NYS Music 202​1

Author: Ben Albert

  • Diving into Rochester’s Underground Music Scene with Ben Rossi of Friday In America

    In episode 113, Ben chats with Ben Rossi from Friday In America, a Rochester band mixing rock, Americana, folk and hip-hop. As the band says, “If Abraham Lincoln was a band he’d be Friday In America.”

    Friday in America has a range of influences spanning from The Band to The Roots, with the result a menagerie of music styles – from the heavy rock and funk arrangements of songs like “Hitman” to the stripped-down folk of “Water.”

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    In 2011, the band released their first full length album Cut the Brakes, and had the track “Water” featured in the closing scene of the AFI-Fest award-winning film The Hammer, which told the true story of deaf UFC fighter Matt Hamill.

    The album’s rock and folk arrangements have garnered comparisons to artists like Jack Johnson and Bruce Springsteen, and have received regular rotation on shows like Scott Regan’s “Open Tunings” (NPR). The band’s love of all music and their ability to write and play across numerous mediums makes for a unique concert experience. They have opened for acts like Max Creek, Ekoostik Hookah, and the Ryan Montbleau Band, and are constantly fusing their disparate influences in a groove-oriented framework.

    Timestamp:

    00:31: “Hitman” by Friday In America

    06:04: Conversation with Ben Albert and Ben Rossi

    37:00: ” Renaissance” by Friday In America

    41:29: Conversation Continued

    1:00:19: “Six And Counting” by Friday In America

    1:06:22: Conversation Conclusion

    1:37:44: “Driftin” by Friday In America featuring Amanda Lee Peers

    At Rochester Groovecast, the mantra “We’re Fans First!” harnesses the belief that the best businesses are built by fans. The podcast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of its local scene.

    The brainchild of Rochester native, Ben Albert, was created in 2016 to serve as a portfolio of the city, and nowadays, the entire region.

    The podcast believes in the artistic brilliance abundant in Rochester, NY, and the surrounding regions. Ben seeks to play a pivotal role in our community by helping give Rochester a well-earned voice. He has seen first hand the abundance of talent, character, creativity, innovation, and beauty the Flower City has continuously offered.

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  • Sharing Memories of Flour City Station

    In episode 112, the community answers a simple question: “Favorite Moments At Flour City Station andddd Go!” Ben Albert, Host of Rochester Groovecast, posed this question on Facebook, reached to many people, and brought together a large collection of Flour City Station memories.  Ben shares some of his insights, shares recordings of guest-submitted memories, and reads off the rest of the amazing collection.

    Flour City Station is located at 170 East Avenue in Rochester, a town steeped in music tradition, from the Eastman School of Music just down the street, to the longstanding music festivals such as the Jazz Festival, East End Fest, Fringe Fest and Party in the Park.

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    Aqueous, April 4, 2018 at FCS – photo by Jake Silco

    Flour City Station (FCS) provides patrons with a unique and friendly environment for enjoying the best live music Rochester has to offer.  With a state-of-the-art sound system, FCS caters to a wide base of genres of music featuring both local performers and nationally touring acts. The safe environment and friendly staff keep customers coming back for the friendly social atmosphere where they can catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy premium live music. At FCS, they’re simply all about the bands, the fans and the experience.

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    Timestamp:

    00:31: “Honey” by The Honey Smugglers

    06:33: Episode Introduction

    11:28: Favorite Moments at Flour City Station

    33:29: Episode Conclusion

    At Rochester Groovecast, the mantra “We’re Fans First!” harnesses the belief that the best businesses are built by fans. The podcast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of its local scene.

    The brainchild of Rochester native, Ben Albert, was created in 2016 to serve as a portfolio of the city, and nowadays, the entire region.

    The podcast believes in the artistic brilliance abundant in Rochester, NY, and the surrounding regions. Ben seeks to play a pivotal role in our community by helping give Rochester a well-earned voice. He has seen first hand the abundance of talent, character, creativity, innovation, and beauty the Flour City has continuously offered.

    Keep In Touch with Flour City Station.

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  • Nostalgia and Love For Flour City Station

    In episode 111, Ben of Rochester Groovecast shares nostalgic memories with Matt Green, Entertainment Director and Co-Owner of Flour City Station.

    “Flour City Station is located at 170 East Avenue, in Rochester, NY. Rochester is steeped in music tradition; from the Eastman School of Music just down the street, to the longstanding music festivals such as the Jazz Festival, East End Fest, Fringe Fest and Party in the Park. Flour City Station (FCS) provides its customers with a unique and friendly environment for enjoying the best live music Rochester has to offer.  We are set up to accommodate musicians with a state-of-the-art sound system. We cater to a wide base of genres of music featuring both local performers and nationally touring acts. With our friendly, accommodating staff, the Station offers an experience to patrons that is unrivaled by any other establishment in Rochester. We offer customers a safe, friendly social atmosphere where they can catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy premium live music. Simply put…we are all about the bands, the fans and the experience!”

    Timestamp:

    00:31: “Nasty Old Man” by The Honey Smugglers

    04:27: Episode Introduction

    05:30: Conversation with Ben and Matt

    33:24: “September Doves” by Lost Dog Street Band, live at Flour City Station

    37:23: Conversation Continued

    01:24:00: Episode Conclusion

    At Rochester Groovecast, the mantra “We’re Fans First!” harnesses the belief that the best businesses are built by fans. The podcast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of its local scene.

    The brainchild of Rochester native, Ben Albert, was created in 2016 to serve as a portfolio of the city, and nowadays, the entire region.

    The podcast believes in the artistic brilliance abundant in Rochester, NY, and the surrounding regions. Ben seeks to play a pivotal role in our community by helping give Rochester a well-earned voice. He has seen first hand the abundance of talent, character, creativity, innovation, and beauty the Flower City has continuously offered.

    Keep In Touch with Flour City Station and on Facebook.

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  • Instruments Are Simply Tools: Music Comes From The Soul with Éclat Vibes

    In episode 110 of The Rochester Groovecast Podcast, Ben Albert vibes out on writing, creating, and producing genuine music with the man formally known as Logan Mckinney, “Éclat Vibes.”

    Vibrations for the soul, intended to free the body and awaken the mind. Éclat will captivate you in a vibrant listening experience to inspire your spiritual self.

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    Timestamp:

    00:31:  Mac DeMarco “Chamber Of Reflection” Cover by Éclat Vibes

    04:25: Episode Introduction

    05:35: Conversation with Ben and Logan

    17:19: “Underwater”

    20:50: Conversation Continued

    40:46 “Runaway”

    44:03: Conversation Conclusion

    01:03:02: “Your Love”

    01:07:03: Conversation Conclusion

    01:19:13: “Recognize”

    01:23:23: Episode Conclusion

    At Rochester Groovecast, the mantra “We’re Fans First!” harnesses the belief that the best businesses are built by fans. The podcast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of its local scene.

    The brainchild of Rochester native, Ben Albert, was created in 2016 to serve as a portfolio of the city, and nowadays, the entire region.

    The podcast believes in the artistic brilliance abundant in Rochester, NY, and the surrounding regions. Ben seeks to play a pivotal role in our community by helping give Rochester a well-earned voice. He has seen first hand the abundance of talent, character, creativity, innovation, and beauty the Flower City has continuously offered.

    Keep In Touch with Éclat Vibes on YouTube.

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  • Rochester Groovecast Needs Your Help!

    Episode 109 of The Rochester Groovecast Podcast is a new edition of “At The End Of The Day with Ben.” Ben chats about the hardships the past month (and year) has brought, announces two new amazing partnerships (one of them is this website), and admits that “I NEED HELP!”

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    At The End of The Day: I Need Help!

    At Rochester Groovecast, the mantra “We’re Fans First!” harnesses the belief that the best businesses are built by fans. The podcast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of its local scene.

    The brainchild of Rochester native, Ben Albert, was created in 2016 to serve as a portfolio of the city, and nowadays, the entire region.

    The podcast believes in the artistic brilliance abundant in Rochester, NY, and the surrounding regions. Ben seeks to play a pivotal role in our community by helping give Rochester a well-earned voice. He has seen first hand the abundance of talent, character, creativity, innovation, and beauty the Flower City has continuously offered.

    Rochester Groovecast is powered by Balbert Marketing.

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    Jonathan Broida of Hollowell: 

    “Ben Albert’s Rochester Groovecast provides local musicians and artists with a much-needed platform to promote their creative endeavors. The Rochester Groovecast is the perfect podcast to listen to on your daily commute. It is both entertaining and informative. Ben was a gracious host and you could tell he was genuinely interested in learning more about our band’s music and creative process. He gives local musicians a much-needed voice and we are thankful to be a part of it.”

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