There used to be a time when a Bluegrass outfit was predictableโฆthe old favorites about old times, and the band wore, well, outfits โ hoodies, beanies or sneakers were not a factor. In these enlightened days of โalternative bluegrass,โ Dirty Blanket excels on their release “Travelin’ Time,” featuring Joel Fedkiw (banjo/vocals), Kevin O’Leary (rhythm guitar/vocals), […]
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Electronic talent Jan in Hell leans into glitchy sounds on new release.
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Composing a community
The Skaneateles Festival celebrates 45 seasons of connection through music.
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Rochester native Nick Finzer pays tribute to a jazz trombone titan.
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The musician has already released numerous singles with Jackson Cavalier, Sally Louise and Adrianna Noone.
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Hard rock band Haishen shows a full range of heavy metal acumen on new full-length album.
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Lou Gramm’s journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Foreigner singer and Gates native said the bandโs upcoming induction is โbetter late than never.โ
A timely pruning
Rochester Lilac Festivalโs fresh music lineup spotlights regional talent alongside national headliners.
Concert Review | Ratboys and Ducks Ltd.
The touring indie bands celebrated eclipse night at the Bug Jar on April 8.






