Welcome! The RMC is looking for you. Please register for a login and password. Make sure to fill out all the requested info in the musicians directory here. It is very helpful for people who may want to hire you for various musical events. This will also allow you to post your shows on our events calendar and post ads in the classifieds section of our website. NOTE: We ask all members to please spread the word about the RMC to EVERYONE you know. If you have a website please add a link to us on it. The more people know about us, the better it is for you. If you wish to participate in any RMC events or projects you must be a registered member of the RMC and you or at least one member of your band must live in the Monroe or Livingston County area of NY State. You will also need to send us 3 copies of your CD (radio quality only and must be ORIGINAL music) and press kit/contact info to:
Rochester Music Coalition
PO Box 26378
Rochester NY 14626
We look forward to hearing from you!
By donating to the RMC you help support the art of music and have an active roll in the success of the music scene in the Rochester/Monroe/Livingston County area. We are fiscally sponsored by, and function under the non-profit umbrella of the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
All donations are tax deductible. Please make out all checks, money orders and charges to:
Main line: Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
NOTE: Please specify clearly on the memo line that your donation is for: Rochester Music Coalition
We do not require dues from any of our members - all of our income is derived from donations and benefit shows. Your donations will be used to: provide services to our members, for website hosting/development, RMC operating costs/materials, publicity, and other various RMC events and projects.
The RMC is seven years old as of January 2008! Not too bad for those naysayers who thought we would not survive. A huge thanks to all our valued members and supporters in the community. Please continue to spread the word and make use of the RMC's even larger presence on the internet this year. We ask that ALL members register on all three sites to take advantage of the information and unique features that each one has to offer. Check out our new companion websites at:
May 6, 2008
Local music on the air! Have your say...
We need your feedback. The RMC is currently collecting data to provide to radio stations in our area as to the interest in hearing local music on the radio. It will only take a few seconds and your input is vital to the success of this project. Tune into Rochester and support your scene – the music is here!
Take our poll and let us know!
May 4, 2008
Get Your Band Entered: Taste of Rochester’s Battle of the Bands
This free contest is sponsored by The House of Guitars and presented by 98.9 The Buzz on Frank De Blase‘s - Sunday Night Shakedown. Get your band entered in the competition and the opportunity to be played on The Sunday Night Shakedown.
NOTE: Any songs containing profanity will not be considered for broadcast. Please make sure all submissions are clean or edited for on air play time. Frank and the Shakedown Crew will accept entries for the Battle of the Bands Contest starting April 1, 2008 through June 1, 2008 being the last entry date. There will be seven winners chosen to compete on June 29, 2008 at the Main St. Stage of The Taste of Rochester Event. The competition winner will be decided by a panel of judges consisting of both the 98.9 The Buzz and The Taste’s Management. The winner will receive a check for $1000 presented on air at the Buzz radio station at a convenient time selected for all parties involved. The winner will also be invited back to 2009 Taste of Rochester event as one of our featured paid acts in our weekend entertainment schedule.
Send your CD and press pack to:
ATT: Frank De Blase
Sunday Night Shakedown
98.9 The Buzz
70 Commercial Street
Rochester NY 14614
Taste of Rochester Battle Of The Bands
April 22, 2008
South Wedge Farmers’ Market Looking For Musicians
The South Wedge Farmers’ Market seeks to provide local musicians with a place to play, and to create a market atmosphere of music and merriment. There are some very nice benefits of performing. They have big plans to help get your music out to the community besides performing live at the market. Get written up on their blog with photos and links. You will be announced in their weekly email blast with links to your web site or MySpace page. Compilation CD: All musical acts at the market are encouraged to participate in a compilation CD to be sold to raise money for equipment for next years market. Possible live recordings from the market performance. Now seeking volunteer help in organizing this effort. Bill Klingensmith is spear-heading this (ad)venture and they need 15-20 different performances. No repeat groups/individuals. If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity send your complete contact info, music samples, and your bio either via e-mail or snail mail. Your MySpace or other web site links are also requested. If sending music via e-mail, please keep your music files to MP3 and try not to crush his email server. Send all info to:
Bill Klingensmith
Music at the Market
98 Hickory Street
Rochester NY 14620
E-mail: music@swfarmersmarket.org
For Further details check out their website at:
South Wedge Farmers' Market
January 27, 2008
American Idol Underground - Get Exposure, Win Cash And Equipment
If you want exposure and the chance to win cash and equipment check out American Idol Underground at:
American Idol Underground
January 25, 2008
Rochester Sun - TV Show Looking For Local Musician Videos/Interviews
Rochester Sun is looking for artists to interview and music video (all genres of music accept heavy/metal rock or hardcore rap) for their weekly entertainment TV show airing every Thursday night at 11:00 PM on Time Warner Cable Channel 98. Please send press kit with complete contact info and submit your music preferably in quality miniDV, DVD format, or VHS will be accepted if nothing else available. If interested and do not have materials, contact Nick Galusha to arrange to have your music recorded for the show. For further info or submit your material:
Rochester Sun
286 Letchworth Avenue
Rochester NY 14626
Nick Galusha
585-704-0400
Nick@Rochestersun.com
January 24, 2008
WBZA 98.9 FM – The Buzz Supports Local Music With Sunday Night Shakedown
Tune in to Sunday Night Shakedown with host Frank DeBlase (City Newspaper music critic). Hear music from Rochester’s past, present and future. Learn more about Rochester’s music scene, as well as where and when the artists will be playing so you can see them live. The show has now been expanded to 3 hours airs every Sunday night from 8:00-11:00 PM on 98.9 FM – The Buzz.
Sunday Night Shakedown
ATT: SHAMELESS PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY
If you have an upcoming show or CD you wish to promote make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to spread the word. If you wish to submit your music for review in City Newspaper or for airplay and possible live appearance on Sunday Night Shakedown send CD and press kit at least one month in advance to:
Frank DeBlase
City Newspaper
250 North Goodman Street
Rochester NY 14604
Make sure to give date and full details of show/CD that you are going to be promoting.
January 23, 2008
WBEE 92.5 FM – The Bee Supports Local Country Music
WBEE 92.5 FM is looking for original country or country influenced music to play on its local music show to air on Sunday nights from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. If you wish to submit your music for airplay on this show, send CD, bio and press kit to:
Billy Kidd/Program Director
WBEE 92.5 FM
70 Commercial Street
Rochester NY 14614
For more info call or check out their website:
585-423-2900
WBEE 92.5 FM
January 22, 2008
The Drive 100.5 FM Looking For Local Music
The Drive 100.5 FM is glad to support home-grown music in the Rochester area. By submitting to NEW! Discover Music at MyDriveFM.com (sponsored by Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc), your music could possibly be played on air! In addition, you could be exposed to more than 10 million people per month on nearly 400 radio station web sites across the country!
NEW! Discover Music - MyDriveFM.com
MyDriveFM - Gately Local Music Page
January 21, 2008
WBER 90.5 FM - Supports Local Music In Regular Rotation
RMC wishes to thank Program Director Joey Guisto and WBER 90.5FM for continuing to add local bands into regular rotation. Also tune into the Local Show every Sunday night from 8:00-10:00 PM for two hours of local music programming. If you wish to get your music played on the Local Show send a copy of your CD with press kit and complete contact info to:
WBER Local Show
Monroe #1 BOCES
41 O`Connor Road
Fairport NY 14450
For more info check out their website:
WBER
January 20, 2008
4 Internet Radio Stations Looking For Your Music
Insider iRadio has hundreds of songs from Rochester area bands and musicians. Register and submit your songs on their website or just listen for an all around Rochester music experience.
Insider iRadio
WGAD
Getting independent music to the masses. They ask that all artists visit the submit music page on their website before sending any music. They will need info on you including, music rights and any affiliations they may have with the Record Industry and their main focus is original artists, doing original works. They will accept any format that you have your music in and they can convert most formats (if not all) to the format they are using.
They would like to start a weekly local show. One day a week for 2-4 hours, nothing but local artists. The time will depend on how many artists submit music. They would also like to do interviews with local artists to play during that 2-4 hour time period. Any artist wanting to particpate can drop them line. Again, the music must be 100% indie and no cover tunes, original artists and music only. Your music could also end up in their daily rotation. In addition they are putting together a video selection page, so if your band has a video and would like for them to host it, let them know.
Submit your music/video via mail or e-mail at:
WGADNET
103 Alden Road
Rochester NY 14626
Artists can reach the submit page at:
WGAD Music Submission
If you have any questions or to submit your music via e-mail contact Greg Dawson at
wgad@wgad.net
WDYN Independent Radio 100.1
If you wish to submit your music please include this statement with your submission: I hereby grant Dynamic Independent Radio (WDYN.NET) permission to play my music on their station. I understand WDYN does not pay royalites. Sign it, date it and send it to:
WDYN Independent Radio 100.1
2844-46 Dewey Avenue
Rochester NY 14616
Phone: 585-621-6270
Fax: 585-621-6278
E-Mail: wdyn@wdyn.net
Rockmeradio and Rockmecountry has 3 streams of 24/7 music running. One for country, one for rock, and one for New rock styles. They are looking for original rock, blues, country, R&B, bluegrass, etc. Submit your music via e-mail in MP3 format to Doc Rock at:
djrockmedude@yahoo.com
Rockmeradio & Rockmecountry
Main E-mail: rockmeradio@rockmeradio.com
Also check out Doc Rock’s MySpace Page at:
Doc Rock
January 19, 2008
City Newspaper Offers Free Classified Ads And Website Promo To Musicians
After posting your free classified ad here on the RMC website, make sure to send it to City Newspaper as well. They offer free classified ads for musicians every week in Jam Section. Call 244-3329 Ext 23 or e-mail:
classifieds@rochestercitynews.com
Full name, mailing address and daytime phone number must accompany all ads or they will not be accepted. Limit is 25 words and deadline is Fridays at 5:30 PM.
City Newspaper
They also have a feature on their website where you can promote yourself. Check it out at:
Life In Rochester
January 18, 2008
D&C Supports/Reviews Local Musicians
The Democrat and Chronicle features Jeff Spevak's Local Beat every Thursday in Weekend, which is a story about a local performer (band, DJ, singer-songwriter or something else entirely) plus a photo of the performer, details on an upcoming gig and (hopefully) a link to their Web site for a sound bite. They also highlight local music acts in their calendar pages, with a photo and a caption. Not every local act with a gig that week will be featured, but over a year's time, there'll be more than 100 acts highlighted.
Here's what they are looking for:
A performer should e-mail a bio, contact info, upcoming gig details (who's on the bill, time, date, club name, address, phone, cover), a high-resolution (250 dpi or higher) color JPG and links to MP3s to jspevak@DemocratandChronicle.com. If the performer doesn't have a photo, they may contact them to set up a photo shoot. If all that info isn't available electronically, the performer can mail a bio, contact info, upcoming gig details, a color photo print and a CD to:
Jeff Spevak - Local Beat
Democrat and Chronicle
55 Exchange Blvd
Rochester NY 14614
NOTE: deadline is three weeks before the publication date each week. Have the clubs and venues you're performing at e-mail schedules to: ewashing@DemocratandChronicle.com.
Eric Washington puts together the music calendar that appears in Weekend, on DemocratandChronicle.com, and in Insider, both in print and online.
The D&C has an average weekday circulation of 173,000 (that's papers sold), for an average daily readership of 363,000. If they write stories about 52 acts in a year and show at least 52 more in their calendar pages, that all adds up to a lot of eyes (and ears) on local music.
January 17, 2008
Words & Music - Freetime Magazine Local Music Reviews
Freetime Magazine reviews local music in every issue in their Words & Music column written by Michelle Picardo. Read about the newest local music CD's and upcoming live shows.
Freetime
To submit your music for review send CD and press kit to:
Michelle Picardo
Freetime Magazine
850 University Avenue
Rochester NY 14607
January 16, 2008
House of Guitars & Record Archive Support Local Musicians
The House of Guitars & Record Archive support the musicians in our area with special sections in their stores devoted to local music. They also have a performance areas if you would like to schedule a time to play live in the store to promote your CD. If you have a CD you would like them to sell for you or play live in the store, you can contact them at:
House Of Guitars
645 Titus Avenue
Rochester NY 14617
585-544-9928
House of Guitars
Record Archive
1880 East Avenue
Rochester NY 14610
Phone: 585-244-1210
Fax: 585 244-7408
Record Archive
January 16, 2008
ARTWalk Seeks Musicians For 2008 Events
ARTWalk considers all styles of musical expression, both instrumental and/or vocal, composed and/or improvised, are encouraged, including, but not limited to, classical, pop/rock, folk, jazz, contemporary. A group of independent jurors, made up of residents, business owners and arts professionals, will review submissions for all events.
The eighth annual, ARTWalk Alive! is back in NOTA (Neighborhood of the Arts)
When: Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: 700 Block of University Avenue (between the Memorial Art Gallery and George Eastman House)
Submissions are welcome from all residents of the eight-county Greater Rochester Area. Deadline for submissions is June 4, 2008 at 4:00 PM
For more information, call 585-473-5787, or email ARTWalk@rochester.rr.com
Applications and guidelines can be picked up at the ARTWalk office located at 179 Atlantic Avenue or downloaded from their website at:
ArtWalk
January 15, 2008
WITR Rochester Sessions
WITR 89.7 FM is featuring local musicians performing live in their studios and is looking for submissions. Please send complete press kits (CD, bio contact info) to:
ATT: Toast N Jam/Carrie Hosenfeld
WITR 89.7 FM
32 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester NY 14623
The show airs Tuesday nights from 10:00 - 11:00 PM. You can get more info on WITR at their website:
WITR
January 1, 2008
On Stage
Some of Rochester’s best musicians hit the stage when WXXI presents OnStage, a new weekly musical series. Tune in for great performances, intimate interviews, compelling stories and discover your favorite local musicians!
Watch Sundays at 7:00 PM on WXXI TV (Channel 21/Time Warner Cable Channel 11)
For performers, schedules and more check out their website:
WXXI
Listen Thursdays at 6:00PM on WRUR 88.5 FM
WRUR 88.5 FM
December 31, 2007
Wanted - Pianists/Keyboardists - Immediate Openings
The Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, a non-profit professional theatre in downtown Rochester (across from Eastman) is seeking pianists and keyboardists (with experience in programming patches) for current and upcoming productions. Learning/rehearsal fee and performance fee provided. Positions are available IMMEDIATELY (including sub positions that can be shared with others.) It is possible to have long term work with many performances throughout the year (theatre operates year-round, and many shows are scheduled on open-ended runs.) Also looking for subs for occasional dates, as well as rehearsal pianists with strong sight-reading and accompanying abilities. Some scores consist of lead sheets with chords (i.e. notes not written out;) others are written out. Music is contemporary/pop/rock style. For more information, please call Ann Marie Sanders at 585-325-4370.
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
20 Windsor Street
Rochester NY 14605-2935
Phone: 585-325-4370
Fax: 585-454-0260
Email: admin@downstairscabaret.com
August 12, 2007
A&CCESS - FREE Rochester Arts & Culture Savings Card
The A&CCESS card gives you savings at Rochester area galleries, live theatres, music events, and growing list of other participating arts and cultural retailers. For more information and to get your free A&CCESS card call 585-473-4000 or visit:
Rochester A&CCESS Card
August 9, 2007
Operation Happy Note - Musical Instruments Needed
Operation Happy Note is a volunteer effort to send musical instruments to our deployed service men and women throughout the world. To learn more or to donate instruments:
Operation Happy Note
August 7, 2007
Healthcare Info For Musicians/Free Film
On November 15, 2004 Rock A Mole Productions released Everybody In, Nobody Out, a new film on musicians and health care. It's just seven minutes long but it packs quite a wallop. It will be sent free on VHS to any musician or music writer who requests it. Musicians can get their free copy at:
How To Get Healthcare Insurance If You Are A Musician – Music & Healthcare Central
"What does it say about the richest country on earth that its citizens must depend upon raffles and spaghetti dinners to pay the medical bills - a situation that exists in no other civilized country? What does it say about members of Congress and presidents, Democrats and Republicans all, who are content with a health care system that ignores the needs of tens of millions of Americans while it makes multimillionaires out of those who profit from disease and death?" - from Critical Condition by Donald L Bartlett and James B Steele
Everyone else - please send $10 to:
RRC
Box 341305
Los Angeles CA 90034
August 6, 2007
Your Music on Music Business Radio
Music Business Radio wants to feature your music in their "demo derby" segment. This is your chance to have your music critiqued by major label music biz people, established artists, and more. And it's all live on the air. NO PHONE CALLS! Send a CD plus one-sheet bio and complete contact information to:
WRLT
ATTN: Music Business Radio - Demo Derby
1310 Clinton Street
Suite 200
Nashville TN 37203
Music Business Radio
August 5, 2007
Acoustic Musician Volunteers Needed
DePaul Edgerton Square would like to extend an invitation to any musician(s) who would like to volunteer for a "Coffee House" for the residents. The facility houses 85 mentally ill adults and on one Saturday evening of each month the residents are invited to enjoy acoustic music performed by volunteers from the community and light refreshments. For further information or to schedule a time to perform please contact Samara Roney between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday at 585-647-1115 Ext 204. If you would like more information on DePaul Community Services please call the main office at 426-8000.
January 18, 2007
WXXI Raising 100,000 Voices Videographer Looking For Musicians
Jen Kirchner is working on a video project for WXXI’s Raising 100,000 Voices
She needs a mix of different music genres and people to talk to about Rochester and where they think the local music scene is going. She is looking to film some of your performances and then ask a few questions about your opinions on music and advice for the upcoming musician that wants to get into playing for an audience. She needs local talent that would be willing to speak about their feelings on the city and wouldn't mind being filmed. If you are interested contact Jen as soon as possible at:
JMK4202@yahoo.com
Jennifer_Kirchner@urmc.com
October 11, 2006
Kudos To Our Rochester Area Stars!
RMC Member Teddy Geiger - on his record deal with Columbia Records. His debut CD “Under-Age Thinking” has just been re-released and re-packaged with extra music, photos, a DVD and is in stores now with a new look and is subtitled
"Look Where We Are Now". It originally premiered at #8 on the Billboard Music Chart. He is featured on the cover of Seventeen Magazine November 2006 issue as the "Hottest Guy In America". He will also be featured in the 2007 Rolling Stone/Chevrolet "Year In Rock" calendar. Teddy is also pursuing an acting career - another side of his artistic talents. To learn more about Teddy see his listing in the RMC Musicians Directory.
RMC Member Jimmie Highsmith Jr has received the prestigious Duke Ellington Musical Genius Award and has been inducted into the FCD Hall of Fame. To learn more about Jimmie see his listing in the RMC Musicians Directory.
Charles "Chuck" T Campbell - sacred-steel guitarist and member of the Campbell Brothers has received a National Heritage Fellowship for Folk and Traditional Arts given by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Donald Palumbo has been named chorus master for 2007-08 season at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He is also the first American to have served as chorus director of the prestigious Salzburg Festival.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman - for his Best Actor Oscar win for Capote. The DVD is in stores now.
Jason "J-Mac" McElwain - Manager of Greece Athena Trojans basketball team, for his nationally renown, inspirational performance (scored 20 points and tied a school record with six 3-pointers) to win the game against Spencerport. Also congratulations to Jason on winning the ESPY - Best Moment In Sports award, and Teen Choice Courage Award.
Congratulations to the Rochester Razor Sharks for their ABA Championship title win!
October 3, 2006
RIT Looking For Hip-Hop Artrists
RIT is looking for Hip-Hop acts for a Friday night concert series with dates open starting in December. Send complete contact info and press kit to:
ATT: Donny Jackson/Event Manager
CAB at RIT
SAU/Bldg 4-A402
34 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester NY 14623
Donny can be reached at 585-475-2509 if you have any questions about the upcoming concert series.
October 1, 2006
Reality TV
WROC, Channel 8 is looking for musicians to perform live on Wake Up Rochester, which airs from 5 - 7 AM.
The new segment is on Wednesdays and provides musicians with a chance to spotlight their talent and promote themselves.
These spots are only 2 minutes long and are broadcast on-location, so applicants will need to have a performance space very early in the morning.
Contact:
Angie Nassar
Wake Up Rochester/WROC TV 8
201 Humboldt Street
Rochester NY 14610
wakeup@wroctv.com
(585) 224-8880
December 12, 2005
Unkle Roger - We Miss You!!! Tribute Website
Fiesta Productions has created a tribute website for the late Unkle Roger McCall, local DJ, host of the Homegrown show on WCMF, and founding member of the RMC. The new site is www.unkleroger.com.
