NYS Music 202​2

Tag: Lincoln Hill Farms

  • Andy Frasco & The U.N. debut new songs, announce NYE plans in Buffalo

    Andy Frasco & The U.N. played two new songs, overcame an early fiasco and threw a raging party over a two and a half hour long set with many old favorites on Friday, August 19. It marked his his first time playing at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, NY.

    The band also announced plans for its New Year’s Eve show at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo on Dec. 31.

    Photo by Carla R. Coots

    The band was rocking from start to finish; it seemed like everyone else was surely amped up on plenty of energy drinks or something. Except they hit a snag right into the second song “Blame it on Me” when the power went out on some speakers and Frasco’s microphone was cut. The band quickly improvised, as Ernie Chang on saxophone played as loud as he could while he and guitarist Shawn Eckles traded licks back and forth and drummer Daniel Avila kept the tempo going. Frasco pulled out the signature bottle of Jameson whiskey out and it seemed like an appropriate time to have a drink. Whatever technical difficulty happened, it was enough for the whole band to take a break and get off stage. 

    When they came back, they finished “Blame it On Me” and Frasco and the band seemed like they were ready to get past that mishap and crush the rest of the night.

    Frasco shared some new music with the crowd as he went into “I Miss Getting High Just to Get By,” then he played another new one right after with “High On Our Own Supply.”

    He then played another two rocking songs with “Love, Come Down” and “Slam Piece” and the band did not slow down one bit. Frasco said, “Let’s get the party started,” and cracked open a beer to dump all over himself. He then took a moment to chat with the crowd and get everyone pumped up as they teased the deep riffs of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” and went into a short version of Van Halen’s “Running with The Devil” which fit the band with their wild energy and crazy hair.

    “Pay to See Your Smile” then slowed things up a bit along with the song “Better Day” that gave the band a chance to catch their breath and wipe the sweat off their faces. Chang played keys for the song and the slow start built up into an epic climax with guitarist Shawn Eckles giving it 110 percent. 

    Photo by Carla R. Coots

    They played “Baby, Take the Day Off” and then Frasco said he always wanted to play drums on a farm, so the entire band changed which instruments they were playing. Everyone was still rocking, and it seemed like everyone knew what they were doing on each instrument. Guitarist Eckles continued to crush it on every instrument he played form the keys to drums. Frasco ended up on the bass and it looked good on him.

    Back on their normal instruments, and before the next song, Frasco had some jokes for the crowd and then they went into a cover of Sublime’s “Caress Me Down.” They played “Make It Work” and then he said they wanted to play some older songs since this was the first time they played in the area, The band proceeded to go through “Good Man,” “Kind of Crazy” and “It’s Been a Struggle.” Afterwards, they went into a classic rock cover of Foghat’s “Slow Ride” and Frasco said they were going to improvise and play more random songs and then went into “Sunny Day Soldier.”

    Next, they had a singing contest, and every member had their chance. Frasco said that Chang never sings in these, but even he participated this time around. The night was also filled with references to the Buffalo Bills, getting the crowd pumped at every mention of Josh Allen and aspirations for a Super Bowl. Frasco will surely be a favorite in New York when the band returns for their NYE show in December.

    Photo by Carla R. Coots

    They then went into “Smoking Dope N Rock & Roll” and if things weren’t already turned up, the band heated it up even more with a “Blame It On The Pussy” that got everyone back in full rage mode. Frasco then played the fan favorite “What More Can I Say” as the crowd sang all the lyrics along with him. He then got into the crowd to kick off the Shabbat with a Hora as the band played “Hava Nagila” as the crowd went left and right according to Frasco’s instructions.

    The band closed the set with “Dream” and came back out for an encore starting with “Change Of Pace.” Frasco had a heart-to-heart with the crowd and sent us off with his positive song “Keep On Keepin’ On.” But before things were over, he sent everyone back into full rage mode with a cover of Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name Of.” The crowd knew what they were in for as a circle opened up and it turned into a hardcore show for the last few minutes.

    Organ Fairchild opened the show and Andy Frasco’s main bassist Supa Man was not at the show, with Chris Lorentz filling in.

    Andy Frasco & The UN Lincoln Hill Farms – Canandaigua, NY Aug. 19, 2022

    Setlist: Find A Way, Blame It On Me, I Miss Getting High – (First Time Played), High On Our Own Supply (First Time Played), Love, Come Down, Slam Piece, Running With The Devil (Van Halen cover), Pay To See You Smile, Better Day, Baby, Take The Day Off, Caress Me Down (Sublime cover), Make It Work, Good Man, Kind Of Crazy, Make It Work, It’s Been a Struggle, Slow Ride (Foghat cover), Sunny Day Soldier, *Singing contest*, Smoking Dope N Rock & Roll, Blame it on the Pussy, What More Can I Say?, Hava Nagila, Dancing Around My Grave, Dream

    Encore: Change of Pace, Keep On Keepin’ On, Killing In The Name Of – (Rage Against the Machine cover)

  • ​​Railroad Earth play first ever show at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua

    Railroad Earth brought their Americana/bluegrass rock ‘n roll to Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua on Thursday, July 28. The New Jersey band marked their first time playing at the venue, which opened in 2016, and it seemed like they would be welcomed back judging by the crowd’s reception. 

    The weather stayed perfect and there was nothing but good vibes on a beautiful, scenic farm as Railroad Earth shared their upbeat music that got many fans dancing. The band’s variety in the setlist took songs from each of their nine albums (minus one), bringing a show that gave us something old, something new and lots in between. There were so many great songs left off the table, and that will keep us coming back for more.

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    Lincoln Hill Farms

    The band got people moving right away with “Chasin A Rainbow.” Guitarist and lead vocalist Todd Schaefer’s lyrics flow right to the beat with this song and it already felt like the train started taking off. They segued into “Bread And Water” and that’s another fast-tempo song that helped get people moving. 

    Violin player Tim Carbone picked up the electric guitar for “When The Sun Gets In Your Blood.”

    The band played “Chains,” a song off their first album The Black Bear Sessions. They’d go into “Bill Monroe’s Old Dangerfield” and segue into “Blues Highway” which built into an epic “Black Bear,” another one off their first album fans love to chant along with. 

    Mike Robinson switched off between banjo and guitar here and there as they played “Across The Great Divide” and ended the set with “Long Way To Go.” “Blues Highway” and “Across The Great Divide” are on their most recent album, All For The Song, released this year.

    After the skies got darker during set break, the crowd was more lively and ready to go. The stage’s fancy lights started to get used and fog machines came out, changing the dynamic and turning up the excitement.

    Popular RRE cover song “Walk Beside Me” (written by Tim O’Brien) got things started with its bass-heavy intro. The band has fun with this song and each of the seven members trade off on solos for a minute. They all get their chance to have some fun.

    “Only By The Light” came next which is a nice peaceful tune. “Saddle Of The Sun” turned things more into a more upbeat feeling and then once the crowd recognized the drums for “Elko” starting off, people were excited for the RRE favorite.

    There was no shortage of playing cards as they went flying when the chorus hit. It brought a new rush of energy to the crowd and the band took the opportunity to jam out while everyone danced and picked up cards. Matt Slocum on keys went hard for his solo then they let Carbone finish it off with some crazy playing..

    They went into “Living in the Good Life” which is an upbeat happy slower song that let everyone catch their breath, then played “Potter’s Field” and the song segued into a Lonecraft Farewell jam and Robinson brought out the pedal steel.. They all continued to take the mellow jam and progressively get a little heavier as it continued. Andrew Altman’s bass lines were thick, and everyone was grooving to the funky beat. Altman would switch from electric bass to stand up bass throughout the night. The band segued into “‘Neat the Stars” afterward which really let the slide guitar shine.

    John Skehan’s mandolin with Harmon’s drums to kick off “Like A Buddah” felt like the best was yet to come. The band put everything on the table and Harmon and all of them looked like they were having the times of their lives. They all came with some intensity and Carbone shredded the violin and showed us what Railroad Earth is all about.

    The last song was “Give That Boy a Hand” and it brought some good vibes as everyone was smiling and dancing and giving the band a hand thanking them for the good times they shared. They played right up until curfew and didn’t have a chance for an encore, so Shaefer came out and thanked the fans and Lincoln Hill Farms and how much the band appreciated coming out.

    If there was one thing to say about the band is that every member looked like they were having an awesome time on stage, and they really loved what they were doing.

    As for Lincoln Hill Farms, the venue was very relaxed, and possibly one of the most chill places to see some live music. With doors at 5 p.m. and local musician Brian Ayers opened the stage at 6, there was plenty of time to get in and settle down. There’s food for dinner from tacos, pulled pork or chicken sandwiches, pizza and other snacks and sides. The food was fresh, tasted great and everything looked tasty.

    There was quite a bit to choose for the beer selection and it included local favorites. The bar is impressive the way it wraps around and gives patrons enough space. It makes it easy to grab a drink and get back to the music. 

    Talent Buyer Jon Willis said they wanted to make the venue more comfortable for that reason. There is plenty of room for people to dance, find a table to eat or they can explore part of the 95-acres the scenic venue is set on. Lincoln Hill Farms will be a great venue for a tourist to the Finger Lakes and a great way to take in the area and see some live music.

    It’s definitely one of the chilliest venues, with a relaxing atmosphere, scenic background and plenty of space. With good food, it’s the kind of place you want to come early and plan your whole night around.

    Railroad Earth – Lincoln Hill Farms, Canandaigua – July 28, 2022

    Set 1: Chasing A Rainbow > Bread & Water, When the Sun Gets In Your Blood, Chains, Old Dangerfield > Blues Highway > Black Bear, Across the Great Divide, Long Way To Go

    Set 2: Walk Beside Me > Only By The Light, Saddle of the Sun, Elko, Good Life, Potter’s Field > Lonecroft Farewell > ‘Neath The Stars, Like a Buddha, Give That Boy A Hand