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Americana and World with Celtic roots What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin? In the hands of a celebrated guest soloist with over 50 Symphony Orchestras, who also shreds electric fiddle through fuzz,

Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman (AKA “DaBu”) started Choir! Choir! Choir! as a weekly drop-in singing event in February 2011. Equal parts singing, comedy, and community-building, the night unfolds like a dream: you get a lyric sheet at the

Symphoria, the Orchestra of Central New York, features pianist Jon Nakamatsu in a program led by Lawrence Loh. Symphoria returns to Geneva with pianist Jon Nakamatsu in a concert with unexpected links to American music. Samuel

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Xiayin Wang, pianist, in a program with a distinctly Hispanic flavor led by Spanish-American conductor François López-Ferrer. Pianist Xiayin Wang is an artist of keen musicality and sweeping virtuosity, and

A New Generation of Cirque-Style Shows With their artistic interpretations of the world’s greatest circus skills, Cirque du Soleil changed the landscape of Cirque-style productions. With sold-out shows worldwide, Cirque du Soleil soon became the

Based in Rochester NY, the 198th Army Band provides music for a large variety of public and military events in Upstate NY and throughout the country. The band is under the command of CW3 Matthew

The Town Pants started 20 years ago playing small pubs which lead to performing at music venues in over 500 cities in 15 countries and eventually to headlining Celtic, Roots and World Music festivals internationally.

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of Cherish the Ladies, the long-running, Grammy-nominated, Irish-American super group that formed in New York City

Join us for this intoxicating, high-energy, lively celebration! (Yes! YOU will dance!) When people in the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat want to celebrate, the ecstatic dance tradition known as garba often provides the fuel.

Christina Bouey, Rhiannon Banerdt, violin; Colin Brookes, viola; Grace Ho, cello We’re excited to present the Ulysses Quartet, winner of the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the 2018 Schoenfeld International String Competition, who

About Ruby Shooz Ruby Shooz delivers good old Rock and Roll with a dose of high energy. Thrilling audiences for over 20 years, this Group of maniac musicians brings back the great sounds from the

Eliot Heaton, Geoffrey Herd, violin; Eric Wong, viola; Clive Greensmith, Max Geissler, cello; Esther Park, piano Say “bon voyage,” and join GMF artists for a trip to France as we explore the birth of a

Jeff Hamilton, drums; Jon Hamar, bass; Tamir Hendelman, piano Originality is what drummer Jeff Hamilton brings to the groups he performs with and is one of the reasons why he is constantly in demand. The

Jon Kimura Parker, piano; Martin Beaver, violin; Clive Greensmith, cello Formed in 2013, the Montrose Trio is a collaboration stemming from a long and fruitful relationship between pianist Jon Kimura Parker and the now-disbanded Tokyo

Geoffrey Herd, violin; Ettore Cause, viola; Hannah Collins, Clive Greensmith, cello; Jon Kimura Parker, pian Jon Kimura Parker and Clive Greensmith join GMF musicians Ettore Causa, Hannah Collins, and Geoffrey Herd to explore trends that

MELISSA ETHERIDGE NEW DATE The Melissa Etheridge show at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 16th, 2022. All tickets will be honored for the new date. About Melissa

About Tom Paxton Tom Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends, and community.

From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar

Enjoy an afternoon of dance in a wide variety of styles performed by the talented students of the Palmyra Macedon Conservatory of Dance.

Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass, country and rock ‘n’ roll music. The five-piece

Access to PRESALE tickets are a benefit of Smith membership. Find out more here. A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums.

with Caroline Spence The Smith has received new guidance regarding masks from the artist. Masks, though not required, will be recommended to be worn while attending this concert. Thank you and our apologies for any

Wilfredo Rivera, Cofounder and Artistic Director ROOT Let It Be Mood Swing From Here to Home Shiver Why Don't You Do It Right Soul Remedy Top 10 moments for dance in Chicago in 2021… movers

Merging evocative folk, melodic pop and an edgier roots rock sensibility, singer/songwriter/guitarist Jonatha Brooke began releasing music in the early 1990s, first as a member of the duo the Story and more enduringly as a

Feliciano has been acclaimed by critics around the world as “The greatest living guitarist.” Referred to as “The Picasso of his Realm,” Jose Feliciano’s accomplishments are highly celebrated. He’s been awarded over forty-five Gold and

Featuring seniors 50 and over. Box Office, Tickets, and Seating Online tickets can be purchased at any time. All over the phone or online purchases will receive a digital ticket sent to your email. You

Upstate is a band guided by clear ambitions: to write honest songs, play rich music, and “leave it all” on the stage and in the studio. Mary, Harry, Melanie, and Dylan draw on varied influences,

Mark O'Connor began his creative journey at the feet of American fiddling legend Benny Thomasson, and the iconic French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Now, at age 59, he has melded these influences into a new

Vinay Parameswaran, conductor Tai Murray, violin SIBELIUS:  Symphony No. 5, Op. 82 in E-flat Major WYNTON MARSALIS: Violin Concerto in D Major The Cleveland Orchestra's Vinay Parameswaran joins the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for an afternoon of Geneva

The Ithaca Ballet's Nutcracker accompanied by The Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra, with conductor S. Shade Zajac. Fall in love with Tchaikovsky’s great ballet The Nutcracker, all over again with the Ithaca Ballet.  Cindy Reid serves as

What happens when you bring together a local photograph by a local photographer and local professional and community theatre artists? Brand new plays in a night and a day! “Finger Lakes Photo / Plays” returns

Among his generation of concert artists, pianist Awadagin Pratt is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involving performances in recital and with symphony orchestras. In 1992 Pratt became the first African-American pianist to win the

The Robert Cray Band will be touring the US and UK for the first time since the 2020 release of his album, That’s What I Heard. On this album, Robert celebrates the music of Curtis

Ring in St. Patrick's Day with the Best of the Best of Irish Music! Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years. Described by the BBC as “an

Based in Rochester NY, the 198th Army Band provides music for a large variety of public and military events in Upstate NY and throughout the country. The band is under the command of CW3 Matthew

The Smith Center for the Arts presents the 6th Annual Scott LaFaro Day Celebration Concert: Christian McBride's New Jawn on Tuesday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Smith Opera House at 82 Seneca St.,

MENDELSSOHN: The Hebrides, Op.26 J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 JOHANN STRAUSS, Jr.: “On the Beautiful Blue Danube” MOZART: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551 (Jupiter) Michelle Merrill has been inspiring audiences throughout the

Considered the most romantic of all the early rock & roll groups (that is, the ultimate in “make-out music”), The Platters produced hit after hit. The quintet effortlessly achieved domestic and international chart success with

Join Toeprints Dance Studio as they present their annual showcase. Ages performing in the show are 3 years old to through college age. Dance genres presented will include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, broadway, pointe, Irish

Defying convention and boundaries, Time For Three stands at the busy intersection of classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter. To experience Time For Three (TF3) live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions of

The students of Finger Lakes Ballet Academy present a delightful showing of dance.

The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air

Smith Member pre-sale April 6th (go here to become a member) General on-sale Friday, April 7th at 10am. An American icon returns to Geneva. Judy played to a sold-out crowd at The Smith in 2018.

A gathering of gospel music from across the country! “Singing in the Spirit,” is a joyful gathering of gospel music from across the country that features the Billboard-charting Chosen Few of Omaha, Nebraska. The group

Due to an unexpected family emergency, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will not be playing The Smith Saturday, August 12th. We hope to reschedule the band in 2024. Smith staff will contact ticket purchasers directly via

Ceilidh: An Evening of Irish Music and Dance Ceilidh is a traditional social gathering of song, music, and dance. The Bessie Award-nominated company Darrah Carr Dance brings a bold new twist to conventional Irish dance. Their acclaimed performances

Join us October 14th from 6-10pm for a delightful evening of local flavors and toe-tapping tunes at Brews & Bluegrass! This fundraiser features a lineup of local breweries offering samples of their prized ales during

A Tribute to "Hitsville, USA" A cast of 15 power-house vocalists backed by a six-piece band featuring: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more!

WE SINCERELY REGRET THAT THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED Six decades of music, sixty-five years of song, generations tied together through the force of will of a matriarchy of powerful women. This is the story

50 years playing "newgrass" In 2009, the Americana Music Association awarded Bush the Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist. Punch Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Greensky Bluegrass are just a few present-day bluegrass vanguards among so

Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows

One of the earliest and most famous Black vocal groups, the Fisk Jubilee Singers® are vocal artists and students at Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., who perform and travel worldwide. Founded in 1871, the original

Kinetic Dance Collective (formerly known as Koshare Dance Collective) is an all inclusive student run dance club at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Founded in 1971 as Koshare Dance Collective, KDC is a beloved tradition

Kinetic Dance Collective (formerly known as Koshare Dance Collective) is an all inclusive student run dance club at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Founded in 1971 as Koshare Dance Collective, KDC is a beloved tradition

Join #1 Billboard Blues Artist Joanne Shaw Taylor and her amazing band as they perform songs from her critically acclaimed new studio album, "Nobody’s Fool" which cited as “The most versatile album in Joanne Shaw

Fall in love with Tchaikovsky’s great ballet The Nutcracker, all over again with the Ithaca Ballet.  Cindy Reid serves as Artistic Director with Choreography by Lavinia Reid.  Experience classic pieces such as March of the