High Falls Rises Again for Flower Fest
Culture, Arts, Music Andy Gold Culture, Arts, Music Andy Gold

High Falls Rises Again for Flower Fest

Hosted on June 6, Flower Fest was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rochester’s iconic city logo. However, for those of us who attended, it became a celebration of a historic space with new life. In my view, it became a reminder of what happens when the city gives one of its most historic spaces the attention it deserves, and crowds turn out to embrace the experience.

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An Interactive Experience with Senojfromtheroc
Music, Culture Andy Gold Music, Culture Andy Gold

An Interactive Experience with Senojfromtheroc

Who is Senojfromtheroc?

If you’re not following along with Senojfromtheroc’s music, then you’re already missing out on one of Rochester’s best artists, whose recent 2025 album release, Dark Skin Trail Mix, is a genre-blending “no skips” hit that integrates Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B vocals, elements of Trap hip hop music, acoustic guitar fingerpicking styles, energetic steelpan notes, melodic pucker whistling, buzzing vocal trumpet features, and syncopated jazz drum beats.

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A Stage Dive Into the 585’s Rising Music Scene, Part 2
Music, Culture Andy Gold Music, Culture Andy Gold

A Stage Dive Into the 585’s Rising Music Scene, Part 2

To understand the 585’s rising music scene, one must see the value of local talent, as there are over 3,000 unique bands performing regularly at local bars and music spaces regionally. Rochester has an eclectic artistic underbelly, and while local music venues tend to be smaller, they excel at offering a closer connection between the audience and performers.

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The Vinyl Hits are Still Spinning on Rochester’s Record Row
Culture, Music Andy Gold Culture, Music Andy Gold

The Vinyl Hits are Still Spinning on Rochester’s Record Row

Record Row is the site of three remarkable record shops: Bop Shop Records, Needle Drop Records, and the Hi Fi Lounge. Each shop is unique; they have their own flair, elevate different genres of music, and contain nuanced specializations that set their stores apart. All shops sell vinyls, CDs, and other wonderful collections, but no two shops are alike.

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