Talent Buyer Doug Kelley On The Evolution of the Bug Jar

Rochester Fringe Festival Preview - Silver Rein - Just Can't Not

This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about! Guest: Silver Rein (@silverreinmusic) Venue: The Spirit Room - Ticketed Time: 9/11 @ 8:15pm, 9/12 @ 7pm Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/silver-rein-a-goth-folk-music-experience [https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/silver-rein-a-goth-folk-music-experience] Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit. Mentioned in this episode: Mind of Magnus Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast Get Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm Joe Bean Roasters (@joebanroasters) Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

Talent Buyer Doug Kelley On The Evolution of the Bug Jar

This is the final episode of our first season, and it feels fitting to close things out with a conversation about the place that’s been at the center of Rochester’s music scene for decades: the Bug Jar. We sat down with Doug Kelley, the talent buyer who’s been booking bands and holding it all together, to talk about what it really takes to keep a venue alive—and why it still matters. We get into the past and present of the scene, what’s working, and what needs to change (hint: more all-ages shows). Thanks for listening, sharing, and being part of it. We’ll see you next season. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Clara Reidlinger on Why Old Time Music is Punk

This episode dives into the layered, living tradition of old time music with local musician and filmmaker Clara Riedlinger. Clara breaks down how old time is less a strict genre and more a cultural stew—blending European, African, and Indigenous influences into something deeply communal. We talk about how the music is passed along not through sheet music, but by ear, by memory, and by hanging out—people teaching each other tunes in kitchens, on porches, and at jam circles. Clara shares how she found her way into the scene, and why old time isn’t just about the music, but the people who keep it alive. It’s an episode about community, tradition, and why you don’t need to read music to play it. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

How Musician, Broadcaster, and Booker Hannah Maier Keeps Rochester Loud

Hannah Maier wears a lot of hats: musician, booking agent, and music director at WRUR. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to juggle all of that—while still caring deeply about the scene. From fair pay for artists to the behind-the-scenes work of booking shows, Hannah shares what really goes into making local music happen. We also get into the importance of showing up—because a good scene doesn’t just magically exist. People make it. So… be one of them. Mentions momshomebooking.com (@momshomebooking) Candy Music (@candycountrymusic)  thesoundrochester.com [https://www.thesoundrochester.com/] (@thesoundroc) lunchador.org [https://lunchador.org/] (@lunchadorpodcasts) Joe Bean Coffee Roasters [https://JoeBeanCoffeeRoasters] Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Lilac Fest Spotlight: Coral Moons on Building a Local Music Home

In this episode, Carly and Justin from local indie pop band, Coral Moons, talk about their own experiences in the local scene and share what they’re seeing shift around them. They dig into why festivals like Lilac Fest matter — especially when they start putting local artists on bigger stages instead of always booking the same national acts. They’re hyped about the way the lineup is changing and what it means for local bands getting in front of new crowds. We also get into the importance of building spaces where artists can actually thrive — without going broke to do it. Through their work with their DIY festival, Morningside, Carly and Justin are actively making that happen. This one’s a reminder of why supporting locals isn’t just nice — it’s necessary. Mentions @morningsidestudios roclilacfest.com/things-to-do/#music [https://roclilacfest.com/things-to-do/#music] (@rochesterlilacfestival) www.coralmoons.com [http://www.coralmoons.com] (@coralmoonsband) thesoundrochester.com [https://www.thesoundrochester.com/] (@thesoundroc) lunchador.org [https://lunchador.org/] (@lunchadorpodcasts) Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com