NYS Music 20​13

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  • Review: Purple Pig Festival in Naples

    The Purple Pig Festival, a quietly publicized festival hidden away in the Finger Lakes, proved a force to be reckoned with over the last weekend in September. Under the full Harvest Moon, traffic lined the corn fields in Naples, NY, waiting for the opportunity to see what Odd Fellowes Farm had to offer for the second annual Festival. Set up with multiple stages, vending, food, and a fire pit, all within close proximity it gave the Purple Pig an intimate feeling right away. Benches provided perches for the main stage, and the barn stage was decorated aptly with flying pigs.

    Western NY ruled the night with Randle and the Late Night Scandals, AudioInflux, Axis Armada, and The Prickers. A truly local band based out of Naples NY, The Prickers brought with them a robust following, their own line of lovingly made screen printed merchandise, and unique mix of sounds. The multi-talented musicians melded bluegrass, rock, and even punk into their set, setting the stage for a weekend full of variety and energy.

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    Late night favorites Jimkata took to the main stage while fire twirlers worked in time with the tempo of the Jamtronic quartet. While they were a new band to many in attendance, they quickly gained respect as the set wore on, ripping through their ever growing repertoire. Saturday brought rain, and lots of it. The main stage closed and tents set up over the already muddy grounds gave limited respite from the rain. Making the best out of a difficult situation, the schedule of the day went out the window, and bands and volunteers alike pitched in to keep the show going.

    The Campbell Brothers, an unlikely crowd favorite, stole the show on Saturday and while it continued to rain, spirits were lifted, and bodies danced to the African-American gospel band. Out of Rush, NY they have offering their version of worship to concertgoers nationwide. Joining them on the keyboard was another Naples native, Aaron Lipp. Known for their high energy and unstoppable grooves, the band brought the crowd to a roaring frenzy as they closed out the set. The diversity of the music was fully realized as Saturday night rolled in, from Gospel to the classic Americana-indie rock bluegrass sounds of The Horse Flies, back to the Jamtronica funk beats of Roots Collider.

    What a great weekend in the Finger Lakes at the Purple Pig Music Festival. Saturday’s marathon of music concluded with a smoking Giant Panda set that just about blew the roof off the barn. A slow Sunday morning start was to be expected after the late night rager. Yet once the music started, the energy kicked back into gear, providing an exclamation point on an already incredible weekend, one that brought with it major challenges, from the small size, the cool weather, and the rain and subsequent mud. But this little festival thrived and overcame the worst possible festival troubles, and were determined as the saying goes, to be “Happier than Pigs in Shit.”

  • Rochester Lilac Festival May 10-19, 2013

    The 1,200 lilac bushes decorating the 22 acres of Highland Park Rochester Lilac Festival
    will put on a spectacular show May 10-19, 2013, exploding with color and fragrance during the Rochester Lilac Festival — showcasing the world’s largest collection of lilacs during the largest and oldest festival of its kind.

    The 105-year-old festival this year has a new name, adding the word Rochester to the title, plus a new logo, new events and attractions, high-profile national music acts,  and a new producer, The Springut Group.

    What’s new and notable for the Lilac Fest in 2013?

    Wine & Chocolate Tasting: 

    Three evenings of a Wine & Chocolate Tasting under the big tent, where you can sample more
    than 150 different local, regional, and national wines from more than 30 wineries — from 4
    to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14; Wednesday, May 15; and Thursday, May 16.

    Craft Beer Garden: 

    A Craft Beer Garden will offer more than 20 varieties of eclectic regional and national beers on
    tap on a rotating schedule of five different beers per day, for sale alongside a variety of beers
    from Genesee Brewery. The featured breweries are Ithaca, Victory, Long Trail, and Pyramid.

    Kid Power!

    Each year a portion of the park is transformed into a mini amusement park during the Lilac
    Festival. And this year the children’s rides and entertainment will feature new mini rides and
    several bounce houses and inflatable obstacle courses. The kids’ stage will offer a variety of acts
    and is being relocated closer to the rides, in an area now being called “Kid Power!”

    Minicarousel

    Demonstration Stages: 

    Along the paths, a variety of demonstrations will be taking place, from gardening tips to
    woodworking.

    Lilac 10K and Family 5K: 

    This annual event, sponsored by MedVed, is a picturesque run through city streets on the final
    day of the festival, Sunday May 19. New high-tech additions help runners track their midway
    and final times, while automatically sending texts to family and friends.

    Art In the Park: 

    More than 130 artists will be exhibiting on the South Avenue Green in this year’s juried Arts
    and Crafts Shows, open 10:30 a.m. to 6 pm. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Artists
    from more than 10 different states are participating, with art ranging from ceramics and glass to
    jewelry and metal/sculpture.

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    2013 Lilac Festival Event Schedule:

    Friday, May 10th

    Special Events
    10:30  Opening Ceremonies

    Center Stage
    10:30am     Le Roy Jr. High School Swingin’ Knights Jazz Band
    11:30am     Brockport 5th Grade Hilltop Singers & Top Brass Players
    12:30pm     Dr. Charles T. Lunford School No. 19 School Band
    4:00pm       Mr. Mustard
    5:30pm       The Fat City Band
    7:00pm       Skycoasters

    Children’s Stage
    5:00pm     Joe Cappon
    6:00pm     Joe Cappon

    Saturday, May 11th

    Special Events
    10:30am   YNN Lilac Parade
    10:30am-6:00pm     Art In Bloom – Juried Art & Craft Show

    Center Stage
    12:30pm         The Spanky Haschmann Swing Orchestra
    1:30pm           Zac Brown Tribute Band
    2:30pm          Deborah Mangone
    4:00pm          Mitty and The Followers
    5:30pm          Amanda Lee Peers and The Driftwood Sailors
    7:00pm          Spin Doctors

    Children’s Stage
    1:00pm         Dinner Dogs
    2:00pm         Gary the Happy Pirate
    3:00pm         Dinner Dogs
    4:00pm         Gary the Happy Pirate5:00pm         The Magical John Show

    Sunday, May 12th

    Special Events
    10:30am-5:00pm     Art in Bloom – Juried Art & Craft Show

    Center Stage
    10:30am        Alysia Groth Band
    11:30am        Blue Jimmy
    12:30pm       The Dirty Bourbon Blues Band
    2:30pm         Natalie B Band
    4:00pm         My Plastic Sun
    5:30pm         Teagan and the Tweeds
    7:00pm         Eddie Money

    Children’s Stage
    1:00pm         Dinner Dogs
    2:00pm         The Magical John Show
    3:00pm         Mike Kornrich
    4:00pm         Dinner Dogs
    5:00pm         The Magical John Show

    Monday, May 13th

    Center Stage
    10:30am       Abraham Lincoln School 22 Choir
    11:00am       Cobblestone School Band
    12:00am       Our Lady of Mercy High School Orchestra
    12:30pm       Bishop Kearney – Murder of Crows Band
    1:30pm         Greece Olympia High School
    4:00pm         MoChester
    5:30pm         Lake Street Dive
    7:00pm         The English Beat

    Children’s Stage
    12:30pm       “Farmer Tom” Walsh
    6:00pm         “Farmer Tom” Walsh

    Tuesday, May 14th

    Special Events
    4:00pm-8:00pm  Wine & Chocolate Tasting

    Center Stage
    10:30am       Paul Road Elementary School Band
    11:30am        Indian Landing School Band
    12:30pm       Palmyra-Macedon Middle School Honors Band, Jazz Band, Con Brio
    1:30pm          Spencerport High School Jazz band
    4:00pm         Audio Influx
    5:30pm         J.C. Brooks & the Uptown Sound
    7:00pm         Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express

    Children’s Stage
    12:30pm        Mike Kornrich
    6:00pm         Mike Kornrich

    Wednesday, May 15th  

    Special Events
    10:30am-4pm        Seniors Day
    4:00pm-8:00pm   Wine & Chocolate Tasting

    Center Stage
    10:30am       St. Joseph’s School Band
    11:30am        St. John’s Jam Band
    12:30pm        Twelve Corners Middle School Jazz Band & Select Choir
    1:30pm          Smugtown Stompers
    4:00pm         Meghan Koch and the Gentleman Callers
    5:30pm         Tommy Brunett Band
    7:00pm         The Marshall Tucker Band

    Children’s Stage
    12:30pm        “Farmer Tom” Walsh
    6:00pm         “Farmer Tom” Walsh

    Thursday, May 16th

    Special Events
    4:00pm-8:00pm     Wine & Chocolate Tasting

    Center Stage
    10:30am         Holly Elementary Chorus
    11:00am         Gates Chili Middle School Jazz Ensemble & Spartan Original Singers
    12:00pm         School #12 Concert Band and Hand Bell Choir
    1:00pm           North Christian Academy Concert Band and High School Choir
    4:00pm           The Moho Collective
    5:30pm           The Lawnmowers
    7:00pm           Rusted Root

    Children’s Stage
    12:30pm        Mike Kornrich
    6:00pm          Mike Kornrich

    Friday, May 17th

    Center Stage
    10:30am        Cosgrove Middle School 7th Grade Chorus
    11:00am        Rochester City School District “Bloomin Arts”
    4:00pm          Mikaela Davis
    5:30pm          Brian Lindsay Band
    7:00pm          The Smithereens

    Children’s Stage
    12:30pm        “Farmer Tom” Walsh
    6:00pm         “Farmer Tom” Walsh

    Saturday, May 18th

    Special Events
    10:30am-6:00pm  Art In The Park -Juried Art & Craft Show

    Center Stage
    11:30am        Teressa Wilcox Band
    12:30am       The Fools
    2:00pm         The Crawdiddies
    3:30pm         Driftwood
    5:30pm         The Lone Bellow
    7:00pm         The Prickers

    Children’s Stage
    1:00pm         Matt Episcopo
    2:00pm         Gary the Happy Pirate
    3:00pm         Matt Episcopo
    4:00pm         Gary the Happy Pirate
    5:00pm         Matt Episcopo

    Sunday, May 19th

    Special Events
    8:00am         5K Family Fun Run
    9:00am         10K Race
    10:30am-5:00pm     Art In The Park – Juried Art & Craft Show

    Center Stage
    11:30am       Flint Creek
    1:00pm         Dang!
    2:30pm         Big Sandy and his fly-rite boys
    4:00pm        The John Cole Blues Band
    5:30pm        Prime Time Funk
    7:00pm       The Campbell Brothers

    Children’s Stage
    1:00pm         Matt Episcopo
    2:00pm         Mike Kornrich
    3:00pm         Matt Episcopo
    4:00pm         Mike Kornrich
    5:00pm         The Magical John Show

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    For more information and updates on Rochester Lilac Festival 2013, visit lilacfestival.com