Live music in Brighton, NY

An easygoing evening on the farm returns with live music from Shades of Grey providing the soundtrack as the sun lowers by the canal. Explore the grounds at a comfortable pace, browse local vendors, visit the farm store for fresh finds, and let kids enjoy pony rides and open space to roam. Attendees can bring chairs, a cooler, snacks or a picnic, and even a fishing pole for time by the pond and in the fields. All ages and abilities are welcome. A suggested $5 donation at the door helps keep these gatherings going and supports Homesteads for Hope and its community farm programs that foster inclusion in Nature’s Classroom.

Enjoy a two-hour Live Music Bingo experience on the water with performances by Bryan Price. The package includes the cruise, interactive bingo with prizes, pizza, and the service charge. Instead of prerecorded tracks, Bryan performs the intro, verse, and chorus of each song live, then announces the title and artist so everyone can mark their cards with confidence. The game uses five themed cards—Alternative, Country, Classics, Romance, and Zac Brown Band—and five in a row earns a win, with typically at least three winners per card. Beverages and bagged snacks are available for purchase from the fully licensed bar, which accepts cash and credit, and outside food or drinks, including bottled water, are not permitted under applicable regulations and policies. The outing lasts two hours without a lock passage. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure with check-in at the dock, and public cruises require a minimum number of passengers to sail. An 8 percent sales tax applies to food purchases.

Photo City Music Hall hosts Heat Waves: Real Riddim Oasis, a desert-inspired night of riddim, dubstep, and high-energy electronic sounds. Sugoi, Ru6y, 585 Corp, Hebro, and Lexi Kairo drive a stacked lineup that moves from hypnotic grooves to filthy, hard-hitting drops, matched with thunderous low end and vivid lasers. Designed for the rail faithful, the headbanging crowd, and anyone ready to lose themselves in the bass, the dance floor delivers a sweaty, high-voltage atmosphere with summer-in-the-sand vibes.

An end of summer beachside show at Marge's Lakeside Inn features Nuthin Fancy in its much-anticipated first appearance. The band plays a mix of popular songs, almost-hits, and personal favorites. A small cover charge is required for entry.

Get ready for Motley 2 as they bring the Live and Loud show to Whiskey’s Upper Deck.

A silent disco at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester, NY celebrates hits from multiple eras. Guests wear wireless headphones and can switch among three color coded channels. The red channel highlights the 80s and 90s, the green channel centers on the early 2000s, and the blue channel features today’s hits along with late 2000s tracks. DJs keep the soundtrack moving while full LED wall visuals play all night, paired with vivid lighting for the stage and dance floor.

The Hitz take the stage at Silk O'Laughlin's for a night of rock in Rochester.

Hardline returns to Mulconry's as part of the Fairport Music Festival with a refreshed setlist. After playing the same stage last year as members of Open G, the band comes back for a performance that helps cap a weekend of music.

Bug Jar hosts a bill featuring The Well with Moon Destroys and Fox 45. Admission ranges from $16 to $20, and entry is limited to ages 18 and up. The Well, an Austin, Texas alternative psych and metal trio formed in 2011, features guitarist and vocalist lan Graham, bassist and vocalist Lisa Alley, and drummer Jason Sullivan. Starting with a minimalist garage setup, the group grew into a sound that folds together the grit of 1970s proto-metal, the swirl of 1960s psychedelia, Southern sludge, and touches of New Wave. Their self-released debut 7-inch, “7,” earned underground attention and a mention in Metal Hammer. After signing with Riding Easy Records, they issued the full-length Samsara in 2014, followed by Pagan Science and Death and Consolation. Extensive touring in the U.S. and abroad included work with Norman Reedus and AMC on the series Ride, along with stage time alongside artists such as Electric Wizard, High on Fire, Ty Segall, and Chelsea Wolfe. In 2026 the band begins a new chapter with Spaceflight Records, with the album …And Flames Ran Like Living Animals planned for release in the fall.

This narrated voyage aboard the Colonial Belle features live music by Happy Accident. The route begins in Fairport and spans eight miles to Lock E32 in Pittsford, where the captain explains the lock system as the boat rises and descends about 25 feet, then continues with the return trip back to Fairport accompanied by both instrumental pieces and vocals. Throughout the cruise, the captain shares canal history, points out sights along the way, offers stories about the vessel and the family-run operation on the Erie Canal since 1989, and answers questions. The experience includes lock passage and approximately three hours on the water with a performance by Rich Greene, Steve Krauss and Dave Tiberio. Bagged snacks and a variety of non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the licensed bar onboard, with cash and credit accepted. Children ages 3 and under sail free but still need a booking so they can be counted toward the required passenger list. Outside food or drinks are not permitted under state and county regulations and insurance policies. Plan to check in at the dock and board 15 minutes before departure. All public cruises require a minimum number of passengers. If a musician has an unexpected conflict, a comparable substitute will perform when possible, or a refund for the difference between a narrated cruise with live music and a regular narrated cruise will be issued for a last minute cancellation.

The season wraps up with the last Center Stage Concert, featuring The Downtown Men with a set honoring the music of Billy Joel. Rob’s Kabobs will be the featured food truck.

Mike Zito brings modern blues rock shaped by a lifetime on the road and roots that run through St. Louis. He picked up the guitar at five and became a mainstay of the local scene in his teens. Honesty, authenticity, and integrity guide everything he does, and he often notes that this openness is what listeners respond to most. A defining presence in the genre, Zito delivers gritty guitar work, deeply felt songwriting, and a magnetic stage presence. His path has led from gritty Midwestern barrooms to festival stages around the world, and the accolades have followed. Life Is Hard earned the 2025 Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the Year, building on a 2024 sweep that recognized him as both Blues Rock Artist of the Year and Blues Rock Album of the Year. His concerts balance fire and heart, pairing searing solos and powerful grooves with storytelling that pulls the audience close. Beyond the spotlight, Zito is a respected producer and the co-founder of Gulf Coast Records, supporting fellow musicians and helping new voices be heard. Onstage he moves among three connected projects. Under his own name he offers raw, personal, guitar-forward blues rock. With Albert Castiglia he co-leads Blood Brothers, a high-energy pairing whose tight musical bond has drawn praise from leading figures in the blues world. He also steers Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, a more theatrical, humor-tinged extension that leans into big rock and vivid storytelling while keeping the same serious musical spark. However the set unfolds, the focus stays the same... honest songs, loud guitar, and a wide-open heart.

Mike Zito brings contemporary blues rock shaped by a lifetime on the road, with gritty guitar tones, driving grooves, and songs rooted in truth. Raised in St. Louis and playing since age five, he built his name on that city’s scene before taking his music from East St. Louis barrooms to festival stages across the globe, always guided by authenticity and integrity. His recent accolades include Blues Music Awards for Blues Rock Artist and Blues Rock Album of the Year, capped by a 2025 win for Life Is Hard that highlights both creative momentum and relentless touring. Onstage he blends blues, rock, soul, and Americana into a set that pairs searing leads with storytelling that pulls listeners in. Away from the spotlight he helps other artists thrive as a producer and co-founder of Gulf Coast Records. He is also known for the twin-guitar fireworks of Blood Brothers with Albert Castiglia and the playful, theatrical turn of Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers. At the heart of it all is a simple aim... real connection, loud guitars, and songs delivered with an open heart.

Rochester MOPARS and House of Guitars come together for a Stage 1 gathering featuring cars, music, and ice cream.

Modern blues rock standout Mike Zito takes the stage with a sound built on candor, grit, and deep-rooted songcraft. Raised in St. Louis, he picked up the guitar at age five and was a regular on the local scene by his late teens. His live shows weave blues, rock, soul, and Americana into an intense, heartfelt performance, with fiery guitar, driving rhythms, and vivid storytelling that brings the music close. Recent acclaim includes the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the Year for Life Is Hard, along with a previous year’s honors recognizing both his album work and his artistry. Away from the spotlight, he produces and co-founded Gulf Coast Records, championing fellow musicians and new sounds in the blues community. He moves fluidly between projects, from his own band to Blood Brothers with Albert Castiglia, known for its high-energy, in-the-moment guitar conversations, and the playful, theatrical Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers. No matter the setting, the focus remains the same... honest songs, loud guitars, and a wide-open heart.