Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra’s new album is filled with big-band arrangements of classic tunes, with a few surprises thrown in.
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Album Review | ‘Travelin’ Time’
There used to be a time when a Bluegrass outfit was predictable…the old favorites about old times, and the band wore, well, outfits — hoodies, beanies or sneakers were not a factor. In these enlightened days of ‘alternative bluegrass,’ Dirty Blanket excels on their release “Travelin’ Time,” featuring Joel Fedkiw (banjo/vocals), Kevin O’Leary (rhythm guitar/vocals), […]
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Album Review | ‘Gammatology’
Electronic talent Jan in Hell leans into glitchy sounds on new release.
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Album Review | ‘Garden Dream’
On its fifth release, Tough Old Bird continues to produce whimsical Americana ballads.
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Album Review | ‘Legacy: A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson”
Rochester native Nick Finzer pays tribute to a jazz trombone titan.
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Album Review | ‘Awaken the Endless Deep’
Hard rock band Haishen shows a full range of heavy metal acumen on new full-length album.
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Album Review | ‘Dragon House’
Seth Hebert-Faergolzia’s collab with Multibird blends his signature quirkiness with healthy self-reflection.
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Concert Review | Ratboys and Ducks Ltd.
The touring indie bands celebrated eclipse night at the Bug Jar on April 8.
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Album Review | ‘After Sunrise’
Mikaela Davis blisses out on an instrumental EP with the West Coast collaborators in Circles Around the Sun.
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Music Review | ‘The Healing’
Sarah De Vallière’s new single finds inspiration in a sci-fi comic book
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Album Review | ‘Super Clean Vol. 1’
Grace Serene and the Super Clean’s full-length debut is a the cohesive result of sublime collaboration.
