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What Did You Think?
Right now, as a board member, I am feeling pride and gratitude. Pride for being part of an amazing tribute last night to Rochester’s Music Heritage. Gratitude for living in a community that really came out in support of this grassroots effort. I got this email today and it said it all for me: “Thank you so much for sending out a shout about last night’s event. Missing that would’ve been like missing Woodstock. I did miss Woodstock and I can’t forgive myself for that. Last night was historic, educational,...
read moreThe Power of Music: Cab Calloway
One of our board members, Tracy, just posted this video on her Facebook page. It is a very moving video of a man in a nursing home coming to life when he listens to Cab Calloway. Once again, I was struck by the incredible power of music. For this old man, music transports him to a time of youth, hope and dreams. It brightens his eyes and lifts his spirit. For all of us in Rochester, music has been a unifying guide to who we are as a community. While we honor individual performers, what we are really honoring is the talent and work of...
read moreEntering the home stretch. It’s time to step up to the plate.
It’s really remarkable to see a dream become reality. On April 29th, we will honor a remarkable group of people and launch in a big way the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. For three years, I have been part of this dream, working with the most dedicated bunch of people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Talk about a working Board! For many of us, this labor of love has become a second job and one we find intensely fulfilling. Now I ask all of you who love music, love Rochester and love ideas that happen when people decide to make...
read moreThe Start of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame
What is the Rochester Music Hall of Fame? Why have I never heard of it before? Who’s involved with it? These are all questions that rushed into my head when I was told as part of my internship with CUSTOMERicity I would be managing the social media for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. From that point forward I learned everything I could about the Rochester Music Hall of Fame and the people involved with it. In March 2009, local musician, Karl LaPorta, wrote in the Democrat and Chronicle about his desire to have a place in the city of...
read moreThe Enthusiasm Builds Because Music Touches All of Us
We had our first press conference yesterday. Local officials, sponsors and board members all talked about the inductees and the big night on April 29th. What was so cool about the press conference, however, was the stories. It seemed like everyone had stories about how music in Rochester touches their lives now and in the past. This passion for our music heritage and pride in Rochester is what has made our little band of volunteers so dedicated to making sure that Rochester has a place to honor the people, places and events that have...
read moreOh, what a night!
A quick note about tonight’s (well, it’s last night, now) Launch Party. There was a steady flow of people in the door starting right at 6:30 and going well into the evening. By the time that Prime Time Funk took the stage, the people were ready to dance! The dance floor was packed, the room was also packed, and downstairs was going well too. A lot of effort, time, talent and love went into tonight’s event. I am proud to be a part of all of it. Tracy Kroft, blogging for RMHF Share this:FacebookEmailPrintShareRedditStumbleUp
read moreLoving Rochester and Music
I think I may be one of the few non-musicians who has been involved with the launch of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Can’t play a note (despite the valiant efforts of a piano teacher) and babies and small dogs start to cry and howl when I start to sing. But, damn, I love music. Almost any kind. It is essential to my soul. I also love Rochester. Sometimes, I can’t really tell you why (especially in February). But it is a good town with good people. And that has never been proven to me more than during this grassroots...
read moreLittle did I know . . .
I used to think I knew a little bit about the music scene, past and present, here in Rochester. Since becoming involved in the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, I’ve found out how very little I really know! The selection and criteria committee did so much research, spanning over 200 years, and compiled a list of people and places I didn’t even know existed and/or didn’t know were connected to Rochester. The imprint that Rochester has made on music the world over is truly amazing. Since reading some of that research, I’ve...
read moreThis Friday!
Nominees for Hall of Fame to be Announced at April 30th Launch Event! Be There to Find Out Who Has Been Nominated! Rochester Music Hall of Fame Launch Party! Friday, April 30, 7pm-1am The German House Theatre / Keg Sports Bar 315 Gregory Street, Rochester A Variety of Music by: John Akers (Acoustic Americana) Atlas (Soul, Funk, R&B) The Buddhahood (World, Jam Band) Crescent City Connection (New Orleans Jazz) – CCC debut show! Cross Roads Project (Modern Country) Mambo Kings (Latin Jazz) Paradigm Shift (Jazz) Prime Time Funk (Funk,...
read moreRochester Music Hall of Fame Launch Party!
Nominees for Hall of Fame to be Announced at April 30th Launch Event! Be There to Find Out Who Has Been Nominated! Rochester Music Hall of Fame Launch Party! Friday, April 30, 7pm-1am The German House Theatre / Keg Sports Bar 315 Gregory Street, Rochester A Variety of Music by: John Akers (Acoustic Americana) Atlas (Soul, Funk, R&B) The Buddhahood (World, Jam Band) Crescent City Connection (New Orleans Jazz) – CCC debut show! Cross Roads Project (Modern Country) Mambo Kings (Latin Jazz) Paradigm Shift (Jazz) Prime Time Funk (Funk,...
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