Music

A beloved Upstate New York concert venue is getting national recognition, according to WROC. CMAC, the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, has been nominated for “Outdoor Venue of the Year” by the Academy ... more

Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls will bring their “Yes We Are” tour to Canandaigua this summer. The folk-rock legends are set to perform at CMAC on August 27, 2025. Etheridge, known for hits like ... more

More than 200 student musicians from grades 4 through 12 came together on March 6 for the Newark Central School District’s “Cavalcade of Bands” concert, filling the high school gym with music and energy. The ... more

The Black Keys will bring their No Rain, No Flowers Tour to Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on August 30, with special guest Gary Clark Jr. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21, at ... more

Rock band The Killers will take the stage at CMAC in Canandaigua on Saturday, August 2. Known for hits like Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me, the Las Vegas-based group remains a fan favorite, especially ... more

The Auburn Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will transport audiences to the silver screen with its upcoming “Pops Concert: Let’s Go To The Movies!” on April 6 at The REV/Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn. Under the baton of ... more

Wayne Central School District is marking the 40th anniversary of Music In Our Schools Month, joining schools nationwide in celebrating the impact of music education. Students will participate in All-County performances, school concerts, and a ... more

Brad Paisley is bringing his “Truck Still Works World Tour” to Canandaigua this summer, with a highly anticipated performance at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on July 12. The country music star’s ... more

Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua has announced an exciting spring performance lineup, featuring a mix of music, theater, and cultural events. The season includes renowned speakers, tribute bands, and theatrical productions, offering something ... more

Old Dominion will bring their high-energy country sound to Canandaigua this summer as part of their How Good Is That World Tour. The band is set to perform at CMAC on Saturday, July 19, with ... more

Travie McCoy and Gym Class Heroes, the genre-blending band that got its start in Geneva, will be honored with induction into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. The ... more

Award-winning musician Jared Campbell energized students at Kelley School on Feb. 5 with an interactive, high-energy performance filled with music and motivation. The third, fourth, and fifth graders cheered as he mixed humor, storytelling, and ... more

Mobile Music, a beloved Canandaigua fixture since 1981, has entered a new era under Jason Leach and his family, effective January 1, according to Democrat and Chronicle. Leach, a long-time employee, emphasized their commitment to ... more

The Geneva Music Festival kicks off its 15th year on May 15 with W4RP's fusion performance and concludes June 8 with bluegrass masters Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. This year's theme, "Music and Wine," celebrates both ... more

CMAC has announced that Train will perform on Friday, August 8 in Canandaigua as part of the upcoming summer season. The multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band will be joined by special guest Edwin McCain. Tickets for the ... more

Joanna Kufs, a veteran music teacher at Moravia Middle School, was recognized with the prestigious WCNY Classical FM Music Educator Award for January, surprising her during a recent sixth-grade chorus class. Kufs, who teaches at ... more

Country artist Bailey Zimmerman will perform at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on Saturday, August 9, as part of his "New To Country Summer Tour." Zimmerman, known for hits like "Fall in Love," ... more

Rising country star Bailey Zimmerman will bring his New to Country Summer Tour to the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with special guests Dylan Marlowe and Drew Baldridge ... more

Tickets are now available for the Fourth Annual Finger Lakes Country Music Festival, set for June 14, 2025, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Palmyra. Headlined by country superstar Dustin Lynch, the festival promises an ... more