The Rochester Music Hall of Fame mourns the loss of George DeMott, long time drummer with the Coupe De’ Villes. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.… Continue readingGeorge DeMott, long time drummer with the Coupe De’ Villes, has passed away

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame is saddened to hear of Jack Garner’s passing. He was an ally, an advocate, a sounding board and our friend. Our deepest sympathy to… Continue readingLocal Movie Critic and Jazz Aficionado, Jack Garner dies at 75

We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and many fans of Gerald “Jerry Engler” Englerth who passed away on June 24, 2020 at the age of 84. Englerth,… Continue readingRochester Rockabilly Star Dies at 84

Many people are familiar with the story of Lesley Riddle, the guitarist and song composer who had a strong influence on the Carter Family, and helped shape country music with… Continue readingRochester Musician “Makes History”

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The Rochester Music Hall of Fame shares its deepest condolences with the family and friends of Darick Campbell. Mr. Campbell, lap steel guitarist with the renown sacred steel, African-American gospel… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Famer, Darick Campbell Has Passed Away

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(Originally written by Scott Gudell in April of 2020) Sticks ‘n’ Skins, the book that looks at numerous drummers (and percussionists,) just celebrated its ten-year anniversary. This is a great… Continue readingBook Review: Sticks ‘n’ Skins – “A Unique Insight into the Community of Drummers”

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame board of directors extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of RMHF, Class of 2012 inductee, Doriot Anthony Dwyer, who has sadly… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Famer Doriot Anthony Dwyer Has Died

By Frank De Blase The Gift – Karl LaPorta store.cdbaby.com/karllaporta Looking back at Karl LaPorta’s 2012 album, “The Gift,” his piano-playing leads velvety and valiant, providing a pleasant shag in… Continue readingCity Newspaper Album Review: “The Gift”