As one of three finalists in the 2023 Gems in the Rough Contest, Jackson Cavalier sees the national recognition that’s eluded him within reach.
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Growl Bear’s “The Dream” is charming Americana
Under the name Growl Bear, singer-songwriter Jeremy Button strings together 11 folksy vignettes into an endearing collection of Americana.
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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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Local indie rocker Will Veeder gets contemplative with ‘Exit Interview’
Will Veeder, formerly of the Rochester rock bands Muler and Hinkley, delves into primitive folk and drone music on his latest album.
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Rose & The Bros expands its rootsy reach with ‘It’s Music’
Ithaca band Rose & The Bros delves deep into Cajun music on their latest album, “It’s Music.”
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The best live music this fall that won’t cost you a fortune
These six concerts — ranging from Americana and jam-band rock to hip-hop and soul — offer you serious (head)bang for your buck.
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Max Flansburg brings classic country sound to solo debut ‘Long Hard Year’
Dirty Blanket frontman Max Flansburg goes solo with “Long Hard Year,” a collection of first-rate country songs that showcases his singing voice.
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Accomplished Americana musician Cindy Cashdollar returns to Abilene
Cindy Cashdollar has played with everyone from Bob Dylan to Leon Redbone, but she’ll play songs from her album “Waltz for Abilene” Saturday.
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Mikaela Davis brings celestial psych-pop to Point of the Bluff Vineyards
Mikaela Davis and her band will perform her trademark blend of harp-infused psych-pop at Point of the Bluff Vineyards on June 26.
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Bluegrass specialists Benny Bleu and Max Flansburg team up for Sunday livestream
Two of the Finger Lakes region’s top bluegrass musicians, Max Flansburg and Ben Haravitch, will collaborate in a live-streamed concert this Sunday.
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Ryan Sutherland’s new single ‘Church Bells’ is refreshingly honest about Christmas during COVID
A lot of holiday music is impossibly joyful, but with “Church Bells,” Ryan Sutherland delivers a Christmas song that’s honest about pandemic life.
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The Crawdiddies play ‘Front Row at Bop Shop Records’
On Dec. 4, Rochester roots band The Crawdaddies bring its take on deep Delta blues and heartwarming Americana to a virtual show at Bop Shop.
