The 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for the 23rd edition, featuring legendary artists such as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and the Count Basie Orchestra. The nine-day festival will take place in Rochester from June 19 to 27. Presented by M&T Bank, Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the most The post 2026 Rochester International Jazz […]

On February 28th in downtown Rochester, the Bug Jar was filling up with an eclectic variety of show-goers. Kilts, pink scrubs, studded black leather boots, cat ear hoodies, tucked in polo shirts, lime green rainboots, and dressy white loafers were all present, and none were out of place. Bug Jar regulars mingled with plenty of The post In Focus: Victor Jones at the Bug Jar appeared first on NYS […]

New Hollow and The Band Light co-headlined at Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, March 7th. This was both bands’ first time visiting The Queen City, and it was evident that it meant an exciting night not just for the bands but for fans as well. New Hollow, formed in 2009 in New Albany, Ohio, though The post New Hollow and The Band Light Make Buffalo Debut at Iron Works appeared first on NYS Music.

Western New York fans of Death Metal, your prayers have been answered – Buffalo Gore Fest 2026 will take over Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, June 6th with 10 bands lined up. Featuring Morgue Terror (Buffalo), Marvel of Decay (CT), Abated Mass of Flesh (TN), Scab Hag (OH), Orbital Gate (IL), Throne (MI), Lacerate (Buffalo), The post Buffalo Gore Fest 2026 takes over Iron Works in June appeared […]

moe. and Umphrey’s McGee, two bands who have performed together going back 25 years, join forces this summer for the moe.mentUM Tour. Fans should “expect curveballs, sit-ins, deep cuts, and more” during the 17-date tour, taking them around the Northeast, with a few dates in the South and Midwest to round things out. The tour starts on The post moe.mentUM Tour Unites Umphreys McGee and […]

On Wednesday, February 25, Temple Theater in Rochester was ripe with anticipation, as friends embraced like it was a large, extended family reunion with infectious joy. Everyone is here to see All You Need is George, a tribute to not only the music of, but the life of George Harrison. With a slideshow that made The post All You Need Is George Celebrates George Harrison’s Birthday at Temple […]

With color soon to brighten the landscape of Rochester, the Lilac Festival signals arrival of spring through ten nights of live music at Highland Park. Entering Year 128, the celebration returns May 8–17 to the KeyBank Center Stage beneath Highland Park’s signature purple hues and fragrant spring air. One of the longest-running festivals in the The post Signals of Spring Emerge as Rochester […]

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to catch one of NYC’s fastest-rising alt-rock bands in a room that still smells like spilled beer and rock history, this is it. King Falcon are bringing their anthemic new single “Holding Out” home to the Lower East Side on March 10, and their show at Mercury Lounge is shaping up to The post King Falcon Channel California Cool on New Single […]

Rochester college student composer Joey Stempien looks to the atmosphere for inspiration on his debut live big band record Wind Vane, arriving March 6. Recorded live at Bop Shop Records, Wind Vane stays firmly tied to its New York origins. Stempien, a University of Rochester student completing degrees in Music and Environmental Science, leads a The post Joey Stempien Points the New York Jazz […]

Saturday, February 21 at Del Lago Resort and Casino’s musical venue, The Vine, was packed tight with the promise of seeing Bush, the 90’s British born, rock and grunge heroes before they kick off a European tour. You could feel the anticipation in the crowd while the stage was prepared for the concert, and the crowd looked on, wanting The post Bush Prepares for World-Wide Tour at Del […]