On “Habits of the Average Degenerate,” vocalist Katie Mangiamele and company keep their brand of ska fun and full of punk energy.
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Pegasus Early Music’s ‘L’Orfeo’ finds a muse in the pandemic
Themes of loss and lonesomeness abound in the most important opera ever written.
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Charles Emanuel finds ‘Freedom’ with new R&B love songs
On the new album “Freedom,” Charles Emanuel expands on his acoustic-driven pop-soul sound with rich R&B songs about the power of love.
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Dave Matthews guitarist Tim Reynolds steps into the spotlight with a solo show
Best known as Dave Matthews Band’s lead guitarist, Tim Reynolds headlines Lincoln Hill Farms BrewFest with a solo acoustic set on Aug. 13.
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James Longenbach, U of R prof who wrote about poetry for the masses, dies at 62
James Longenbach, a prominent poet and critic, was considered a giant in his field.
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Brynn Tyszka, an ‘inventive force,’ takes the helm at Blackfriars Theatre
New Artistic Director Brynn Tyszka brings passion, eye for inclusivity to Blackfriars Theatre.
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The Pickle Mafia serves up mercurial jazz grooves on ‘Pass the Gabagool’
The Pickle Mafia combines easy listening with serious musicianship on its full-length debut album.
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Guitarist Simon Fletcher’s new composition features sounds for all seasons
Musician Simon Fletcher will perform a new instrumental song cycle on July 29 as part of Avon Park Theater’s grand reopening.
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The historic Avon Park Theater reopens after years of neglect
The 84-year-old cultural landmark has been reimagined as a multi-purpose space for movies, live music, comedy, and more.
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‘Rochester Groovecast’ paves way for new arts podcast ‘The Process’
Music fan Ben Albert built a successful local podcast at the height of the pandemic. Now Siena Facciolo is picking up where he left off.
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Eastman School moves to prioritize racial equity with new hire
Crystal Sellers Battle begins her position as Eastman School of Music’s first associate dean of equity and inclusion on June 1.
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Point of the Bluff’s 2022 concert line-up features plenty of nostalgia
The 2022 “Concerts at Point of the Bluff” series features a near-endless parade of classic ’60s and ’70s musicians playing their hit songs.
