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Jazz Fest lineup feels like old times

Jazz Fest lineup feels like old times

Trombone Shorty will return for this year's festival, which also includes scheduled performances by Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny, and Keb' Mo'.

By Jeff Spevak Mar 21, 2023

RPO is playing the Police's biggest hits with Stewart Copeland

RPO is playing the Police's biggest hits with Stewart Copeland

If you wondered what an orchestral version of 'Roxanne' would sound like, the RPO has an answer.

By Jeff Spevak Mar 16, 2023

Garth Fagan, Brother Wease highlight Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Garth Fagan, Brother Wease highlight Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Rochester Music Hall of Fame's 2023 class includes inductees from a variety of music styles as well as other professional disciplines.

By Daniel J. Kushner Feb 27, 2023

Eight concerts to catch in RPO's Centennial season

Eight concerts to catch in RPO's Centennial season

The RPO's 2023-24 season is loaded. But don't overlook these eight musicians when the orchestra rings in its Centennial season.

By Daniel J. Kushner Feb 15, 2023

How this string quartet mimics the human voice

How this string quartet mimics the human voice

Mivos Quartet — a group with strong Rochester ties — has just released all of Steve Reich's compositions for string quartet on one album.

By Daniel J. Kushner Feb 13, 2023

RPO to give 100 free concerts next season

RPO to give 100 free concerts next season

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform 100 free concerts as part of its centennial celebration, beginning on March 21.

By Daniel J. Kushner Jan 30, 2023

As war rages in Ukraine, the Lviv Philharmonic plays Kodak Hall

As war rages in Ukraine, the Lviv Philharmonic plays Kodak Hall

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra's concert in Rochester will help to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

By Daniel J. Kushner Jan 27, 2023

Imani Winds clears the path for BIPOC composers with Eastman School concert

Imani Winds clears the path for BIPOC composers with Eastman School concert

The chamber music group Imani Winds continues to champion composers of color with its program "Black and Brown" at Kilbourn Hall Thursday.

By David Raymond Jan 23, 2023

Public Water Supply is flush with songwriters

Public Water Supply is flush with songwriters

Alt-country band Public Water Supply has not one or two, but three songwriters, all of whom contributed to its debut album, out Jan. 13.

By Daniel J. Kushner Jan 11, 2023

Ponder to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ this week

Ponder to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ this week

Danielle Ponder’s big 2022 continues into the new year.

By Jeff Spevak Jan 9, 2023

Live music on New Year's Eve to satisfy every kind of listener

Live music on New Year's Eve to satisfy every kind of listener

Ring in the new year on a high note, with live performances ranging from jam-band music and punk rock to the blues and Americana,.

By Patrick Hosken Dec 16, 2022

Brighten your holiday with this live music all around Rochester

Brighten your holiday with this live music all around Rochester

From classical to early rock and jazz, here are six local shows that brighten the season.

By Daniel J. Kushner Nov 29, 2022

Gadd, Fleming, and Puts are among Eastman alums with '23 Grammy nominations

Gadd, Fleming, and Puts are among Eastman alums with '23 Grammy nominations

The 65th Grammy Awards nominations are out, and former Eastman School of Music students are major contenders once again.

By Daniel J. Kushner Nov 15, 2022

These 5 Rochester musicians are getting monthly stipends from grassroots donors

These 5 Rochester musicians are getting monthly stipends from grassroots donors

The Local Sound Collaborative is giving five area musicians a monthly stipend for a year. Here's how each musician plans to use the funds.

By Daniel J. Kushner Nov 15, 2022

Upstate Unity Fest promises a hardcore heaven

Upstate Unity Fest promises a hardcore heaven

Hardcore punk bands from Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse play Bug Jar on Nov. 12 for a one-day celebration of the upstate New York scenes.

By Gino Fanelli Nov 10, 2022

Sarah Shook comes 'home'

Sarah Shook comes 'home'

After a life of ups and downs, a songwriter from Lima takes their act back to where it all began.

By Jeff Spevak Nov 6, 2022

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