Eryk Salvaggio teaches AI systems to create art. What does it say about our connection to technology?
Daniel J. Kushner
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Classical and metal converge in ‘Ode and Elegy’
Kent Fairman Wilson and Harold Taddy’s album “Ode and Elegy” took four years to record and featured musicians from around the world.
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Fivebyfive gets ‘heavy’ with ARTISANworks concert Sunday
As the chamber music group fivebyfive begins a new creative chapter, looking back at the track “Blue Jewel” from its debut album provides insight.
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Sisters of Murphy celebrates 20 years of Irish rock this St. Patrick’s Day
The band’s first gig was meant to be a one-off party, but two decades later Sisters of Murphy has both endured and evolved.
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Traditional Irish music sessions transcend stereotypes
For Rochester’s traditional Irish musicians, preserving heritage is more than a once-a-year beer-soaked bar hop.
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Andreas Delfs and RPO deliver energy-packed Beethoven concert
An expressive Andreas Delfs led the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in an electrifying performance of Beethoven symphonies Thursday.
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RPO’s 2022-23 season is a solid blend of the iconic and unusual
The RPO’s balanced 2022-23 season celebrates Beethoven and Brahms while also shining light on the music of Black composers.
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Joywave goes on an irony ‘Cleanse’ with new, anthemic pop album
Joywave transcends the cynicism and self-indulgent cleverness of its past albums with the sincere arena pop-rock of “Cleanse,” out Feb. 11.
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Eclectic Overdrive hosts world music at Flying Squirrel Community Space
New to Rochester, Adam Arritola of Eclectic Overdrive presents adventurous music inspired by Persian, Indian, and American folk traditions Jan. 8.
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Rochester rock band Upward Groove returns after two-year hiatus
After an extended absence, Eli Flynn and his band Upward Groove take the stage again on Jan. 7 with their blend of rock, funk, soul, and ska.
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Matt O’Brian emerges with new music project Flying Object
Matt O’Brian retains his soulful charm but ditches the roots-reggae of former bands Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Thunder Body on his new EP “No Rewind.”
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Agaaze makes chill electro-pop on ‘A Portal Inside’
On the electro-pop album “A Portal Inside,” Agaaze moves beyond his beginnings as a classical and jazz guitarist and gives EDM a chill pill.
