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Original posted here: https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2023/09/11/review-chris-beard-pass-it-on-down/ Review: Chris Beard ‘Pass It On Down’ By Martine Ehrenclou Renowned for his musical pedigree, Chris Beard, the son of blues luminary Joe Beard, is poised… Continue reading“Pass It On Down” featuring RMHF’s Joe Beard Reviewed on Rock & Blues Muse

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(Originally written by Scott Gudell) To help honor and induct trumpeter Lew Soloff into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame: Class of 2017, several musicians took part in the live… Continue readingA look at albums by 2017 RMHF performers David Clayton Thomas and George Koller

Forefront Audio is celebrating the grand opening of its new retail space at 1472 Monroe Avenue in Rochester (Brighton), New York. This music lovers’ oasis features everything for the casual… Continue readingA Music Lovers’ Oasis

May 1st Thank you to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, Jack Whittier, Tracy Hughes Kroft, Bruce Pilato and everyone involved who put on such an epic event at the… Continue readingA Note From RMHF 2019 Inductee, Al Jardine

(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 sights on… Continue readingA Season of Sound and Literature at the Rochester Music Hall of Fame

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 during his… Continue readingBand Leader Jack Allen Dies at 93

Karl you are the most wonderful people we’ve ever met. What a show and what an even and what an undertaking. It was such a beautiful evening of music and… Continue readingBest Wishes from The Cowsills

(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”

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame (RMHF), we are saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Mangione. He was one of… Continue readingChuck Mangione – Charter Inductee (1940-2025)

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”

The Board of Directors of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame are saddened to learn of Congresswoman, Louise Slaughter’s, passing. We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.… Continue readingCongresswoman Louise Slaughter dies at 88

(Originally written by Scott Gudell) The back story is almost as dramatic as the tidal wave of sounds cascading from the stage whenever singer Danielle Ponder performs. She grew up… Continue readingDanielle Ponder: Live at Three on 3/3

Hermann (1868-1946) and Theodore (1870-1924) Dossenbach: Brothers of German immigrant parents, they settled in Rochester with their family in the early 1870s and went on to become prominent figures in… Continue readingDossenbach meant music in Rochester

Gary Craig Rochester Democrat and Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK Internationally beloved opera singer Renée Fleming, who grew up in Churchville, will sing the Irish standard “Danny Boy” at a memorial… Continue readingFleming to sing at McCain service

Ms. LaRue performed the song “Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In” at the RMHF 2016 induction ceremony held in April at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall in honor of Class of 2016… Continue readingFlorence LaRue of 5th Dimension fame sends note to RMHF expressing sincere thanks

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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

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Teachers don’t just create performances. They create futures. The Rochester Music Hall of Fame is honored to present this year’s Ned Corman Music Educator’s Award to Judith Ranaletta — a… Continue readingJudith Ranaletta to receive the 2026 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Ned Corman Music Educator’s Award

The Kennedy Center announced its honorees for its next ceremony, a list that includes RMHF inductee Renee Fleming.The ceremony will air on CBS on December 3rd. Read the full article… Continue readingKennedy Center’s Next Honorees Include Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah And Dionne Warwick

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Rochester, New York Suddenly, Wednesday April 10, 2019 Predeceased by his wife; Barbara Brown. Survived by his Sons; Chad Brown, Chris (Deby) Auerbach-Brown. Daughter; Tracy Brown. Grandchildren; Caleb, Caroline Auerbach-Brown,… Continue readingLead Guitarist of Wilmer Alexander And The Dukes dies at 78

The RMHF is saddened to hear of the passing of great local drummer Ralph Bushey. Ralph was a talented, versatile drummer who could play anything with anyone. Ralph would at… Continue readingLocal Drummer Ralph Bushey Dies

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

Long time WXXI jazz radio host Tom Hampson has passed away.

By Damon Fletcher Originally posted on: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/lou-graham-and-foreigner-nominated-for-the-rock-hall-of-fame/ ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After a five-decade legacy, Lou Gramm and Foreigner have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.… Continue readingLou Gramm and Foreigner nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame

(Originally written by Scott Gudell) The Montage Music Hall hosted a pre-Halloween show on Sunday October 30, 2016 as former Runaways Lita Ford roared into town with a tight, full… Continue readingMelia in Concert / Montage Music Hall

(Photo credit: Janis Wilkins) This article is reproduced here courtesy of allaboutjazz.com Written by Scott Gudell Nancy Kelly has been singin,’ swingin’ and scattin’ for a long time. Her first musical… Continue readingNancy Kelly: A Dynamic And Determined Voice

(Originally written by Scott Gudell) Ross Falzone has released five CDs as a self-proclaimed “folk singer / social justice activist.” Now based in Nashville, he got his start decades ago… Continue readingNashville Folk Singer With Rochester Ties

(Originally written by Scott Gudell) A consistent, long time supporter of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame (RMHF) has been Danny Deustch and his club, the earthy, roots oriented Abilene… Continue readingNews from the Clubs: Abilene Bar and Lounge

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Summer school for the kids at The Children’s School of Rochester, school No. 15 in the city offers instruction in the basic Three Rs—Reading, Riting and Rithmetic, but a new… Continue readingNow it’s the Four Rs

Hemlock: Dick passed peacefully on October 14, 2018 at age 81. Predeceased by his siblings; Theodore Jopson, Elsie Billotte, and Elizabeth Colvin. Survived by his devoted wife Donna Jopson and… Continue readingNYS Country Music Hall of Famer Dick Jopson Dies at 81

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 career in… Continue readingNYS Country Music Hall of Famer Vern Young dies at 95

(Originally written by Scott Gudell on 8/7/2017) From day one, the board members of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame have been a diverse group. Their “day jobs” include working… Continue readingOn the “Board” Walk: Jerry Falzone & former member Kevin Hart

(Originally written by Scott Gudell) Crafting A New Musical: Eddie Money’s Two Tickets To Paradise, The Musical Debuts in Rochester, New York Sales exceeded 28 million records. There were close… Continue readingOn the “Board” Walk: RMHF Publicist, Dresden Engle

(Originally written by Scott Gudell on 10/17/17) Steam – Claudia Hoyser Purring away – sometimes day and night – is GFI, a recording studio in rural Wayne County New York.… Continue readingOn the “Board” Walk: Tony Gross

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The Rochester Music Hall of Fame would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and bandmates of Danny Mayer as they mourn his recent sudden passing. Mayer… Continue readingRMHF Saddened by The Passing of Danny Mayer

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Obituary of Joseph William Lana Joseph William Lana Sr. Rochester: Joseph passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2019. He was loved and adored by his family and friends. Joe is… Continue readingRochester Mourns Local Drummer Joe Lana

NEWS RELEASE (Feb. 27, 2023) Rochester Music Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees: Fred Costello, Garth Fagan, Majestics, Sebastian Marino, Tweet, and Brother Wease Tenth induction ceremony is April 30… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees: Fred Costello, Garth Fagan, Majestics, Sebastian Marino, Tweet, and Brother Wease

Inductees announced in 2020 being celebrated in 2022 are: Dady Brothers, Mick Guzauski, Nancy Kelly, Michael Laiacona, and Roy McCurdy ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The show will finally go on! After… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Fame ceremony returns May 1 after two-year postponement — adding Eastman School and Eastman Theatre to induction

A large group of students enrolled in a summer learning program at School #33 in Rochester, attended a musical performance and presentation sponsored by the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Fame visits School #33

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 music was… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Famer Bat McGrath has died at the age of 73

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

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, like the… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Collins has died at the age of 74

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

The RMHF Board of Directors would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of local drummer and vocalist, David Corcoran. Mr. Corcoran was inducted into the… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Famer, David Corcoran dies

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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 set out… Continue readingRochester Music Hall of Famer’s Son House is Gloriously Celebrated by Geva’s “Revival: The Resurrection of Son House”

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”

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

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(Originally written by Scott Gudell) The Rochester Music Hall of Fame is one of a number of music halls of fame in the country – we have sister ones in… Continue readingRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony March 29, 2019

This article is reproduced here courtesy of allaboutjazz.com Written by Scott Gudell When we placed a call from New York to Los Angeles in the early part of 2021, the… Continue readingRoy McCurdy: From Cannonball To The Rochester Music Hall Of Fame

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(Democrat & Chronicle) Lauran Neergaard ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into… Continue readingStriking a chord, NIH taps the brain to find how MUSIC HEALS

The Rochester region is known for its love of the arts. It’s a pipeline for young artists to pursue their dreams. Local music legends were lauded at the Rochester Music… Continue readingStudents from Greece Athena and Harley School honored at Music Hall of Fame

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Supporters of New York is Music, a coalition of more than 200 music-related organizations, gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Rochester and GCR Audio Recording Studio in Buffalo… Continue readingUpstate recording studios and local businesses support music production tax credit

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