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The University of Rochester Beal Institute for Film Composition and Contemporary Media is expanding significantly thanks to the generous donations of the Institute's founders, Joan & Jeff Beal. This multimillion-dollar donation…

When you step into a DragonForce concert, you're signing up for more than just a metal show. It's a full sensory experience with speed, fantasy, video game nostalgia, pyrotechnics, and crowd interaction, all wrapped up in a package that…

After over a decade of service as one of Rochester's staple venues for local music and culture, Flour City Station is shifting gears and becoming "FLOWR," the city's first non-alcoholic music café, functional beverage bar, hemp shop, local…

From August 28–30, Troy, NY will hold the 2025 TOPOS Music Festival, a program of experimental music presented by EMPAC at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at RPI.  Topos comes from the Greek word…

It’s not every day you get to see an iconic musician hear the roar of the crowd in his hometown for the very last time. Sure, farewell tours come and retirements go out the window just as quickly. Will this be the last call for Lou Gramm…

Gunshine & Bad Marriage made a great couple on Tuesday, July 22, at Buntsy’s Band Stand in Webster. The hard rock bands came into town swinging and landed in the neighborhood restaurant. In response the town came out, receptive, and…

Lettuce dance the night away at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. On Friday, June 27, Lettuce returned to Rochester to perform at the Wegmans Stage at Parcel Five, a free headlining show for anyone to attend. The outdoor event…

With a new title sponsor in place, Rochester International Jazz Festival, kicked off on June 20, with blistering heat in the forecast. The 22nd version of the renowned music festival brings nearly 300 acts to 18 stages in and around the…

Master of Funk, Thundercat, wielded his Thundercat bass as he mesmerized a full house with his quirky personality and richly colored extended chords. On Thursday, June 26, Grammy winner Thundercat performed his best hits and teased new…

Ukrainian Symphony, Lords of the Sound, make their U.S. debut in March 2026 with stops in NYC, Albany, Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. The Lords of Sound are a world-renowned symphony orchestra brings "The Music of Hans Zimmer" to…