Ring in the new year on a high note, with live performances ranging from jam-band music and punk rock to the blues and Americana,.
Patrick Hosken
Patrick is CITY's arts and culture reporter. He was formerly the music editor at MTV News and a producer at Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
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Ryan Sutherland offers a rock history lesson on ‘Sutherland II’
Ryan Sutherland’s latest album is a musical think piece on Rust Belt decay that varies from acoustic musings to electric freak-outs.
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Nick Cory Young dispenses Americana wisdom on ‘Crow Got Drunk’
Nick Cory Young brings thoughtful perspective to his spirited alt-country songs on “Crow Got Drunk.”
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Jackson Cavalier goes post-Americana with ‘Defend Your Illusion’
Sharp songwriting keeps the sound steady amid shifting styles on “Defend Your Illusion,” Jackson Cavalier’s new album with The Big Dead Waltz.
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False Pockets do the math, rock on ‘Selfish Prophecies’
False Pockets’s intricate rhythms and group chemistry make for memorable math rock on the full-length album “Selfish Prophecies,” out Feb. 18.
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Thursday, Cursive, and more bring emo history to Anthology
Thursday headlines a “dream lineup” of influential emo bands, including Cursive and Jeremy Enigk from Sunny Day Real Estate, on Jan. 22.
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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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Zilch Fletcher’s 1970s novelty folk album finds new life in streaming era
“Nobody’s Dreamboat,” the local novelty album from 1977 that influenced “Weird Al” Yankovic, will be celebrated with a Dec. 17 concert at Lovin’ Cup.
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The Pickle Mafia combines jazz, funk, and R&B for ‘A Night to Remember’
On the EP “a night to remember,” Rochester jazz trio The Pickle Mafia prioritizes piano explorations, relentless grooves, and flexible rhythms.
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Spencer. builds his own neo-soul world on debut album ‘Are U Down?’
On Rochester native Spencer.’s debut album for the indie label 4AD, the vibe is all-important as he draws from soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop.
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The Mountain Goats’ Peter Hughes tours the world but calls Rochester home
Bassist Peter Hughes is a member of The Mountain Goats, a popular indie rock band with a cult following. But he’s also a proud Rochesterian.
