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… Read MoreCity Newspaper Album Review: “The Gift”

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The Board of Directors of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Collins. His memory,… Read MoreRochester Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Collins has died at the age of 74

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The Board of Directors of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame is deeply saddened by the passing of Bat McGrath, a Rochester music icon. The sweetness of his… Read MoreRochester Music Hall of Famer Bat McGrath has died at the age of 73

Brighton, NY – On Thursday, June 19, 2019, at the age of 93. Jack was a lifelong music lover and trumpet player. He played with the Army Band… Read MoreBand Leader Jack Allen Dies at 93

(Originally written by Scott Gudell) After eight years of honoring various music professionals at the annual April induction ceremony, the Rochester Music Hall of Fame has set its… Read MoreA Season of Sound and Literature at the Rochester Music Hall of Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ARzivPeO8 LAMAR- Guy Lewis “Vern” Young, 95, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on June 14, 2019. Vern, who had resided in Lamar since 1989 had enjoyed a longtime… Read MoreNYS Country Music Hall of Famer Vern Young dies at 95

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(Originally written by Scott Gudell in May of 2019) Director Kevin Glover has said that “music guides you – it gives you a frame of reference” as he… Read MoreRochester Music Hall of Famer’s Son House is Gloriously Celebrated by Geva’s “Revival: The Resurrection of Son House”