Friday, The Coupe De’ Villes @ The Finger Lakes Casino, Farmington, NY , Ezra and the Storm @ Beale St. South Ave, Soul on Tap @ Flipside, The Rhythm Dogs @ Woody’s II (West Henrietta Road)

Saturday: The Coupe De’ Villes @ at The Landing Bar and Grille, Uncle Ralph BBQ Blues Band @ Tala Vera

MONDAY: Greg Townson @ Dino BBQ

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Teagan Ward @ Beale St, Open Jam w/ Tall @ Dino BBQ

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM, Coupe De Villes @ Dino BBQ, NICK MOSS @ DINO BBQ, Amy LaVere @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo),
Thurs: BILLY JOE SHAVER @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN (BUFFALO), Ezra & the Storm @ Dino BBQ
Friday:, Mick Hayes @ Dino BBQ, Ezra & the Storm @ Woody’s II (West Henrietta Rd),

SATURDAY : Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, John McEuen a founding member of the  Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern, Tim Herron Corp @ Dino BBQ, Gordon Munding and Friends @ Beale Street- South Ave.

Dec. 4th: Darrell Scott @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec 5th: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun Honky Tonk Holiday Show! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec. 6th: BILL KIRCHEN @ Abilene
Dec. 7th: BILL KIRCHEN @ Abilene, The Sauce Boss @ Dino BBQ
Dec. 9th: C’est Bon @ Abilene
Dec. 10th: Tarbox Ramblers @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec. 11th: (Sunday) C’est Bon at the Harmony House
Dec. 13th: Marbin (from Chicago) @ Dino BBQ
Dec.15th: Delbert McClinton @ the German House
Dec. 17th: Donna the Buffalo @ Castaways (Ithaca)
Dec. 28th: Johnny Rawls @ Dino BBQ
Dec. 31st: New Years Eve: Joe Beard and Steve Grills @ Dino BBQ
January 12, 2012; Little Feat @ Water Street Music Hall
January 21st – Red Stick Ramblers morphed into “The Revelers” will be playing for RCZN @ Harmony House (Webster)
Jan. 29th: Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools @ the German House
Feb. 11th, 2012: The Houston Person Quartet  @ Lutheran Church of the   Reformation
Feb. 17th: David Vest Band @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Saturday, February 18, 2012 CAJUN & ZYDECO MARDI GRAS BALL: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Pine Leaf Boys, Preston Frank, Ed Poullard & Big Daddy Zydeco B and  Hot Tamale Brass Band 5:00 pm to Midnight Rhodes on the Pawtuxet ~ 60 Rhodes Place ~ Cranston,  RI
Feb. 19th: Commander Cody @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Feb. 25th: Curly Taylor at the Harmony House
Mar 3rd: Buckwheat Zydeco @ Niagara Falls NY Bear’s Den
March 5th: Hot Tuna @ the German House
March 18th – CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will be playing for RCZN @ Harmony House (Webster)
April 29th: Donald Harrison @ Buffalo NY Albright-Knox Museum

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/
Support Blues Men & Women in need http://www.musicmaker.org

Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Friday, Nov. 4th: THE COLORBLIND JAMES EXPERIENCE @ Abilene, The Skiffle Minstrels @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern, John Cole Blues Band @ Dino BBQ, Ezra & The Storm  @ Johnny’s Irish Pub, Trilogy @ Beale St, Rockin’ Robin @ Rab’s Woodshed, Billy Joe @ Six Pockets, The Tomcats @ Smokin’ Joe’s

Saturday: Nov. 5th: . Albany garage rock band THE KNYGHTS OF FUZZ, featuring Rochester native Brian Goodman, and surf-rockers COUSIN AL AND THE FUZZ make their Abilene debuts, Coco Montoya @ The Tralf ( Buffalo), Billy Hector @ Dino BBQ, String Theory @ Salingers, Boogie Men @ Rab’s, Steve Grills @ The California Brew Haus, Industrial Blues Band @ Beale St. Webster, Third Degree @ Beale St. South Ave

Sunday, Nov. 6th: Smokey Robinson @ Kodak Hall/Eastman Theatre, LUCINDA WILLIAMS @ TOWN BALLROOM (BUFFALO), Roy Book Binder @ Heartland At Home heartlandconcerts.org for info, 7pm, Doubletake Blues Band @ Smokin’ Joe’s, Open Blues Jam w/Nate Coffey @ Beale St South Ave

MONDAY: John Ackers @ Dino BBQ

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Teagan Ward @ Beale St, The Steel Wheels @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern, Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY), Mary Gauthier @ Lovin’ Cup, Buford Duo @ Dino BBQ

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM, NOV. 9TH: MIKE ZITO @ DINO BBQ

Thurs:Pro Jam Blues @ PI’s Lounge, Nov. 10th & 11th: CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene

Friday: Nov. 10th & 11th: CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene, Dan Schmidt and the Shadows @ Beale Street

SATURDAY : Nov. 12th: CHRISTINE OHLMAN & Rebel Montez @ Abilene

Nov. 17th. The Warren Haynes Band @ the Smith Opera House in Geneva.

Nov. 18th: Donna the Buffalo w/ Driftwood @ Water Street Music Hall

Sunday: Nov. 20th: Rosie Ledet at the Harmony House, Leon Russell @ German House

NOV. 30TH: NICK MOSS @ DINO BBQ

Dec. 1st: BILLY JOE SHAVER @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN (BUFFALO)

Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, John McEuen

a founding member of the  Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern

Dec. 4th: Darrell Scott @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Dec 5th: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun Honky Tonk Holiday Show! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Dec. 6th: BILL KIRCHEN @ Abilene

Dec. 7th: BILL KIRCHEN @ Abilene

Dec. 9th: C’est Bon @ Abilene

Dec. 11th: (Sunday) C’est Bon at the Harmony House

Dec.15th: Delbert McClinton @ the German House

Dec. 17th: Donna the Buffalo @ Castaways (Ithaca)

January 21st – Red Stick Ramblers morphed into “The Revelers” will be playing for RCZN @ Harmony House (Webster)

Jan. 29th: Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools @ the German House

Feb. 11th, 2012: The Houston Person Quartet  @ Lutheran Church of the   Reformation

Feb. 17th: David Vest Band @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Feb. 19th: Commander Cody @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Feb. 25th: Curly Taylor at the Harmony House

Mar 3rd: Buckwheat Zydeco @ Niagara Falls NY Bear’s Den

March 5th: Hot Tuna @ the German House

March 18th – CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will be playing for RCZN @ Harmony House (Webster)

April 29th: Donald Harrison @ Buffalo NY Albright-Knox Museum
MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php

National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/

Support Blues Men & Women in need http://www.musicmaker.org
Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Friday, September 23, 2011 (TONIGHT), Billy Joe & Dave Riccioni @ Six Pockets, WATKINS AND THE RAPIERS & JESSY CAROLINA AND THE  HOT MESS @ Abilene, Duke Robillard @ the Flour City Brew Festival @ Frontier Field, Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Dino BBq, Tabletop Three @ The Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, NY, Trilogy @ Beale St, Luca @ Beale St. on Empire, Natural Groove @ Rab’s Woodshed, John Bolger @ Smokin’ Joe’s, Soul Express @ Pittsford Grill

Saturday: At 3pm, Esther Brill & RJ Ruble will give a dance lesson help you get your waltz and two-step on. From 4:00 till 6:00, C’est Bon @ Village Gate Square, Duke Robillard @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern, The Sweetback Sisters @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, The Kenny Garrett  Quartet @ Hochstein school of music, Turnip Stampede @ Dino BBQ, Tabletop Three @ The Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, NY, DAVE DONNELLY AND FRIENDS @ Abilene, Peter Norvelli and His New Orleans Band @ Beale St. (Webster), Rockin’ Robin @ Rab’s, Luca & the Electro Kings @ Salinger’s, Cellar Dwellers @ Beale Street
Sunday: Gurf Morlix @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Dave Riccione, Dan Schmidt & Friends @ Smokin Joe’s

MONDAY: Just Joe @ Dino BBQ, Watkins and Rapiers @ Little Theatre Café, DEKE DICKERSON with Big Red & the Sideburns @ Abilene, Lucky Tubb & The Modern Day Troubadours @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Teagan Ward @ Beale St, Buford Due @ Dino BBQ,

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Diana Ross @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre, Candye Kane @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Steve Lyons @ Abilene,

Thurs: Nate Coffey and the New Brew @ Beale St, Pro Jam Blues @ PI’s Lounge, Dirty Bourbon @ Dino BBQ

Friday: Adam Gussow (of Satan and Adam) @ Finger Lakes Community College, FLCC Honors House, 4340 Lakeshore Drive, at the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Routes 5 and 20. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested in order to ensure a seat. Contact Curt Nehring Bliss at (585) 785-1367 or nehrincd@flcc.edu., Debbie Davies @ Abilene, JACKSON BROWNE (SOLO ACOUSTIC) @ AUDITORIUM THEATRE, John Bolger @ Beale St, Mojo Bonkeyz @ Johnny’s, The Kronics @ Rab’s, Billy Joe @ Six Pockets, Dave Viterna Band @ Dino BBQ, Industrial Blues Band @ Beale St –Empire, Lyons & More @ Smokin’ Joe’s, Dan Kodwies Trio – Jazz @ Abbott’s St. Paul,

SATURDAY: (October 1st) Legendz Tour Starring- Frankie Beverly & Maze / Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley & Special guest Bobby Womack (3PM)@ FRONTIER FIELD http://www.zvents.com/z/rochester-ny/legendz-tour-starring-frankie-beverly-maze-isley-brothers-featuring-ronald-isley-special-guest-bobby-womack–events–206762566 , Ha Ha Tonka @ Water Street Music Hall, Janelle Monae @ the Palestra /University of Rochester, Fabulous Ripcords @ Dino BBQ, Dirty Bourbon @ Rab’s Woodshed
October 2nd: Keb Mo’ Band @ UB (Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre),
OCTOBER 6TH – OCTOBER 8TH: KING BISCUIT FESTIVAL – KILLER LINEUP DOWN IN West Helena, AR http://www.kingbiscuitfestival.com/lineup
October 7th: PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX @ Abilene
October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida
Oct. 9th: PAPA CHUBBY @ WATER STREET MUSIC HALL, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, the LUSTRE KINGS @ Abilene
Oct. 13th: Blues Caravan 2011 Girls w/ Guitars! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Peter Case @ Lovin’ Cup
Oct. 14th: The Nighthawks @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 15th: Carolyn Wonderland @ Water Street Music Hall
Oct. 16th: COMMANDER CODY @ Abilene
October 14-16th: Crescent City Blues Festival – New Orleans http://www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/

Oct. 17th: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 21st: Blues after d’ARC: Benefit Concert for the Arc of Monroe County at the old Centers in High Falls (Tiki Bob’s and McFaddens” featuring live blues music from the Fakers and the Rochester Blues Disciples http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121792634589181&ref=ts
, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials w/ special guest Sonny Moorman@ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 22nd: Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Auditorium Center (Rochester, NY), River City Slim at the Harmony House
Oct. 23rd: Gillian Welch @ the State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
October 25th: Dr. John @ Kleinhans Music Hall/Buffalo,
Oct. 28th: Hugh Cornwell @ Lovin’ Cup
October 29th: .CHRIS O’LEARY BAND @ Abilene, Debbie Davies @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Nov. 2nd: The Pixies @ the Main Street Armory
November 5th: Coco Montoya @ The Tralf ( Buffalo)
Nov. 6th: Smokey Robinson @ Kodak Hall/Eastman Theatre
Nov. 8th: The Steel Wheels @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern, Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY), Mary Gauthier @ Lovin’ Cup
Nov. 10th & 11th: CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene
Nov. 12th: CHRISTINE OHLMAN & Rebel Montez @ Abilene
Nov. 17th. The Warren Haynes Band @ the Smith Opera House in Geneva.
Sunday: Nov. 20th: Rosie Ledet at the Harmony House, Leon Russell @ German House
Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, John McEuen
a founding member of the  Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec 5th: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun Honky Tonk Holiday Show! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec. 6th: BILL KIRCHEN @ Abilene
Dec. 7th: BILL KIRCHEN @ Abilene
Dec. 11th: C’est Bon at the Harmony House
Dec.15th: Delbert McClinton @ the German House
Feb. 11th, 2012: The Houston Person Quartet  @ Lutheran Church of the   Reformation
Feb. 19th: Commander Cody @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Feb. 25th: Curly Taylor at the Harmony House
Mar 3rd: Buckwheat Zydeco @ Niagara Falls NY Bear’s Den
April 29th: Donald Harrison @ Buffalo NY Albright-Knox Museum

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/

Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Friday, Sept. 16: Wayne “the Train” Hancock @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern, Coupe de Villes @ Finger Lakes Casino, The Hi-Risers @ Dino BBQ, John Cole Blues Band @ Rab’s Woodshed, Swooners @ Pane Vino, The Bluesmasters @ Beale St, Dang! @ Abilene, Rosanne Cash @ Harro East, Galactic Cowboy Express @ Smith Opera House (Geneva), Billy Joe & Dave Riccioni @ Six Pockets

Saturday: Coupe de Villes @ Double D’s Queen City Grill located at 83 Niagara Street Tonawanda, NY 14150, Dan Schmidt & the Shadows @ Beale St, Wild Geese @ Johnny’s, Joe Beard @ Dino BBQ, Lil Anne & the Hot Cayenne with Drew Landry @ the Harmony House,
Sunday: Mark Cassara @ Pane Vino, Open Jazz Jam with Troupe Street @ Beale St.

Article on the Sportsmen’s Tavern in Buffalo: http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/west-side/article550730.ece

MONDAY: Greg Townson @ Dino BBQ, Watkins and Rapiers @ Little Theatre Café, Chris Hollywood Pro Jam @ Abilene,

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Teagan Ward @ Beale St, @ Open Jam w/Too Tall @ Dino BBQ, Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets will be playing @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern & Music Hall

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Delta Groove Recording Artist: CANDYE KANE @ Abilene, Funky Blu Roots @ Dino BBQ,

Thurs: JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO W/ LILLY HIATT @ Water Street Music Hall, Teresa Wilcox @ Dino BBQ, PRO BLUES JAM @ PI’s Lounge 495 West Ave., Kilbourn Alley Blues Band @ Gator Pub & Gregario’s Pizzeria 13493 Genesee St Alden, New York 14001 (716) 937-9455, Marc Broussard @ German House, Maria Muldaur @ Abilene, Doubletake Blues Band @ Dino BBQ

Friday: Billy Joe & Dave Riccioni @ Six Pockets, JESSY CAROLINA AND THE  HOT MESS @ Abilene, Duke Robillard @ the Flour City Brew Festival @ Frontier Field, Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Dino BBq
SATURDAY: Duke Robillard @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern, The Sweetback Sisters @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, The Kenny Garrett  Quartet @ Hochstein school of music, Turnip Stampede @ Dino BBQ
Sept 26th: .DEKE DICKERSON @ Abilene
Sept 27th: Deke Dickerson @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Sept. 28th: Diana Ross @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre, Candye Kane @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
SEPT 30TH: Debbie Davies @ Abilene, JACKSON BROWNE (SOLO ACOUSTIC) @ AUDITORIUM THEATRE
October 1: Legendz Tour Starring- Frankie Beverly & Maze / Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley & Special guest Bobby Womack (3PM)@ FRONTIER FIELD http://www.zvents.com/z/rochester-ny/legendz-tour-starring-frankie-beverly-maze-isley-brothers-featuring-ronald-isley-special-guest-bobby-womack–events–206762566
, Ha Ha Tonka @ Water Street Music Hall
OCTOBER 6TH – OCTOBER 8TH: KING BISCUIT FESTIVAL – KILLER LINEUP DOWN IN West Helena, AR http://www.kingbiscuitfestival.com/lineup
October 7th: PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX @ Abilene
October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida
Oct. 9th: PAPA CHUBBY @ WATER STREET MUSIC HALL, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 13th: Blues Caravan 2011 Girls w/ Guitars! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 14th: The Nighthawks @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 15th: Carolyn Wonderland @ Water Street Music Hall
October 14-16th: Crescent City Blues Festival – New Orleans http://www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/

Oct. 17th: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 21st: Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials w/ special guest Sonny Moorman@ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 22nd: Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Auditorium Center (Rochester, NY), River City Slim at the Harmony House
Oct. 23rd: Gillian Welch @ the State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
October 29th: .CHRIS O’LEARY BAND @ Abilene
Nov. 2nd: The Pixies @ the Main Street Armory
November 5th: Coco Montoya @ The Tralf ( Buffalo)
Nov. 6th: Smokey Robinson @ Kodak Hall/Eastman Theatre
Nov. 8th: The Steel Wheels @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern, Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
Nov. 10th & 11th: CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene
Nov. 12th: CHRISTINE OHLMAN & Rebel Montez @ Abilene
Sunday: Nov. 20th: Rosie Ledet at the Harmony House
Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, John McEuen
a founding member of the  Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec 5th: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun Honky Tonk Holiday Show! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec. 11th: C’est Bon at the Harmony House
Dec.15th: Delbert McClinton @ the German House
Feb. 11th, 2012: The Houston Person Quartet  @ Lutheran Church of the   Reformation
Feb. 19th: Commander Cody @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Feb. 25th: Curly Taylor at the Harmony House

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/

Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Friday, August, 26, 2011: B.B. King @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts center, Canandaigua with Buddy Guy opening., Airplay Vaudeville Revue @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, The Sound Remains The Same (Led Zeppelin Tribute) w/ The Druids (Grateful Dead Tribute) @ Public Market – Rochester, NY, Soul on Tap @ Johnny’s, Coupe de Villes @ Dino BBQ, John Bolger Band @ Beale St, Luca @ Beale St /Webster, Billy Joe @ Six Pockets
Saturday: The Fairport Music & Food Festival featuring the Campbell Brothers, Deep Blue Dream and a ton of other great bands @ Fairport NY http://www.fairportmusicfestival.com/ , Skiffle Minstrels (NY Zydeco,Rockabilly,Honky-Tonk) Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts, Lafayette Stage, Elmwood Ave & Lafayette St, Buffalo, NY 14222, JOE BEARD @ THE Dino BBQ, The Coupe De’ Villes @ The Landing (Fairport), The Rochester Blues Disciples @ Rab’s Woodshed, Deep Blue @ Beale St.,
AUGUST 26-28: BLUESTOCK 2011 @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN, HUNTER, NY FEATURING: Robert Cray added to replace Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Tab Benoit, Curtis Salgado, Ronny Baker Brooks, TOMMY CASTRO & BOB MARGOLIN, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED – 3 DAY BLUES FESTIVAL – Mitch Woods with Billy Gibson http://www.bluestock.com/

Sunday, Aug. 28th: Red Stick Ramblers morphed into “The Revelers” @ ABILENE, LaBarbera Brothers Homecoming Concert @ Al Lorenz Park/Letchworth Gorge, Mount Morris, NY email: mail@gvcaonline.org for info., The Isotopes @ Marge’s Lakeside Inn (4pm),

MONDAY: John McConnell @ Dino BBQ,

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s,
Teagan Ward @ Beale St, @ Open Jam w/Too Tall @ Dino BBQ,

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Vitamin X @ Dino BBQ,

Thurs: Buford and Smoking Section @ Dino BBQ, PRO BLUES JAM @ PI’s Lounge 495 West Ave., Son House Blues Night Show: features “The Crawdiddies” (with host Gordon Munding) @ Beale Street, Whitney Marchelle & Uptown Blues Band @ The Strathallan
Friday: Margaret Explosion @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, MISS E @ Dino BBQ
Saturday: House on A String @ Dino BBQ

Sept 2, 3 & 4th: MOEDOWN with Levon Helm/Bob Weir, Railroad Earth and More @ Gelston Castle Estate-Mohawk, NY (moedown.com).

Sept 2 – 4, 2011: Rhythm & Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd, Rt 1, Charlestown, RI  02813 Hosted by the REDSTICK RAMBLERS (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Along with: Steve Earle & the Dukes & Duchesses plus Alison Moorer (Sat)
Delbert McClinton (Sun)Richard Thompson (Sat)Marcia Ball (Fri)
Raul Malo Band (Sat)Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Sat, Sun)7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzman, George Porter Jr, Papa Mali, Matt Hubbard, et al) (Sun)Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble   (Fri, Sat)Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s (Sun)Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Nation Beat (Sun)GreelySavoyDuo (Sat, Sun)
Swamp Cabbage (Fri, Sat)Harper & the Midwest Kind   (Fri, Sat)Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy & Bayou Brew (Sat, Sun)Sarah & the Tall Boys (Fri, Sat, Sun)Occidental Gypsy Jazz Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Magnolia (Sat, Sun)River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs (Sat, Sun) www.rhythmandroots.com

Sept. 4th: Long Tall Deb & The Drifter Kings @ 8pm Sportsmen’s Tavern, The Reinhardts w/Ron LoCurto @ Smokin’ Joe’s, Rhythm Dogs @ Schooner’s

Sept. 7th: Drew Landry and his Bandryland Band @ Abilene

Sept. 8th: .SARAH AND THE TALL BOYS @ Abilene

Sept. 9th, 10th and Sunday the 11th: Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY. http://www.niagarafallsbluesfest.com/ featuring: Albert Castiglia, Dennis Gruenling, Savoy Brown, Eddie Shaw, Coco Montoya & More!!!!!!!!!!

September 9th: Blind Boys of Alabama @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada , Albert Castiglia & Sean Chambers @ Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY

September 10th: Big Bill Morganfield & Mavis Staples @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada , Soul on Tap @ Dino BBQ
Sun. 9/11 Asleep @ The Wheel @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN
Sept. 12th: Scott H. Biram @ Mohawk Place (Buffalo)

Sept. 14th: Jonny Lang @ Water Street Music Hall, Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers @ Abilene
September 15 : Mark your calendars! Greece Community Broadcasting Inc. proudly presents it’s annual Evening of Wine and Jazz fundraiser –in the Waterside Room of Pier 45, located at the Port of Rochester in Charlotte. Tickets go on sale August 8th, and are $25.00 each. There will be wine and beer tasting, live jazz, great food, desserts, a silent auction and more. All proceeds from an Evening of Wine and Jazz will benefit member supported Jazz90.1, one of the last full time jazz radio stations in the country. The station is owned by the Greece Central School District; however, it must raise all operating funds annually through member and business donations, as well as special events. Last year’s wine and jazz event sold out, and it’s anticipated that this year’s event will sell out quickly.
Tickets to an Evening of Wine and Jazz 2011 can be purchased beginning August 8th by calling (585) 966-2660, or securely online at www.jazz901.org. Accepted forms of payment are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check or money order.
Sept. 16-17: Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans http://www.ponderosastomp.com/home.php
Sept. 16-18th: BLAST FURNACE BLUES FESTIVAL: GREAT LINEUP!!!!! @ STEELSTACKS CAMPUS, BETHLEHAM, PA www.artsquest.org
Sept. 16th: WAYNE “THE TRAIN” HANCOCK @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN (BUFFALO), Roseanne Cash @ Harro East

Sept. 17th: 9th Annual Music is Art Festival – “Dress To Express” @ Delaware Park Buffalo, THE SHAKE @ Abilene, Lil Anne and the Hot Cayenne at the Harmony House
Sept. 20th: Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets will be playing @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern & Music Hall
Sept. 21st: Delta Groove Recording Artist: CANDYE KANE @ Abilene

Sept 22nd: JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO W/ LILLY HIATT @ Water Street Music Hall, Marc Broussard @ German House,
Sept. 24th: Duke Robillard @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern, The Sweetback Sisters @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, The Kenny Garrett  Quartet @ Hochstein school of music
Sept 26th: .DEKE DICKERSON @ Abilene
Sept 27th: Deke Dickerson @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Sept. 28th: Diana Ross @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre, Candye Kane @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
SEPT 30TH: JACKSON BROWNE (SOLO ACOUSTIC) @ AUDITORIUM THEATRE
October 1: Ha Ha Tonka @ Water Street Music Hall
OCTOBER 6TH – OCTOBER 8TH: KING BISCUIT FESTIVAL – KILLER LINEUP DOWN IN West Helena, AR http://www.kingbiscuitfestival.com/lineup
October 7th: PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX @ Abilene
October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida
Oct. 9th: PAPA CHUBBY @ WATER STREET MUSIC HALL, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 13th: Blues Caravan 2011 Girls w/ Guitars! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 15th: Carolyn Wonderland @ Water Street Music Hall
October 14-16th: Crescent City Blues Festival – New Orleans http://www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/

Oct. 17th: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 21st: Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials w/ special guest Sonny Moorman@ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 22nd: Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Auditorium Center (Rochester, NY), River City Slim at the Harmony House
Oct. 23rd: Gillian Welch @ the State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
October 29th: .CHRIS O’LEARY BAND @ Abilene
Nov. 8th: Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
Nov. 10th & 11th: CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene
Nov. 12th: CHRISTINE OHLMAN & Rebel Montez @ Abilene
Sunday: Nov. 20th: Rosie Ledet at the Harmony House
Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, John McEuen
a founding member of the  Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern
Dec. 11th: C’est Bon at the Harmony House
Dec.15th: Delbert McClinton @ the German House
Feb. 11th, 2012: The Houston Person Quartet  @ Lutheran Church of the   Reformation
Feb. 25th: Curly Taylor at the Harmony House

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/

Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Support It – More will Come to Town:

Friday, August, 12, 2011: Acadian Cajun Band @ Abilene, The Taj Mahal Trio @ The Tralf (Buffalo), Rickie Stearns @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, Turnip Stampede @ Dino BBQ, Billy Joe w/ Dave Riccone @ Six Pockets, Gap Mangione @ Pier 45, The Fakers @ Beale St, Nick Finzer Septet (Jazz) Tala Vera 155 State St., Smokehouse @ McGhan’s, Sean Patrick McGraw and Blue Jimmy @ Public Market, East End Festival – Various Bands @ Downtown Rochester, Rhythm Dogs! @ Schooners Riverside Pub

Saturday: Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Dark Hollow @ Dino BBQ, Bill Brown @ Brown Hound Bistro, Gap @ Pier 45, John Bolger Band @ Beale St., Tombstone Hands W/Krypton 88 @ the Landing, Natural Groove @ Johnny’s, Rhythm Dogs! @the Crows Nest (Waterloo), BOBBY HENRIE AND THE GONERS perform a CD release party, 9:30 p.m @ Abilene

Sunday: Jazz Organist: Joey DeFrancesco @ Abbotts/At the Kitchen Keg/H.H. Warner Bldg, 72 St. Street, Dan Zanes & Friends @ Harro East Ballroom, Coupe De Villes @ Pane Vino, live instore performance by : Jonny Corndawg @ Record Archive (3pm). Scorgies Veterans convene for a Tribute to Tasha in memory of the legendary Natasha, AKA Patricia Ann Scopa, a fixture of the early punk scene in Rochester. Show runs from 3-7 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the event and used toward the planting of a tree in her memory at Highland Park. Bands scheduled to perform include the Press Tones, Chinchillas, Bowery Boys and the Public Market Band @ Abilene

MONDAY: John Ackers @ Dino BBQ

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s,
Teagan Ward @ Beale St, @ Dino BBQ

 Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Kenny Neal @ Ramada Inn (Geneva NY) (7pm), Johnny Rawls @ Dino BBQ

Thurs: Shooter Jennings @ Party in the Park (Rochester), Aztec Two-Step @ Garden Vibes – George Eastman House, Son House Blues Night Jam
with host Gordon Munding @ Beale St.

Friday: Blues Guitarist Pete Anderson @ Abilene, C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, The Djangoners @ the Grill at Strathallan

Saturday: Johnny Winter @ Bears Den (Niagara Falls), C’est Bon @ Abilene, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) Earlville Opera House, 16 E Main St, Earlville, NY 13332., Clarissa Street Festival (see below), Chenango Blues Festival @ Norwich NY (see below)

August 18 to Sunday August 21 http://www.warwickvalleyjazzfest.com/
Warwick, NY (Hudson Valley, NY area).

AUGUST 19 & 20TH: 19TH ANNUAL CHENANGO BLUES FESTIVAL, NORWICH, NY

Friday LineUp, Aug. 19th
6:00 – 7:00 pm Doug MacLeod @ Guernsey Library
Tent Stage : Chenango County Fairgrounds
7:15 – 8:15 pm Tas Cru 8:30 – 10:00 pm Mississippi Heat
Saturday, Aug. 20th Lineup: Chenango County Fairgrounds

MAIN STAGE: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Gina Sicilia 1:40 – 2:50 pm Honey Island Swamp Band 3:50 – 5:00 pm Ana Popovic 6:10 – 7:30 pm James Cotton 8:40 – 10:10 North Mississippi Allstar Duo featuring Luther Dickinson & Cody Dickinson TENT STAGE: Chenango County Fairgrounds
1:00 – 1:40 pm Suspicious Hats 2:50 – 3:50 pm Doug MacLeod 5:00 – 6:10 pm Super Chikan 7:30 – 8:40 pm John Hammond

http://www.chenangobluesfest.org/

Aug. 20th: Clarissa Street Reunion, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ROCHESTER NY
3 Stages – Jazz, R&B, and Gospel
Jazz Stage – Clarissa at Troup St.
2:45-4pm         Nate Rawls 4:30-5:45pm    Reazon 6:15-7:30pm    Rey Scott & Co.
8-9:15pm          A Few Bad Apples 9:45-11pm       Paradigm Shift

R&B Stage      Clarissa at McRee Way (Bronson)
12:15-1:15pm  Steve Grills & the Roadmasters 1:45-2:45pm    Todd East
3:15-4:15pm     Debbie Kendricks  Blues Band 4:45-5:45pm     Rockin’ Robin Blues Band 6:15-7:30pm     John Cole Blues Band with   Joe Beard
8-9:15 pm         Mitty and the Followers 9:45-11pm        New Image Band

Gospel Stage   Adams Street at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
1-1:30pm         Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Choir
For more information about the 2011 Clarissa Street Reunion, you can find them on Facebook.

Aug. 21st: Ana Popovic @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Aug. 22nd: ” A night of the Blues w/ Pete Anderson”@ Sportsmen’s Tavern

Aug. 23rd: George Thorogood @ Artpark (Lewiston, NY)
August 24th: Steve Earle @ Harro East (8pm)
AUGUST 26-28: BLUESTOCK 2011 @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN, HUNTER, NY FEATURING: Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Tab Benoit, Curtis Salgado, Ronny Baker Brooks, TOMMY CASTRO & BOB MARGOLIN, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED – 3 DAY BLUES FESTIVAL – Mitch Woods with Billy Gibson http://www.bluestock.com/
Aug. 26th: B.B. King @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts center, Canandaigua with Buddy Guy opening., Airplay Vaudeville Revue @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, The Sound Remains The Same (Led Zeppelin Tribute) w/ The Druids (Grateful Dead Tribute) @ Public Market – Rochester, NY, Soul on Tap @ Johnny’s
Aug. 27th: The Fairport Music & Food Festival featuring the Campbell Brothers, Deep Blue Dream and a ton of other great bands @ Fairport NY http://www.fairportmusicfestival.com/ , Skiffle Minstrels (NY Zydeco,Rockabilly,Honky-Tonk) Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts, Lafayette Stage, Elmwood Ave & Lafayette St, Buffalo, NY 14222
Aug. 28th: LaBarbera Brothers Homecoming Concert @ Al Lorenz Park/Letchworth Gorge, Mount Morris, NY email: mail@gvcaonline.org for info.

Sept. 2nd: Margaret Explosion @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

Sept 2, 3 & 4th: MOEDOWN with Levon Helm/Bob Weir, Railroad Earth and More @ Gelston Castle Estate-Mohawk, NY (moedown.com).

Sept 2 – 4, 2011: Rhythm & Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd, Rt 1, Charlestown, RI  02813 Hosted by the REDSTICK RAMBLERS (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Along with: Steve Earle & the Dukes & Duchesses plus Alison Moorer (Sat)
Delbert McClinton (Sun)Richard Thompson (Sat)Marcia Ball (Fri)
Raul Malo Band (Sat)Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Sat, Sun)7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzman, George Porter Jr, Papa Mali, Matt Hubbard, et al) (Sun)Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble   (Fri, Sat)Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s (Sun)Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Nation Beat (Sun)GreelySavoyDuo (Sat, Sun)
Swamp Cabbage (Fri, Sat)Harper & the Midwest Kind   (Fri, Sat)Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy & Bayou Brew (Sat, Sun)Sarah & the Tall Boys (Fri, Sat, Sun)Occidental Gypsy Jazz Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Magnolia (Sat, Sun)River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs (Sat, Sun) www.rhythmandroots.com

Sept. 8th: .SARAH AND THE TALL BOYS @ Abilene

Sept. 9th, 10th and Sunday the 11th: Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY. http://www.niagarafallsbluesfest.com/ featuring: Albert Castiglia, Dennis Gruenling, Savoy Brown, Eddie Shaw, Coco Montoya & More!!!!!!!!!!

September 9th: Blind Boys of Alabama @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada , Albert Castiglia & Sean Chambers @ Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY

September 10th: Big Bill Morganfield & Mavis Staples @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada , Soul on Tap @ Dino BBQ
Sun. 9/11 Asleep @ The Wheel @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN

Sept. 14th: Jonny Lang @ Water Street Music Hall, Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers @ Abilene
September 15 : Mark your calendars! Greece Community Broadcasting Inc. proudly presents it’s annual Evening of Wine and Jazz fundraiser –in the Waterside Room of Pier 45, located at the Port of Rochester in Charlotte. Tickets go on sale August 8th, and are $25.00 each. There will be wine and beer tasting, live jazz, great food, desserts, a silent auction and more. All proceeds from an Evening of Wine and Jazz will benefit member supported Jazz90.1, one of the last full time jazz radio stations in the country. The station is owned by the Greece Central School District; however, it must raise all operating funds annually through member and business donations, as well as special events. Last year’s wine and jazz event sold out, and it’s anticipated that this year’s event will sell out quickly.
Tickets to an Evening of Wine and Jazz 2011 can be purchased beginning August 8th by calling (585) 966-2660, or securely online at www.jazz901.org. Accepted forms of payment are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check or money order.
Sept. 16-17: Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans http://www.ponderosastomp.com/home.php
Sept. 16-18th: BLAST FURNACE BLUES FESTIVAL: GREAT LINEUP!!!!! @ STEELSTACKS CAMPUS, BETHLEHAM, PA www.artsquest.org
Sept. 16th: WAYNE “THE TRAIN” HANCOCK @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN (BUFFALO), Roseanne Cash @ Harro East

Sept. 17th: 9th Annual Music is Art Festival – “Dress To Express” @ Delaware Park Buffalo, THE SHAKE @ Abilene, Lil Anne and the Hot Cayenne at the Harmony House
Sept. 20th: Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets will be playing @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern & Music Hall
Sept. 21st: Delta Groove Recording Artist: CANDYE KANE @ Abilene

Sept 22nd: Marc Broussard @ German House, John Hiatt @ Water Street Music Hall
Sept. 24th: Duke Robillard @ The Sportsmen’s Tavern, The Sweetback Sisters @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, The Kenny Garrett  Quartet @ Hochstein school of music
Sept 26th: .DEKE DICKERSON @ Abilene
Sept 27th: Deke Dickerson @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Sept. 28th: Diana Ross @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre, Candye Kane @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
SEPT 30TH: JACKSON BROWNE (SOLO ACOUSTIC) @ AUDITORIUM THEATRE
October 1: Ha Ha Tonka @ Water Street Music Hall
October 7th: PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX @ Abilene
October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida
Oct. 9th: Professor Louie & The Crowmatix @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 13th: Blues Caravan 2011 Girls w/ Guitars! @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 15th: Carolyn Wonderland @ Water Street Music Hall
October 14-16th: Crescent City Blues Festival – New Orleans http://www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/

Oct. 17th: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 21st: Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials w/ special guest Sonny Moorman@ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 22nd: Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Auditorium Center (Rochester, NY), River City Slim at the Harmony House
October 29th: .CHRIS O’LEARY BAND @ Abilene
Nov. 8th: Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
Nov. 10th & 11th: CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene
Nov. 12th: CHRISTINE OHLMAN & Rebel Montez @ Abilene
Sunday: Nov. 20th: Rosie Ledet at the Harmony House
Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield
Dec. 11th: C’est Bon at the Harmony House
Feb. 11th, 2012: The Houston Person Quartet  @ Lutheran Church of the   Reformation
Feb. 25th: Curly Taylor at the Harmony House

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/

Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Friday, July 15th: Emmylou Harris @ Greek Peak (near Cortland), Kal David @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo), Steve Grills @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, The Djangoners @ the Grill at Strathallan, Lou Gramm Band w/ Tommy Brunett Band and The Coupe Devilles @ Public Market Rochester, NY., Dave Viterna Band @ Dino BBQ, Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (featuring: Too Tall, Joe Beard & Robert Cray). the JACK GRACE BAND @ Abilene, Kal David @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern, The Aldis Blues Band @ Johnny’s, the Rhythm Dogs @ the Inn on Broadway, Dan Schmidt and the Shadows @ Beale Street, Jack Grace Band @ Abilene, Frankie and Jewels @ Abilene
Saturday: Bop Fest 5; 3pm till 8pm presented by The BOP SHOP & BOP ARTS INC-Village Gate Square http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php , Carolyn Kelly Blues Band @ Dino BBQ, Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (featuring: Fred Vine, The Coupe De Villes, Swamp Dogg, Matt Schofield Trio, The Revelations featuring Tre Williams, The Felice Brothers), Michael Charles @ Seneca Lake Afternoon: Blues Cruise – Seneca Marina (Brad (315) 789-5520), WISSAHICKON CHICKEN SHACK @ Abilene, at 8:00 PM The Coupe De’ Villes will be performing at The Grandstands Bar and Grill at Batavia Downs Casino located at 8315 Park Road Batavia, Ny 14020., Ezra & the Storm @ Rab’s Woodshed, Gap Mangione @ Woodcliff, Third Degree @ Beale St., Soulive @ Boulder Fest – 100 Alexander ST,

Sunday: July 17th: Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (featuring: Champange, The Voices of Clouds, Tommy Burnett, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation), Bop Fest 5; 3pm till 8pm presented by The BOP SHOP & BOP ARTS INC-Village Gate Square http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php , Scott Holt Band @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Open Jam with Troup St. @ Beale St,  *CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW WITH REV. PEYTON BELOW.

July 14-17th: Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (Lineup is out) http://www.rochesterevents.com/festivals-events/big-rib-bbq-blues-fest/concert-schedule Robert Cray, Big Sam, Rev. Peyton  & More!!!!!!!!!!

July 15,16th& 17th: The Great South Bay Festival @ Patchogue, NY. http://www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com/

July 16/17th: The North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland, Maine (Featuring: Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, The Brooks Family Reunion, Gina Sicilia, Dave Gross, Eric Bibb, James Armstrong, Toni Lynn Washington)

July 14-17Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Location: On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY 12469 http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php

MONDAY, July 18th: John Ackers @ Dino BBQ

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s,
Teagan Ward @ Beale St, Open Jam w/Too Tall @ Dino BBQ,

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Dirty Bourbon Blues Band @ Dino BBQ

Thurs: Paul Thorn @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo), Moe @ Party in the Park (Rochester), Boilermaker Jazz Band @ Garden Vibes – George Eastman House
Son House Blues Night Jam with host Gordon Munding @ Beale Street, Turnip Stampede @ Dino BBQ
Friday: The Handmade Orchestra @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, Chris Duarte @ Rochester Public Market, Peter Novelli and His New Orleans Band @ Sportsman’s Tavern (Buffalo), Park Ave Band @ Dino BBQ
Saturday: Mark Winsick CD release party @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Teagan and the Tweeds @ Dino BBQ, Rockin’ Jake @ Four Aces Bar and Grill (Buffalo)

July 21st – July 24th: The Grassroots Festival w/ Donna the Buffalo, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Keith Frank, Jim Lauderdale & many more @ Trumansburg, NY

July 27th: Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
July 28th: “PETER NOVELLI AND HIS NEW ORLEANS BAND”  (which beg. at 8:30pm) followed by Boom Chick @ Abilene, Big Gigantic @ Party in the Park (Rochester),
July 29th: Joe Beard (Acoustic) @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, Oswego HarborFest featuring: 4 PM – The Voodudes, 5:30 PM – Steve Grills, 7:30 PM – Jonny Hirsh Band & 9:30 PM – Rockin’ Jake more info. complete lineup: http://www.oswegoharborfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Entertainment-Schedule.pdf

July 30th: , Oswego HarborFest featuring: more info. complete lineup: http://www.oswegoharborfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Entertainment-Schedule.pdf 4 PM – The Fabulous Ripcords, 6 PM – The Todd Wolfe Band, 8-10 PM – Jonny Hirsch Band, Los Straitjackets @ the Chapter House (Ithaca, NY)
July 29,30, 31st: Pennsylvania Blues Fest at Blue Mountain Ski Area
“Celebrating 20 years in the Poconos” http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/activities/pa-blues-fest.aspx Blue Mountain Ski Area 1660 Blue Mountain DR Danielsville, PA 18038, less than 5 hours from Rochester, NY Friday July 29th
On-Site Pre-Fest Jam with Studebaker John and The Hawks - 8pm to midnight
Located at the Adventure Center. Cover charge Friday night, tickets at the door ONLY!
Saturday July 30th
Main Stage
1-2:15pm - John Nemeth
2:45-4pm - Cyril Neville
4:30-5:45pm - Bettye Lavette
6:15-7:30pm - Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials
8-9:30pm - Otis Clay
Saturday Night Headliner – Otis Clay
Tent Stage
2-3pm - Samuel James
3:30-4:30pm - Linsey Alexander
5-6pm - Samuel James
6:30pm-7:45pm - John Nemeth
8:15pm-9:30pm - Linsey Alexander
Saturday July 30th
On-Site After-Fest Jam with Big Daddy Stallings - 9:30pm to 1:30am
Located at the Adventure Center. Cover charge Sat. Night, tickets at the door ONLY!
Sunday July 31st
Main Stage
Noon-1pm - The Lee Boys
1:30pm-2:45pm - Shakura S’Aida
3:15pm-4:30pm - Magic Slim & The Teardrops
5pm-6:15pm - Kenny Neal
6:45pm-8pm - Shemekia Copeland
Aug. 1st: The Decemberists @ Art Park (Lewiston, NY), AMY LAVERE @ Abilene
Aug.2nd: AMY LAVERE @ Abilene
August 4-6th: Brantling Bluegrass Festival, Brantling Ski Area, Sodus, NY.

http://www.brantling.com/html/bluegrasssite.html

August 4th: Robert Randolph & the Family Band @ Party in the Park (Rochester), John Doyle and Karan Casey Band @ Garden Vibes – George Eastman House

August 5th: Dan Frank & the True Believers @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, A NIGHT OF MUSIC: To support the Dobe E. Ulmer Memorial Scholarship Fund
-  7pm At Bethel Christian Fellowship, 321 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 FEATURING: Herb Smith Quintet, Julius Dicks and The Community Gospel Choir & Derek Smith

Aug. 6th: Peter Karp & SUE FOLEY @ ABILENE (ROCHESTER, NY), The Djangoners @ the Grill at Strathallan

August 9th: Steve Grills @ Buckland Park Pavillion, Bob Dylan with Leon Russell @ CMAC

August 11th: The Romantics @ Party in the Park (Rochester),
August 12: Rickie Stearns @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

August 13th: Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers @ Sportsmen’s Tavern

August 18th: Shooter Jennings @ Party in the Park (Rochester), Aztec Two-Step @ Garden Vibes – George Eastman House

August 19th: C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, The Djangoners @ the Grill at Strathallan

AUGUST 19 & 20TH: 19TH ANNUAL CHENANGO BLUES FESTIVAL, NORWICH, NY (LINEUP TBD- so far James Cotton with Darrell Nullish on vocals, North Mississippi Duo, Super Chikan, John Hammond, Doug MacLeod, Gina Sicilia, Mississippi Heat, Honey Island Swamp Band, Ana Popovic and more!!!!!!!!!!) http://www.chenangobluesfest.org/

August 20th: Johnny Winter @ Bears Den (Niagara Falls)
Aug. 21st: Ana Popovic @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Aug. 22nd: ” A night of the Blues w/ Pete Anderson”@ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Aug. 23rd: George Thorogood @ Artpark (Lewiston, NY)
August 24th: Steve Earle @ Harro East (8pm)
AUGUST 26-28: BLUESTOCK 2011 @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN, HUNTER, NY FEATURING: Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Tab Benoit, Curtis Salgado, Ronny Baker Brooks, TOMMY CASTRO & BOB MARGOLIN, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED – 3 DAY BLUES FESTIVAL – Mitch Woods with Billy Gibson http://www.bluestock.com/
Aug. 26th: B.B. King @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts center, Canandaigua with Buddy Guy opening., Airplay Vaudeville Revue @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, The Sound Remains The Same (Led Zeppelin Tribute) w/ The Druids (Grateful Dead Tribute) @ Public Market – Rochester, NY

Aug. 27th: The Fairport Music & Food Festival featuring the Campbell Brothers @ Fairport NY
Sept. 2nd: Margaret Explosion @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

Sept 2 – 4, 2011: Rhythm & Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd, Rt 1, Charlestown, RI  02813 Hosted by the REDSTICK RAMBLERS (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Along with: Steve Earle & the Dukes & Duchesses plus Alison Moorer (Sat)
Delbert McClinton (Sun)Richard Thompson (Sat)Marcia Ball (Fri)
Raul Malo Band (Sat)Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Sat, Sun)7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzman, George Porter Jr, Papa Mali, Matt Hubbard, et al) (Sun)Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble   (Fri, Sat)Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s (Sun)Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Nation Beat (Sun)GreelySavoyDuo (Sat, Sun)
Swamp Cabbage (Fri, Sat)Harper & the Midwest Kind   (Fri, Sat)Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy & Bayou Brew (Sat, Sun)Sarah & the Tall Boys (Fri, Sat, Sun)Occidental Gypsy Jazz Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Magnolia (Sat, Sun)River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs (Sat, Sun) www.rhythmandroots.com

Sept. 7th: Gregg Allman @ Artpark (Lewiston, NY)

Sept. 9th, 10th and Possibly 11th: Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY. (Lineup TBD)

September 9th: Blind Boys of Alabama @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada , Albert Castiglia & Sean Chambers @ Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY

September 10th: Big Bill Morganfield & Mavis Staples @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada
Sun. 9/11 Asleep @ The Wheel @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN

Sept. 14th: Jonny Lang @ Water Street Music Hall, Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers @ Abilene
Sept. 16th: WAYNE “THE TRAIN” HANCOCK @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN (BUFFALO), Roseanne Cash @ Harro East
Sept. 21st: CANDYE KANE @ Abilene

Sept 22nd: Marc Broussard @ German House, John Hiatt @ Water Street Music Hall
Sept. 24th: The Sweetback Sisters @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield
Sept. 28th: Diana Ross @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre
SEPT 30TH: JACKSON BROWNE (SOLO ACOUSTIC) @ AUDITORIUM THEATRE
October 1: Ha Ha Tonka @ Water Street Music Hall
October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida
Oct. 9th: Professor Louie & The Crowmatix @ Sportsmen’s Tavern
Oct. 15th: Carolyn Wonderland @ Water Street Music Hall
October 14-16th: Crescent City Blues Festival – New Orleans http://www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/
Nov. 8th: Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
Nov. 12th: CHRISTINE OHLMAN @ Abilene
Dec. 3rd: Guy Davis @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield

MORE FESTIVALS:
July 14-17         Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY (from Roch NY – 218 miles – 3 hours 58 mins)
July 21-24         Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival – Trumansburg NY – (from Roch NY – 78.9 mi - about 1 hour 41 mins)
Sep 2-4            Rhythm & Roots –  Charlestown, RI     (from Roch NY – 410 mi – about 6 hours 47 mins)

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/
Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Updated: – May 20th, 2011

Friday: Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/ Dave Riccioni @ Six Pockets, Tara Nevins member of the band Donna the Buffalo @ Castaways (Ithaca, Little Feat @ Lilac Festival, Teagan and the Tweeds @ Dino BBQ, THE RHYTHM DOGS @ THE MCGUINESS PUB, John Bolger Band @ Beale St, Bill Schmitt @ Beale St. Webster, Dan Schmidt @ Smokin’ Joe’s, The Aldis Blues Band @ Trinities Restaurant

Saturday: The Coupe De’ Villes @ The Grandstands Bar and Grille located at Batavia Downs, HUNU? – BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE @ BOP SHOP ATRIUM/VILLAGE GATE. http://www.bopshop.com/bopEvents.php?ID=2353, Gordon Munding @ Black Eyed Susan’s, Bourbon Street Blues Festival with: Eric Lindell, Duke Robillard, Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Chris O’Leary Band, The Campbell Brothers and More: Lebanon Township (Califon), New Jersey http://www.bourbonstreetbluesfest.com/, Mr. Joe Beard @ Dino BBQ, CHRIS TRAPPER @ Abilene, Dan Schmidt @ Beale St, Tina & the Two Timers @ Rab’s Woodshed

Follow the link: http://jukejoint.sundayblues.org/

Sunday: MAY 22nd: BOBBY RUSH with full band & dancers @ RAMADA INN IN GENEVA – OUTSIDE 4-7PM, WILL MOVE IN IF WEATHER ISN’T GOOD., Joan Osborne @ Lilac Festival

MONDAY: Big D (solo) @ Dino BBQ, Maria Muldaur and her Bluesiana Band @ Abilene

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Just Joe @ Dino BBQ, Bruce Cockburn @ The State Theatre (Ithaca, NY), THE OLD BLIND DOGS @ Lovin Cup, Del Castillo @ Lilac Festival, Teagan Ward @ Beale St

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Kevin MacConkey and Friends @ Dino BBQ, JOE KROWN, WALTER WOLFMAN WASHINGTON & RUSSELL BATISTE @ Lovin’ Cup Brews & Bistro: 300 Park Point Drive http://www.bopshop.com/bopEvents.php?ID=2824 , Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo)

Thurs: 40 Rod Lightining @ Dino BBQ, BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS @ Abilene

Friday: Phil Petroff and Natural Fact @ Dino BBQ

Saturday: Aretha Franklin @ Seneca Niagara Casino, Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Dino BBQ, Ed Hart @ Black-Eyed Susan’s

JUNE 1ST: GINA SICILIA (CD RELEASE PARTY) @ DINO BBQ

June 2-5th: Mountain Jam – Hunter Mt. NY http://mountainjam.com/

June 3, 4 & 5th: The 22nd Annual: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Festival, Augusta, NJ http://www.crawfishfest.com/ **This is the biggest New Orleans/Cajun Jam of the Northeast.

June 3, 4 & 5th: http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/ 2011 WATERFRONT BLUES

• Woodbine Park (Eastern Ave. & Coxwell Ave.) TORONTO ONTARIO FEATURING: 21st Century Bluesman Larry McCray! Blues Music Award nominee Teeny Tucker!

• Juno Award winners Gary Kendall & Chuck Jackson of Downchild! Blues Music Award winner Johnny Rawls! Juno Award winner Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne!   AND MORE!

 

June 3rd: Robin Trower @ The Tralf (Buffalo), Mountain Jam @ Hunter Mountain (featuring Hot Tuna). East End Festival with Joe Beard & More @ Downtown Rochester East End 5pm-11pm., Bitchin’ Kitchen @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

June 4th: The Wailers @ Water Street Music Hall

June 10th: Brian Linday @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

JUNE 10 – 18TH: XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL http://www.rochesterjazz.com/

CHECK HERE FOR DOC’S FESTIVAL PICKS – COMING SOON!!!

June 11th: “Pick a Peck of Piedmont Pickers.” in Cazenovia, NY at the Nelson Odeon

JUNE 12TH: DALE WATSON @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN (BUFFALO)

 

June 12th: 22nd Annual Billtown Blues Festival, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA (featuring: Mark Hummel’s Blues Harp Blowout).

June 15th: Blues Traveler @ Finger Lakes Racino

 

June 16th: Los Lonely Boys @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

June 17th: Big Leg Emma @ Water Street Music Hall, Grand Canyon Rescue Episode @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square, TROMBONE SHORTY @ EAST AVE/CHESTNUT STAGE RIJF.

June 18th: Dave Alvin @ 6th Annual Honesdale Roots Festival, Honesdale, PA, G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE @ EAST AVE/ALEXANDER STAGE RIJF.

June 20th: Jorma Kaukonen @ Hart Theatre (JCC ROCHESTER)

June 22nd: Chuck Negron w/ Blood Sweat & Tears @ Finger Lakes Racino

June 23rd: Gurf Morlix @ Abilene (Upstairs, limited tickets with film).

June 24th: Grace Potter @ Water St. Music Hall, Love In Stockholm w/ Po Boys Brass Band @ the Club Side – Water St. Music Hall, The Beaumonts @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square
June 24 & 25th: Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz & Blues Festival

(Great Lineup of New Orleans Acts: Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell, Big Sam, etc.)Worcester, MA

June 30th: Bootsy Collins @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

 

July 1, Spampinato Brothers @ Sportsmen’s Tavern, Lil Anne and Hot Cayenne @ Inspire Moore Finger Lakes Winery & Vineyard (Naples NY), The Accordion Babes @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

July 8 & 9th: Briggs Farm Blues Festival, Nescopeck, PA http://briggsfarm.com/

Featuring: Alexis P. Suter, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, James Armstrong, Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang,

July 8th: CJ Ramone @ Water St. Music Hall, Mike Brown @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

 

July 9th: C’est Bon @ Corn Hill Arts Festival

July 13th: The Black Keys @ Artpark (Lewiston, NY)

July 15th: Emmylou Harris @ Greek Peak (near Cortland), Kal David @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo), Steve Grills @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

 

July 15,16th& 17th: The Great South Bay Festival @ Patchogue, NY. http://www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com/

 

July 16/17th: The North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland, Maine (Featuring: Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, The Brooks Family Reunion, Gina Sicilia, Dave Gross, Eric Bibb, James Armstrong, Toni Lynn Washington)

July 14-17th: Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (Lineup: TBD) http://www.rochesterevents.com/festivals-events/big-rib-bbq-blues-fest/concert-schedule

 

July 14-17Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Location: On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY 12469 http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php

 

July 21st: Paul Thorn @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo), Moe @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

 

July 21st – July 24th: The Grassroots Festival w/ Donna the Buffalo, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Keith Frank, Jim Lauderdale & many more @ Trumansburg, NY

July 22nd: The Handmade Orchestra @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

July 23rd: Rockin’ Jake @ Four Aces Bar and Grill (Buffalo)

July 28th: Big Gigantic @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

July 29th: Joe Beard (Acoustic) @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

July 29,30, 31st: Pennsylvania Blues Fest at Blue Mountain Ski Area

“Celebrating 20 years in the Poconos” http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/activities/pa-blues-fest.aspx Blue Mountain Ski Area 1660 Blue Mountain DR Danielsville, PA 18038, less than 5 hours from Rochester, NY Friday July 29th

On-Site Pre-Fest Jam with Studebaker John and The Hawks – 8pm to midnight

Located at the Adventure Center. Cover charge Friday night, tickets at the door ONLY!

Saturday July 30th

Main Stage

1-2:15pm - John Nemeth

2:45-4pm - Cyril Neville

4:30-5:45pm - Bettye Lavette

6:15-7:30pm - Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

8-9:30pm - Otis Clay

Saturday Night Headliner – Otis Clay

Tent Stage

2-3pm - Samuel James

3:30-4:30pm - Linsey Alexander

5-6pm - Samuel James

6:30pm-7:45pm - John Nemeth

8:15pm-9:30pm - Linsey Alexander

Saturday July 30th

On-Site After-Fest Jam with Big Daddy Stallings – 9:30pm to 1:30am

Located at the Adventure Center. Cover charge Sat. Night, tickets at the door ONLY!

Sunday July 31st

Main Stage

Noon-1pm - The Lee Boys

1:30pm-2:45pm - Shakura S’Aida

3:15pm-4:30pm - Magic Slim & The Teardrops

5pm-6:15pm - Kenny Neal

6:45pm-8pm - Shemekia Copeland

Aug. 1st: The Decemberists @ Art Park (Lewiston, NY)

August 4-6th: Brantling Bluegrass Festival, Brantling Ski Area, Sodus, NY.

http://www.brantling.com/html/bluegrasssite.html

 

August 4th: Robert Randolph & the Family Band @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

 

August 5th: Dan Frank & the True Believers @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

August 9th: Steve Grills @ Buckland Park Pavillion

August 11th: The Romantics w/THE CHESTERFIELD KINGS @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

August 12: Rickie Stearns @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

 

August 18th: Shooter Jennings @ Party in the Park (Rochester),

August 19th: C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

 

AUGUST 19 & 20TH: 19TH ANNUAL CHENANGO BLUES FESTIVAL, NORWICH, NY (LINEUP TBD- so far James Cotton with Darrell Nullish on vocals, North Mississippi Duo, Super Chikan, John Hammond, Doug MacLeod, Gina Sicilia, Mississippi Heat, Honey Island Swamp Band, Ana Popovic and more!!!!!!!!!!) http://www.chenangobluesfest.org/

 

August 20th: Johnny Winter @ Bears Den (Niagara Falls)

Aug. 23rd: George Thorogood @ Artpark (Lewiston, NY)

August 24th: Steve Earle @ Harro East (8pm)

AUGUST 26-28: BLUESTOCK 2011 @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN, HUNTER, NY FEATURING: Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Tab Benoit, Curtis Salgado, Ronny Baker Brooks, TOMMY CASTRO & BOB MARGOLIN, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED – 3 DAY BLUES FESTIVAL – Mitch Woods with Billy Gibson http://www.bluestock.com/

 

Aug. 26th: B.B. King @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts center, Canandaigua with Buddy Guy opening., Airplay Vaudeville Revue @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

Aug. 27th: The Fairport Music & Food Festival featuring the Campbell Brothers @ Fairport NY

Sept. 2nd: Margaret Explosion @ 14 Fridays/Village Gate Square

 

Sept 2 – 4, 2011: Rhythm & Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd, Rt 1, Charlestown, RI  02813 Hosted by the REDSTICK RAMBLERS (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Along with: Steve Earle & the Dukes & Duchesses plus Alison Moorer (Sat)

Delbert McClinton (Sun)Richard Thompson (Sat)Marcia Ball (Fri)

Raul Malo Band (Sat)Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Sat, Sun)7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzman, George Porter Jr, Papa Mali, Matt Hubbard, et al) (Sun)Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble   (Fri, Sat)Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s (Sun)Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Nation Beat (Sun)GreelySavoyDuo (Sat, Sun)

Swamp Cabbage (Fri, Sat)Harper & the Midwest Kind   (Fri, Sat)Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy & Bayou Brew (Sat, Sun)Sarah & the Tall Boys (Fri, Sat, Sun)Occidental Gypsy Jazz Band (Fri, Sat, Sun)Magnolia (Sat, Sun)River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs (Sat, Sun) www.rhythmandroots.com

 

Sept. 7th: Gregg Allman @ Artpark (Lewiston, NY)

 

Sept. 9th, 10th and Possibly 11th: Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY. (Lineup TBD)

 

 

September 9th: Blind Boys of Alabama @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

September 10th: Big Bill Morganfield & Mavis Staples @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

Sun. 9/11 Asleep @ The Wheel @ SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN

Sept. 16th: Roseanne Cash @ Harro East

Sept. 28th: Diana Ross @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre

October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida

October 14-16th: Crescent City Blues Festival – New Orleans http://www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/

Nov. 8th: Joe Bonamassa @ State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)

 

MORE FESTIVALS:

May  27-29       Bayou N’ Boogie Fest, Rehoboth, MA – (from Roch NY – 395 mi, about 6 hours 30 mins)

June  3-5          Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Festival – Augusta NJ – (from Roch NY – 278 mi – about 4 hours 41 mins)

June  10-13       15th Annual Blast from the Bayou – Preston CT – (from Roch NY – 375 mi - about 6 hours 7 mins) –

July  1-3           The Great Blue Heron Festival – Sherman NY (from Roch NY – 153 mi - about 2 hours 45 mins)

July 14-17         Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY (from Roch NY – 218 miles – 3 hours 58 mins)

July 21-24         Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival – Trumansburg NY – (from Roch NY – 78.9 mi - about 1 hour 41 mins)

Sep 2-4            Rhythm & Roots –  Charlestown, RI     (from Roch NY – 410 mi – about 6 hours 47 mins)
MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php

National Happenings and Festivals: http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/
Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Updated: – 3/25/11

Friday/Tonight 3/25/11: The Coupe De’ Villes will be performing at The Grandstands Bar and Grille located at Batavia Downs, John Cole Blues Band @ Dino BBQ

Saturday: C’est Bon (NY Cajun) @ Harmony House, Joe Beard @ Dino BBQ, The Blues Disciples are at the Charlotte Tavern (Lake Ave & River St.)The Billy Brite Band Reunion @ Sportsman’s Tavern, The Coupe De’ Villes will be performing at The Landing Bar and Grill located at 30 Fairport Villiage Landing,

Sunday: Walter Trout @ The Tralf (Buffalo), Dave Profetta Band @ Smokin’ Joe’s

MONDAY: Sean Patrick Taylor @ Dino BBQ, Eugene Chadbourne @ Bop Shop Atrium

Tues: STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Big D (Solo) @ Dino BBQ

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Better Than Bowling @ Dino BBQ, Lucky Tubb & the Modern Day Troubadours @ Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo), Public Market Band @ Abilene

Thurs: Ezra and the Storm @ Dino BBQ, David Lindley @ The Tralf (Buffalo), “LUCKY TUBB and the MODERN DAY TROUBADOURS” www.myspace.com/luckytubb @ Abilene, Steve Odum Trio @ Beale St.

Friday: Table Top Three @ Beale St, Magic & the House Rockers @ Beale St. (Empire), Billy Joe @ Six Pockets, Tom Erbland and the Tomcats @ Smokin’ Joe’s, Phil Petroff & Natural Fact @ Dino BBq,

Saturday: John Mayall @ The Tralf (Buffalo), Devon Allman’s Honeytribe @ Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo), Harvey Reid @ Rochester Christian Reformed Church in Penfield, Aldis Blues Band @ Johnny’s, The Vassar Brothers @ Abilene, Turnip Stamped @ Dino BBQ, Gap Mangione @ Woodcliff

April 3rd: John Mayall @ German House

April 4th: Buddy Guy @ UB

April 7th: Old 97′s w/Teddy Thompson, Tommy Burnett @ Water Street Music Hall,”Son House Blues Night Presented at  Beale Street Cafe in Rochester, New York Dedicated to the legendary Son House (who was rediscovered in Rochester in the 60′s) for the celebration & preservation of all early Blues styles; Featuring Special Guests & Jam sessions….Hosted by Gordon Munding (bottleneck slide guitar & vocals)

April 9th:  Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole) @ Harmony House (NEW DATE), Greg Brown @ German House, The  Lynne Arriale Quartet CD Release concert @ Lutheran Church of the Reformation.

April 14, 15 & 16, 2011WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL http://www.waneefestival.com/ Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Florida – GREAT LINEUP.

April 21st: Dehlia Low @ Abilene

April 22nd: Jeff Beck @ UB Performing Arts Center (Buffalo)

April 23rd: CANDYE KANE @ Abilene

April 28th: Rev. Horton Heat and Rev. Peyton Big Damn Band @ The Tralf (Buffalo)

April 29th: The Nighthawks @ Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo), John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours @ Water Street Music Hall

May 7th: Shawn Philips @ The Tralf (Buffalo), C’est Bon (NY Cajun)  Syracuse Crawfish Festival to support Operation Southern Comfort! New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13209

May 10th: Rev. Horton Heat @ The Haunt (Ithaca, NY)

May 14th: Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco. (LA Creole-Zydeco) @ Harmony House, .John & Mary and the Valkyries @ Abilene

May 17th: Bruce Cockburn @ The State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)

MAY 22nd: BOBBY RUSH with full band & dancers @ RAMADA INN IN GENEVA – OUTSIDE 4-7PM, WILL MOVE IN IF WEATHER ISN’T GOOD.

May 23rd: Maria Muldaur and her Bluesiana Band @ Abilene

May 25th: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo)

May 26th: BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS @ Abilene

May 28th: Aretha Franklin @ Seneca Niagara Casino

June 2-5th: Mountain Jam – Hunter Mt. NY http://mountainjam.com/

June 3, 4 & 5th: The 22nd Annual: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Festival, Augusta, NJ http://www.crawfishfest.com/ **This is the biggest New Orleans/Cajun Jam of the Northeast.

June 3, 4 & 5th: http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/ 2011 WATERFRONT BLUES

• Woodbine Park (Eastern Ave. & Coxwell Ave.) TORONTO ONTARIO FEATURING: 21st Century Bluesman Larry McCray! Blues Music Award nominee Teeny Tucker!

• Juno Award winners Gary Kendall & Chuck Jackson of Downchild! Blues Music Award winner Johnny Rawls! Juno Award winner Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne!   AND MORE!

June 3rd: Robin Trower @ The Tralf (Buffalo)

JUNE 10 – 18TH: XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL http://www.rochesterjazz.com/

CHECK HERE FOR DOC’S FESTIVAL PICKS – COMING SOON!!!

 

June 18th: Dave Alvin @ 6th Annual Honesdale Roots Festival, Honesdale, PA

June 12th: 22nd Annual Billtown Blues Festival, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA (featuring: Mark Hummel’s Blues Harp Blowout).
June 24 & 25th: Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz & Blues Festival

(Great Lineup of New Orleans Acts: Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell, Big Sam, etc.)Worcester, MA

July 8 & 9th: Briggs Farm Blues Festival, Nescopeck, PA http://briggsfarm.com/

Featuring: Alexis P. Suter, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, James Armstrong, Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang,

 

July 15th: Kal David @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo),

July 16/17th: The North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland, Maine (Featuring: Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, The Brooks Family Reunion, Gina Sicilia, Dave Gross, Eric Bibb, James Armstrong, Toni Lynn Washington)

July 14-17th: Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (Lineup: TBD)

July 14-17Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Location: On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY 12469 http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php

 

July 23rd: Rockin’ Jake @ Four Aces Bar and Grill (Buffalo)

July 30, 31st: Pennsylvania Blues Fest at Blue Mountain Ski Area “Celebrating 20 years in the Poconos” http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/activities/pa-blues-fest.aspx Blue Mountain Ski Area 1660 Blue Mountain DR Danielsville, PA 18038, less than 5 hours from Rochester, NY. (so far: Shemekia Copeland, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Bettye Lavette, Kenny Neal, John Nemeth, Samuel James)

August 4-6th: Brantling Bluegrass Festival, Brantling Ski Area, Sodus, NY.

http://www.brantling.com/html/bluegrasssite.html

 

AUGUST 19 & 20TH: 19TH ANNUAL CHENANGO BLUES FESTIVAL, NORWICH, NY (LINEUP TBD- so far James Cotton with Darrell Nullish on vocals, North Mississippi Duo, Super Chikan, John Hammond and more!!!!!!!!!!) http://www.chenangobluesfest.org/

 

August 20th: Johnny Winter @ Bears Den (Niagara Falls)

 

AUGUST 26-28: BLUESTOCK 2011 @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN, HUNTER, NY FEATURING: Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Tab Benoit, Curtis Salgado, Ronny Baker Brooks, TOMMY CASTRO & BOB MARGOLIN, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED – 3 DAY BLUES FESTIVAL – Mitch Woods with Billy Gibson http://www.bluestock.com/

 

Sept. 9th, 10th and Possibly 11th: Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY. (Lineup TBD)

 

September 9th: Blind Boys of Alabama @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

September 10th: Big Bill Morganfield & Mavis Staples @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

 

October 7, 8 & 9th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida
MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT: http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php
Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan. Please double check with all venues prior to going. Support the music and more will come.

Updated: – 3/18/11

Friday/Tonight  3/18/11: Canadian Blues from Suzie Vinnick @ First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester NY 14610, Soul on Tap @ Dino BBQ, The Coupe De’ Villes @ Six Pockets Bar & Grill  w/ Dave Riccione playing with Billy Joe’s Blues Gypsies between 6-9:30 PM.  The Rhythm Dogs @ Smokin’ Joe’s, RUSTY DOVES from Utica. http://www.myspace.com/rustydoves Then, at 9:30 p.m Buffalo’s THE SKIFFLE MINSTRELS @ Abilene, Danny & the Rebel Rockers @ Rab’s Woodshed

Saturday: Teagan & the Tweeds @ Dino BBQ, The Coupe De Villes @ Double D’s Queen City Grill located at 83 Niagara Street Tonawanda, NY 14150., THIS OTHER LIFE from 8-11 p.m., followed around 11:30 p.m. by indie/pop rock band THE SHAKE from New York City, featuring Rochester’s Dan Kirschen on drums @ Abilene, Boogie Men @ Rab’s Woodshed, Wild Geese @ Johnny’s

Sunday: at 2 p.m. with popular Rochester “Countrypolitan” band DANG, followed around 4 p.m. by THE SHAKE @ Abilene

MONDAY: John Ackers @ Dino BBQ, Steve West @ Towpath Café in Fairport (6 Main Street,  in The Old Box Factory building), Stanley Clarke & Victor Wooten @ The Water Street Music Hall

Tues:  STRING THEORY (BLUEGRASS JAM) @ Johnny’s, Teagan Ward @ Beale St, Buford Duo @ Dino BBQ

Wed: Steve West/Acoustic Open Mic @ Muddy Waters in Geneseo from 7-10 PM., Bobbie Henrie & the Goners @ Dino BBQ, The Kingston Trio @ German House, Steve Lyons @ Abilene

Thurs: Dirty Bourbon Blues Band @ Dino BBQ, Steve West @ The Rabbit Room at The Lower Mill at 61 N. Main Street in Honeoye Falls from 7-9.

Friday: John Cole Blues Band @ Dino BBQ

Saturday: C’est Bon (NY Cajun) @ Harmony House, Joe Beard @ Dino BBQ

March 27^th: Walter Trout @ The Tralf (Buffalo)

March 30^th: Lucky Tubb & the Modern Day Troubadours @ Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo)

March 31^st: David Lindley @ The Tralf (Buffalo), “LUCKY TUBB and the MODERN DAY TROUBADOURS” www.myspace.com/luckytubb @ Abilene

April 2^nd: John Mayall @ The Tralf (Buffalo), Devon Allman’s Honeytribe @ Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo)

April 3^rd: John Mayall @ German House

April 4^th: Buddy Guy @ UB

April 7^th: Old 97′s w/Teddy Thompson, Tommy Burnett @ Water Street Music Hall

April 9^th:  Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole) @ Harmony House (NEW DATE), Greg Brown @ German House, The  Lynne Arriale Quartet CD Release concert @ Lutheran Church of the Reformation.

 

April 14, 15 & 16, 2011WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL http://www.waneefestival.com/ Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Florida – GREAT LINEUP.

April 22^nd: Jeff Beck @ UB Performing Arts Center (Buffalo)

April 28^th: Rev. Horton Heat and Rev. Peyton Big Damn Band @ The Tralf (Buffalo)

April 29^th: The Nighthawks @ Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo), John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours  @ Water Street Music Hall

May 7^th: Shawn Philips @ The Tralf (Buffalo), C’est Bon (NY Cajun)  Syracuse Crawfish Festival to support Operation Southern Comfort! New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13209

May 10^th: Rev. Horton Heat @ The Haunt (Ithaca, NY)

May 14^th: Preston Frank and Big Daddy Zydeco. (LA Creole-Zydeco) @ Harmony House, .John & Mary and the Valkyries @ Abilene

May 17^th: Bruce Cockburn @ The State Theatre (Ithaca, NY)

MAY 22^nd: BOBBY RUSH with full band & dancers @ RAMADA INN IN GENEVA – OUTSIDE 4-7PM, WILL MOVE IN IF WEATHER ISN’T GOOD.

May 23^rd: Maria Muldaur and her Bluesiana Band @ Abilene

May 25^th: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo)

May 26^th: BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS @ Abilene

May 28^th: Aretha Franklin @ Seneca Niagara Casino

June 2-5^th: Mountain Jam – Hunter Mt. NY  http://mountainjam.com/

 

June 3, 4 & 5^th: The 22^nd Annual: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Festival, Augusta, NJ http://www.crawfishfest.com/ **This is the biggest New Orleans/Cajun Jam of the Northeast.

June 3, 4 & 5^th: http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/ 2011 WATERFRONT BLUES

-       Woodbine Park (Eastern Ave. & Coxwell Ave.) TORONTO ONTARIO FEATURING: 21^st Century Bluesman Larry McCray! Blues Music Award nominee Teeny Tucker!

-       Juno Award winners Gary Kendall & Chuck Jackson of Downchild!  Blues Music Award winner Johnny Rawls! Juno Award winner Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne!   AND MORE!

June 3^rd: Robin Trower @ The Tralf (Buffalo)

 

June 18^th: Dave Alvin @ 6^th Annual Honesdale Roots Festival, Honesdale, PA

June 12^th: 22^nd Annual Billtown Blues Festival, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA (featuring: Mark Hummel’s Blues Harp Blowout).

June 24 & 25^th: Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz & Blues Festival

(Great Lineup of New Orleans Acts: Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell, Big Sam, etc.)Worcester, MA

July 8 & 9^th: Briggs Farm Blues Festival, Nescopeck, PA http://briggsfarm.com/

Featuring: Alexis P. Suter, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, James Armstrong, Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang,

 

July 15^th: Kal David @ Sportsmen’s Tavern (Buffalo),

July 16/17^th: The North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland, Maine (Featuring: Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, The Brooks Family Reunion, Gina Sicilia, Dave Gross, Eric Bibb, James Armstrong, Toni Lynn Washington)

July 14-17^th: Big Rib & BBQ Festival, ROCHESTER, NY – Highland Park (Lineup: TBD)

July 14-17Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Location: On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY 12469 http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php

 

July 23^rd: Rockin’ Jake @ Four Aces Bar and Grill (Buffalo)

July 30, 31^st: Pennsylvania Blues Fest at Blue Mountain Ski Area “Celebrating 20 years in the Poconos” http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/activities/pa-blues-fest.aspx Blue Mountain Ski Area 1660 Blue Mountain DR Danielsville, PA 18038, less than 5 hours from Rochester, NY. (so far: Shemekia Copeland, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Bettye Lavette, Kenny Neal, John Nemeth, Samuel James)

August 4-6^th: Brantling Bluegrass Festival, Brantling Ski Area, Sodus, NY.

http://www.brantling.com/html/bluegrasssite.html

 

AUGUST 19 & 20^TH: 19^TH ANNUAL CHENANGO BLUES FESTIVAL, NORWICH, NY (LINEUP TBD- so far James Cotton with Darrell Nullish on vocals, North Mississippi Duo, Super Chikan, John Hammond and more!!!!!!!!!!) http://www.chenangobluesfest.org/

 

August 20^th: Johnny Winter @ Bears Den (Niagara Falls)

 

AUGUST 26-28: BLUESTOCK 2011 @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN, HUNTER, NY FEATURING: Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Tab Benoit, Curtis Salgado, Ronny Baker Brooks, TOMMY CASTRO & BOB MARGOLIN, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED – 3 DAY BLUES FESTIVAL – Mitch Woods with Billy Gibson http://www.bluestock.com/

 

Sept. 9^th, 10^th and Possibly 11^th:  Niagara Falls Blues Festival, Niagara Falls, NY. (Lineup TBD)

 

September 9^th: Blind Boys of Alabama @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

September 10^th: Big Bill Morganfield & Mavis Staples @ “Southside Shuffle” Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

 

October 7, 8 & 9^th: Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Florida

 

MANY OTHER ROCHESTER MUSICAL EVENTS: CHECK OUT:  http://www.bopshop.com/bopEventsList.php

 

Disclaimer: This music calendar is for informational purposes only and is a volunteer, non-profit effort of a local music fan.  Please double check with all venues prior to going.  Support the music and more will come.