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ROCK/HARDCORE: Brand New (11/24)

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ROCK/HARDCORE: Brand New (11/24)

Though the members of Brand New started out in hardcore bands, the group has a much more indie-rock feel to it. They've worked their way up the ranks, having played on shows with acts like New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, and Blink-182, among others. The band's just-released disc "Daisy" is

HOLIDAY: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (11/13)

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HOLIDAY: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (11/13)

It seems like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been around since the dawn of the holiday shopping season, but the group actually first convened in the mid-90's. Since then TSO has essentially become synonymous with Christmas (like eggnog and ill-fitting sweaters as gifts), touring around the holidays with its wildly eclectic

ROCK/ALTERNATIVE: Silversun Pickups (10/23)

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ROCK/ALTERNATIVE: Silversun Pickups (10/23)

The Silversun Pickups have been turning heads lately thanks to "Panic Switch," the debut single from their recently released "Swoon" album. Having toured with Ok Go and Snow Patrol hasn't hurt, either. With a fuzzy, dirty yet atmospheric sound, the quartet toes the line between grungy and lofty, soaring pop.

BLACK METAL: Chthonic (10/22)

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BLACK METAL: Chthonic (10/22)

  Chthonic is a black metal sextet that hails from Taiwan, and the band uses the lore from its nation's history to help formulate the lyrics to its dark songs. In 2007, Chthonic), became the first Asian rock band to ever tour as a part of Ozzfest, which helped fuel interest

ROCK/ELECTRONIC: Electric Six (10/15)

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ROCK/ELECTRONIC: Electric Six (10/15)

Electric Six is a sextet of guys who hail from Detroit, bringing with them a dance-rock sound that is full throttle and thoroughly satisfying. The group's albums are full of short, staccato bursts of songs that are filled with energy and usually, if not mostly, kind of nonsensical (lyrical

RAP/HIP HOP: Insane Clown Posse (10/20)

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RAP/HIP HOP: Insane Clown Posse (10/20)

Insane Clown Posse, or ICP if you're hip to the lingo, is a hardcore (sometimes called "horrorcore") hip-hop duo made up of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, who hail from Detroit, Michigan. The duo sport KISS-style make-up to get into their alter egos (clowns, ‘natch). Their lyrical style is

CABARET: "A Night of Stars" (9/13)

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CABARET: "A Night of Stars" (9/13)

This isn't your typical benefit show, but then again these aren't your typical performers. "Bette Midler," "Cher," and "Tina Turner" come out to Daisy Dukes to perform their hits at The Comedy Club, as a fundraiser for AIDS Rochester. While the Bette and Cher impersonators are out-of-towners, Rochester's very own

ROCK: Counting Crows (9/6)

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ROCK: Counting Crows (9/6)

The Counting Crows hit it big with their debut, "August and Everything After," featuring the ubiquitous single "Mr. Jones," and never looked back. A string of radio hits, including "A Long December" and "Hangin' Around" cemented the band's popularity in the 90's. While more recent songs, like "Accidentally in Love"

POP: Kelly Clarkson (8/27)

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POP: Kelly Clarkson (8/27)

The original "American Idol" (crowned back in 2002, if you can believe it) and Gavin DeGraw launch this year's grandstand line-up at the New York State Fair. Breaking out of the sugary sound of her initial singles, Clarkson has not only gained real credibility in the business, but has the

R&B/POP: 98PXY Summer Jam Reloaded (8/20)

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R&B/POP: 98PXY Summer Jam Reloaded (8/20)

Flo Rida headlines the second Summer Jam of 2009, bringing his radio-friendly R&B club hits like "Low," and this year's singles "Right Round" and "Sugar," to Frontier Field. Boys Like Girls represent the pop/rock band scene, while newcomers Jessie James (who sounds very similar to Christina Aguilera), Wale, and Tina

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