LEAH CREARY

Geneseo-based The Whale & The Warbler is a nu-folk act whose sound feels relevant to the times, thanks to the nu-folk explosion that has been taking place for the past five years or so — most notably in the UK. As a result, the band’s sound fits in well with bands such as Noah & […]

Maine-based band Old Soul will combine forces with local experimental act Squanto to bring Rochester a peaceful night of music. The two pair very well together, as both acts make complex yet idyllic folk music. Squanto’s music is ambient in nature; the artist reaches beyond the folk singer-songwriter label by combining those qualities with an […]

Local band Landmark claims that it writes “traditional Americana music for the modern ear.” Similar to bands such as Punch Brothers and Trampled by Turtles, Landmark takes Americana music and adjusts the sound to fit in a contemporary setting, while still retaining the best parts of the tradition. The band is made up of four […]

D.O.A. is a band that has been around for more than three decades, and has achieved legendary status in the punk and hardcore scenes. With the onset of the album “Hardcore ’81,” led by singer and songwriter Joey “Shithead” Keithley, D.O.A. helped publicize and popularize the hardcore genre in the 80’s. The band has been […]

Local musician Black Bandit & The Stickups is unlike anyone else you will hear in the Rochester area. Heavily influenced by the masters of the blues, his music and stage personality embody a classic, soulful charm that feels totally authentic. Bandit is also influenced by punk bands such as Minor Threat and Mischief Brew, which […]

Local restaurant/bar/café/music venue Lovin’ Cup is celebrating its fifth birthday this Friday. A number of local musicians will help the venue ring in its big day, including The Niche, Greg Townson of the Hi-Risers, Teagan and The Tweeds, The Teressa Wilcox Band, Old School, and others. The music will come complete with a beer sampling […]

Singer-songwriter Billy Mack Collector claims that he writes “happy songs about being uncomfortable,” and his off-beat, anti-folk tunes certainly fit that description. Popular anti-folk artists such as Kimya Dawson, Regina Spektor, and Paul Baribeau led a rebellion against traditional folk music years ago, oftentimes accomplishing this feat by combining the genre with others (most notably […]

Nick Maynard’s “The Future: Part I” is an electro-pop concept album revolving around a world that is entirely of his own invention. Maynard ushers his listeners into a different dimension and time, though his overall arching theme is familiar and timeless. Maynard has managed to unite almost-theatrical lyrics with bubbly, dancey pop hooks — no […]

Boulder Fest showcases all things local, including music, food, and art. Favorite local bands such as Roots Collider, White Woods, Gin & Bonnets, and Mosaic Foundation will hit the stage, along with a vast collective of other fantastic acts. Boulder Fest will take place Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11, at Boulder Coffee Company, […]