Upcoming Events
The Black Dog Music Fest, has a full schedule of activities for its premiere festival. The event will be held Sunday July 27 from 1-7 p.m. at the Harley School, 1981 Clover Street, Rochester, NY. The six-hour celebration of local blues, jazz, Celtic, bluegrass, and Renaissance music will benefit the Music Through the Ages Fund, which honors the legacy of gifted local musician and teacher Dennis Monroe.
Hear performances by more than 20 local musicians, songwriters, poets on three stages including a special kid’s stage. Plus, enjoy dancing, songwriting, instrument-making workshops, stories and songs for kids, jam sessions, open mike, sing-along, food, fun and more!
Major Sponsorship for this Event from:
Bernunzio’s Uptown Music; ESL Federal Credit Union; Hogan’s Hideaway; Mary Lou Medley; Pharaoh’s Hairum, Inc.; Pilaroscia Agency, Inc.; Urban Essentialz; The Ravioli Shop
Special Thanks to The Harley School
Participants must sign up for workshops and children’s activities. Groups are limited to 20 people. Sign up begins at 1 p.m..
Event Schedule
1:00 p.m.
Dave Donnelly Band, Main Theatre
Connie Deming, Outside Stage
Golden Link Folk Society, Music Jam, Outside Canopy Area
1:45
Kinloch Nelson, Centrum
2:00
String Song Orchestra, Outside Courtyard
Golden Link Folk Society, Music Jam, Outside Canopy Area
Instrument Making Workshop: Bernie Lehman – Guitar, LOCATION
Workshop: John Bernunzio – Rare Instrument Collection; Bring your instruments for an estimate of their worth, Main Lobby
Spoken Word Workshop: Story Go Round – Dwain Wilder LOCATION
Instrument Techniques Workshop: Ethan Borshansky – Electronic Music LOCATION
Children’s’ Activities/Performances: Jay Stetzer
2:30
Watkins and the Rapiers, Main Theater
Ken Hardley Group, Outside Stage
Allen Hopkins & Company, Outside Stage
3:00 – 5 p.m.
Open Mic, sign up when you arrive
Golden Link Folk Society, Sing Around, Outside Canopy Area
Instrument Making Workshop: Eric Aceto – Violin
Instrument Techniques Workshop: Steve Greene – Guitar Improvisation LOCATION
Children’s’ Activities/Performances: Annette Ramos
3:15
Jeff Riales, Centrum
Dance the Texas 2 Step and Country Swing with Rochester Swing Dance
Network founders Esther Brill and Richard Newman, Main Theater.
4:00
HUNU, Main Theater
Flip Siders & Guests, Outside Stage
Golden Link Folk Society, Sing Around, Outside Canopy Area
Instrument Making Workshop: Dwain Wilder – Dulcimer LOCATION
Instrument Techniques Workshop: Kinloch Nelson – Alternate Tunings LOCATION
Children’s’ Activities/Performances: Erie Canal Sal
4:45
Aceto Brothers, Centrum
Swing Dance for dancers (especially beginners!) at any level. Rochester Swing Dance Network, Main Theater
Flip Siders & Guests, Outside Stage
5:00
Golden Link Folk Society, Music Jam, Outside Canopy Area
5:30
White Hots, Main Theater
Instrument Techniques Workshop: Allen Hopkins – Mandolin LOCATION
6:00
Golden Link Folk Society, Music Jam, Outside Canopy Area
6:16
Deborah Fox, Centrum
Dady Brothers, Outside Stage
Tickets
$15 in advance, $20 at the door; seniors $11 in advance, $15 at the door; students $5 in advance $8 at the door; children under 12 free. Buy at Bernunzio’s Uptown Music, Stutzman’s Guitar Center, House of Guitars, Wegmans, Parkleigh, Urban Essentialz and the Bop Shop.
About Dennis Monroe & the Music Through the Ages Fund
Dennis Monroe was a gifted musician and teacher who generously shared and inspired all who were privileged to know him. The Music Through the Ages Fund was founded as a living tribute to his memory, and endeavors to promote and support activities that further the creation, performance and teaching of music in the same spirit. This past year Friends of Music Through the Ages organized and sponsored 6 concerts which served over 1000 students in the City School district.
For More Information
Volunteers and sponsors are welcome. Please contact Joni Monroe, jmonroe7@rochester.rr.com, (585)244-3274) for more information or visit www.blackdogfest.com.
