New children’s orchestra program forming in Cayuga
The Cayuga Children's Orchestra, a new elementary-aged children's orchestra program, is set to form in the village of Cayuga this fall. Read More
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Category: Music
Don Henley plays CMAC on Friday night
Don Henley performs at CMAC in Canandaigua on Friday evening in hot, steamy conditions. Photos by Karen Barto
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Weber: Romulus High student Emily Testa performs live in-studio on FingerLakes1.TV
16-year-old Emily Lynn Testa is a student at Romulus High School who also performs locally at various wineries along with her father as part of the group, “Fresh Vintage”. Emily brought her ukulele in-studio and performs a pair of songs live on Monday morning’s edition of Weber This Week on FingerLakes1.TV. Audio Only Version: Check out the full episode at...
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Pay up: Auburn bars served notice by music licensing groups
The bottom lines of a few new downtown Auburn bars just got a little smaller after they were contacted by music performance rights organizations. Within the last month, The Good Shepherds Brewing Co., Prison City Pub & Brewery and Moondog's Lounge have been contacted by the organizations. Read More
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Merry-Go Round brings Los Angeles-based crooner to 2016 fundraiser
The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Inc. / Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) has announced the lineup for their 2016 Festival Fundraiser: A Nantucket Clam Bake on Owasco. Headlining the Fundraiser is Todd Murray, a well-known baritone jazz singer/songwriter based out of LA. Described as having a voice comparable to Bing Crosby, Murray is a successful modern day crooner who covers jazz...
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Grammy winner to perform in Geneva: Gold to join good friend Lavin for a free performance Saturday
Christine Lavin and Julie Gold have been close friends for nearly 40 years. They’ve performed together numerous times during that span. However, none of their joint efforts occurred in the place Lavin considers home. Read More
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Five bands will play for injured motorcyclist in Ontario Co.
A man recovering from injuries suffered in an Ontario County motorcycle crash will get a musical — and financial — boost this weekend. Read More
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Rochester’s Giant Panda debuts at #1 on reggae chart
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad doesn’t obscure the message in Make it Better. In fact, the jam band and reggae crowds are already on board with the Rochester band’s beautiful, brilliant, brand-new release, which debuted this week at No. 1 on the Billboard magazine reggae chart. Democrat and Chronicle: Read More
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Auburn, Jordan-Elbridge competition bands play at Holland Stadium during afternoon of music
Students from eight different upstate New York high schools came to Auburn Sunday to compete in the annual Harvest of Sound exhibition at Holland Stadium. The yearly competition hosted by Auburn High School’s Vanguard Marching Band was moved from its traditional Saturday evening show to a Sunday afternoon this year. Bands from as far as away as the Hudson Valley...
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Geneva teacher absolutely nailed the anthem last night
Leigh Consolie, Geneva, NY high school spanish teacher, delivered one of the best renditions of the national anthem you’ve heard in a while before Tuesday night’s Panthers varsity boys basketball game. When I say best you’ve heard in a while, I mean on par with world-class singers. The fans in attendance and FL1 Sports broadcasting team were impressed to say...
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Allman here twice; ZZ Top, Henley just once
Let the battle of Gregg Allmans begin! A few weeks ago, the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival announced that the bluesy lead singer of the now-retired Allman Brothers Band has a July 1 show at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Now Darien Lake Performing Arts Center has announced a 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 date with Allman and ZZ Top.Let the...
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Styx/REO still rockin’ at FLPAC
Styx and REO Speedwagon brought their brands of midwestern rock to the shell at FLPAC last night. Both bands trace their roots to the state of Illinois, Styx getting its start in Chicago and REO at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Styx opened the show. Keyboardist Dennis DeYoung is no longer with the band, having left over creative differences...
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