Happening in Geneseo
Drumroll Presents: 20 FOO PILOTS
20 Foo Pilots brings their high energy 90's - Today (Pop - Rock - Alternative) to Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub.
From Matchbox Twenty to Smash Mouth to Bee Gees to Nirvana to The Smashing Pumpkins to Fall Out Boy to Motley Crue to Maroon 5 to Foo Fighters to Weezer to The Killers to STP to Daughtry to Metallica to Alice in Chains to Nickelback to Train to The All-American Rejects to Blink-182 & many more.
Music that you will sing along to, dance to, and rock out to. 20 Foo Pilots will bring the fun. You, bring your friends....
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Ages 21+
SUNY Geneseo Undergraduate Commencement
Each year SUNY Geneseo celebrates the unique accomplishments and profound growth of each member of the graduating class. The Class of 2024 Undergraduate Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Commencement Ceremonies occur in the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena in Merritt Athletic Center.
Geneseo Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Starting at 9:00am, Garden Club will be selling inexpensive perennials from our members’ gardens until all plants are sold. Proceeds help fund our scholarships, contributions, and programs.
Location: Gateway Park Geneseo, Corner of Rt 20A and Volunteer Rd. (across from Wegmans).
Comedy Dinner
Third Eye Catcher Photography
Saturday May 18th arrive at 6:00pm for a buffet dinner followed by 75 minute comedy performance
Dinner served at 6:00 pm / Comedy Show begins at 7:15 pm Cash Bar available
Menu will include: Field green salad, Dinner rolls, Chicken Bruschetta, Bowtie pasta with broccoli with garlic and olive oil, Max Black Brownies, & Stationed Coffee Service.
Reserve to attend!
Drumroll Presents: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters
Steve Grills & The Roadmasters, a Rochester blues staple, will be performing at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Saturday, May 18, 2024!
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
Steve Grills & The Roadmasters
http://www.stevegrills.com/
Sunset Concert Series - Cinnamon Jones
Join us as we kickoff the 2024 Sunset Concert Series live from the Homestead on May 23rd, with the absolutely incredible Cinnamon Jones returning to bring incredible positive energy to the stage (and lawn) at the Homestead. If the rain does come, the show will be moved under an onsite tent to make sure folks are dry and comfortable no matter what!
Cinnamon Jones is a spellbinding entertainer and musician. From classical to Jazz, Blues, Gospel an R&B. She has performed in various concerts and festivals, captivating audiences with her unique style. With excellent musical instincts, and the earthy voice that matches the searching sincerity of her songs, Cinnamon loses herself in the power of the music, allowing it to flow uninhibited through her voice. All you’ll need to hear is one note bellowed by this talented beauty and you’ll be caught up in the rapture that is truly a spice of Cinnamon! She has toured in Denmark, Austria, Spain, Finland, Germany Paris and Africa with the Campbell Brothers. She currently is producing a stage play called “Lady of Song” which premiered in 2009-2023 and was received very well at the Fringe Festival. Lady of Song made its first debut in Louisiana 2023 Cinnamon has released several albums, “A Recipe to Soul”, “A Souls Journey” and Live @ Nietzsche. She just released a new single from her album “All Because Of You “in January of 2024.
Sunset Concert Series - Eli Flynn + The Everymen
Eli Flynn + The Everymen will make their debut on the Homestead stage, bring your dancing shoes (or sandals) to a night guaranteed to make you want to boogie! Gate at 5PM, opener starts at 5:30PM, if it rains we will shift from the lawn to the tent to keep everyone comfortable!
Audiences are well acquainted with Eli Flynn as a current member of the bands Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (@giantpandadub), Upward Groove (@upward_groove), and The Able Bodies (@theablebodies), and on the stylistically diverse 'Running With Scissors' — his debut solo album —there’s never a dull moment. Throughout the record, occasional wisps of soul and funk refresh the natural charm of Flynn’s charismatic tunes.
SUNY Geneseo Reunion Weekend
For the first weekend in June, we welcome back our SUNY Geneseo alumni and guests back to the campus and community. Register on the SUNY Geneseo Reunion page or browse the festivities schedule and community businesses that will be participating in welcoming past students back to Geneseo!
Sunset Concert Series - Adrianna Noone
Adrianna Noone will return to the Homestead stage on June 20th! Gate at 5PM, opener starts at 5:30PM, if it rains we will shift from the lawn to the tent to keep everyone comfortable!
Adrianna Noone is an indie/folk/americana singer-songwriter born and raised in Rochester, NY. Her songs tell tales of love and heartache, blending indie and rock with a slight yankee twang. She formed her band at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and has since played at the Rochester Lilac Fest, Party in the Park, Buffalo’s Thursday & Main, and Babeville. At 25, she has sung with Brandi Carlile, opened for Lyle Lovett, and continues to tour the northeast and Midwest solo, with her band, or previously as 1/6 of the Rochester-based band Public Water Supply.
Summer Festival
Mark your Calendars! The Geneseo Rotary Club will present our annual Summer Festival on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. A tradition since 1982, the Geneseo Rotary Summer Festival has become the most popular summer weekend in Geneseo. The activities include musical entertainment on the Village Park Stage & on the Center Street Stage. Saturday morning begins with the annual Teddy Bear Parade marching down Main Street and into the Village Park. The Teddy Bear Parade is for kids -- young and old -- and begins at 11AM. Traditionally, the Festival ends with a free Concert on Saturday at 8PM. Join us and our supporters for this two-day celebration of Summer!
More information to come!
National Warplane Museum Airshow
Join us in Geneseo, July 13 & 14, for an experience like no other. Our popular tailgate viewing area will again be available for you to enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle with your family and friends. Experience the legacy of aviation at the airshow with our turf runway offering an up close and personal experience with both aircraft and pilots. With a redesigned layout that includes more aircraft on the field on our expanded flightline, expanded general admission show line viewing and an increased number of vendors and exhibitors for the crowd’s enjoyment, a great hometown airshow experience is waiting for you.
Sunset Concert Series - Mike Powell & The Echosound
Join us on July 18th at the Wadsworth for their first show in Geneseo, Mike Powell & the Echosound! Gate at 5PM, opener starts at 5:30PM, if it rains we will shift from the lawn to the tent to keep everyone comfortable!
Mike Powell and The Echosound is a five-headed sonic creature from Syracuse, NY that plays original Americana/Rock music!
The Echosound came together organically out of a moment in time when a musical future was uncertain and cloudy. It was 2020 and the world was locked down. Overnight I went from playing music in public all the time to listening to music alone all the time. I dusted off my old vinyl collection and went through it tirelessly. I had plenty of time on my hands. I fell back in love with the music that shaped me and the albums that have withstood the test of time. It was a wonderful experience that forced me to hit the reset button on a lot of things in my life including my musical direction. It didn't take long before I got the itch to start playing and writing again.
Sunset Concert Series - White Woods
Get ready for a night great music with White Woods making their Sunset Series debut! Gate at 5PM, opener starts at 5:30PM, if it rains we will shift from the lawn to the tent to keep everyone comfortable!
White Woods is all original alt/rock from Springwater NY. Founded by Garth Clark in 2010, the band has toured the northeast extensively over the last decade while releasing three studio albums and sharing the stage with artists including Jackie Greene, The Head and The Heart, Walk The Moon, Darlingside, Sarah Lee Guthrie...
White Woods is hipster hillbilly at its finest.
Sunset Concert Series - Teagan & The Tweeds
Come enjoy an evening of music from Teagan and the Tweeds at the Homestead! Gate at 5, opener at 5:30, and if the rain comes we will move from the lawn under a tent to keep everyone comfy!
Soulful, lively, and roaringly good, Teagan and the Tweeds is one of the best bands in Rochester. The five musicians that constitute this tour de force were brought together by their shared love of creating and performing live music, and man, does it show! Always on with the energy level turned way up, Teagan and the Tweeds is one band that is sure to please.
Don’t let their collegiate-clad name fool you; this band is anything but stodgy and conservative. A five-piece ensemble that includes a Hammond organ and pedal-steel guitar, the Tweeds rock a blues-country-folk vibe that fills a venue like nobody’s business. With their consistently high-energy performances and wide-ranging musical appeal, Teagan and the Tweeds have amassed an impressive following in and around Rochester, attracting new admirers at every show.
Front woman, Teagan Ward, will shake you with the power of her voice and capture you with the depth of her lyrics. No doubt, this woman is fierce. Her voice drips with sweetness and bites with grittiness all at once. And you can always count on her to rev up the energy as she grooves around the stage, tossing her luscious mane of curls all around. Her performance will reel you in and keep you dancing all night.
Teagan and the Tweeds offer a remarkable array of originals and pay due homage to greats like Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder in a well-handled selection of crowd-pleasing covers. This band is the real deal.
Sunset Concert Series - Sim Redmond Band
Join us for the Sunset Series Finale on the sprawling lawn of the Homestead, with a name synonymous with Finger Lakes music, Sim Redmond Band!
Since their inception in 1999, the Sim Redmond Band has been steadily on the rise, forging new ground in roots music. Traveling around the globe, playing with the likes of Habib Koite, the Neville Brothers, the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, and more, in some of the most beautiful venues in the U.S. and Japan. SRB's unique blend of Roots-Rock, African, and Jamaican music continues to spread like wildfire.
They are based in Ithaca, NY but their magnetic pole is Africa, particularly the sounds emanating from West & South Africa. This has served as a pivot for the Sim Redmond Band to spring into straight rock grooves and pumping reggae. The vocals of Sim Redmond, Jen Middaugh, and Nate Silas Richardson combine to create beautiful, rich harmonies that soar above their reverberating grooves.
The music of the Sim Redmond Band has reached the hearts of people all around the world. They have toured extensively in the U.S. and Japan, bringing together sounds and people from all walks of life. Their uplifting, optimistic music is infectious. It will brighten your day, open your heart, and strengthen your resolve to make a positive impact on this crazy world we all share.
SUNY Geneseo Student Move-In Week
Visit the SUNY Geneseo Orientation page for more information regarding dates, times and procedures for Fall 2024 Move-In. Move-In dates and times vary on class and individual/living situation. Contact the Department of Student Life regarding questions or details.
Valley Rising Festival of Music & Art
The inaugural Valley Rising Festival of Music and Art is the next big step in solidifying Geneseo as a music and art destination, we cannot wait to show you!
We are proud to announce our initial lineup headlined by Sam Grisman Project and featuring Dirty Blanket, Dori Freeman, Public Water Supply, Flying Object, and the Buzzo Allstars! Stay tuned, more to be announced!
This event is RAIN OR SHINE, please plan accordingly!
More information to come!
Mother’s Day Brunch
Third Eye Catcher Photography
Sunday May 12th Seating times: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm
A special Mother's Day Brunch Buffet featuring the following menu:
Assorted baked goods
Scrambled eggs
Sausage Links & Bacon slices
French Toast Casserole
Eggs Benedict
Field Green Garden Salad
Mini crustless quiche
Sausage gravy & biscuits
Cream cheese, dill and smoked salmon tea sandwiches
Fresh fruit & yogurt parfaits
Coffee/Tea/Juice/Lemon Water
$39.99 per person, $19.99 kids 5-12 years old, children under 4 yrs - free
Contact Deer Run Winery directly to reserve your table 585-346-0850. Gratuity of 15% will automatically be added to all checks.
Drumroll Presents: Grand Canyon Rescue Episode
EVENT DETAILS:
Haunting ballads, soaring harmonies, foot stomping two steps, and barn burning rockers are woven together to form the continuously evolving sound of Grand Canyon Rescue Episode, who will be performing at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Saturday, May 11, 2024!
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
Grand Canyon Rescue Episode
https://www.facebook.com/.../Grand-Canyon-Rescue-Episode.../
Blush & Bouquets Event
Third Eye Catcher Photography
Saturday May 11th, 1-3pm
Includes mason jar, ribbons and flowers for you to design your own mason jar vase and arrange your own bouquet. Makes a great centerpiece to gift to Mom or to keep for yourself! Assorted tea sandwiches, cookies, fresh fruit, sangria, mimosas, Pebble Beach Blush and Dry Rose will served for your enjoyment!
Reserve to attend!
Drumroll Presents: St. Vith
EVENT DETAILS:
St. Vith - an eclectic indie rock band based in the Finger Lakes, will be performing at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Friday May 10, 2024!
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. | Show 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door (Students $5 w/ ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
St. Vith
www.stvithband.com
St. Vith is an eclectic indie rock band based in the Finger Lakes region in New York. Borrowing from a range of influences including Wilco, Radiohead and more traditional artists like B.B. King and Bob Dylan, the bands sound is a mural of psychedelic jam, art rock and time honored American styles. St. Vith has been described by the Ithaca Times as having “…Numbers that run vibrant and loose, echoing a belief in a time, a place and a destination, they lull you into a haze of jazzy tranquility, happily extending original composition… and beatnik dreamscapes.” Comprising of members Kyle Ingersoll, Quintin Olix, Jordan Seager and lead by Singer/Songwriter Oliver Burdo, the band has warmed up stages for members of the Jerry Garcia Band, Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio Band and artists like Tony Trischka and Zach Nugent. The band continues to expand its horizons and influence in the region.
May Art Party feat. Felicity Houston Thomas
2023 Gallery Grant winner Felicity Houston Thomas's exhibit of their original songwriting inspired by their grandfather's photography takes over The Gallery this May. This is a very special project rich with Geneseo goodness and we are so excited to share it with you.
Felicity is a singer/songwriter based in Geneseo, NY. They are an alumnus of Geneseo Central School and Nazareth University with a BFA in Musical Theater.
Felicity's grandfather, Dante Thomas, was an English professor at SUNY Geneseo for 45 years. He was a true renaissance man and an especially talented nature photographer. His collection, taken on 35mm film, was then self-developed in his at-home dark room. He passed away in 2013 surrounded by his loved ones.
Fast forward to today, Felicity is putting the final touches on a project to bridge the creations of their grandfather with their own musical talents. They've selected a collection of their grandfather's photographs and written and recorded songs inspired by each one.
At this event, you'll get to experience the culmination of this work: Felicity will bring together the photography and song lyrics on our visiting artist wall. We'll sip and snack and get a peak at the works from 6-8pm and then we'll head down to Drumroll Stage and Sushipub around 8pm where Felicity will perform a handful of the songs from the album. You'll also get to pre-order the album on vinyl, which will be pressed later this year.
We hope you'll join us to enjoy this deeply historical and artistic body of work from two Geneseo natives, a beautiful collaboration through space and time.
Join us on May 10th from 6-8pm for an Album Pre-Release Art Party at the Gallery with a follow-up live performance of songs from the album at Drumroll Stage and Sushi Pub.
Drumroll Presents: FUNK NIGHT WITH HIGH PINES
EVENT DETAILS
High Pines has planned an epic FUNK NIGHT down at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Saturday, March 30! Grab those 70s outfits and let's GET DOWN.
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
High Pines
https://www.facebook.com/highpinesmusic/
A union of smooth grooves, contemporary funk, and neo-psychedelic explorations. High Pines has planned an epic FUNK NIGHT at Drumroll! Dress up in your favorite 70s outfit to grab a free sticker.
SUNY Geneseo Spring Fest
All purchases will automatically become Will Call tickets. To pick up your Springfest ticket at Will Call please come to the SA Ticket Office during our hours of operation with your identification. You are only able to pick up your own tickets.
We will have an opening performance from NOTD, along with our headliners The Driver Era and Sean Kingston!
*UPDATE: Tickets are now sold out!
Drumroll Presents: GRATEFUL FOR BIGGIE
EVENT DETAILS
GRATEFUL FOR BIGGIE combines the worlds of Grateful Dead & Notorious B.I.G. to create an unprecedented musical fusion! Catch their performance at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Friday, May 3, 2024!
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:30 p.m. │ Show: 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 pre/$25 DOS (Students $15 w ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
Grateful For Biggie
www.gfb315.com
www.facebook.com/grateful4big
**note** if you purchased a ticket through Eventbrite for the canceled Feb 16 show, it is still good for this show! (as long as you didn't request a refund)
May Day Sip & Stroll
Stroll along the Main Street District of Geneseo and sample various local craft beverages including wine, beer, and spirits! Must be 21+ to attend.
Featured Tastings From:
Lakewood Vineyards ┃ Strange Design Public House ┃ Deer Run Winery ┃ Birdhouse Brewing Company ┃ Aurora Cider House ┃ No BS Brewery┃O-Neh-Da & Eagle Crest Vineyards ┃ Iron Smoke Distillery ┃ Dublin Corners Farm Brewery ┃ Lake Hour Canned Cocktails ┃ the bronze ┃ OSB Ciderworks ┃ Blue Toad Hard Cider ┃ AN Wine & Liquor ┃ Poe wines ┃ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer ┃Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery ┃ Barefoot Wine ┃ Raymour estate cellar winery ┃
Live Music Featuring:
Heather Woods & Rose, Geneseo String Band, Mr Monkey , Adrianna Noone, Raedwald Bolton, & Bloodroots
*Tickets can only be purchased beforehand, day-of tickets will not be available!
Strange Design Trivia
Grab your dream team and join us for trivia with your favorite host, Dylan!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place!
Geneseo Wind Ensemble Concert
Join the Geneseo Wind Ensemble and conductor Dr. Leah McGray for "Portraits" - works inspired by both famous and everyday people, including works by Carol Brittin Chambers, Marie Antoinette Douglas, Ronald Lo Presti, and Joel Puckett. Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium, SUNY Geneseo. Admission is free and open to the public.
Drumroll Presents: Broadband
EVENT DETAILS
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 7:00 p.m. │ Show: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5 Cover
Ages 21+
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A message from the band:
"Everyone enjoys a homecoming and we hope many of you will join us on Saturday April 27 for just that! Through nineteen sixty and into the mid nineties a group of local musicians formed a group named the EZMONEY Band and entertained folks in just about every club and at special events in Livingston and the surrounding Counties!
Matt Thomas at the Geneseo Riviera
The Geneseo Riviera will be featuring fingerstyle guitar artist Matt Thomas with a special guest Mark Grover at 7pm April 27th. Tickets are $20 for all ages!
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga
Come for a calming Yoga class, stay for sushi. Tickets can be purchased beforehand.
Drumroll Presents: STRING THEORY
Cosmic Upstate Americana at its best!! We are so excited to get down with String Theory at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Friday, April 26, 2024!
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Geneseo Wind Ensemble
Please join the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra and conductor Dr. Leah McGray for "Destined," a performance featuring two of this season's Concerto Competition winners, guest conductor Dr. Jamal Duncan with Guiseppi Verdi's Overture to "La Forza del Destino" and selections from Gustav Holst's famed suite "The Planets" to prepare for the eclipse the next day! Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium. Admission free and open to the public.
Painting Workshop with Kim Binaghi Lee
Learn about reverse painting techniques while celebrating our regions natural beauty during bluebell season!
Thursday Trivia Night at Dublin Corners Taproom
Join Dublin Corners weekly at the Taproom on Main Street, Geneseo for Thursday Trivia hosted by Syd at 7pm!
*Ages 21+
Trivia night is hosted through May 16th, with the exception of March 9th.
Wednesday Brews & Bingo at Dublin Corners Taproom
Join Dublin Corners every Wednesday at the Taproom for a fun and casual evening of Brews & Bingo!
*Ages 21+
GREAT DAY at SUNY Geneseo
GREAT Day is a college-wide symposium celebrating the creative and scholarly endeavors of our students. GREAT Day (Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement & Talent) helps foster academic excellence, encourages professional development and builds connections within the community.
Bonsai Bar
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!
Relay for life at SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Geneseo’s annual relay for life event is a funding and awareness raising day to celebrate, remember, and fight for those who have fought their battle with cancer. This event will include carnival themed games, events, food, and more! It will also include 3 ceremonies including one where luminaria bags will be lit to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer.
Additional Questions or information can be requested at : acs@geneseo.edu
