On Dec. 4, Rochester roots band The Crawdaddies bring its take on deep Delta blues and heartwarming Americana to a virtual show at Bop Shop.
Daniel J. Kushner
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[CANCELED] Madrigalia returns in virtual ‘Live from Hochstein’ concert
On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Madrigalia performs a virtual concert as part of WXXI Classical 91.5’s “Live from Hochstein” series,
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EP review: ‘Better Days’ by The Sideways
Led by charismatic singer-keyboardist Joe Stehle, The Sideways continue to blend jazz, soul, pop, and funk on its new EP, “Better Days.”
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Boy Jr. makes it big with TikTok mash-ups
Erica Allen-Lubman, a.k.a. Boy Jr., has used TikTok to release clever mini-music videos and gain a broader online audience.
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How artist Ephraim Gebre came ‘full-circle’ to create ‘I Am Speaking’
In November, 21-year-old muralist Ephraim Gebre led a project honoring the late John Lewis and reconnected with his mentor Shawn Dunwoody.
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Eastman Opera Theatre figures out its first virtual production
Performing live opera in a theater has been impossible during the pandemic, but Eastman Opera Theatre has found a solution with “Our Voices.”
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Three Holiday Cocktails — hold the pumpkin, please
Looking for a comforting cocktail this holiday season, but you’re tired of pumpkin-flavored drinks? Three local bartenders have you covered.
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The Painted Birds play album release show at Photo City Music Hall on Friday
The Rochester pop-soul band releases the album “Under the Wing” at a live show, also available virtually, at Photo City Music Hall on Friday.
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Folk musician Ben Proctor to play Bop Shop virtual concert on Friday
Folk musician Ben Proctor of The Crooked North will play a rare improvised set via livestream at Bop Shop Records on Friday night.
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Gateways Music Festival goes virtual on Monday
Rochester’s own Gateways Music Festival, running from Nov. 9 through 13, is not merely a celebration of Black classical musicians.
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Songwriter spotlight: Jimso Slim
The music of Jimso Slim — awash in psychedelic ambiance and endearing, lo-fi production — has been a pleasant surprise this year.
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EP review: ‘Am I Dreaming?’ by The Recall
Rochester band The Recall blends jazz, soul, and pop into the EP “Am I Dreaming?” — a hi-res snapshot of a group to watch out for.
