Summer Concert Series

A new way to spend Thursday Nights!  Enjoy great music acts in Downtown Canandaigua!  Featuring bands on our Commons Stage (Main and Coach Streets), for Free Concerts.  Enjoy happenings and special promotions before each concerts, encouraging you to Spend the Day in Canandaigua!

2010 Summer Concert Schedule Presented by Mobile Music

The Commons, 6:30 – 8:00pm

Thursday, July 1 – Kerry Cannan

Powerhouse vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and an optimistic melancholy is at the core of Kerry Cannan’s performance. A percussive, pop, rock and blues artist, Kerry is as pure and emotional as it gets. This talented singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist captivates her audience singing with the mysticism and earthy tones of Stevie Nicks coupled with the “don’t push me around” attitude of Pink. Kerry then turns it around, sits back, and belts out a ballad with a sound reminiscent of LeAnn Rimes, or Natalie Merchant.

Her band carries thick layers of instrumentation with a tight ensemble of talented veterans. Kerry’s hook-laden original music appeals to pop, rock, and blues fans across the board, and her performance runs song after song leaving its listeners in anticipation of the next. Kerry’s artfully crafted tunes seem to tell the world “Yes, I’ve been wronged, but I’m doing something about it”. Her songs flow from the dark and twisty sounds of “The Wolf Outside”, to the sassy, lighter side of “Cursed”, featuring a New Orleans horn section and saloon piano telling the story of sweet-talking, bad-boy temptation.

Find out more about Kerry Cannan by visiting here website here

Thursday, July 8 – Troyka

Consisting of three musicians of varying musical background, Troyka has very quickly developed their own sound.  Influences of indie rock, 80’s new wave, fusion, jazz, among other styles can be heard throughout each track from their debut EP, but to see them live is an experience in itself.  A high energy, fun-loving band, Troyka is destined to entertain fans of all ages despite the listener’s musical preference.

Find out more about Troyka by visiting their website here

Listen to a track: TROYKA – Turn On Your Life

Thursday, July 22 – Gator Face

Gator Face is a southern rock band playing great music from bands such as
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, ZZ Top, Elvin Bishop and more. Complimenting that heritage, classic rock tunes by artists including ,
Bad Company, Bob Seger, John Cougar, Steve Miller, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, round out the play list. Additionally, female vocals that add a big dimension to background vocals also allows us to add some great selections from Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt & Janice Joplin, just to name a few.

The act is made up of some great musicians that have been in very popular bands in the upstate, N.Y. region, national and international acts. Individually, the members have opened for the likes of, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, R.E.O. Speedwagon and Charlie Daniels. Collectively, this group of seasoned musicians know what it takes to make an audience rock, and have a proven track record for pure entertainment.

Find out more about Gator Face by visiting their website here

Thursday, July 29 – Friday in America

Considered rock, reggae, and hip hop, Friday in America creates a uniquely original blend of vastly differing genres of music. With a range of influences spanning from The Band to The Roots, Friday in America fuse elements of hip hop, folk, rock, and reggae. The result is a menagerie of musical styles – from the jazz and hip hop elements of “Til the Lights” to the folk and rock of “Peace of Mind”. The band’s love of all music and their ability to write and play across numerous mediums makes for a unique concert experience. They are constantly pushing themselves to explore the entire range of their musical influences, finding the places where those disparate styles can be bridged along the way.

Find out more about Friday in America by visiting their website here

Listen to a track: FRIDAY IN AMERICA – Jamaica

Thursday, August 5 – Footnote

Formed in the spring of 2006 and hailing from Upstate New York, the articulate music group “FOOTNOTE” is making its move into the Rochester music scene and beyond. This electrified contemporary jazz band composes and performs music in the spirit of the great modern jazz bands and artists, such as Larry Carlton, Acoustic Alchemy, George Benson, Pat Metheny, The Rippingtons, Steely Dan, and many more.

The band’s four talented musicians have eclectic backgrounds that chronicle a wide variety of genres including rock, country, jazz, R&B, fusion, progressive, and Motown.

FOOTNOTE embraces this diverse background and incorporates all these styles and influences as they compose, record, and perform their very own high energy sound. Their unique blend is also evident in their fresh perspectives and interpretations of cover material.

Although still young, FOOTNOTE has already established a solid base, upon which they are forging new territory in the true spirit of electrified contemporary jazz.

Find out more about Footnote by visiting their website here

Listen to a track: Footnote Medley

Thursday, August 12 – Alysia Groth Band

The Alysia Groth Band is a four piece band playing modern country, rock and more! Fronted by Alysia Groth, a fresh talented singer, and backed by veteran musicians from a variety of backgrounds, the Alysia Groth Band does not disappoint. No matter what your musical tastes you are certain to enjoy their sound. Come out and take a listen!

Find out more about the Alysia Groth Band by clicking here

Listen to a track: Alysia Groth Band – Track 1

Thursday, August 19 – CASH Back

CASH Back’s mission is to keep the “Man in Black” and his music in the hearts and minds of the people of Upstate New York, East Tennessee, and wherever else we happen to be. Formed shortly after Cash’s death in the fall of 2003 in Knoxville, TN, CASH Back can now be seen and heard all around the Rochester area. T. J. Ricer is the heart of the band on vocals and bass, while Rochester regulars Allan Ward and Eric Carlin round out the band’s fresh, yet authentic sound on drums and guitar, respectively. Like Johnny, CASH Back branches out from the typical country repertoire. Selections may be heard from Bob Marley, Sound Garden, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, as well as such classic country artists as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and of course, J.R. himself. Over one hundred and fifty songs strong, CASH Back has fans in any audience and can keep the music playin’ all night long…

Find out more about CASH Back by visiting their website here

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