The Bunny The Bear is a genre-bending post-hardcore act known for fusing soaring clean vocals, blistering screams, and electronic textures into an emotionally charged sound all their own

Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out at Broadway Karaoke Night!

Step into a night of pure energy where the lights hit harder, the bass shakes deeper, and the crowd becomes part of the atmosphere. White Out Rave transforms the venue into a glowing sea of movement, immersive visuals, and nonstop dance music from open to close.

If you've never had the chance to see TOOL live, here's your local opportunity, and truly a job well done.

From crushing riffs to high-intensity sets, this lineup is built for fans of all things loud and relentless. Don’t miss out on one of the heaviest local bills of the season.

Gozu is a Boston-based heavy rock band known for blending stoner metal riffs with soaring melodies and raw, emotionally charged energy.

Enter the chaos of Zero Survivors – Riddim Wasteland — a full-throttle night of bone-rattling bass, filthy drops, and relentless energy

Step into the glimmering world of "ABBA Gold Disco," a night of retro glamour, as we transport you back to the disco era of the 70s & 80s.

Can’t Feel My Face features fire DJs and 2010s visuals that will transport you back to the decade defined by memes and selfies… a time only 4 to 14 years gone but feels like 40 years ago.

Enter another dimension of sound, style, and storytelling… An immersive night where art-pop, experimental rock, and raw emotion collide

Thomas Nicholas Band - Emo Night

ENMY's high-energy live shows have built them a reputation as a must-see act for both rock and alternative audiences

Get ready to groove at the most happening Silent Disco in town! Our talented DJs will be spinning a mix of decades, ensuring there's something for everyone

Catch a great lineup at a great venue and still be brushed teeth, jams on, story read, and tucked in by no later than 10 pm!

Heartsick is a relentless force in modern heavy music, blending crushing metalcore intensity with razor-sharp hooks and emotionally charged songwriting. Hailing from Michigan, the band has built a reputation for explosive live performances and a sound that hits just as hard on record as it does on stage.

Melia is an award-winning alternative rock artist known for her powerful vocals, electrifying guitar work, and emotionally driven songwriting. Blending influences from artists like Nirvana and Joan Jett, she delivers a gritty yet melodic sound that has earned her recognition as one of the top female indie rock performers in the scene.

Daft Disko comes to Rochester! Join us for a night of French House and disco!

Brooklyn-based future jam quartet that weaves composition and improvisation through an ever-changing landscape

Execution Day is a rising force in modern metalcore, blending crushing breakdowns, soaring melodies, and electronic textures into a sound that’s both aggressive and anthemic.

Blending chaos, comedy, and crushing electronicore, I Set My Friends On Fire deliver a wild, genre-smashing sound that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable

Wine Lips is a Toronto-based garage punk / psych rock band known for their explosive live shows, fuzz-drenched riffs, and relentless high-octane energy.

Versa (also known as Versa Dubz) is a UK-based bass music producer pushing the boundaries of modern dubstep and riddim with a dark, chaotic, and instantly recognizable sound.

Emo Night returns to Photo City Music Hall for a full-send dive into the era that raised a generation — emo, pop-punk, and post-hardcore anthems all night long. No skips, no shame, just wall-to-wall singalongs and pure nostalgia.

Foolproof is a hard rock/metal band out of Rochester, NY delivering high-energy performances that hit hard and leave a lasting impression. Part of the standout talent being developed through ROC Star Academy, this young group of headbangers is quickly making a name for themselves with their raw intensity and undeniable stage presence.

Two unforgettable sets. One night of nonstop rock nostalgia. Don’t miss it.

An all-day onslaught of extreme metal is taking over Photo City Music Hall—no fillers, no mercy, just relentless sound from start to finish. From brutal death to crushing underground chaos, this lineup is built to punish

Featherweight is a melodic metalcore band from Akron, Ohio, blending heavy, driving guitar work with atmospheric textures and emotionally honest songwriting

IATT (pronounced “eye-at”) is a boundary-pushing progressive extreme metal band originally formed in the Philadelphia area.

Two powerhouse electronic scenes - one massive night of bass, breaks, dubstep, drum & bass, house, and high-energy rave culture

All Techno. All Night. This is where you let go, lose yourself, and move how you want to move. No light. All vibe.

Morning In May is a Cleveland-based emo/pop-rock band blending early-2000s nostalgia with modern influences from pop, hip-hop, and metalcore

Bringing together a lineup of top-tier musicians—many of whom have performed on national and international stages—the group delivers an electrifying, note-for-note experience that captures the spirit, energy, and emotion of two of pop music’s greatest icons

Orange Dog Club is a fast-rising indie garage rock band out of Western New York

Turn up the low end and get ready to groove — That 70s Rave: Boogie n’ Bass is bringing the funk and the filth!

The Heated Rivalry Rave is the ultimate fan experience—where the tension, passion, and obsession of the hit hockey romance Heated Rivalry come to life on the dancefloor. This isn’t just a party—it’s a full-scale, immersive night built for the fans who can’t get enough.

9MM Mouthwash is officially dropping their debut Hitmarker EP, and this release show is set to be pure chaos from start to finish. If you’ve been tapped in, you already know—raw energy, unfiltered aggression, and a sound that hits fast and doesn’t let up.

Maryland-based Silvertung delivers a powerful blend of hard rock, metal, and nu-metal, driven by high-energy performances and emotionally charged songwriting. As a fiercely independent band, they’ve achieved multiple Billboard Mainstream Rock charting singles, including “Never Too Late,” “Face The Music,” “You & Me,” and “Done My Best.”

Reminitions (CA) is a Central California–based deathcore act delivering a punishing, old-school-inspired sound built on gutturals, breakdowns, and relentless aggression

Sisters Of Sabbath, an all-female tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, deliver the crushing riffs and haunting energy that defined the birth of heavy metal. Joining them is Mothership, a powerhouse tribute to Led Zeppelin, recreating the legendary sound, soaring vocals, and electrifying stage presence that made Zeppelin one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

My Lesbian Daughter is an emerging indie/alternative project blending raw emotion, lo-fi charm, and unapologetically personal songwriting into a sound that feels both intimate and chaotic

Hall Of The Elders is an Atlanta metalcore band bringing the chaotic spirit of the MySpace era crashing back to life. Blending crushing breakdowns, soaring synths, and a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek “crabcore” nostalgia, the band delivers a high-energy mix of metalcore, post-hardcore, and scene kid attitude. Known for wild, over-the-top live shows and riffs built for throwing down, Hall Of The Elders prove that the scene never died — it just got louder. 🦀🔥

Kick off the Days Between in style as we celebrate the music and legacy of Jerry Garcia. Eric Carlin's Half-Dead will guide you through the long strange trip of Grateful Dead, with side trips to the heyday of JGB. And you never know who might join in the jams! Only one way to find out...

Rochester’s wildest headphone party returns this summer for another full-scale takeover at Photo City Music Hall!

Trucks & Mayhem is a full-throttle day of horsepower and heavy music. Kick things off with the truck showcase, then stick around as the stage erupts with a stacked lineup featuring Cult Fiction, Crahda, Scvrecrvw, Drag HC, Anthropic, Thorns For Lovers, and Dead Laughter. Loud engines, louder bands—this is where metal meets motor.

Jeffrey Nothing is best known as the haunting and unmistakable voice behind pioneering alternative metal band Mushroomhead. As a founding member, his theatrical presence and dynamic vocal range helped define the band’s signature sound and visual identity, contributing to a cult following and international success.

With a sound that moves seamlessly between technical brutality and dark atmosphere, Monochromatic Black continues to establish themselves as one of the rising forces in modern heavy music.

Six Feet Under is a legendary American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1993 by former Cannibal Corpse vocalist Chris Barnes and guitarist Allen West of Obituary

Bommer (Zack Bommer), hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, has become a cornerstone of the underground dubstep and riddim scene

Three generations of alternative rock collide for a night packed with nostalgia, energy, and massive singalongs.

With support from major DJs in the bass scene, releases across respected underground labels, and performances at packed venues and regional festivals, VRG has quickly built a reputation as an artist to watch. Whether commanding the stage or crafting in the studio, VRG delivers an intense sonic experience built to move crowds and leave a lasting impact.

50th Anniversary Show!

Blending modern EBM/New Beat, their chart-topping hit “Keep Your Eyes Peeled” put them on the map, and they’ve been unstoppable ever since

Bridging The Music Presents: Rochester miniFEST
Bridging The Music is headed to New York for an evening of music, art & community in a festival-style atmosphere!

Come support top-notch local and touring acts, visual artists and more.
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FREAKY is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based dubstep producer and DJ known for blending crushing bass music with melodic, emotionally driven songwriting. Built around the idea of duality, his sound moves between explosive festival-ready drops and cinematic, atmospheric moments—giving his music both raw intensity and emotional weight.

Known for combining emotionally charged songwriting with loud guitars and crowd-ready choruses, Saving Abel has remained a consistent force in rock music for over two decades. With reunited core members, new music, and continued touring, the band continues to carry forward the sound and energy that made them fan favorites in the first place.

Rehab is a genre-blending group known for fusing Southern rock, hip-hop, country, and alternative into a raw, unmistakable sound