Rochester soul singer Danielle Ponder has arrived on the national music scene — and she’s ready for the spotlight.
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Sam Nitsch turns to polished pop grandeur on ‘NEOWISE’
The ukulele-slingin’ singer-songwriter Sam Nitsch opts for adventurous, upbeat melodies with big arrangements on his debut studio album.
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Suburban Plaza’s ‘Have a Good Time’ EP is both challenging and catchy pop music
Suburban Plaza continues to combine unsettling messages with irresistible pop music on its new EP about modern dating, “Have a Good Time.”
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Colorblind James’s music stopped, and then it started again
The Colorblind James Experience’s two sold-out shows at Abilene may have been more than just a one-time tribute to Chuck Cuminale and his music.
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Paying tribute to The Colorblind James Experience
Former members of the Rochester rock band The Colorblind James Experience play two sold-out shows at Abilene Bar & Lounge this weekend.
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Greg Townson remembers Rochester Music Hall of Famer Pee Wee Ellis
The late saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis was known for his work with James Brown and Van Morrison. But Ellis was also a key figure in the Rochester music scene.
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Joywave brings it home with ‘Smokestacks’ concert at Rochester Fringe Festival
Joywave closes out Rochester Fringe Festival in a headlining concert on Parcel 5, with local acts KOPPS, Mikaela Davis, and Cammy Enaharo.
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Two Truths makes debut with ambitious electro-folk music video
The band Two Truths makes a bold introduction to the Rochester music scene with their debut single and music video, “Brushstrokes.”
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Negus Irap stakes claim on Rochester hip-hop with ‘Reset’ music video
Negus Irap’s new music video for the single “Reset” showcases the emergent Rochester rapper’s confident flow and cutting cadence.
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Sore Ear Collective wants to make Rochester a DIY music destination
Jared Johnson of Sore Ear Collective is using the DIY record label to make Rochester a meeting ground for hardcore, punk, and alternative bands.
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Jurassic Farms has become an unlikely getaway for live music in Rochester
Aaron Rubin’s Jurassic Farms is an idyllic, in-demand performance space on nearly eight acres along the Genesee River.
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Joywave’s ‘Possession’: a prophetic take on isolation
Joywave was not thinking of social distancing as it was writing and recording “Possession” in a studio barn outside of Rochester. But the new album is prescient in these isolating times.
