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!
Celebrate the Full Moon at The Spirit Room (Permanently Closed)
The Spirit Room on State St. is Rochester’s most eclectic bar and entertainment venue. The space is famous for its macabre performances, poetry readings, karaoke, and open mic nights, and blues and folk performances that occur every week.
A new music-themed coffee shop is elevating the frequency in Roc, NY
There is a new coffee shop on Irondequoit Bay that is amalgamating live music, Portuguese-inspired fare, satiating European-style espresso, and third-wave coffee together in one space along the South Bay in Rochester, NY.
A Stage Dive Into The 585’s Rising Music Scene, Part 1
For the past few years, locals of the region have eagerly demanded a more vibrant music scene. From reminiscing on the heydays, and advocating for an end to the deprivation of major touring artists an unfortunate effect elevated by the 2019 pandemic. It seems that some of those voices have finally been heard. Today, the 585’s music scene is once again a rising star paving the pathway forward to send sound waves across the Upstate New York sky.