Category: Editor’s Playlist

  • Music, Craft Beer, Food: A “Finger Lakin’ Good” Time

    Who is ready for a “Finger Lakin’ Good” Time full of music and craft beer? If you answered yes, maybe, or even “huh?”,  NYS Music encourages you to come down to the Inaugural Lincoln Hills “Finger Lakin’ Good” Fall Fest in Canandaigua, NY, on Saturday, October 14. 

    For the humble ticket price of $15, you’ll gain access to more than seven live bands, craft beer, food vendors and a beautiful autumn breeze. The lineup will include The Eric Krasno Band, Floodwood, Dirty Blanket, Pearly Baker’s Best, Aaron Lipp & Yarms, Workingman’s Dead, Badfeet and more to be announced! Music will run from 12am until 8pm. Get your tickets .

    The Eric Krasno Band will headline the event. Eric Krasno is the guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the world famous bands Soulive and Lettuce. He is also respected as a producer and songwriter, working with everyone from Norah Jones, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Talib Kweli, 50 Cent, Pretty Lights, Aaron Neville, Allen Stone and beyond. In promotion of his latest solo album, Blood From a Stone, Eric Krasno is touring extensively this fall with his hand selected band. The Lincoln Hills “Finger Lakin’ Good” Fall Fest will be a prime opportunity for locals to catch a live performance of Eric Krasno’s self titled band.

    Take a glance below and click the play button. You’ll find a Rochester Groovecast podcast episode. This episode is a preview of the Inaugural “Finger Lakin’ Good” Music Festival. During the episode, you’ll listen to The Eric Krasno Band, Floodwood, Dirty Blanket, and Aaron Lipp & The Slacktones (Lipp and Yarms). All of these bands will be at The “Finger Lakin’ Good” Fall Fest. If you scroll even further down, you’ll find a detailed episode timestamp. Find directions to the event here

    Timestamp:

    00:00: Eric Krasno Band- Waiting On Your Love

    03:32: Introduction

    07:25: Eric Krasno Band- Blood From A Stone

    10:54: Floodwood- North Country Winds

    14:57: Floodwood- Whiskey After Breakfast

    18:39: Dirty Blanket- My Getaway

    24:42: Dirty Blanket- Dead Or Alive

    30:53: Aaron Lipp and the Slacktones- Catching That Train (ft. Oliver Wood)

    35:20: Aaron Lipp and the Slacktones- Weary Bones

    39:26: Conclusion

    41:22: Eric Krasno Band- Jezebel

  • Dive Into Fall: A Fall Down Music Festival Preview

    Don’t let the weather deceive you, believe it or not, autumn began on September 22. Festival season in New York is nearing it’s close and festival goers are itching for a few last hurrahs. Next weekend, locals will be traveling to The Fall Down Music Festival at The “G” Lodge in Hannibal, NY. Presented by local booking and promotion company Hey Dude After Hours, The Fall Down is an intimate Central NY based music festival specializing in string music, jam bands, and singer-songwriters. Progressive string band Floodwood will be the headliner. Floodwood is lead by national talents of Vinnie Amico (moe) and Tony Markellis (Trey Anastasio Band). The Fall Down will take place next week at The “G” Lodge (81 Keller Rd, Hannibal, NY) on October 6th and 7th. Get your weekend passes for $50 here!

    Take a glance below and click the play button. You’ll find a Rochester Groovecast podcast episode. This episode is a preview of the upcoming 2nd annual The Fall Down Music Festival.  During the episode, you’ll listen to The Crooked North, Floodwood, Haewa, The Dwayne Johnsons, Folkfaces, Dirty Blanket, Timothy Braley, and Jungle Steve & The Gysophelias. All of these bands will be at this year’s The Fall Down Music Festival. If you scroll even further down, you’ll find a detailed episode timestamp.

    Timestamp:
    00:00: The Crooked North- Hop High My Lulu Gal
    03:24: Introduction
    06:19: The Crooked North- You Don’t Fit In
    10:02: Floodwood- Waiting For The Punchline (Moe Cover)
    18:58: Floodwood- Caught
    24:22: Haewa- Chem De-Vision
    28:04: Haewa- Swampin
    33:37: The Dwayne Jonhsons- About That
    37:17: The Dwayne Johnsons- Cold Pizza
    41:24: Folkfaces- Angels And Demons
    44:31: Folkfaces- Freedom Fries
    48:24: Dirty Blanket- My Getaway
    54:28: Dirty Blanket- Getting In The Way
    57:58: Timothy Braley- Graceland (Paul Simon Cover)
    1:02:15: Conclusion
    1:03:55: Jungle Steve- Safe & Sound

  • One Final Trip To The Pines: A Sterling Stage Last Daze Festival Preview

    Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater (‘The Pines’) returns to Sterling, NY for four days and nights of music, dancing and art. This year’s Sterling Stage Folkfest and Sterling Stage Ameribeat have passed us by, however, Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer 2017 is just around the corner.

    This summer’s annual Sterling Stage Last Daze 2017 will take place Thursday August 31 through Sunday September 3.

    Take a glance below and click the play button. You’ll find a Rochester Groovecast podcast episode. This episode is a preview of the upcoming Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer Festival.  During the episode, you’ll listen to The Werks, The Blind Owl Band, Root Shock, The Honey Smugglers, Creamery Station, Los Blancos, Electric Mud, Personal Blend, Boogie Low, Subsoil, and Chris James & Mama G. All of these bands will be at this year’s Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer. If you scroll even farther down, you’ll find a detailed episode timestamp. Get your tickets here!

    Episode Timestamp:
    00:00: The Werks- Into The Moss
    03:41: Episode Introduction
    07:21: The Werks– Magic
    13:24: The Blind Owl Band- Map With Roads
    18:03: The Blind Owl Band- Sailor Song
    23:44: Root Shock- Freedom
    27:55: Root Shock- Sage
    33:55: The Honey Smugglers- Nasty Old Man
    37:49: The Honey Smugglers- Should Have Been A Farmer
    45:49: Creamery Station- Back To You
    49:03: Creamery Station- Wash Away
    53:56: Los Blancos- Backbeat Rhythm
    59:26: Los Blancos-Get Along
    1:04:45: Electric Mud- Cover of Eddies Gospel Groove By Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters
    1:10:55: Electric Mud- Cover of T-Bone Boogie By T-Bone Walker
    1:14:31: Personal Blend- Judgement
    1:18:10: Personal Blend- Wiseman
    1:23:15: Boogie Low- Mckenna
    1:28:38: Boogie Low- Miss Bliss
    1:34:00: Subsoil- Joe Rogan
    1:37:39: Subsoil- On The Bus
    1:41:49: Closing Comments
    1:43:48: Chris James & Mama G- Thank You For The Diamonds
    1:48:22: Chris James & Mama G- Further

  • Nights Of Fire: A Conscious Evolution Festival Preview

    It is officially time to prepare for this year’s Nights Of Fire: A Conscious Evolution festival.  Hosted by Spun Out Productions, the annual music festival kicks off on Thursday, August 17, and runs through the morning of Monday, August 21.  Located at The Woods at Bear Creek, a “glamping”–glamorous camping–ground in Franklinville, NY, Nights of Fire will offer it’s patrons an educational exploration through fire dancing, art, live music, and workshops.

    As  eloquently described on the Nights Of Fire Event PageNights Of Fire is a FIRE, Art, Music, & EDUCATIONAL RETREAT. We invite all likeminded individuals and those who seek to learn and do more to improve themselves and the world around US. NIGHTS OF FIRE is an educational retreat where YOU can come study many different forms of FIRE SPINNING, FLOW, DANCE, DRUMMING, PAINTING and much more. Evolve with us at night as we will teach you how to celebrate life and simply being alive through song and dance with live music.”

    Pre-sales for the festival are no longer online, however, you can pick up a $75 ticket thru a ticket rep, or grab one for $100 at the gate! The ticket includes camping and parking.

    Take a peek below and click the play button. You’ll find a Rochester Groovecast podcast episode. This episode is a preview of the upcoming Nights Of Fire Music Festival.  During the episode, you’ll listen to Roots of Creation, Freekbass, The Mantras, Madam Bliss, Dixon’s Violin, Stereo Nest, Subsoil, Space Junk, Haewa, and  Flux Capacitor.  All of these artists are performing at this year’s Nights Of Fire Music Festival.

    If you peek even farther below, you’ll find an episode timestamp, and Nights Of Fire’s daily schedule.

    Enjoy!



    Timestamp:
    00:00: Roots Of Creation- Different
    04:12: Episode Introduction
    09:56: Roots Of Creation- Row Jimmy
    15:23: Freekbass– Put It In A Letter
    18:42: Freekbass- Milkhunt
    23:25: The Mantras- Here We Go
    29:27: The Mantras- Dirt Nap
    35:26: Madam Bliss Remix- Notorious BIG “Dead Wrong”
    39:15: Madam Bliss Remix- Erykah Badu “On And On”
    44:10: Dixon’s Violin- Ignition (Correction! Jade Dragon is the album name)!
    46:31: Dixon’s Violin- Night Spirit
    50:56: Stereo Nest- Gradient Peak
    55:03: Stereo Nest- Elder Ladder
    59:39: Subsoil- Joe Rogan
    1:03:24: Subsoil- Great Unknown
    1:07:34: Space Junk- Ascension
    1:14:31: Haewa- Chem De-Vision
    1:18:15: Haewa- Swampin’
    1:23:35: Episode Closing Comments
    1:26:46: Flux Capacitor- Big Bad
    1:36:29: Flux Capacitor- Unit

  • Returning to The Pines: A Sterling Stage Ameribeat Festival Preview

    Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater (‘The Pines’) returns to Sterling, NY for 4 days and nights of music, dancing and art. This year’s Sterling Stage Folkfest 2017 has passed, however, Sterling Stage Ameribeat 2017 is right around the bend.

    Sterling Stage Ameribeat will send off on Thursday, July 13 and patrons will return home the morning of Monday, July 18. For anyone with their calendars out, Sterling Stage Last Daze 2017 will take place August 31 through September 3.

    Take a peek below and click the play button. You’ll find a Rochester Groovecast podcast episode. This episode is a preview of the upcoming Sterling Stage Ameribeat Festival.  During the episode, you’ll listen to Baked Potatoes, Barroom Philosophers, Boogie Low, Chris James and Mama G, GPGDS, New Daze, Personal Blend, Sophistafunk, Space Carnival, Subsoil and The Medicinals. All of these bands will (of course) be at this year’s Sterling Stage Ameribeat. Get your tickets here!

    If you peek even farther below, you’ll find an episode timestamp, full artist lineup, and full schedule. Enjoy!

    EPISODE TIMESTAMP:
    00:00: The Medicinals- Stronger
    05:04: Introduction
    07:54: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad- Gotta Make A Livin’
    11:40: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad- Live And Travel
    15:05: Sophistafunk- Translucent
    19:13: Sophistafunk- No More War
    24:56: Space Carnival- Big Suze
    29:27: Space Carnival- Prince Rebus
    36:40: Subsoil- On The Bus
    40:51: Subsoil- Great Unknown
    44:52: Boogie Low- Miss Bliss
    49:54: Boogie Low- Mexico
    54:27: Barroom Philosophers- ZPB
    58:30: Barroom Philosophers- Carry On
    1:04:00: Personal Blend- After Its Gone
    1:09:03: Personal Blend- To The Party
    1:12:32: Chris James & Mama G- Further
    1:16:57: Chris James & Mama G- Thank You For The Diamonds
    1:21:54: Baked Potatoes- Blue Dream
    1:26:36: Baked Potatoes- Homewrecker
    1:31:27: The New Daze- Bag
    1:38:50: The New Daze- Dirty M The Wizard
    1:42:36: Conclusion
    1:43:44: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad- Signs

    ARTIST LINEUP:
    KUNG FU 
    GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD 
    SOPHISTAFUNK
    SKUNK CITY (Funk & Bob Marley tribute sets) 
    SUBSOIL 
    THE BUDDHAHOOD 
    THE MEDICINALS
    ANNIE IN THE WATER 
    PEARLY BAKER’S BEST
    PERSONAL BLEND
    BARROOM PHILOSPHERS
    BOOGIE LOW 
    FUNKNUT
    THE NEW DAZE
    SPACE CARNIVAL
    NATTY MEDS 
    CHRIS EVES & THE NEW NORMAL
    BAKED POTATOES
    JACK & THE JUKEBOX
    CHRIS JAMES & MAMA G
    MISSING KEYS
    FAKAUI 
    WHEELWRIGHT
    JOHNNY RICHARDS
    OLD DEER ENSEMBLE
    PAUL LECLAIR
    CHRIS EVES

    FULL SCHEDULE:
    Thursday July 13
    4pm – Randy McMillen – Sinatra Lounge
    6pm – Fakaui – Sinatra Lounge
    8:30pm – Pearly Baker’s Best – Sinatra Lounge

    Friday July 14
    2pm – Baked Potatoes – Main Stage
    3:10pm – Johnny Richards – Sinatra Lounge
    4pm – Space Carnival – Main Stage
    5:10pm – Missing Keys – Sinatra Lounge
    6pm – Funknut – Main Stage
    7:10pm – Subsoil – Sinatra Lounge
    8pm – Kung Fu – Main Stage
    9:10pm – Subsoil – Sinatra Lounge
    10pm – Kung Fu – Main Stage
    11:30pm – Campfire Session w/Annie In The Water – Sinatra Lounge

    Saturday July 15
    12pm – Jack & The Jukebox – Main Stage
    1:10pm – Boogie Low – Sinatra Lounge
    2pm – Barroom Philosophers – Main Stage
    3:10pm – Boogie Low – Sinatra Lounge
    4pm – The Buddhahood – Main Stage
    5:10pm – Personal Blend – Sinatra Lounge
    6pm – Sophistafunk – Main Stage
    7:10pm – Personal Blend – Sinatra Lounge
    8pm – Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Main Stage
    9:10pm – Ameribeat Parade w/ The Buddhahood – Infield
    10pm – Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Main Stage
    11:30pm – Campfire Session w/Sophistafunk – Sinatra Lounge

    Sunday July 16
    12pm – Wheelwright – Main Stage
    1:10pm – Paul LeClair – Sinatra Lounge
    2pm – Old Deer Ensemble – Main Stage
    3:10pm – Chris Eves – Sinatra Lounge
    4pm – Natty Meds – Main Stage
    5:10pm – Chris Eves – Sinatra Lounge
    6pm – The Medicinals – Main Stage
    7:10pm – The New Daze – Sinatra Lounge
    8pm – Skunk City Collective – Main Stage
    9:10pm – The New Daze – Sinatra Lounge
    10pm – Skunk City Collective – Main Stage
    11:30pm – Campfire Session w/ Chris James & Mama G – Sinatra Lounge