Another Compilation Of Random Topics

Pictures
Show photos, another great part of these events. They help to keep the memories vivid even after your mind starts to lose track. I have wanted for a while now to make albums of wonderful show pictures. Many can make a name for themselves locally, and sometimes nationally by doing so greatly. The best are those taken up close and right in the show, not off to the side or from afar. I myself have gotten down with taking pictures at shows. Although not too much recently as i would like for using a film slr is hard to do at a show when you have run out of film during a set. Honestly though film is wonderful. Not to get off track since this is a music related blog it is always a good thing to have some type of camera near by when a show is going on. Who knows, you may end up capturing a picture of a landmark moment in music.

Famous/(ish) Bands/ Musicians From Our Area

Psyopus: This band has had their albums noted in a few well known magazines. I myself have seen then play once and it's definitely strange to think that they are here playing locally on stage and were recently out of town doing another tour somewhere else. Their sound caught on as strange as it is but the difference between them and every other band is what must have set them apart and let them be able to take on being known world round.



Cab Calloway: Definitely different form the band listed above however he is still a great artists. His works can be heard in productions such a The Blues Brothers. This movie has exposed an all new generation to his works and given him an all new fan base. As you walk by the racks of a movie and see this movie think, holy crap, a musician from this band is from this area where i live right now! It's a crazy thing to think about but an inspiring thing none the less.



Another prime example would be s.o.d. Outstanding band no doubt, and still have members whom have stayed true to their roots and still attend many local shows to support the up and comings of the newer generations(and some old). I would highly recommend getting into this band if you wish to play the type of music they do for the people themselves are inspiration in the way that they live their lives.



Joe Locke
Though he was not raised in Rochester, Locke was raised here and studied at the Eastman school of music. Many apsiring musicians around our area would love to attend this school. Before even graduating high school Locke had perfromed with many astounding artists. After High school however he moved to New York City and perfromed with artists such as The Beastie Boy and Rod Stewart.



Anyone in a band with heart, talent and drive can look to these bands/artist for inspiration. They all worked hard and made it. There isn't any reason why another great band or artist from Rochester can't be brought out on top.

Show locations
soooo where are you to go form a good show...well try a local venue. Check band sites and check blogs, check websites and check street lamps. These are places you're likely to find the address of where you must head to have a good time. Unfortunately if you don't know about the specific location you see on a flyer site, etc... you may get screwed. Some venues have strict policies although this really only matters to a specific music genres. Houses can make it easier to have a show because then you set the rules and you decide what can go down. Many have been shut down or cut out by certain scenes because they don't support the ideals of the certain bands and artists. My advice if you're putting on a show, do it at a good place where people can actually enjoy themselves and not have to sit around waiting to leave, only staying because of the price they payed to get in.