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Frank De Blase
Dresden Engle
Becca Natalie


Wallowing in the Jazz Fest
This year's Jazz Festival stirs childhood memories of stolen magazines, guitar dreams, Ritenour, and learning to play his Squire Strat.
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Behind the ROC with The Dawgs
Check out the latest episode of Michael Falzano's webcast, Behind the ROC, featuring The Dawgs in Rochester, NY.
Jun 3, 20241 min read


A Voice That’ll Bring Your Tears to Tears
Driftwood enthralled, Dopapod rocked, Danielle Ponder mesmerized, and more from Rochester music writer, Frank DeBlase.
May 25, 20242 min read

Bump and Shout
Really getting some bump and shout lately coming out of Water Street Music Hall the last couple of weeks.
May 12, 20241 min read

Numero Uno
It’s get your gig on numero uno and I’m back baby to wreak havoc! Real, opinionated, and wax righteous with The F WORD.
May 1, 20241 min read


The F-Word
Frank DeBlase joins the team as a music writer of his new blog, the F-Word, bringing his wealth of experience and unique voice to the table!
Apr 23, 20241 min read

Rochester Music Hall of Fame — New Genres: YouTuber, Christian Rock, Salsa
By Dresden Engle Rochester Music Hall of Fame inducting three genres for first time in 2024 — YouTuber, Christian rock, Salsa Concert and...
Apr 11, 20242 min read

Twenty Questions With Frank Be Blase
Content credit: 2017 interview with Dana King “One Bite at a Time” Twenty Questions With Frank Be Blase A brief bio of Frank De Blase...
Apr 11, 20246 min read


Summer Beats: Rochester's Festival Season Highlights
by Becca Natalie Rochester, NY, boasts a dynamic music scene with a wide range of musical experiences suited to various tastes. Spring...
Apr 10, 20248 min read


Wallowing in the Jazz Fest
This year's Jazz Festival stirs childhood memories of stolen magazines, guitar dreams, Ritenour, and learning to play his Squire Strat.
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Rochester Music Hall of Fame — New Genres: YouTuber, Christian Rock, Salsa
By Dresden Engle Rochester Music Hall of Fame inducting three genres for first time in 2024 — YouTuber, Christian rock, Salsa Concert and...
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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Twenty Questions With Frank Be Blase
Content credit: 2017 interview with Dana King “One Bite at a Time” Twenty Questions With Frank Be Blase A brief bio of Frank De Blase...
Apr 11, 20246 min read
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Summer Beats: Rochester's Festival Season Highlights
by Becca Natalie Rochester, NY, boasts a dynamic music scene with a wide range of musical experiences suited to various tastes. Spring...
Apr 10, 20248 min read
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