David Yockel, Jr.

This Rochester-based folk outfit brings together members of the Windsor Folk Family, RootsCollider, Blackened Blues, and Sparx and Yarms. The resulting amalgamation is a deeply affecting foray into what you could call neo-Americana. The band’s unique approach to Old-timey Appalachian tunes is positively informed by, and infused with, the members’ rock, blues, funk, and electronica […]

*UPDATE: This show has been cancelled. Refunds available at point of purchase, rescheduled date to be announced.* Jordan Kelley is a slick studio guru and crafty songwriter with a feathery falsetto. Jason Huber fills the remaining space with effect-driven guitar work that is expertly executed, whether in house or on the stage. Put the two […]

This NYC-based troupe is, more often than not, billed as Jessy Carolina and the Hot Mess. But, Carolina and her washboard are resting up in the Catskills as she gets ready to have a baby. So, the Hot Mess (and some friends of its own) is coming to Rochester in her stead. The five remaining […]

When I think of a one-man band, I can’t help but picture Dick Van Dyke in “Mary Poppins.” As memorable a character as Bert the Chimney Sweep is, Keller Williams has got him beat. K-Dub, as he is known to many on the festival circuit, often utilizes an array of loop pedals and a plethora […]

Nashville has long been “Music City,” and for good reason. But, when radio announcer David Cobb coined the affectionate sobriquet, I don’t think he had any idea that a band like Diarrhea Planet would one day make its home there. In spite of (or maybe because of) its name, this six-piece has been getting a […]

Eilen Jewell has paid her dues. She began her musical career as a busker on the streets of Santa Fe. After trying out the sands of Venice Beach, she made her way to Boston where she got off the pavement and into bars and clubs. Since her official debut record, “Boundary County,” in 2006, Jewell’s […]

Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. While I don’t think that this particular Rochester-based quartet has a penchant for the Third Reich, the name is fitting: the group’s sound is powerfully intrusive in the best possible way. Its moments of ambient expanse and […]

This fiery Rochester-based six-piece delivers a dub-infused reggae-rock experience. The group claims bands like Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, and Long Beach Dub All-Stars as major influences, but its final product is definitely on a shelf of its own. Personal Blend has caused quite a stir with its high-energy, dance-crazed performances, so get ready to do some […]

Brian Wheat creates a distinctive brand of alternative folk that’s been affectionately referred to as “porch-swing rock.” Since 2005, this Buffalo-born troubadour has toured the world playing everywhere from clubs and festivals to hostels and island villages. Wheat has cultivated a comprehensive sound, influenced by 50’s pop, classic rock, and country. His ardent melodic approach […]

Every Wednesday this summer Rochester rock icon Don Mancuso and a rotating selection of friends perform at NOLA’s on the lake. Mancuso is best known for his long-time association with another Flour City rocker, Lou Gramm. Mancuso and Gramm were members of the 70’s rock band Black Sheep, but when Gramm moved on to superstardom […]