Rochester’s soul queen, a fun-loving jazz trio, and a blistering death metal band all made CITY’s 2022 playlist.
Danielle Ponder
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Danielle Ponder seizes her moment
Rochester soul singer Danielle Ponder has arrived on the national music scene — and she’s ready for the spotlight.
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Danielle Ponder continues to dominate with new single ‘So Long’
Released ahead of a big spring tour, local sensation Danielle Ponder’s latest song is a declaration of self-liberation.
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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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Danielle Ponder, Dirty Blanket, and more deliver summer vibes at Heron Music Series
Upstate New York favorites, including Danielle Ponder, Dirty Blanket, and Driftwood, will perform at The Heron Music Series in July.
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GrassRoots Festival relaunches with 2021 summer concert series
After canceling the 2021 Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival, organizers have announced a full slate of concerts from July 9 through 31.
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With 2020 in the rear view, can we reconnect with arts and culture in 2021?
Before COVID-19, I would be out four or five nights a week — at concerts, restaurants, or a friend’s house. Now, I’m uncomfortably out of touch.
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CITY’s 2020 Playlist: great music at a bad time
For a year that saw live music grind to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 had no shortage of quality recorded music by Rochester-area artists.
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Track review: ‘Look Around’ b/w ‘A Little Bit’ by Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo
Danielle Ponder collaborates with Australian funk band Karate Boogaloo on two new songs, and her voice sounds bolder than ever.
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Calendar preview: Adieu, August
This week ends August with celebratory flair, including events for Women’s Equality Day, Record Store Day, and ice cream.
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Calendar preview: A summer switcheroo
This week’s mix of live, streamed, and drive-through socials, concerts, garden tours, theater, and talks give you options to stay in or venture out responsibly.
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A change is gonna come
Danielle Ponder’s new series of singles preview her upcoming solo album and signal a move toward a more personal and emotionally transparent brand of music from the popular Rochester soul singer.
