Camera Obscura w/ Papercuts
Wednesday Nov 25th, 8pm
German House, 315 Gregory Street, Rochester NY 14620
$15 advance all ages, $17 at the door

http://www.myspace.com/cameraobscuraband

Camera Obscura is known for being able to make a fractured heart seem beautiful. The band’s entire body of work, told through the tender, melancholy vocals of Tracyanne Campbell, captures the absurdities of love and revels in them. Since its first release in 1996, the Scottish indie-pop group has delivered a boundless sound, merging the world of pop with a dash of Motown, blues, and jazz. The group has released four albums to date; its U.S. tour has only a few brief stops before the band heads off to a second tour in Australia and New Zealand. Catch ‘em while you can.  –Rochester City Newspaper

After party at Dragonfly, 725 Park Ave. Show your ticket to receive one free drink and the enjoy the vinyl with DJ’s Ginnis and Flipsicle.

Gaylord
Friday Nov 27th, 10pm
The Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
18+

http://www.myspace.com/gaylord

Today Gaylord is the genre melding prog-pop-indie-funk trio that is quickly becoming one of the most sought after bands around. Their eclectic & progressive style has allowed them to gather a devout flock of fans and musicians from across seemingly disparate genres.  –Rochester City Newspaper

Reggae Dance Party w/ DJ Ronnie Stackman
Saturday Nov 28th, 9pm
Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604

When it comes to reggae, everyone could learn a thing or two from Rochester musician Ron Stackman. As co-founder/lead singer of pioneering reggae band, Bahama Mama, Ron went on to form The Majestics, who worked with legendary reggae artist Lee Scratch Perry, as well as supporting Burning Spear and Peter Tosh. By the 1990’s, Stackman would form the popular 9-piece band, Big Roots, and maintain his place as one of our area’s most authentic performers.

Now trying something a little different, Stackman will be taking the controls of the music at Abilene Bar & Lounge on Friday, November 14th, as he carts over his turntable, amps, speakers, and some of his impressive vinyl collection to spin the best in roots-reggae. “In Jamaica, the guy who chooses the music is ‘The Selector,’ not the DJ, and that’s what I’ll be,” says Stackman.  –Freetime Magazine

So many shows this month, especially this weekend! Here are my recommendations:

String of Pearls w/ Hinkley
Abilene Bar and Lounge
Friday 11/13
6:00pm
free

Hinkley is an indie-folk rock band from Rochester. The band’s influences run deep in traditional American music but are often likened to contemporary independent artists such as The Shins, Sparklehorse and Wilco.

Anberlin w/ The Sunstreak and Nocturnal Me
The Club at Water Street
Saturday 11/14
8:00pm
$13 adv / $15 dos

Anberlin is a Tooth and Nail-turned-Universal band from Orlando. Their first cd, Blueprints for the Black Market, got me hooked. Their music is catchy and poppy, and the singer’s voice will amaze you.

The Sunstreak is a Rochester rock-pop band who has been busy touring on the Warped Tour and with bands like Saves the Day, Underoath, and Hellogoodbye for the past four years.

Sorry for the downtime on the message board for anyone who tried to access within the past 5 or so days, we just moved server hosts and had some issues. Should be good to go now!

Friday 10/9 – Happy Hour w/ Greg Townson, @ Bug Jar 6 pm

Catch the Hi-Risers singer at the Bug Jar before their tour of Spain this winter.

Saturday 10/10 – Cavalcade, Devall Music @ Boulder Coffee Co. Brooks Landing 7 pm

Cavalcade, a jammy Rochester favorite, plays at the newest Boulder Coffee location with Fingerlakes folk-roots-rock band Devall Music.

Sunday 10/11 – Every Time I Die, Bring Me The Horizon, Oh, Sleeper, Architects @ Water Street Music Hall 7pm

Yeah, I know ETID isn’t a Rochester local band, but they are Buffalo natives, and are f-ing awesome. Let’s show these boys that Rochester appreciates face-melting, yet fun, hardcore rock.

Search function FINALLY works, use it to search bands or venues.

Now anyone can add website urls for bands on the details page. If you see your favorite band, or your band doesnt have a website listed on the band details page just click “Add a website for (Band Name)” and type it in. It’s that easy. Help us help other surfers find your band! New features are always rolling out, so send us your suggestions to help make this site better.

Just finished adding a long overdue feature, band details and band list sorting. Go to the band page and browse for bands alphabetically, click on the band name to view upcoming shows and the url for the band. Soon adding the ability for you(the surfer) to be able to add urls for bands right on the details page! stay tuned.

Cursive is coming to the Bug Jar this summer! I feel honored as a Rochesterian to have them here… and at such a small, intimate venue as the Bug Jar. I am excited beyond belief.

The openers are yet to be announced, but here are the details so far:

Croquet Shows Present: Cursive w/ Guest TBA

Thursday, July 30, 2009
Ages 18+

The Bug Jar
219 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14607

Tickets | $14 21+/$16 18-20
Doors @ 7pm
Music @ 8pm

This show will probably sell out, so get your tickets ahead of time, if possible, or get there early.

Check out their March 13th performance of “From The Hips“ on the Late Show with David Letterman. It’s a powerful song.