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On Saturday, February 20, Lil' Wayne brought "The Dedication Tour" to Rochester, NY. The performance was held at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial which has had a busy year so far. Prior to the doors opening, not many fans were seen…

Disney's Frozen is joining Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway. Based on the hugely popular movie that made Idina Menzel a household name (and one John Travolta will never forget), the musical adaptation begins its Broadway run in Spring…

Stealing a page from the late great Ken Kesey, Rochester's Subsoil opens their new album proclaiming, "You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus." This bus, number 585 (Rochester's area code), is bound for "trans-dimensional…

In a surprising move, moe. has given summer a miss and went straight on into autumn. The band announced Friday — a full eight months early — that they will play a Halloween run at the Fillmore in Philadelphia. Rather than playing on actual…

The 518 Songfest, a local singer/songwriter showcase, will take place at the Egg in Albany on Saturday, Feb. 27. The 518 Songfest is part concert and part panel discussion that will showcase four local up-and-coming musicians along with…

Although you won't find it listed on their current roster of dates, Lettuce will make a third appearance in New York state during this spring/summer tour. According to the University of Rochester's event ticketing website, the funk-fueled…

It looks like Barry Manilow will be able to play his scheduled performance at Turning Stone after all. The 72-year old singer/songwriter made a surprise return performance Sunday night at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party held at the Beverly…

This summer a brand-new music event could be hitting the festival circuit — although New Yorkers will have to travel west to Colorado. Madison House Presents and AEG Live announced plans for a four-day event with the possibility to host…

Eleanor Friedberger will finally return to the Bug Jar, a little over 8 years since she played an energetic sold out set with her band the Fiery Furnaces early in 2008. A lot has changed since then, and the front woman for the Furnaces has…

Negative temperatures in Central New York couldn't keep Bryan Adams from heating up the Event Center at Turning Stone on Valentine's night.  A nearly sold-out crowd in the town of Verona, NY warmed up quickly as the band took stage shortly…