Camera Obscura is known for being able to make a fractured heart seem beautiful. The band's entire body of work, told through the tender, melancholy vocals of Tracyanne Campbell, captures the absurdities of love and revels in them. Since its...
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...
When Detroit's Sponge hit the scene in 1994, singer Vinnie Dombroski reminded me a lot of The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler: bluesy, apocalyptic, and cool. Put together from the remnants of Loudhouse in 1991, Sponge exploded in 1995 with its...
CLASSICAL: Brighton Symphony Orchestra (11/22)
The Rochester area is lucky to have an abundance of stellar amateur music organizations, one of which is the Brighton Symphony Orchestra. The BSO is comprised of musicians who have day jobs outside of the field. A glance at the orchestra bios...
Trombonist Steve Davis made such a strong impression while a student at the University of Hartford's Hartt School, that his teacher, Jackie McLean, recommended him to a friend. That friend was Art Blakey, and it wasn't long before Davis was...
JAZZ: Voice: The Oldest Instrument in the World (11/21)
Voice: The Oldest Instrument In The World is the title of the show, and Janet Beaman has put together an extravaganza showcasing myriad sides of it. John Cole will let loose with the blues. Nancy Kelly can be relied upon to swing like there's...
Talk about tough shoes to fill. From the beginning, the great pianist Dave Brubeck's signature...
If you're crafty, you're already hard at work on the special holiday project of the season....
What child hasn't dreamed of flying, battling bad guys, and saving the world? Role-playing as...
Step right up to the greatest show in town: City Newspaper's Best of Rochester 2009! Every...
I was recently talking with a friend who, due to various schisms in his family, doesn't...
Recent Comments
Curtis said:
St. Croix reggae sensation MIDNITE is also performing on 11/25 @ Water Street. Giant Panda plays first, Midnite closes the night. So psyched!
in REGGAE: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (11/25)
Kevin said:
Buy tickets the Camera Obscura show here: croquetshows.com
in INDIE: Camera Obscura (11/25)
Gwen Goolsby said:
Everything time I See you guys absolutely perfect and so professional. You guys were awesome. . I definitely owe my 2 hours on the dance floor ....
in JAZZ/BLUES: Clarissa Street Reunion (8/15)
Denise Goolsby said:
I will follower, I will follower, I will follower Mitty & The Followers Band. I love those guys all I can say is WOW!!!! Steve, Sammie G, Paul...
in JAZZ/BLUES: Clarissa Street Reunion (8/15)
Dale said:
Steve, the word is Book thought the show was on Saturday night. I really don't know what to say about that.
in BLUES/RAGTIME: Roy Book Binder (11/6)