NYS Music 2024

Category: Western NY

  • Third Eye Blind Announces Summer Gods Tour, Stopping in Buffalo, Saratoga Springs, and Wantagh in July

    Third Eye Blind has announced their ‘Summer Gods Tour’ that will kick off in June with shows in Buffalo, Saratoga Springs, and Wantagh this summer. 

    Third Eye Blind will kick off their fourth edition of the Summer Gods Tour which will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 3, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on July 12, PNC Bank Arts Center on July 14, Broadview Stage at SPAC on July 16 and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 18. The band’s upcoming tour will also feature a Jacksonville-based rock band Yellowcard and the New Jersey-based trio A R I Z O N A. 

    The band’s frontman shared their excitement for this tour as he stated, “I have this sense that I am feeling the same way everybody else is—that we need a summer tour so badly, like more than ever, we need the lights, the noise, the heat, and everybody up close to each other, singing as one. Can’t wait.”- Stephan Jenkins. 

    He also announced that a portion of the proceeds will benefit SeaTrees, an organization that works with coastal communities around the world to restore the ecosystems. “We have a beautiful, bright future,” with climate action in the center of it. “That’s what I want people to know,” Jenkins announced on CBS Mornings. 

    General on-sale tickets will begin on Jan.12 and can be purchased here.

    Third Eye Blind Summer Gods Tour Dates 

    June 8 – Airway Heights, WA  BECU Live at Northern Quest

    June 9 – Nampa, ID  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater 

    June 13 – Seattle, WA  WAMU Theater 

    June 14 – Bend, OR  Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    June 15 – Mountain View, CA  Shoreline Amphitheatre

    June 20 – Los Angeles, CA  Greek Theatre

    June 21 – Chula Vista, CA  North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    June 22 – Las Vegas, NV  Fontainebleau Las Vegas 

    June 25 – West Valley City, UT  USANA Amphitheatre

    June 26 – Morrison, CO  Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    June 28  – Chicago, IL  Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

    June 29 – St. Louis, MO  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis

    June 30 – Franklin, TN  FirstBank Amphitheater

    July 2 – Cincinnati, OH  Riverbend Music Center 

    July 3  – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

    July 5 –  Cuyahoga Falls, OH  Blossom Music Center

    July 6 – Noblesville, IN  Ruoff Music Center

    July 7 – Clarkston, MI  Pine Knob Music Theatre

    July 9 – Burgettstown, PA  The Pavilion at Star Lake 

    July 11 – Gilford, NH  BankNH Pavilion 

    July 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion 

    July 13 – Mansfield, MA  Xfinity Center

    July 14 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    July 16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC

    July 18 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    July 19 – Columbia, MD  Merriweather Post Pavilion 

    July 20 – Virginia Beach, VA  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

    July 21- Raleigh, NC  Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    July 23 – Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion 

    July 25 – Tampa, FL  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

    July 26 – Jacksonville, FL  VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

    July 27 – Alpharetta, GA  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    July 28 – Birmingham, AL  Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

    July 31 – Rogers, AR  Walmart AMP 

    August 1 – Dallas, TX  Dos Equis Pavilion 

    August 2 –  Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    August 3 – Houston, TX  The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

  • Public Water Supply Announce new Album and Pre-Eclipse “Sun Festival”

    Rochester-based alternative rock/indie Americana act Public Water Supply has announced the release of their new record General Strike, to be showcased at Sun Festival, the band’s pre-eclipse event.

    Sun Festival takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Essex, a music hall located at 1048 University Avenue which can hold 700 concert-goers. Public Water Supply will play their new record General Strike, plus some fan favorites. It started on Nazareth University’s campus when all five band members were enrolled for undergraduate studies. They have played on and off together since graduation in 2019 and the core group remains intact with Iggy Marino and Karis Gregory, Jr. on guitars, plus Alex Brophy on bass, and Spencer Kronrich on drums. Last summer, Tanner Kartes returned to the stage to flash his harmonica skills and rejoined as the fifth member. Public Water Supply has sold out Rochester venues such as Iron Smoke Distillery, Three Heads Brewery, and the Jackrabbit in Buffalo.

    “We are calling it SUN FESTIVAL in observance of the cosmos and we will assemble in celebration of the moon, the sun, and our musical surroundings,” exclaimed Iggy Marino, the band’s frontman. “It feels like the universe is truly coming together for us and we can’t wait for our babies to hear our creation!”

    The band released their first self-titled record last year, growing their fanbase dubbed the “babies,” with General Strike on its way. Billed as music written for the working class, “This album showcases the daily struggle of living, loving, and wanting to ‘stick it to the man’”, added Marino. “We’ve been re-defining our music and experimenting with our sound all year long. I think our babies are really going to notice more of a rock n’ roll feel in these songs.”

    The first single, “Leila” will drop on Friday, January 12.  Lead guitarist Karis Gregory, Jr. wrote the music and lyrics. “Leila is loosely inspired by the story of famed criminals, Bonnie and Clyde, two lovers on a cross-country crime spree, burning rubber and living an intense but exhilarating life,” claimed Karis. The rest of the songs on the album, including the title piece, “General Strike”, were written by lead singer and guitarist, Iggy Marino.

    Tickets for Sun Festival will go on sale Friday, January 12, priced at $25 each.

  • Cool Cool Cool – Never Noticed Tour – Syracuse, Saratoga Springs and Buffalo

    Cool Cool Cool has announced a winter/spring “Never Noticed Tour” that will find them hitting the Southeast, Northeast and Colorado, with shows in Syracuse, Buffalo and Saratoga Springs this March.

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    This first-ever headlining run for Cool Cool Cool features many former members of Turkuaz, building off the success of their debut single “Never Noticed,” Cool Cool Cool is bursting at the seams to bring their show to fans both new and old. The set will include new and original Cool Cool Cool material, songs from individual members’ solo projects, the band’s favorite hard-hitting covers, and many more surprises.

    Cool Cool Cool blends the best of funk, house and R&B to create a truly unique sound. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. When you see Cool Cool Cool in person, you’ll be swept up by the energy of their music and unforgettable live show.

    We are thrilled about our very first headlining tour, and so excited to share our original music with all of our friends, fans and family in all of these cities and venues we love. It feels awesome and I’m so proud of us and what we’ve created together.

    Sammi Garett

    Cool Cool Cool showed what they are truly capable of in 2023, including sprawling tours with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew on their ‘Remain In Light’ tour, as well as support for Andy Frasco’s ‘L’Optimist’ tour. In addition to traveling throughout the year on these endeavors, the band was able to headline festivals, perform Evening With concerts, play late-night dance parties, and collaborate for numerous writing and studio recording sessions.

    Cool Cool Cool’s Never Noticed Tour will kick off the next chapter for the band with new shows and new music just waiting to be heard and grooved with.

    This tour is special for us. Over the years we’ve all put our hearts, countless hours, and full dedication into our crafts. Coming together as a band to be creative and adventurous has been an amazing experience. All of the cities on this run are locations we love, places we have made friends and fans, and honestly, it feels like a coming home tour in many ways. From Turkuaz shows, solo projects, sit ins, and now Cool Cool Cool, these are venues I know we all can’t wait to reconnect with, and build new families from.

    Greg Sanderson 

    Tickets for Cool Cool Cool’s “Never Noticed” Winter/Spring Tour are available here.

    Cool Cool Cool “Never Noticed” Winter/Spring 2024 Tour Dates

    2.23- Brooksville, FL- Whippersnap Festival
    2.24- Miami, FL- Jam Cruise Pre-party
    2.25- Miami, FL- Jam Cruise 20
    3.05- Charleston, SC- Pour House
    3.06- Raleigh, NC- Lincoln Theatre
    3.07- Baltimore, MD- The 8×10
    3.08- Ardmore, PA- Ardmore Music Hall
    3.09- Hamden, CT- Space Ballroom
    3.12- Portsmouth, NH- The Press Room
    3.13- Brattleboro, VT- The Stone Church
    3.15- Saratoga Springs, NY- Putnam Place
    3.16- Syracuse, NY- Middle Ages Beer Hall
    3.17- Buffalo, NY- Buffalo Iron Works
    4.05- Steamboat Springs, CO- Old Town Pub
    4.06- Denver, CO- Cervantes

  • In Focus: Dave Matthews Tribute Band ignites the night at The Town Ballroom

    The Dave Matthews Tribute Band along with opening act, The Tim Britt Band, played to a large crowd of eager fans on December 29 at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo.

    As that crowd filled the venue, it was quite apparent of the varying age of the fans. And not surprising since the original DMB has been around since 1991. But when the music started there were no differences, just fans of all ages enjoying one great night. And seeing new and old fans still enjoying this music shows how timeless it is.

    Opening the night, The Tim Britt Band. This four-piece band fronted by Tim Britt is a modern/alternative/folk group from Buffalo. Accompanying Tim was Evan Laedke on keys, Gerry Grismondi on bass, and Damone A-Miracle Jackson on drums. The band played a night full of well received great original songs. With the only exception being the encore, “Sledgehammer” (Peter Gabriel). This band is definitely a fun and exciting band worth checking out.

    dave matthews tribute band performs at town ballroom buffalo
    dave matthews tribute band

    Closing out the night was The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, which started in 2004 have now played over 1,500 shows in 46 states and 8 countries. This five-piece band consists of David Suruani on drums, Gary Wilkinson on vocals and acoustic guitar, Tim Sheldon on bass, Zaxh Sweetser on keys, Alex Crizni on violin, Eric Wozniak on sax, and Sam Osmond on electric guitar (guest).

    dave matthews tribute band

    With The Dave Matthews Tribute Band being no stranger to Buffalo, making its rounds many times through the area had no problem filling the venue. And not surprising being this tribute is among the best next to the original I have ever heard. You could close your eyes and swear you were listening to DMB. And this night was exactly that. From the vocals to the drums and everything in-between, this band embodies DMB. And the energy and absolute talent were in full force playing all the hits from across the catalog. Keep an eye out for this band if you are a fan.

    Setlist: Tripping Billies, Dancing Nancies, Warehouse, Crash Into Me, You Never Know, Satellite, Lie in our graves*, If Only, Two Step*, #41, Space Between, Bartender, Say Goodbye*, Crush, Ants Marching

    Encore: Stone*, Everyday (Fake) Halloween*

    * Sam Osmond on electric guitar

  • Five Can’t-Miss Shows in Rochester This January

    There might not be a lot of musicians traveling this time of year but Rochester is still brimming with great options for shows this January. Immerse yourself in all the local scene has to offer, high-quality music spanning all genres.

    January 13: Chi Therealist at Essex

    Rochester has original hip hop. Chi Therealist has made big splashes on the scene opening for the sold-out Danielle Ponder show where he is about to headline himself, and with big gigs at Flour City Station and shows at the Rochester Fringe Fest. Get ready to feel the beats as he starts off the year right. The bill is rounded out by local R&B singer Shay Shine.

    Tickets are $30 and the show starts at 8pm

    January 19: Overhand Sam and Bad Weapon at LUX Lounge

    Rochester has original psychedelic rock. And no one is hitting that space harder than Overhand Sam and Bad Weapon right now. An active 2023 looks to continue as they get things started early this year. Late night on a Friday at LUX is the perfect place to take in their manic and hooky typhoon of sound. Their local brothers in psychedelic rock Fuzzrod will open.

    Tickets are $5 at the door and show will start around 10pm.

    January 12: Honey Smugglers at Essex

    Rochester has original Americana. If you’re looking for a show with that down-home rootsy sound, look no further. The Honey Smugglers have got you covered. And tonight they’re joined by like-minded folks in Folkfaces and A Girl Named Genny. It will be a night full of singalongs, sway-alongs, and good old-fashioned body moving and foot stomping.

    Tickets are $29.50 and the show gets going at 8pm.

    January 20 & 21: fivebyfive at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

    Rochester has original classical music. Rochester also has a solar eclipse coming up in a few months. The two marry up, in one of many planned events around the celestial marvel coming our way. fivebyfive, an award-winning, chamber ensemble known for its impeccable musicianship and adventurous spirit, will play specially-commissioned works as immersive visuals are presented on the dome of the planetarium. Might be better than the actual eclipse?

    Tickets are $25 and the shows get started at 4pm, with pre-concert talks at 3:30pm.

    January 31: Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint at Faircraft Brauhaus

    Rochester has original jazz. OK so this isn’t entirely original as they play covers of pop and rock hits, but of Dean Keller’s own arrangements and all very good. Sometimes it even gets into a name-that-tune situation, fun all around!

    This one is free, and will start at 6:30pm.

  • Greensky Bluegrass Add Dates To Extensive US Winter Tour

    Greensky Bluegrass, the Michigan-based bluegrass quintet, added additional dates for their upcoming 2024 Winter Tour. In addition to their extensive legs in November and December, the group will make their way across the country with stops in Huntington and Buffalo.

    Greensky Bluegrass

    The tour’s first leg will begin November 1 in Stateline, NV, and run through November 18 in New Orleans, LA. The group will make their way down to Mexico for the Strings & Sol festival in Puerto Morelos, followed by a series of hometown Michigan shows in Saginaw, Detroit, and Kalamazoo. Finally, they will make their way across the eastern half of the country with dates in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, DC, and New York’s own Huntington and Buffalo.

    Greensky Bluegrass Upcoming Tour

    Greensky Bluegrass, known for their extensive touring schedules, formed in 2000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Their newest singles, “Congratulations and Condolences” and “Get Out,” came following their newest live recording, Courage for the Road: Fall 2021 (Live). 

    Tickets for the November 1-December 31 shows are now on sale. Tickets for the January 11-March 9 shows go on sale November 3 at 10AM EDT.

    Presale tickets are available now and are allotted through a request system. Fans can submit a request for a chance to be selected for tickets to see Greensky Bluegrass. The request period will close on November 1 at 5PM EDT. 

    GREENSKY BLUEGRASS 2023-24 TOUR

    Nov 01 – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – Stateline, NV

    Nov 02 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA*

    Nov 03 – The Sound at Del Mar – Del Mar, CA*

    Nov 04 – The Bellwether – Los Angeles, CA*

    Nov 07 – Tower Theatre – Oklahoma City, OK^

    Nov 09 – The Heights Theater – Houston, TX^

    Nov 10 – Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX^

    Nov 11 – Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ – Dallas, TX^

    Nov 12 – The Espee – San Antonio, TX^

    Nov 15 – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR^

    Nov 16 – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN^

    Nov 17 – Sanger Theater – Hattiesburg, MS^

    Nov 18 – The Joy Theater – New Orleans, LA^

    Dec 06-10 – Strings & Sol – Puerto Morelos, Mexico

    Dec 28 – Temple Theatre – Saginaw, MI

    Dec 29 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI

    Dec 30 – Kalamazoo State Theatre – Kalamazoo, MI

    Dec 31 – Kalamazoo State Theatre – Kalamazoo, MI

    GREENSKY BLUEGRASS ON TOUR

    Jan 11 @ Florida Theatre | Jacksonville, FL 

    Jan 12 @ Miami Beach Bandshell | Miami Beach, FL

    Jan 13 @ Jannus Live | St. Petersburg, FL

    Jan 14 @ House of Blues | Orlando, FL

    Jan 17 @ Charleston Music Hall | Charleston, SC*

    Jan 18 @ The Ritz | Raleigh, NC*

    Jan 19 @ The Fillmore | Charlotte, NC* 

    Jan 20 @ The Eastern | Atlanta, GA* 

    Feb 1 @ College Street Music Hall | New Haven, CT^

    Feb 2 @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway | Boston, MA^

    Feb 3 @ The Fillmore | Philadelphia, PA^

    Feb 4 @ The Paramount | Huntington, NY^

    Feb 7 @ Town Ballroom | Buffalo, NY^

    Feb 8 @ Stage AE | Pittsburgh, PA^

    Feb 9 @ The Anthem | Washington, DC#

    Feb 10 @ The Anthem | Washington, DC^

    Feb 29 @ Val Air Ballroom | West Des Moines, IA%

    Mar 1 @ Palace Theatre | St. Paul, MN%

    Mar 2 @ The Salt Shed | Chicago, IL%

    Mar 3 @ The Sylvee | Madison, WI%

    Mar 6 @ KEMBA Live! | Columbus, OH@

    Mar 7 @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall | Louisville, KY@

    Mar 8 @ The Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN@

    Mar 9 @ The Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN@

    May 23-26 @ DelFest | Cumberland, MD

    May 24-26 @ Dark Star Jubilee | Thornville, OH

    July 4-7 @ High Sierra Music Festival | Quincy, CA

    *Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

    ^Melt

    #Molly Tuttle (solo) 

    %The High Hawks

    @Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

  • Dirty Blanket Celebrates New Year’s Eve at Three Heads Brewing in Rochester

    With Billy Strings tearing up stadiums, bluegrass is undeniably experiencing a renaissance.  And there are few bluegrass bands in New York right now on a hotter streak than Dirty Blanket.  The Canandaigua-based act sold out their fifth-straight concert on New Years Eve, ringing in 2024 with a rowdy crowd at Three Heads Brewing in Rochester.

    The band’s seamless blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, coupled with high-energy picking, had the audience jumping and shouting. The intimate venue provided the perfect setting for their energy, creating an unforgettable night of music and celebration.

    Dirty Blanket is a five-piece consisting of Joel Fedkiw on banjo, Max Flansburg on lead guitar, Richie Colf on mandolin, Kevin O’Leary on guitar and Benny Bleu Haravitch on the upright bass.  The band has been selling out shows all over the state and Flansburg just finished a weekend picking with the nationally-renowned Sam Grisman Project (not for the last time). 

    On New Years the impeccable musicianship was on full display, with each member contributing to the rich tapestry of sound that defines Dirty Blanket’s signature style.  A lot of bluegrass bands have the instrumentals down but what sets Dirty Blanket apart from the pack is their vocal harmonization. The singing just sounds great.  And the instrumentation is there – the synergy between the banjo, guitar, bass, and mandolin was nothing short of magic. Whether it was the lightning-fast fingerpicking or the soulful strains of the bass, every note resonated with precision and passion, captivating the audience.

    The band started off the first set with a driving rendition of the Hot Rize song “Hard-Pressed,” before turning to crowd-favorite originals like “My Getaway,” and “Hobo Jones.”  The first set also saw covers of Bob Dylan’s “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue,” and “Jack-A-Roe” by the Grateful Dead before ending with the original “Better Days.”

    Set Two started with “New Disease,” and featured ten songs including covers of “On and On” by Bill Monroe and “The Shape I’m in by The Band.  As the clock struck midnight and the calendar turned to 2024, the venue erupted in cheers and applause. To add a festive touch to the celebration, balloons cascaded from the ceiling, creating a visually stunning moment that complemented the wild atmosphere. Dirty Blanket seamlessly transitioned into a lively rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” inviting the crowd to sing along and embrace the camaraderie of the New Year.  The band swapped instruments to showcase Benny Bleu’s old time banjo playing for the first two songs of the encore before ending the night with a version of “Burning Love” by Elvis and sending the crowd home happy.

    Three Heads Brewing provided the ideal backdrop for Dirty Blanket’s New Year’s Eve celebration. The rustic charm of the brewery, coupled with the intimate setting, created an environment where the music could take center stage. The great sound handled by engineer Hakeem Dodley enhanced the crispness of the instruments, allowing the audience to fully appreciate the nuances of Dirty Blanket’s performance.  Everybody had a great time celebrating the new year, and this band gave just one more example of why if they play near you, you need to get a ticket.

  • moe. Share Statement on Deadly Attack Outside Rochester New Year’s Concert

    Jam band moe. has shared a statement regarding the deadly potential terrorist attack outside their show at the Kodak Center in Rochester on New Year’s Day, which killed two people and injured nine.

    At about 12:50 a.m., 35-year-old Michael Avery from Syracuse drove a Ford Explorer heading eastbound, striking a Mitsubishi Outlander, killing both himself and two passengers in the other car as concertgoers were leaving the Kodak Center after moe.’s show.

    Justina Hughes, 28, of Geneva, Ontario County, and Joshua Orr, 29, of Webster were in the car’s rear in a ride-share. Rochester Police Chief David Smith spoke in a news conference about the incident, saying “Avery sped up, crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and appears to have intentionally been driving towards the pedestrian crossing.” The collision hit a group of pedestrians who were in the crosswalk, and then two other vehicles. There was an ignited fire that took over an hour to extinguish, and first responders found at least a dozen gasoline canisters in and around Avery’s car.

    Last night’s events outside the Kodak Center have left us all in profound shock and sadness. On a night that was meant for celebration and togetherness, we are faced instead with a tragedy that defies understanding. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of those who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with those who were injured.

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    moe. went on to thank the first responders for their “swift and courageous actions in securing everyone’s safety,” ending the statement by speaking about the resilience of their fans, saying “We believe in the power of music to heal and unite, and it is in this spirit that we will continue to move forward.”

    CNN reported that so far the FBI has not recovered any information that makes them believe this is a terrorist act, but are still looking into it. They do believe it could be an intentional act though, as he drove from Syracuse to Rochester, checked himself into a hotel room, went to the store, and made at least six purchases of gasoline and gas containers between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. that day.

    This story is still developing and is a tragedy for the victims, the band, and all those who were in attendance at the show.

  • RMSC Announces Eclipse Experience with fivebyfive

    In collaboration with fivebyfive, the RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) announced they are presenting a one-of-a-kind concert experience with live music and immersive visuals presented on the dome of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium on Jan. 20 and 21, 2024.

    fivebyfive, the artist-led Rochester-based ensemble, formed in 2015 with a simple mission, to engage audiences by performing music of leading and emerging composers. Composed of a flutist, clarinetist, electric guitarist, bassist, pianist, and audio/video engineer, the group advocates for creators who are underrepresented in the field and chooses to collaborate with artists across disciplines, while staying committed to performing new music. fivebyfive has been inspired to connect people in an engaging public event to build awareness and excitement for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

    “We’re thrilled to be partnering with fivebyfive for this collaborative concert in January,” said Jim Bader, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium Director. “Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in newly commissioned works by fivebyfive, while celestial visuals illuminate the Planetarium dome, creating a truly unforgettable atmosphere.”

    The mission of the RMSC is to inspire a better future for all through curiosity, exploration, and participation in science, culture, and the natural world. The RMSC includes the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center. Offering experiences at the Museum & Science Center with more than 200 interactive exhibits, the Planetarium with a 65-foot dome screen and several hands-on exhibits, and the Nature Center on 900 acres of land and 14 miles of trails, the RMSC stimulates community interest in exploration.

    fivebyfive will present its eclipse-inspired program Light & Dark: Eclipse Music in Rochester at the Planetarium and other communities within the path of totality. Performances will include newly commissioned works by composers Jessica Meyer, Marc Mellits, Kamala Sankaram, Glenn McClure, and a new arrangement by Julie Herndon. 

    “These concerts will truly be the prelude to the Total Solar Eclipse,” exclaimed Laura Lentz, fivebyfive Artistic Director. “We can’t wait to share this multi-level concert of brand new eclipse-inspired music with new beautiful images, making for an incredible all-sensory eclipse experience!”

    Tickets are now on sale for this one-of-a-kind concert here. The RMSC is also offering experience gift packages for the holidays including tickets to the Light & Dark concert, admission to the RMSC ROC The Eclipse festival, and RMSC eclipse glasses to use for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. 

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