Influences are a double-edged sword. And while the guess here is Kim Draheim owns all of Blue Oyster Cult’s albums, he and his band, Infrared Radiation Orchestra, successfully elude slavish mimicry with some wide-ranging … well, weirdness. Based in Seneca Falls, Infrared Radiation Orchestra spreads its psychedelic musings throughout Western New York, including Rochester. The […]
Jeff Spevak
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Townson’s blast from the past returns to Lux Lounge
Fresh off a tour with Elvis Costello and Los Straitjackets, The Hi-Risers’ guitarist plays a solo show this Friday.
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ROCHESTER TEN RAY MAHAR
Meet the 26-year-old who’s making music education more accessible.
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The pop and peculiarity of Regina Spektor
The singer-songwriter, who plays Kodak Center on August 1, waxes poetic on forgetting the lyrics, butterfly chasing, and her Russian homeland.
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For New Math, love is about throwing eggs
The 1970s-era band is back with a new lead singer and a new album, “Die Trying,” which releases this week.
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50 years after Summer Jam, and the end of an era
Tributes to the festival will take place July 28 and 29 at Wonderland Forest, Lovin’ Cup and Lincoln Hill Farms.
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An airborne grand piano leads the Rochester Fringe lineup
The 12-day festival will feature artists from France, Colombia, Ireland, Australia and more.
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The Mighty High & Dry’s new live album is vibrant take on rock ‘n’ roll
Led by Alan Murphy, this Rochester band churns out original songs with authentic classic-rock style in this collection of live recordings.
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‘Rock the Locks!’ cross-pollinates Upstate New York
Local bands Aweful Kanawful, Jazz Goons and Low Spirits will play shows in Buffalo and Albany.
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RIJF Night 9 | Trombone Shorty closes out jazz fest
Spevak’s closing night thoughts — and favorite picks from the last nine days.
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RIJF Night 8 | The return of Joey Alexander, and what’s the F in GMF?
Spevak watches an artist grow and finds Bruce Lee’s influence.
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RIJF Night 7 | Lisa Fischer steals the night; the angst of Southside Johnny
Spevak finds his signature jazz fest moment.
