A quick note about tonight’s (well, it’s last night, now) Launch Party. There was a steady flow of people in the door starting right at 6:30 and going well into the evening. By the time that Prime Time Funk took the stage, the people were ready to dance! The dance floor was packed, the room was also packed, and downstairs was going well too.
A lot of effort, time, talent and love went into tonight’s event. I am proud to be a part of all of it.
Tracy Kroft, blogging for RMHF
I think I may be one of the few non-musicians who has been involved with the launch of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Can’t play a note (despite the valiant efforts of a piano teacher) and babies and small dogs start to cry and howl when I start to sing. But, damn, I love music. Almost any kind. It is essential to my soul.
I also love Rochester. Sometimes, I can’t really tell you why (especially in February). But it is a good town with good people. And that has never been proven to me more than during this grassroots effort. A bunch of people saw a gap and following the vision of Karl LaPorta, they decided to turn an idea into action. Makes me proud to know them and be part of them.
So now, it’s your turn. If you love music and love Rochester, embrace the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Give us some money if you can. Come to events. Sign up for our updates. Volunteer your time. Argue about the nominees. Debate who should be inducted. Tell us your stories. Send us pictures. Join in the fun.
Kathy Palokoff, blogging for RMHF
I used to think I knew a little bit about the music scene, past and present, here in Rochester. Since becoming involved in the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, I’ve found out how very little I really know! The selection and criteria committee did so much research, spanning over 200 years, and compiled a list of people and places I didn’t even know existed and/or didn’t know were connected to Rochester. The imprint that Rochester has made on music the world over is truly amazing.
Since reading some of that research, I’ve done a little exploring. I went to some places where these Rochester music icons once lived; I took photos of a location where a very important venue once stood. After Friday night, when the first slate of nominees is announced, I will begin to post some of the photos I’ve taken, and I will continue to explore this amazing music city.
This Friday, the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Launch Party is the place for our community to come together to begin celebrating and honoring Rochester’s rich musical heritage. I hope to see you there!
Tracy Kroft, blogging for RMHF
Friday, April 30, 7pm-1am
The German House Theatre / Keg Sports Bar
315 Gregory Street, Rochester
A Variety of Music by:
John Akers (Acoustic Americana)
Atlas (Soul, Funk, R&B)
The Buddhahood (World, Jam Band)
Crescent City Connection (New Orleans Jazz) – CCC debut show!
Cross Roads Project (Modern Country)
Mambo Kings (Latin Jazz)
Paradigm Shift (Jazz)
Prime Time Funk (Funk, R&B, Soul)
Red Line Zydeco (Zydeco)
Smalltown (Danceable Rock)
Spencerport High School Jazz Band (Jazz) – Award winning jazz band!
Tinted Image (Pop Rock)
Come out to support this Grassroots cause.
$15 advance / $20 door. Proceeds benefit the brand new Rochester Music Hall of Fame.
Tickets on sale April 14 through Ticket Master, Aaron’s Alley, The Bop Shop, The Music Store, and The Keg.
Click here for a pdf of the Launch Party poster.
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