Braden Bodensteiner Closes Out a Serene Night at Abilene Bar and Lounge
Spectators at tonight’s show at Abilene Bar and Lounge, one of Rochester’s premier music venues, which features Americana, Folk, Indie, Rock, Jazz, and a variety of local, regional, and international touring acts, were enchanted by Braden Bodensteiner’s newest album release, Worry and Wonder.
Immerse Yourself in a Jazz Wonderland at Vanni’s Jazz Lounge
Enter Vanni’s Jazz Lounge, a new Rochester speakeasy, jazz room, and craft cocktail bar, delivering a wonderland of style and vibrant musical nights to the late-night bar scene in the city. Located inside the Inn on Broadway in downtown Rochester, New York, off Broadway and East Avenue, the lounge is already bringing together visitors from all around the city and travelers from far and wide who came to explore the elevated vibes of the neighborhood.
Life is a Cabaret, Old Chum, Come to the Cabaret!
The Sirens and Stilettos Cabaret unleashes a dazzling burlesque performance that amalgamates equal parts grit and glamour on a dark and intimate stage. This local troupe can be found rambling around the Upstate New York region, putting on fiery shows that are real crowd pleasers!
Your Next Chopped Cheese Should Be the ‘ROC’ Chopped Cheese at Starlight on South Ave
While the Chopped Cheese was born in NYC, it’s made its way upstate to delis across cities like Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo. The effects of this pilgrimage have paved the way for a new contender, one that pays homage to the classic sub but adds a new flair and uniqueness, and embraces the culture and heritage of Rochester, New York. It’s called the ROC Chopped Cheese, and it’s being chopped up at Starlight, a market & deli on South Avenue in the South Wedge.
Pride in July? The Backstory of Pride and Why Rochester Celebrates in July
Rochester’s Pride march and celebration occur annually around the second or third weekend of July. For many residents and visitors to Roc Pride, there is a sense of bewilderment that seeks to answer the question, Why is Pride in July in Rochester, New York?
Anthology is F**KING Back, Baby!
When Anthology closed its doors in the summer of 2022, it left a void in the hearts of music lovers across the city, especially those in the East End neighborhood just off of East Avenue on Lawrence Street, where the venue stands. For years, locals and weary travelers walked past the venue, watching and waiting for the day that the magnificent proverbial factory lights would turn on, and the rhythmic cadence of music would echo out to the world from behind the glass doors of the forsaken building. All hope felt lost. But, the tides are turning and Anthology is once again bringing the joy of live music to Downtown, Rochester, NY!