Singer, songwriter and guitarist Sam Snyder, also known as Overhand Sam because of his unorthodox way of fretting the guitar, has created an eclectic collection of songs with his band Bad Weapon. If you’re looking for the gritty rhythms of bristling garage rock and the Day-Glo palette of Brit-psych with a contemporary twist, their new […]
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REVIEW | ‘Solo Street’ by Greg Townson
Homegrown favorite Greg Townson released his first collection of solo guitar instrumentals, “Solo Street,” in late May. The 10-song record showcases sweet fingerpicking and clean, articulate fretwork. It’s about dynamics, not gymnastics, and illustrates the work of a practiced craftsman. Townson is usually recognized for his work with Rochester’s Hi-Risers, his collaborations with Nick Lowe […]
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REVIEW | ‘When I Am a Fossil’ by Benny Bleu
New York singer, songwriter and clawhammer banjo player Benny Bleu has announced his debut collection of self-recorded songs, “When I Am a Fossil” due June 5, with a release show at Bop Shop Records on June 6. A decade in the making, Bleu, a geologist by trade, examines the roots of traditional song through his […]
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REVIEW | ‘Hands Up’ by Eli Flynn ft. Felix Free
Rochester musician Eli Flynn established himself in the local music scene as a member of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and through his own collaborative, Eli Flynn and the Everymen. His talents extend beyond the stage and into the classroom, where he works as a music therapist at The Hochstein School. Inspired by stories of […]
