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.”
Daniel J. Kushner
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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.
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Is Rochester’s lily-white reggae scene a pale imitation, or the real deal?
The majority of Rochester’s reggae bands are white and have no ties to Jamaica — the birthplace of reggae — beyond a deep love for the music.
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CITY’s 2021 Playlist: Music From When You Were Away
Reflect on a strange and trying year with an eclectic mix of Rochester’s finest local music.
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Seth Faergolzia releases retrospective album spanning 20 years
Freak-folk musician Seth Faergolzia’s new album “Not Only Because But Also Because” is both a collection of rarities and a career-spanning retrospective.
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Roc Holiday Village returns to MLK Park
Roc Holiday Village hosts family-friendly festivities — including free ice skating and visits with Santa — from Dec. 3 through 19.
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How Rochester Tuba Christmas became a low-brass holiday highlight
The popular, oomphatic holiday concert known as Rochester Tuba Christmas returns to Kodak Hall on Dec. 12 for its 38th year.
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Teagan and the Tweeds return to Three Heads Brewing for Thanksgiving Eve
Rochester rock band Teagan and the Tweeds plays its annual Thanksgiving Eve show at Three Heads Brewing on Nov. 24.
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Evan Meulemans makes ‘Waves’ with more expansive pop-rock palette, less folk
With “Waves,” singer-songwriter Evan Meulemans moves away from intimate coffeehouse folk toward a bigger, layered pop-rock sound.
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Stars align for Strasenburgh Planetarium, Vanishing Sun collab
After being postponed by the pandemic, “Impressions of the Infinite” will be performed live at the Strasenburgh Planetarium on Nov. 12 and 13.
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Our Lady Peace plays intimate show at Photo City Music Hall
Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace has emerged from the quarantine with new music and a small-club tour bound for Photo City Music Hall on Nov. 9.
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Chris Gethard brings quirky, conversational comedy to Anthology
Comedian Chris Gethard’s performance at Anthology on Nov. 6 includes a live episode of his podcast “Beautiful/Anonymous” and his stand-up set.
