Think of whiskey as more than something you sip — think of it as an ingredient. This lively culinary conversation brings together food personalities, local and regional chefs, and whiskey voices to explore how spirits can bring depth, sweetness, smoke, spice, oak, and character into the kitchen. From sauces and reductions to marinades, glazes, desserts, […]
Grace Bowers is a 19-year-old, award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader who is undisputedly on a meteoric rise. Bowers cut her teeth playing in dive bars, inspired by a variety of music genres from rock and punk to R&B and funk. She built a growing fanbase through posting videos of her playing guitar on social media during the […]
Just who are the Isotopes? Are they super sweet instrumental rock stars? Are they scientists performing an experiment gone haywire? Are they skirt-chasing sociopaths with no conscience or sense of right and wrong? Yes. They’re the Isotopes, Rochester’s premier instrumental rock band featuring gyrating go-go dancers, hilarious announcements, stage effects, nerd glasses and panty-dampening rock […]
Not every great whiskey comes from a single barrel. Some of today’s most exciting bottles are shaped through blending, finishing, and the thoughtful choices that bring out richer, deeper, more memorable flavors. From rum, sherry, and cognac casks to toasted, double-oaked, and triple-oaked expressions, this approachable conversation explores how whiskey makers build balance, sweetness, spice, […]
Tommy Brunett is a singer, songwriter, showman, and co-founder of Hoochenanny, whose larger-than-life presence has made him a staple of the rock-and-roll scene. Fronting the Tommy Brunett Band, he has shared stages with acts like ZZ Top, Cracker, Marshall Tucker, and Kellie Pickler, and has performed everywhere from local venues to national platforms, including the […]
Step inside the world of Michter’s for an intimate masterclass exploring one of America’s most respected whiskey names. From its historic roots to its modern approach to maturation, barrel selection, rye, bourbon, sour mash, toasted expressions, and limited releases, this guided session gives guests a rare look at how Michter’s balances legacy, precision, and innovation. […]
Head to the Roots is a dynamic roots rock band hailing from the heart of Rochester, New York. Their music is a blend of raw rock energy and folky introspection, often performed with collective improvisational spirit on stage. Starting the project in 2018, lead singer and guitarist Anthony Siciliano released two EPs, Transitions (2019) and […]
Put your whiskey knowledge to the test in a second round of Hoochenanny trivia. Guests will compete for prizes, bragging rights, and barrel-strength glory through a fast-moving game covering whiskey history, music, New York vs. Kentucky, distillation, maturation, brand lore, and the bottles that built American whiskey culture. Moderator: JK McKnight / Brad Williams, Buffalo […]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | BUY TICKETS Guster has spent over three decades together as a band, building a career that includes hits on the Billboard charts, working with producers like Steve Lillywhite and Richard Swift, launching their own music festival, and amassing an ardent fanbase through relentless touring and a deeply communal live show. […]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | BUY TICKETS My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album and first full-length collection in more than three years arrived via ATO Records on Friday, March 21. Produced by three-time GRAMMY Award winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), the album is heralded by the ravishing lead single “Time Waited,” available everywhere […]