Actor and musical theater star Hugh Jackman has announced a 24 show series of performances spanning his career at the historic Radio City Music Hall.
Photo: Gage Skidmore
Movie goers may know him best as Wolverine, but to fans of musical theater, Hugh Jackman is Jean Valjean of Les Misérables and P.T. Barnum of The Greatest Showman among many other monikers.
With a wide array of awards under his belt including a Golden Globe, a Grammy, multiple Tony Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award, two SAG Awards, and a BAFTA, Jackman’s success in both the film and musical worlds cannot be questioned- especially following his critically and commercially successful film Deadpool & Wolverine that has destroyed box-office records after releasing earlier this year.
Following this major accomplishment, Hugh Jackman has announced a new project that will celebrate his legacy on stage through a twelve show live concert series in New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall titled “From New York, With Love”.
With a program spanning all of his iconic roles from pieces such as The Boy From Oz, The Greatest Showman, and The Music Man, “From New York, With Love” is certainly a love letter to his musical career. Fans of his more obscure projects and other aspects of Jackman’s versatile career can expect highlights throughout the evening as well during the unforgettable evenings of music and performances by the Hollywood and Broadway icon.
These special shows will kick off on the weekend of January 24 with dates sprinkled throughout the following months of April through August. Tickets will go on sale for all twelve performances on Friday, October 18 at 10:00 AM EST. For further information and ticket purchasing, please visit the show’s website here.
FULL LIST OF SHOW DATES
Sat Jan 25, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Jan 25, 2025 Fri Apr 18, 2025 Sat Apr 19, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Apr 19, 2025 Fri May 23, 2025 Sat May 24, 2025 – 2pm show Sat May 24, 2025 Fri Jun 20, 2025 Sat Jun 21, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Jun 21, 2025 Fri Jul 18, 2025 Sat Jul 19, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Jul 19, 2025 Fri Aug 15, 2025 Sat Aug 16, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Aug 16, 2025 Fri Sep 19, 2025 Sat Sep 20, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Sep 20, 2025 Fri Oct 3, 2025 Sat Oct 4, 2025 – 2pm show Sat Oct 4, 2025
Alternative pop artist UPSAHL brought the party to Bowery Ballroom on October 1 at the New York stop of her Melt Me Down Tour.
UPSAHL. Photo: Sophia Strange
Chances are that UPSAHL’s work has reached your ears in one way or the other. With multiple viral hits to her name and collaborations with some of today’s biggest names under her belt, UPSAHL’s sharp production skills and lyrics that either pull you to the dance floor or inspire a serious bout of self-reflection were on full display in the Ballroom on October 1.
Accompanied by opening acts Zoe Ko and Conor Burns, UPSAHL delivered an electric night of original songs, surprise covers, and even an exciting performance of a new unreleased track that made the Ballroom feel closer to a party only seen in movies.
Photo by: Buscar Photo (www.buscarphoto.com)
Tucked away behind an unassuming facade and a small set of stairs is the iconic Bowery Ballroom, polled as the best club in America by Rolling Stone in 2013. While the outside may be easy to walk past unintentionally, the venue itself creates the perfect atmosphere for a show like UPSAHL’s that cannot be missed- upon descending the stairs, you enter a swanky speakeasy style bar with a pre-show playlist blasting over the speakers. Once you ascend the stairwell into the main event, the venue opens up into a fascinating balance of a larger-than-life yet incredibly intimate theater.
This personal-yet-sparkling energy would be capitalized upon and matched perfectly throughout the evening, with UPSAHL and both opening acts looking almost untouchable upon the stage until they were right there at the closest corner of the stage or weaving through the audience mingling between sets.
The night’s performances opened with Zoe Ko who delivered unapologetically gritty, girly, alternative pop rock tracks like “DIRT,” her song that caught the internet’s attention by asserting that the most fun a girl can have is donning a fur jacket, putting some mud in her purse, unapologetically offering no explanation, and absolutely jamming out.
Zoe Ko. Photo: Sophia Strange
Supporting act number two of the evening came in the form of alternative artist Conor Burns, whose musical career seems to be exponentially growing with over 70 live shows and several single and EP releases under his belt so far with no signs of stopping. His guttural lyrics paired with the power of live instrumentals and a larger-than-life stage presence brought even more energy into the room.
Conor Burns. Photo: Sophia Strange
Starting her set with her newest single “Tears on The dancefloor”, the excitement when UPSAHL came on stage alongside touring drummer Jake Richardson and guitarist Sal Suriano was beyond electric- it’s no doubt the stage was hers from the moment she stepped out in a stunning chrome-and-teal outfit that caught the light with every move.
UPSAHL. Photo: Sophia Strange
Balancing high energy tracks like “NO HANDS” and “Last Supper” that had the audience dancing and songs like “Antsy” where it felt as though it was just her and her microphone, UPSAHL brought the audience to her level with an invitation to not care about anything but experiencing the moment, letting go, and having fun throughout the first half of her set.
After beginning her track “SLAYYYYY,” UPSAHL and her band stepped off of the stage and let the audience carry on singing- which they did word for word- before returning in a bright red latex costume change and her second most recent single, “SUMMER SO HOT”.
UPSAHL. Photo: Sophia Strange
Impossibly enough, the powerful set only got more exciting as UPSAHL continued into a remix of her track “Sunny D” and the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “Heads Will Roll,” bringing both opening acts out to party.
Photo: Sophia Strange
From there, UPSAHL delivered an incredibly intimate performance of “0 OR 100” sat at the edge of the stage, a preview of the unreleased track “CUT EM OFF” that playfully complains about having to cut off other guys when one gets serious, and sang alongside her younger sister who was brought on stage for “Arizona,” named after their home state, and “Good In Bed,” a track off of Dua Lipa’s Grammy Award winning album Future Nostalgia that UPSAHL co wrote.
UPSAHL and sister Ryan. Photo: Sophia Strange
UPSAHL closed the set out with “WET WHITE TEE SHIRT” and the viral track that put her on the map for most titled “DRUGS,” appropriately donning a white t-shirt with “I <3 NY” drawn out in sharpie- promptly before dousing herself and the audience with a water bottle.
UPSAHL. Photo: Sophia Strange
UPSAHL’s Melt Me Down Tour may be wrapping in the United States in a matter of days in San Francisco, but the party doesn’t stop there- she’ll be continuing the tour in Europe through November, starting with Academy 2 in Dublin on November 7. An electrifying evening of letting go of inhibitions and letting yourself be whatever you need to be that night- whether that be dancing, crying, or somewhere in between- UPSAHL’s shows bring the party and the personality without apology.
UPSAHL | October 1, 2024 | Bowery Ballroom | Manhattan, NY
Setlist: Tears on the dancefloor, NO HANDS, Monika Lewinsky, IDFWFEELINGS, Toast, Wish You’d Make Me Cry X SMARTY, All My Friends Are Rich X Time of my Life, MoneyOnMyMind, Into My Body, Antsy, Condoms, Last Supper, SLAYYYYY, Summer So Hot, Sunny D X Heads Will Roll*, SICK PRETTY MIND, 12345SEX, CUT EM OFF, 0 OR 100, Arizona, Good In Bed, GOOD GIRL ERA X That’s Not My Name*, Thriving, Lunatic, WET WHITE TEE SHIRT, Drugs Encore: People I Don’t Like, Sad Sorry After Party
Progressive rock-fusion band TAUK has announced their ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ Halloween show in Port Chester with a star-studded guest list.
Long Island local rock-fusion band TAUK has been pushing the boundaries of sound for nearly a decade now. With several tours, millions of streams, festival slots spanning from Bonnaroo to Electric Forest, and an array of critical praise, TAUK is an ever-evolving quartet of musical force.
In addition to their purely musical endeavors, the band has begun a new tradition of gathering their favorite musical acts for once-in-a-lifetime halloween shows. Now in its third year, the ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ Halloween extravaganza is a wild night of live music, good vibes, and all things spooky.
This year’s show goes hand-in-hand with TAUK’s recent streak of collaborative singles with artists like reggae icon Matisyahu, G. Love, Kanika Moore, The Shady Horns of funk group Lettuce, and Taz.
“We’ve been lucky enough to have played the Capitol Theatre a couple times already but being able to come in and throw our own show is something we’ve been dreaming up for a while… We get some of our absolute favorite musicians together and throw a huge party. The lineup for this is unreal and we have so much in store for this show.”
– Matthew Jalbert, guitarist of TAUK
In addition to some of their recent collaborators, TAUK will be bringing Mike Wilbur and Mihali along for the ride, elevating the night’s programming to another level of excitement.
Acting as the only New York date of TAUK’s current United States tour, the ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ 2024 musical extravaganza will be hosted at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on October 25. Tickets are available now- visit here for further information and ticket purchasing.
Folk unit and twin brothers Spillway have released their second single to date, titled “Indiana.”
Having found a way to communicate with the world through music together when they were young, twin brothers Aaron and Wyatt Mones have been Spillway since long before the moniker came to them. Named in reference to Spillway Road, the street that was home to the small garage they began their musical journey in, Spillway grew their professional musical skills by playing and producing for other artists for several years- eventually amassing a total of five million streams to their credit.
Now split geographically between New York and Los Angeles, the two singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalists bridge their physical distance with their mutually engrained passion for music and creating. Melding nostalgic folk pop sounds with whimsical and idiosyncratic lyrics, Spillway offers their poetically packaged belief that music communicates more than simple words ever could.
Spillway’s debut single “Are You Having Fun Yet?” was released earlier this summer and has amassed over 130,000 streams to date in the span of just three months. With achingly raw lyrics and an unapologetically human sonic touch, it’s no wonder why Spillway has seen such success so early in their professional career.
The duo’s newest release, “Indiana,” is rooted in its namesake. A snapshot of modern Midwestern life, “Indiana” encapsulates Spillway’s immediate impression and experience of the state after less than 24 hours spent in the flatlands of Southwestern Indiana that their label, Wally Opus Records, calls home. Channeling the stories and daily lives of the people they had just met, Spillway layers acoustic guitar, brushed drums, and gentle vocals to create a sonic encapsulation of warm, folksy routine.
In just shy of three minutes, the brothers paint the midwestern life in all of its shades so vibrantly that it brings the listener into their conversations being had with the locals around them. With such vivid sonic imagery, it’s no wonder why they’ve described “Indiana” to be their favorite piece to come out of at least the past two years of songwriting.
The official music video for “Indiana” coincides with the track’s release and reflects the listening experience perfectly. With frames of the duo in the Wally Opus recording studio spread throughout scenic, mellow moments in the nature of the midwest, the video’s warm tone and nostalgic attitude weave yet another layer into the deeply human moments Spillway seeks to capture.
“Indiana” is out now- listen here. To learn more about Spillway’s work and future plans, visit their website here.
The Waterhole Music Lounge live entertainment venue in Saranac Lake has announced their Fall event lineup.
Beloved for its communal and casual approach to hosting live events, Waterhole Music Lounge is the Adirondacks’ premier live entertainment venue. With three stories that are home to two bars, an expansive outdoor patio space, and a unique live entertainment energy that draws folks from nearby and beyond time and time again, there’s something for everyone at the Waterhole this fall.
This year’s newly announced fall lineup is sure to excite regulars passionate about the Lounge and newcomers all the same, with acts ranging from live comedy to tribute bands in addition to the final few installments of their Party on the Patio series and a lively New Years Eve Bash that will wrap out the year.
Opening the season on October 9 is Come Back to Earth – A Live Mac Miller Tribute, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band renowned for their captivating and thoughtful performances dedicated to honoring Miller’s musical legacy.
Following on October 17 will be the finale of the Party on the Patio series with Raisinhead as they wrap a bow on the last bits of nicer outdoor weather. The next week will host the Waterhole’s iconic annual Holloween Bash dance party on October 26, headlined by six-piece New York City dance fusion unitUnderground System with special guests and co-dance experimentalists New Planets.
November will be kicked off with boundary stretching electronic yet organic headliners Jimkata alongside local ethereal funk and rock piece Strange Cereal on the first of the month, continued with bob. An interpretation of Dylan on November 8, featuring artists Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico of moe., Brian Lauri, Zach Flietz, and Charley Orlando.
The night of November 15 will mark the debut of the Waterhole Rhyme Sessions series, created for hip hop lovers by hip hop lovers. Volume one will feature DJ Ease One with seven total MCs making appearances throughout the evening.
November 16 will take a turn to the territory of fusion mountain music with Donna the Buffalo, a group that meshes the sounds of the mountains with Cajun and Zydeco styles, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Special guests Jatoba will open the night with their signature high-energy groove-grass.
Stand up comedy will return to Waterhole’s stage on November 22 with two seated events back to back. The evening will be hosted by Kay Guotos with David Louis as headliner, along with support from Matt Hanley and CJ. Catalano.
Folkface will bring their rowdy and raucous roots energy to the Lounge the following evening of the 23. Spanning country, blues, jazz, rock and roll, honkey tonk, and more, Folkface promices sounds for every fan of the music spectrum alongside local Adirondack Folk openers Nubble.
Beginning the end will be The Warped Tour Band! throwback night. On December 6. A celebration of all things Emo and Pop Punk, acts such as All The Blink Things and Dookie will span the 30+ years of Blink-182 and Green Day.
The 2024 New Years Eve Bash will round out Waterhole’s schedule in an electric night of funk music ringing in the new year. The night will feature Sophistafunk, a unit having been described as “Rage Against the Machine meets The Roots, dipped in P-Funk” and special guests Organ Fairchild, an old-school organ, dance, and jam fusion trio that have been playing music together since the early 80s.
Tickets to all of these fall events are available for purchase at the Waterhole website and in person at the venue now. For more information and online purchasing, please visit their website here.
The 17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival is set for October 16-20 with an impressive lineup of films celebrating this year’s theme of “Producing The Dream’.
Photo – Bushwick Film Festival
Now in its 17th year of operations, the Bushwick Film Festival is a nonprofit organization with their hearts set on discovering the newest voices of the film world, sharing amazing stories, and cultivating community through the unifying power of movie magic.
One of 12% of film festivals in the United States owned by women of color, the organization prides itself in developing free public programming and film making projects designed specifically for the uplifting of Brooklyn’s underrepresented storytellers alongside their partners and sponsors.
With over 1,000 yearly submissions from over 60 countries and an annual draw of 5,000 attendees, the Bushwick Film Festival boasts the best of the best of New York City’s indie film works and beyond.
This year’s festival is themed “Producing The Dream”, prompting creatives submitting for consideration to explore what it takes to realize a dream. A celebration of the relentless determination, artistry, and creativity that filmmakers pour into their creative works, this year once more will reflect the future of film from Brooklyn and the New York region at large.
Photo – Bushwick Film Festival
In addition to the submission screenings, this year’s Film Festival will feature a Creative Community Day with industry panels, workshops, and neighborhood pop-ups designed for folks interested in the behind-the-scenes work of filmmaking, Youth Film Screenings showcasing high school aged creatives’ works and highlighting narratives on youth issues, a Comedy Night with stand-up comedians and writers, live musical performances of fan favorite film scores, and the always exciting concluding Awards Night that will wrap with a finale showcasing the winning films.
Awards for this season will follow the Festival’s tradition of recognizing both doc and narrative talents including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Audience Choice Award, Programmers choice, and more.
Tickets and a variety of select passes to the 17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival celebration of Brooklyn and beyond’s shining film stars are available now. For ticket and pass options, prices, and further information, please visit the Bushwick Festival’s website here.
Western New York alternative rock band Uncle Ben’s Remedy have released their sixth album, Saturday Night Swindle.
Rooted in the small towns of Western New York, Uncle Ben’s Remedy provides lively performances and unparalleled storytelling to their enthusiastic fanbase throughout the area. With a fascinating blend of punk rock energy and the twang of swampy-backcountry alternative rock, members Ben Westlund, Harmony Griffin, Shawn Huestis, Brendan O’Connor, and Josh Mullin deliver riveting performances of catchy songs and rowdy theatrics time and time again.
Uncle Ben’s Remedy has returned once more with their newest release, Saturday Night Swindle. Their sixth release since their debut in 2014, the path to this album was not an easy one. With a drummer swap due to their previous decades-long partner having to pass the baton from tinnitus and the recovery of their soundman/busdriver after a bout of cancer, Saturday Night Swindle has certainly been an emotional one to produce- a testament to the band’s dedication to one another and the music they share.
A masterful entwining of rock, blues, and country sounds, Saturday Night Swindle captures the listener in an indescribable experience of understanding. Perhaps through the emotionally charged lyrics, or the effortlessly moving instrumentals; whatever the reason, Uncle Ben’s Remedy brings you into a conversation that can only be truly communicated through sound. Strings, keys, drums, guitar, horns, vocals that perfectly toe the line between southern twang and alternative rock, and more culminate in Saturday Night Swindle.
Opening with the narrative-focused “Never Get Caught,” Uncle Ben’s Remedy perfectly balances the story unfolding in the lyrics with kicking instrumentals that perfectly set the tone for the rest of the album, one that promises to take you along for an exciting six track adventure.
On “From The Outside” and “While Back”, the band leans into the more rock-influenced-country aspect of their sound. “From The Outside” takes on a cowboy on the frontier attitude paired with a concluding echoing duet that reinforces this feeling, the narrator refusing to listen to the words of those meant to tear them down as they trek towards their future unflinchingly.
“Heartbreaker’s Heart,” leans full-in to the country twang energy with a bright tone and layers upon layers of guitar and strings that practically beg to be stomped along to, and Uncle Ben’s Remedy follows this immediately with “Liquor Wrote These Records”, the kind of song that starts off hard-hitting and concludes by pulling you to the dance floor with an infectious liveliness you can’t refuse.
The album closes out with “Coming To The Show,” a deeply vulnerable track that perfectly explains why it’s never just music to artists like themselves, wrapping the project in a bow of self-assurance and careful optimism that leaves listeners with a sense of satisfying completion.
Saturday Night Swindle is out now. To learn more about Uncle Ben’s Remedy their newest release, and future endeavors, visit their website here.
The Historic American Music trio Lost Radio Rounders will return to Albany to perform a concert benefiting Guilderland Food Pantry on October 24.
Eddie Award-nominated Lost Radio Rounders is a Historic American Music Trio that presents themed programs and concerts of Acoustic American Roots to folks in Upstate New York and beyond. Members Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, and Paul Jossman each bring a variety of instrumental skills and musical backgrounds including guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dobro, vocals, and more.
The trio, best known for their blend of historical spirituals, folk hymns, and gospel blues, have dedicated themselves to the history, education, and performance of American sounds, consistently bringing folks together for the sake of live performance- and much more.
In an exciting return to a pre-pandemic practice of theirs, the Lost Radio Rounders will be bringing their act to the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church’s stage in Guilderland for a night of live music with a cause on Thursday, October 24. Benefiting the Guilderland Food Pantry, the concert will be completely free of charge and instead encourages donations to the cause.
Joining the Rounders will be an old friend of the trio, vocalist and harmonica ace Ryan Dunham. An Albany local, Dunham hails from roots rockers Red Haired Strangers. He’s no stranger to performing alongside Lost Radio Rounders, his unique musical presence guaranteeing an elevated live experience that is not one to be missed.
As mentioned, the musical benefit will be free to attend, and all donations will go to the Guilderland Food Pantry. To learn more about the evening of music for a cause on October 24 at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, you can visit the Lost Radio Rounder’s website here.
New York City based Americana and roots-rock group Jamie McLean Band will be bringing their One Step Forward Tour, celebrating their upcoming release of the same name, to four venues across New York State.
A triple threat of New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, and New York City dazzle, Jamie McLean Band create energetic and captivating live experiences each and every time they step on to the stage. Fronted by McLean himself with southern soul vocals, deft guitar skills, and heartfelt, profound songwriting, the band’s live performances are brought to life with the collaboration of drummer Brian Griffin, bassist Chris Anderson, and the return of Jamie McLean Band’s original keyboardist, Jon Solo.
Following six albums, several singles, and a handful of live releases, Jamie McClean band returns with One Step Forward, to be released on October 25. Featuring themes of life, loss, and love, the tracks of One Step Forward explore the bright lights that provide joy and motivation as well as the heavier experiences of loss and grieving.
Written after the loss of a dear friend to suicide, one of the most poignant tracks on the album “Don’t Leave Us Now” grapples with the tragedy and calls listeners to action- to help the ones they love around them, and to help themselves, as there is no shame in being the one in need.
The One Step Forward Tour, which began on August 22 in Pawling, coincides with their upcoming release and will continue throughout the country- including upcoming stops at the Falcon in Marlboro on October 4 and The 443 Social Club & Lounge in Syracuse on October 12, in addition to later dates at the Colony in Woodstock on November 8 and the Drom in New York City on November 22.
Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Visit Jamie McLean Band’s website here for further information and ticket purchasing.
The full list of upcoming tour dates is featured below.
With a rich community of local wineries, music venues, restaurants, performing arts centers, and outdoor hang-outs, the public spaces of Rochester and The Finger Lakes all have one thing in common- they cultivate a unique and vibrant live entertainment culture.
Photo: Andreas F. Borchert
From the most laidback of barside concerts to sold-out 15,000 person shows, there’s a venue and an event for everyone and every occasion. Here’s a list of a few of the creative cornerstones of the Rochester and Finger Lakes communities.
Born out of a rehabbed 19th century building in the heart of downtown Rochester, The Abilene Bar and Lounge has hosted local artists and all-star acts alike since 2008. With a beer menu accommodating their variety of live acts, the bar maintains an unpretentious, neighborhood bar feel regardless of how big or small the musical act of the evening.
The Finger Lakes’ premiere professional theater, Bristol Valley Theater puts on a stunning series of plays and musicals from June to August each year in addition to a full fall collection of concerts, theater, and family events. Founded in 1964, the Theater continues to entertain, educate, and enhance the Finger Lakes’ creative community to this day in their historic church-turned-theatrical space.
Host to live music and DJs seven days a week since 1991, Bug Jar is a cornerstone Rochester bar and live entertainment venue with a consistently action-packed lineup. With names like The Black Keys, Vampire Weekend, The White Stripes, Modest Mouse, and many more gracing their stage over the years, The Bug Jar is a tried-and-true must visit independent venue.
An outdoor dining venue with a bar on site, live music, and local eateries tucked in between historic buildings, The Central on Main offers free entry and plenty of seating for their intimate, casual live music performances. With a new permanent stage and cycle of regional artists, The Central on Main has taken a once barren blacktop parking lot and fostered a tight-knit local community of musicians and music-lovers alike.
Address: 15 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua)
Founded as the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center in 1983, the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center- or the CMAC- has been cultivating the Finger Lakes’ live arts and music community since day one. With a $13.5 million facility built in 2006 that boasts 5,000 covered seats, 54 VIP boxes, and lawn seating for up to 10,000 guests, the CMAC attracts folks from near and far.
In addition to its star-studded guest list and lengthy community history, CMAC has committed itself to a safe and healthy live entertainment environment, working with local recycling companies to divert waste in real-time at the end of each show, as well as offering multiple water-filling stations to reduce single-use plastic waste. They haven’t stopped there either- CMAC also donates all funds from volunteer-based concession tents to local nonprofits, raising over $50,000 thus far.
Address: 3355 Marvin Sands Dr Canandaigua, NY 14424
Host to the Eastman School of Music’s performances, the Eastman Theatre offers a variety of concert spaces including the historical and illustrious 2,326 seat Kodak Hall, Venetian Renaissance 444 seat Kilbourn Hall renowned for its pure acoustics, and one of the newest additions, the modern and state-of-the-art 222 seat Hatch Recital Hall.
Rooted in a refurbished fire truck, Engine 14 is the result of Rochester Fire Department retiree Greg Borden. Borden’s connection to the truck- having been decommissioned in the 60s from the same firehouse he worked in- and passion for home brewed craft beer resulted in a firehouse themed brewery, live music venue, and cornerstone for the community. Engine 14 Brewery hosts live entertainment almost every weekend featuring local acts and more.
Nestled between other Rochester live music venues and attractions, Flour City Station brings in folks from near and far with their local bites and sips, a friendly and social atmosphere, and a versatile venue that accommodates both local performers and nationally touring acts with their state-of-the-art sound system.
aqueous at Flour City Station, photo by Jake Silco
Fort Hill Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua)
Proud recipient of the Best of Canandaigua 2022 Award, the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center was formed as a concept years prior to its grand opening in January of 2020. Those years of development allowed the folks behind the FHPAC to hone in on their vision for the space- a center for the community to entertain and be entertained with a diverse set of programming that inspires patrons and artists alike.
Originally built as the Canandaigua Academy High School’s 1,100 seat auditorium in 1928 and left for ruin after the district moved to new facilities, the FHPAC raised six million dollars through fundraising to restore and refurbish the space into a performing arts center.
Address: 20 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua NY, 14424
An almost unbelievably scenic 95 acres of public and private events alike, Lincoln Hill farms hosts everything from weddings to glamping to music festivals. Host to an outdoor stage and pavilion, the Farms offer live music and community events throughout the year Thursday through Sunday in addition to local craft beers, farm-to-table bites, and more.
Located in the heart of downtown Rochester’s East End, The Montage Music Hall hosts annual events such as The Rochester International Jazz Festival, The Rochester Fringe Festival, and The Rochester Entertainment Metal Festival and Music Marathon. In addition to keystone events, the 400 person venue hosts musical acts of all genres from near and far- local, regional, and national.
Address: 55 Chestnut & Lawn St Rochester, NY 14604
Providing the Rochester area with professional theatrical productions since 2005, OFC Creations Theatre Center is just that- a hub for creatives and lovers of all things creative to gather.
Staffed with current theatre professionals passionate about imparting their skills upon the next generation of performers, the OFC Creations Theatre Center offers a subscription based pro-season of shows rarely produced in the region, educational programs for students ages 4 to 18, and hosts out-of-town entertainers in their 260-seat venue.
Founded in 2016, Photo City Music Hall provides the space for an impressive variety of musical acts to bring folks from the area and beyond together, regardless of genre, subculture, and popularity. With events reaching from EDM and metal to silent discos and dance parties, Photo City Music Hall’s state of the art set up and inviting energy has something for every kind of live entertainment fan.
Boasting live theater, concerts of all genres, community events, and movies, The Smith Opera House tucked within the Smith Center for the Arts offers much more than just opera. Opened in 1894 and refurbished in the early 1990s, the stage acts as a local cornerstone in multiple ways.
With powerful acts such as Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen gracing the stage, cover bands and musicals and shadow-casts alike bringing iconic works to life, re-inventions and newly emerging children’s entertainment routinely taking the stage, and local high school students walking the venue as they graduate, it’s no wonder the Opera House draws people from Geneva and beyond in time and time again.
Born out of a noticeable lack of West Coast-style brews in the Rochester area, 3 Heads Brewing began as a brave submission to a local self-brewed beer competition and has since grown into a state-of-the-art brewery and beer garden in the heart of Rochester’s neighborhood of the arts. In addition, the space becomes a casual live music venue and versatile dance floor during their weekend live music sets with special events sprinkled across their calendar. A local venue made for locals featuring musical acts rooted in Rochester and beyond- it’s no question why customers return time and time again.
Family owned for over 30 years, Treleaven Wines has expanded from a generational farm to a one stop shop for all things wine, beer, food, live entertainment, and family fun. In addition to trivia, brunch & bingo, and football sundays, Treleaven is home to the Hangtime Main Stage for all high-energy musical needs and their Saturday acoustic series for a cozier listening experience.
A Finger Lakes top destination winery, Ventosa Vineyards hosts free, local, year-round live music every Wednesday with additional select performances sprinkled throughout. Weather permitting, performances occur on the Vineyard’s scenic terrace overlooking the vines below.
Located within the del Lago Resort and Casino, The Vine Showroom has been voted Gold as the best nightclub in the Finger Lakes, and it’s no wonder why. Boasting 2,400 seats, The Vine hosts a range of live events throughout the year that span cover and tribute bands, comedy sets, magic shows, and original musical acts across all genres.
Rochester’s largest and oldest concert venue, Water Street Music Hall was founded as a country bar in 1976, reopening in 1992 for a wider audience prior to the opening of its nightclub opening in 1999 that would push their genre capabilities even further and final rebranding into the recognizable Water Street Music Hall title the same year. With names like Phish, The Ramones, Skrillex, Sublime, and Pusha T gracing their halls, the Music Hall is perpetually history in the making.
