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May 18, 2012 at 10:11am

Van Halen concert postponed

The Van Halen concert originally scheduled for July 17 at the Blue Cross Arena has been postponed. The rescheduled date will be announced at a later time, and refunds are available at the point of purchase.
No reasoning for the delay was given,...

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May 16, 2012 at 11:07am

CONCERT REVIEW: The Wailers, The Dirt Daubers

Preaching what TAO's Dave Ferreira called "Rochesterfari," reggae legends The Wailers served up a two-hour, deep-dish groove to a mobbed Highland Park (estimates around 10,000 people) Tuesday night as part of the 2012 Lilac Festival. With...

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May 13, 2012 at 5:22pm

CONCERT REVIEW: Johnny Winter, Break of Reality, Cowboy Mouth


Despite the frail frame, Johnny Winter's blue flame still burns bright. Friday night Winter's band warmed up the Tops Stage loudly and proudly to a huge Lilac Festival crowd in Highland Park. The band was tight and followed Winter's slippery...

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May 11, 2012 at 1:43pm

CONCERT REVIEW: RPO: Beethoven’s Second

Last night, May 10, the concert by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra included works of Beethoven, Clara Schumann, William Henry Fry, and Gilad Rabinovitch. The programming challenged me to think past learned conventions and reflect upon women...

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May 10, 2012 at 10:41am

CONCERT UPDATE: Blink-182 canceled

The Blink 182 concert originally scheduled for Tuesday May 15 at the Blue Cross Arena has been canceled.
The band issued a statement on its website citing drummer Travis Barker's need for an urgent tonsillectomy that will require a recovery...

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May 9, 2012 at 11:33am

Party in the Park Lineup Announced: Rusted Root, George Thorogood, 7 Walkers

The Springut group has announced the lineup for the 2012 Party in the Park season. Starting June 7 and running every Thursday for ten weeks, the Party in the Park brings a mix of artists to the Riverside Festival Site through the summer.
Kicking...

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May 7, 2012 at 12:26pm

CONCERT REVIEW: My Plastic Sun, Mochester, Sinzibukwud, Audio Influx


According to the officials at Sticky Lips Juke Joint, Friday night was their biggest night since New Year's Eve. My Plastic Sun had packed the joint for the band's much-anticipated debut. If it weren't for the smell of smoky grub as folks...

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May 7, 2012 at 12:08pm

CONCERT REVIEW: 2012 Percussion Rochester Festival


One look at the Kodak Hall stage at Saturday's Percussion Rochester finale told you all you needed to know about the balance of power.
With conductor Neil Varon at the podium, the percussionists extraordinaire of NEXUS - Bob Becker, Bill...

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May 4, 2012 at 12:20pm

RPO Announces 2012 Summer Season: Tchaikovsky, Queen, and Pirates

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the concert schedule for the 2012 summer season, bringing a mix of Broadway, classical, and pops music to Kodak Hall, the CMAC, and Hochstein, as well as several other venues around the...

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May 2, 2012 at 11:46am

RPO update: Remmereit taking the baton on Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches

This weekend's RPO performance of Lorenzo Palomo's Dr. Seuss' The Sneetches will now be conducted by Music Director Arild Remmereit. Remmereit will be stepping in for Michael Butterman, who will be making...

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May 1, 2012 at 4:41pm

MUSIC REVIEW: The Reverend Horton Heat, Tommy Brunett, Krypton 88, Stick Men, Malcom Moore


It was a super-cool rock 'n' roll triple-bill Wednesday, April 25, at the German House, starring The Reverend Horton Heat. I've seen this guy around 50 times, and some shows were definitely better than others. This mid-week hootenanny was one...

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April 23, 2012 at 3:21pm

CONCERT UPDATE: Motion City Soundtrack, Van Halen, Train


Three more big summer shows for your calendar:
POP/ROCK: Motion City Soundtrack Tuesday, June 26. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. 7 p.m. $16. 325-5600. waterstreetmusic.com.
POP/ROCK: Van Halen Tuesday, July 17. Blue Cross Arena, 1...

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April 23, 2012 at 2:30pm

CONCERT REVIEW: Tempest, Tombstone Hands, Djangoners, Public Market Band


Of all the Celtic rock bands I've seen over the years, Tempest is the most balanced. Bands like Flogging Molly and The Dropkick Murphys mix in plenty of Irish bravado and licks, but their sound is often dominated by the guitar and frequently...

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April 20, 2012 at 9:48am

CONCERT REVIEW: RPO's Russian Masters


How could there have been empty seats at Eastman Theater Thursday night for a program titled "Russian Masters"? Even if you don't know a thing about classical music and have never been to hear the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, you can take...

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April 17, 2012 at 11:35am

CONCERT UPDATE: 2012 Lilac Fest headliners announced


Yes, it's that time of year again, when the sweet smell of lilacs assails our noses, rivaled only by the scent of fried dough and the threat of rain. But it ain't the olfactory (look it up) thrills I'm out for at the annual Lilac Festival in...

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April 16, 2012 at 4:22pm

CONCERT UPDATE: B.o.B., Journey, Pat Benatar, The Fray, Kelly Clarkson


More big concerts to add to your calendar!
HIP-HOP/RAP: B.o.B. Saturday, April 28. Gordon Field House, RIT. 8 p.m. $17-$36. 475-2509. rittickets.com.
POP/ROCK: Journey w/Pat Benatar Wednesday, August 15. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive,...

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April 16, 2012 at 11:48am

CONCERT REVIEW: Cannibal Corpse, St. Phillip's Escalator


As I was watching Cannibal Corpse pummel the crowd Friday night at Water Street Music Hall, a question came to mind: if the singer forgot any of the words, would anyone notice? The vocals sounded as if the frontman swallowed Cookie Monster....

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April 13, 2012 at 1:33pm

CONCERT UPDATE: Shooter Jennings, Cody Canada now free show

Tomorrow's Shooter Jennings and Cody Canada and the Departed show at Water Street Music Hall is now a free show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item donation. 
Any tickets previously purchased for...

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April 13, 2012 at 9:46am

CONCERT REVIEW: RPO Spring Festival Pt. 1


On Thursday night, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director Arild Remmereit conducted the orchestra through the first part of what the RPO is calling its "Spring Festival." The concert raised a number of questions about programming in...

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April 11, 2012 at 11:52am

CONCERT REVIEW: Jesse Dee and James Hunter at Water Street


Sometimes the very process of being a writer sheds light on aspects of your personality of which you might not have been aware. The ugly reality comes out. So does the beautiful truth. With all my raving over danger and rebellion and overt...

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Recent Comments

Cowboy Mouth said:

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the show.

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danielle lallathin said:

My best friend bought tickets to concert in rochester ny. The show was cancelled and we didnt...

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Jay said:

Yes, My Plastic Sun was amazing. It was great to hear an original band from upstate NY sounding...

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Peter said:

As a former Yinzer, I would like to say that Pittsburgh has a "H" on the end of it.

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Amy M. said:

It was great to see that many people at Sticky Lips to support My Plastic Sun at their debut...

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