You always remember your first. Rochester musicians reminisce about the instruments that helped shape their careers.
The Hi-Risers
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The Hi-Risers make their own kind of fun
Rochester’s rock ‘n’ roll roustabouts The Hi-Risers’ new album kicks off with that snap, crackle, and pop the band has become known for. Album number nine, “My Kind of Fun,” is pure Hi-Risers, full of clever licks and hooks. You can dance to it, too. The tenacious trio has become its own thing over the […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: “Baila El Twomp”
Hula Baby “Baila El Twomp” Folc Records Hulababy.bandcamp.com Rochester garage rock sensations The Hi-Risers sell out to crowds of screaming kids wherever they go, including Spain, where the trio inspires fans and musicians alike. But this blurb isn’t about The Hi-Risers, it’s about Hula Baby, a Spanish twang-tastic, fantastic band clearly influenced by the Flour […]
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Greg Townson unmasked
The Rochester musician just played in front of 50,000 fans in Mexico City. Now, he’s hanging out for happy hour at Abilene.
