Rochester

On Spinning Gold Out of Twine, Jackson Cavalier positions himself squarely within a lineage of American songwriters who document life at its economic and emotional edges. But rather than indulging in nostalgia or myth, Cavalier’s lyrics…

Temple Theatre in Rochester has hosted countless events over its 90+ year history, and on December 16, Samantha Fish notched her name in the archives, as she brought the 'Shake Em Down' tour to the acclaimed venue. With doors opening…

Photo City Music Hall in Rochester held their Thanksgiving-Eve show dedicating 3 entire sets to one band, Cut Me Up, Genny. Their name, a play on the Taking Back Sunday song “Cut me up Jenny” and the Genesee Brewing Company in Rochester,…

Music fans in Rochester were shaking off the season’s first cold snap, and with a boost from LA-based prog-rock trio Out In Front, they quickly forgot about the chilly, damp weather. Hosted at the iconic Bug Jar, the night of November 13…

The University of Rochester's Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) Center, a joint venture between the Eastman School of mlMusic and the university's School of Medicine and Dentistry, has named Dr. David M. Greenberg as the first-ever…

On October 24, Steel Panther brought sex, drugs and rock n roll to Anthology in Rochester. The comedic glam metal band performed their most popular songs to a full house, ignoring the politically correct culture of today and pushing…

On October 15, Mushroomhead stormed into Anthology for a theatrical, wet and wild ride. Filling the night with the fundamentals that made the band iconic in the 1990’s: raw lyrics, down-tuned syncopation, horror avant-garde, and…

Another year, another Rochester Fringe Festival has come and gone — celebrating its 14th year with a dynamic array of performances spanning comedy, theater, dance, music, film, and beyond. The festival has long been a cornerstone of the…

On a cool autumn night in Rochester, music fans were treated to a block of 90s era alt-rock as Modest Mouse along with special guest, Built to Spill, brought the heat to Kodak Center on October 12. With a packed schedule in 2025,…

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…