A sustained — and deserved — applause rang through the Fountain Court of the Memorial Art Gallery following Thursday night’s concert, “Echoes of the Middle Ages,” presented by the Schola Cantorum of Christ Church and organist Naomi Gregory. The program, centered on the music and art of the 14th through the 16th centuries, was beautifully […]
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Classical | Valentine’s Day w/Hochstein and Ad Hoc
Whether you do or you don’t have a Valentine, you can enjoy love through classical music. On February 13, go head over heels at Hochstein in a concert titled “Meditations on Love and Roses,” featuring works of Debussy, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Liszt, and more. The performance will be given by Hochstein faculty members Allyn Van Dusen, […]
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Pop/Rock | Air Traffic Controller
Boston-based Air Traffic Controller began when singer/songwriter Dave Munro, a real life air traffic controller in the Navy, released a four-track demo during his service. Since the release of that demo, the band has grown to be an indie tour de force, garnering an incredible amount of media attention and critical praise over the past […]
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Jazz | Eastman Jazz Café with Vic Juris
Over the last four decades guitarist Vic Juris has lent his brilliant technique and sophisticated musical vision to the bands of Lee Konitz, Gary Peacock, Dave Liebman, Mel Tormé, and many others. He’s also released 20 albums as a leader. When he takes the stage at the Sproull Atrium he’ll be joined by the first-rate […]
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Classical | ESM at the MAG: Echoes of the Middle Ages
“Echoes of the Middle Ages” on February 13 invites you to stroll or sit as the sounds of 1066-1485 fill the Fountain Gallery. From the Battle of Hastings to the collapse of the Roman Empire, the concert and music installation are designed to transport patrons to a time when sights and sounds were interconnected. The […]
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Envious Disguise
Not too long ago, in a galaxy not too far away, guitarist Kyle Jennejohn and bassist Nick Gilboe were killing time writing goofy songs and laughing beer through their noses. “It all started a few years back,” says Jennejohn. “Me and Gilboe were hanging out dinking a case of Genesee beer. I had my acoustic […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: “The Big Picture”
David Krakauer “The Big Picture” Table Pounding Rec. davidkrakauer.com/ Over the past three decades, clarinetist David Krakauer has carved out niches in a range of styles including classical, jazz, and klezmer (he was a member of the Klezmatics in the 1990’s). He’s found a way to combine all of his interests on his excellent new […]
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Pop/Rock | Clyde
With one foot in heavy blues rock and the other on a banana peel, Clyde (formerly Philo Beddoe) keeps with the primate and primal rock and roll themes. As Clyde however, the sound has turned a little more venomous and metal. The guitar work is splendid and the overall sound is rough and heavy as always. Right […]
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Funk |Sophistafunk
Syracuse’s Sophistafunk is wily and fly with classic elements borrowed from the likes of Sly combined with contemporary elements like hip-hop and groove rock. It’s a relentless lyrical barrage and a funkified spinal adjustment we all could use. The tempo is accelerated slightly and the line-up of a mere three cats leaves space to move […]
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ALBUM REVIEW:”Flash Mob”
Anton Schwartz “Flash Mob” AntonJazz Antonjazz.com The most powerful aspect of Anton Schwartz’s new album, “Flash Mob,” is the manner in which it manages to evoke the greatest jazz quintets of the past while simultaneously stretching toward the future. When Schwartz and Dominick Farinacci (trumpet) play together in harmony on one of Schwartz’s strong heads […]
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Pop/Rock | Cry To The Blind
Of all the nu-metal uber-heavy outfits clamoring for the throne, Rochester’s Cry To The Blind does it with a positive spin. How you ask? Melody. Melody amidst the doom and weight, melody amidst the minor apocalyptic leanings. I mean, how many heavy, modern bands do you know that can pull off an acoustic album without sacrificing […]
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What We’re Spinning: February 11
Maybe it’s a New Year’s resolution. Maybe we want to dispel the myth that newspaper editors live in a bubble and aren’t living, breathing people like everyone else. Or maybe we just want to share more music with the world. Whatever it is, City is proud to launch a new weekly feature, “What We’re Spinning,” […]
