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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EP review: ‘Better Days’ by The Sideways
Led by charismatic singer-keyboardist Joe Stehle, The Sideways continue to blend jazz, soul, pop, and funk on its new EP, “Better Days.”
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Lexi Weege returns to Rochester
A quiet gym receptionist by day and a sultry diva by night, Lexi Weege is stomping back into town on May 31, this time with her band The Wondertwins.
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Album review: ‘Soul Passenger’
Soul Passenger ‘Soul Passenger’ Self-released soulpassenger.com Soul Passenger’s eponymous debut disc is so clean it squeaks. It’s a really straight-forward groove, with augmented jazz in spots to keep the listener guessing. Regardless, it’s a solid sender. More surprises come further down the track listing with the band’s stab at reggae on “Are You Satisfied.” And […]
