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Lou Gramm packs a crowd outside Batavia Downs

By Steve Ognibene

Rochester native Lou Gramm packed in a large crowd of fans in Western New York at Batavia Downs racetrack last evening. 

On this warm summer night people gathered all around the local area to hear “Lou Gramm the Original Voice of Foreigner” and his band play classic hits like, "Cold as Ice," "Double Vision," "Midnight Blue" and "Juke Box Hero," plus many more from his days with his former band Foreigner.

Fans were singing from their lawn chairs, dancing on the lawn and jamming out those classic revival tunes from many years since the 1970s to now.

This was the fourth outdoor summer concert part of Batavia Downs concert series with two remaining, Marshall Tucker band next Friday, July 14th, and Lee Greenwood on July 21st.

Dennis DeYoung headlines at Batavia Downs

By James Burns

Batavia Downs gambled and beat the weather again for the second concert series featuring Dennis DeYoung. A very good sized crowd was on hand for the concert. There were a lot of people at the concert and the casino but somehow it did not feel crowded. Batavia Downs seems to know how to run a good party. The crowd seemed to love the concert and be having a very good time. 

Dennis DeYong sounded as good tonight as he did when he was topping the charts. The next concert is Eddie Money June 30th. Tickets are only $10.

Music fills Batavia city schools at district concert

By Steve Ognibene

Batavia High School hosted the district’s annual Music in our Schools Concert last evening.  

Students from Jackson Elementary, John Kennedy Intermediate, Batavia Middle and High School, performed a collection of songs in honor of Mr. Jeff Langdon. 

Music Department Director Jane Haggett and Principal Paul Kessler gathered student musicians in honor of Mr. Jeff Langdon’s dedication, devotion and years of teaching music at John Kennedy Intermediate school to perform a collection of songs demonstrating his contributions to their musical development. 

For more pictures go to: Steve Ognibene Photography

An Evening of Live Jazz Music with The Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet

By Cathy DeBellis

Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet

Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

The Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet brings together the elemental qualities of four creative jazz musicians: the buoyant lighter-than-air swing of Bill Chattin’s drums; the earthy melodic pulsations of Don Messina’s bass; the oceanic depth of Charley Krachy’s tenor; and the fiery adventurousness of Kazzrie Jaxen’s piano.

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An Evening with The Rat Pack at GCC

By Cathy DeBellis

The Rochester Rat Pack invites you to join us in the cocktail lounges of the world as we spend the evening reliving the magic of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Keely Smith, Etta James, Jimmy Durante, Bobby Darin, Judy Garland, Jerry Lewis, and the gang.  Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY  Tickets:  $8/5/3 boxoffice@genesee.edu or (585)345-6814

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2nd Annual Concert of Rejoicing at Faith Community Chapel

By Lisa Ace

June 14, 2015 – 2nd Annual Concert of Rejoicing at Faith Community Chapel, 
4131 Rose Road, Batavia, NY. 6pm to 8pm, an evening of music performed by choirs, duets, soloists and audience participation included to encourage all. There will be coffee/punch and goodies to follow. A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to Crossroads House. 

 

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Cello Fury

By Cathy DeBellis

Feel the vitality and rhythmic drive as this Pittsburgh-based group, that includes three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer, performs its high energy, original, genre-crossing compositions that meld both clssical and rock music.

Thursday, February 5, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m., Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Community College, Batavia NY. 

For ticket reservations please call the box office (585)345-6814 or email boxoffice@genesee.edu.

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Ithacapella

By Cathy DeBellis

Hear award-winning vocalists from Ithaca College, one of the premier male collegiate a cappella groups in the word.

Location:  Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College.

Tickets can be purchased and/or reserved by contacting the GCC Box Office in person, by phone at (585)345-6814, or by email at boxoffice@genesee.edu.

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POSTPONED -- Cello Fury in Concert

By Cathy DeBellis

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Feel the vitality and rhythmic drive as this Pittsburgh based group, that includes three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer, performs its high energy, original, genre-crossing compositions that meld both classical and rock music.

Location: Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College.

Tickets can be purchased and/or reserved by contacting the GCC Box Office in person, by phone at (585)345-6814, or by e-mail at boxoffice@genesee.edu.

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Garrison Starr & Jay Nash in concert

By Loren Penman

Singers/songwriters/guitarists Garrison Starr and Jay Nash will perform together on Friday, August 29th at 8 PM in historic Epworth Hall, Perry (corner of Chapman & Perry Avenues).  Advance sale tickets ($10) are available at Bahama Bay Salon, 2 School Street, Batavia or call (585) 201-8066.

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NATALIA ZUKERMAN & AG IN CONCERT!

By Loren Penman

Back by popular demand!  Singer-songwriters Natalia Zukerman and Adrianne Gonzalez (AG) bring their talent and magic from NYC and LA, respectively, to the Byron-Bergen High auditorium for a concert to benefit programming at the Gillam-Grant Community Center.  Tickets are $15 advance sale and $20 at the door.  Call The Center at 494-1621 for info.  

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Beata Golec in Concert "Embracing and Enjoying Modernity"

By Cathy DeBellis

GCC's own Beata Golec will be performing piano music of the 20th and 21st centuries, including original compositions.  Dr. Golec improvises, playing not only on the keyboard but also inside the piano using other objects such as paper and hardware-a technique first introduced by Henry Cowell and John Cage.  Tickets:$8/$5/$3 may be purchased online at boxoffice@genesee.edu, by pone at 345-6814 or in person at the GCC Box Office.

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ADRIANNE GONZALEZ IN CONCERT

By Loren Penman

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Adrianne Gonzalez returns to Genesee County for a solo concert in the Byron-Bergen High School auditorium.  Her music has been featured on TV shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and In Plain Sight, and she has played with Bonnie Raitt, Tegan and Sara, and Jeff Buckley.  Adrianne also is one of the four musicians who make up the indie-rock group The Rescues.

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Garrison Starr & Adrianne Gonzalez in concert

By Loren Penman

L.A. singer-songwriter Garrison Starr returns to Batavia for one night only and is joined in concert with Adrianne Gonzalez (of The Rescues).  They will perform at 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Harvester 56 Theater in the Artisan Center, Batavia.

"Starr's vocals are unique and beautiful.  She captivates you with every song."

"Adrianne's voice is smoky and rich, and she commands it without effort."

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Fine Arts Festival

By Beth Stich

Come to the FINE ARTS FESTIVAL at the First Presbyterian Church,                       300 E. Main St., Batavia on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th.

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Garrison Starr in Concert -- in Batavia!

By Loren Penman

The City of Batavia Democratic Committee is proud to present GARRISON STARR, recording artist/independent musician, in concert on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Harvester 56 Theater, 56 Harvester Avenue, Batavia. Doors open at 7:30 PM for this one-night-only experience in an intimate setting with this extraordinary Los Angeles singer-songwriter.

Limited advance sale tickets ($20 per person) include a champagne reception and are available at the Harvester 56 Theater on Sunday, March 27 from 12:00 noon - 3:00 PM ONLY or by calling 343-8066 or emailing gstarrinbatavia@gmail.com

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