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March 2019
Jazz90.1 Presents Mardi Gras Party and Fundrasier
If you enjoy listening to Jazz90.1 and live blues around town, be sure to check out Jazz90.1’s Mardi Gras party and fundraiser. Jazz90.1 (WGMC-FM) and Greece Community Broadcasting Inc. will present performances by Steve Grills and the Roadmasters and Hanna and The Blue Hearts on Saturday March 9, as part of its annual Mardi Gras celebration. The dinner and concert begins at 7 p.m. at Barnard Restaurant and Party House located at 360 Maiden Lane in Rochester. Admission is $35.00…
Find out more »Jazz90.1 Mardi Gras Party!
Jazz90.1 (WGMC-FM) and Greece Community Broadcasting Inc. will present performances by Steve Grills and the Roadmasters and Hanna and The Blue Hearts on Saturday March 9, as part of its annual Mardi Gras celebration. The dinner and concert begins at 7 p.m. at Barnard Restaurant and Party House located at 360 Maiden Lane in Rochester. Admission is $35.00 per person, and includes a New Orleans themed dinner buffet, cash bar, and the live blues concert. Tickets will be available at…
Find out more »February 2020
Jazz90.1 Mardi Gras Party
If you enjoy listening to Jazz90.1 and live blues around town, be sure to check out Jazz90.1’s second annual Mardi Gras party and fundraiser. Jazz90.1 (WGMC-FM) and Greece Community Broadcasting Inc. will present performances by Bill Schmitt and The Bluesmasters and Hanna PK on Saturday February 29, as part of its annual Mardi Gras celebration. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Barnard Restaurant and Party House located at 360 Maiden Lane in Rochester. Admission is $35.00 per person, and includes a New Orleans themed dinner buffet, cash…
Find out more »April 2020
Rich Thompson Quartet with Bobby Militello – On Air Broadcast
You’re invited to the Jazz90.1 "virtual" listener party! Join us on air on Friday April 3 from 6-8 p.m. The Rich Thompson Quartet, ft. Bobby Militello, Rich Thompson, John Nyerges, and Kyle Vock will perform a special live concert on air, and streaming online, as we have had to cancel our spring listener party. We hope that you can join us then! (P.S. check out a great interview done with Bobby, by Jazz90.1’s Derrick Lucas in 2018.)
Find out more »October 2023
Happy Hour Fundraiser at Flight Wine Bar
(w/o) We hope to see you at Flight Wine Bar Downtown for a special Jazz90.1 fundraising event. Join us on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. Jazz90.1’s Derrick Lucas will serve as DJ, and provide an excellent jazz soundtrack for the evening. Tickets include your first glass of prosecco, and 3 Hedonist Artisan Chocolates. Limited number of tickets available. Get yours now by clicking HERE. Proceeds from the event will benefit Jazz90.1 during our fall pledge drive. Flight Wine Bar Downtown is located…
Find out more »November 2023
Jazz90.1’s 50th Anniversary Gala ft. Ann Hampton Callaway
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Jazz90.1 will celebrate our 50th anniversary in November – and we are inviting you to a gala fundraising event. Join us on Friday November 17 for an evening with Ann Hampton Callaway, and her “Peggy Lee Songbook.” The gala will take place at Max of Eastman Place at 7 p.m.
Find out more »February 2024
Jazz90.1 University – Harry Warren In Hollywood
Taught By Sunday Music Festa Host Otto Bruno Otto Bruno continues his lifelong salute to songwriters of the Great American Songbook. Join us in February 2024, as we delve into the life and songs of Salvatore Guaragna, better known to singers and musicians the world over as Harry Warren. With lyricists such as Johnny Mercer, Al Dubin, and Mack Gordon, Warren wrote 11 Oscar-nominated songs, winning the award three times for such classics as Lullaby of Broadway, You’ll Never Know,…
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Jazz90.1 University – The Great American Songbook on TV Variety Shows
Taught By Sunday Music Festa Host Otto Bruno Where did you learn about the Great American Songbook? On the radio, in school, maybe from your parents or grandparents? In most cases our family or friends help to shape our musical tastes but the TV Variety Shows of the 1960s and 1970s played a big part in introducing millions of viewers to America’s classic pop songs. The Carol Burnett Show, The Hollywood Palace, Ed Sullivan, and numerous star-driven TV Specials through…
Find out more »April 2024
Jazz90.1 Spring Listener Party ft. The Nyerges, Smith & Lake Trio
You're invited to a party. Please join us on Friday April 5 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for our spring listener party. Stop by and enjoy refreshments, as well as live music from The Nyerges, Smith & Lake Trio. If you pledge your support at the listener party as part of our pledge drive, you'll be able to walk away with many of the thank you gifts that night, as well as a special bonus gift. The listener party takes…
Find out more »Jazz90.1 University – RIJF 2024 Preview
Taught By Jazz90.1 Music Director Derrick Lucas We are often asked whom we would recommend at each year’s Rochester International Jazz Festival. Join Derrick Lucas following the announcement of the 2024 festival lineup. Derrick will break down each show, tell you about all of the musicians coming to ROC’s amazing jazz festival, and give you his top picks for who to see when the festival kicks off in June.
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