10…
Buffalo Native Cami Clune Announces Debut Album “Should Be Sleeping”
Cami Clune, a Buffalo native, releases her debut album, Should Be Sleeping, on July 10.
Clune, whose…
Jack Johnson SURFILMUSIC Tour Rolls Into CMAC With Hermanos Gutiérrez
Jack Johnson brought his SURFILMUSIC Tour to Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in…
Gladys Knight Highlights Rochester Jazz Festival Headliner Series
For nine days each year over the past 24 years (with 2020 as an exception), downtown Rochester transforms into a…
Summerfest at the Stadium: Eric Clapton and The Band perform Inaugural Concert at…
On Saturday July 6, 1974, Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY held the first ever concert in its history. Eric…
Rochester International Jazz Fest 2026: Jazz Personified
When summer arrives it guarantees only one thing in Rochester, and it isn't warm sunshine. The Rochester…
Tough Old Bird Launches Single Series with “Wednesday’s Child”
Buffalo-based band Tough Old Bird released its new single “Wednesday’s Child” on Wednesday, June 24, a folk rock…
Pink Talking Fish Announces Tour with 3 NY shows
Pink Talking Fish, the fusion genre tribute band that blends the musical greatness of legendary bands Pink Floyd,…
In Focus: Trey Anastasio Acoustic at Kleinhans Music Hall
June 20, 2026 or if you are American and prefer numerical dates, 6/20/2026. A lovely pattern by any means. It also…
Umphrey’s McGee and moe. tour Builds moe.mentUM at Perinton Amphitheater
One week after starting their joint tour, Umphrey's McGee and moe. gained moe.mentUM as they barreled into…
RPO Names Tonya McBride Robles President and CEO
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced the selection of Tonya McBride Robles to serve as its new…
Bleachers Stampede Through CMAC
On the heels of their fifth album, everyone for ten minutes, Bleachers hit the road for a two-leg tour. June 20…
Local Limelight: Rochester Musician Ryan Johnson
NYS Music’s feature series Local Limelight is a special and integral collection of interviews that shine a…
WICKED Gives Glam Metal a Modern Edge
WICKED approaches music with one foot in the past and the other firmly in the present. But before the…
Rochester Cocktail Revival Stacks Anthology with The Demos and Cut Me Up, Genny
Anthology hosted an unusual show on Thursday, June 4, one of the most desired concert venues for bands in…
Darius Rucker fills auditory palates in Canandaigua
Pop star turned country star Darius Rucker kicked off his new tour this week and fans in Canandaigua showed up in…
Downtown Geneva Heating up with First Fridays and Live From Linden
This summer, downtown Geneva will be sizzling, but not just from the sun.
Two of downtown Geneva's music event…
Up and Coming Buffalo Band Blissen Release New Single “Mad Tree”
Maybe the kids are alright. Up and coming Buffalo rock band Blissen are set to release their new single, “Mad…