CMAC looks ahead to its 2022 summer concert series as newly announced shows featuring Keith Urban and Robert Plant with Alison Krauss go on sale.
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Tony Levin and King Crimson bring their complex musical world to CMAC
Rochester Music Hall of Famer Tony Levin and King Crimson roll into CMAC Thursday with their seriously complex songs and a sense of humor.
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Blackberry Smoke brings Southern spirituality, Allman Brothers vibes to CMAC
Connections to The Allman Brothers Band abound on the rock band Blackberry Smoke’s “Spirit of the South Tour,” which comes to CMAC on July 31.
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CMAC adds three new shows, vaccination clinic to summer schedule
A Southern rock bonanza featuring Blackberry Smoke and two locally grown shows are the first new concerts to be added to CMAC’s summer season.
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CMAC hinting at substantial summer season
The popular summer concert venue CMAC is planning a full slate of shows this season, with three performances already announced.
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CMAC concert season appears lost, Darien Lake in limbo
CMAC and Darien Lake, two popular area summer concert venues, have canceled numerous shows, including their season openers.
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Interview: Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper’s life has been a strange journey that almost parallels a biblical story. The rock icon grew up in the church, abandoned it, almost died, and came back to embrace Christianity. He’ll be rolling in to Greater Rochester area on August 7 for a show at CMAC.
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Luke Bryan, Sarah McLachlan, and more to headline CMAC
No venue in the Finger Lakes region more consistently presents high-profile summer concerts than CMAC. Several newly announced shows include some of the top musicians in country, pop rock, and rock ‘n’ roll, as well as beloved bands from the 90’s.
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Idina Menzel navigates the stage
Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel is a little bit of everything. She’s a Broadway star (“Rent,” Wicked”), TV actor (“Beaches,” “Glee”), and she’s the one belting out “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen.” At the root of Menzel’s drive is her amazing, sky-busting voice. Menzel is bringing it to the CMAC stage to amaze and delight […]
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I Scene It: Elvis Costello at CMAC
Elvis Costello should be lauded for his bravery. His packed show at CMAC Saturday night had the man unapologetically taking chances. He showcased a lot of material from his 1982 album “Imperial Bedroom” to a crowd that sat through it waiting for the hits. “Imperial Bedroom” is classic Costello — though the melodies are a […]
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Chvrches keeps the pop magic going
Chvrches’ Iain Cook talks about the synth-pop trio’s sophomore album and how the band keeps the hooks coming.
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I Scene It: Santana at CMAC
August is arguably the best month for an outdoor concert in the Finger Lakes region, particularly if the event is situated at a beautiful venue like CMAC. My friend and I agreed that we should attend the Santana show on Saturday, but also catch a lecture, “Seven Candles: Science for a Deeper Spirituality,” before the […]
