Staff Pick

Crosby, Stills & Nash’s legacy goes way beyond David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. This legendary trio’s members have also been associated with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies. First performing as a three piece at Woodstock, CSN’s magical harmonies have been the baseline for folk-rock vocals for more than 40 years. Crosby, […]

The 98PXY Summer Jam has become an annual rite of the warmer months, with past performers ranging in scope from Destiny’s Child to Aaron Carter. This year’s iteration of the Jam doesn’t feature any bona fide superstars, but if you should recognize at least one of each of the artists’ songs. From the maddeningly addictive […]

There is a familiar ring to XVSK’s sound. Maybe it’s lead singer-cellist Trevor Exter’s vocals that suggest artists like Jack Johnson. Imagine “Brushfire Fairytales” driven by a cello instead of an acoustic guitar and this may partially paint the XVSK picture. Formed in 2009, the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based duo’s musical roots are diverse. Drummer John Morgan […]

There’s something easy about warm weather and days with long light. It turns me around from the depths of Russian classical masterworks into folk, blues, guitars, and campfires. Here’s a concert that sounds just right for this time of year, put on by the Rochester Women’s Community Chorus. The evening will feature songs about friendship, […]