While singer-songwriter Alex Fortier has largely made a splash on the local scene as the piano-playing frontman of The Painted Birds, “Happ(ier) Hour” finds him frequently covering seminal, classic pop songs.
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Album review: ‘Live from New York City’
Chris Bethmann ‘Live from New York City’ Self-released chrisbethmann.com Rochester singer-songwriter Chris Bethmann’s EP “Live from New York City” is a realistic snapshot of today’s working musician, hustling to share their music with a new audience, in hopes that the feelings behind the songs will resonate. This self-produced, seven-song collection was recording during Bethmann’s June […]
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The soothsayer
Singer-songwriter Eric Andersen is a kind of folk music prophet, whose music has been performed by Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, and Pete Seeger.
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SINGER-SONGWRITER | Joe Kaplan
Joe Kaplan is best known around these parts as the guitarist for the reggae-rock outfit Personal Blend, and as the frontman for the folk-leaning reggae band The Forest Dwellers. But on Thursday, he’ll be playing solo as part of the singer-songwriter showcase series at The Daily Refresher. In this more intimate acoustic context, Kaplan’s crafty […]
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2019 RMHOF inductee Christine Lavin plays Café Veritas
Folk singer-songwriter Christine Lavin is a bon vivant. She is a born entertainer, but the SUNY Brockport graduate is also a connector with a tremendous social circle.
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Interview: Amy Helm
Singer-songwriter Amy Helm — daughter of The Band’s late drummer Levon Helm — does little to keep a lid on her joy, even as she tosses plenty of bittersweet heartbreak into her lyrics. She’ll play Three Heads brewing on October 10.
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Album review: ‘Ughwow’
Julia Nunes ‘Ughwow’ Rude Butler Records julianunes.com/ughwow Compared to previous outings, a break-up record is not really something you’d expect from Fairport native and singer-songwriter Julia Nunes. But there’s a pervasive melancholy coming out of this artist, pouring out, really. It’s a little unexpected from a songwriter who is generally known to couch her lyrics […]
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Album review: ‘Long Story Short’
Local multi-instrumentalist and singer Alex Northrup demonstrates songwriting finesse on his latest album, recorded with his band The Backup. While the song lyrics are heartfelt and retrospective, the instrumentation speaks just as much throughout the album.
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Album review: ‘Silver Recovery’
Annika Bentley ‘Silver Recovery’ Billy Likes Records annikabentley.bandcamp.com Rochester singer-songwriter Annika Bentley will take you by surprise. Her three-song EP “Silver Recovery” was quietly released in December, but the deeply sophisticated music on it sings loud and clear. Bentley’s voice enchants with its dark, rich tone and tuneful phrasing. As the EP’s producer, she takes […]
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Album review: ‘Evil Hearted You’
Evil Hearted You ‘Evil Hearted You’ Self-released evilheartedyouu.bandcamp.com Singer-songwriter Amber Tracy has had a haunting effect on audiences around Rochester since 2017. On her solo project’s self-titled debut album, "Evil Hearted You," Tracy paints a sepia-toned reflection of her deepest, darkest self by mixing elements of indie pop with roots, country, and psychedelic rock. Tracy […]
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Album review: ‘Dreams on Hold’
Sarah Eide ‘Dreams on Hold’ Self-released saraheide.com Singer-songwriter Sarah Eide’s new album “Dreams on Hold” poetically reflects the trials and tribulations of being a woman in modern society. Influenced by her classical roots and the wonder of nature, Eide blends elements of pop, blues, roots, soul, and gospel to create an enthralling Americana storybook. Her […]
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Songwriting icon Chip Taylor plays Abilene
Chip Taylor is a mellow cat. He’s so cool, sheep count him. Artists like Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Eddie Arnold, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Jimi Hendrix have had his words in their mouths.
