This duo began with a synchronistic reunion in early 2011 after 36 years of approaching life in two separate musical directions.

An award-winning Nashville recording artist, Grammy nominee, and Ithaca resident, Dee spent a good part of the last two decades touring the country with Cornerstone, a nationally recognized bluegrass band.

Bob, now residing by the lake in Romulus, has been performing for his entire life on both coasts until reuniting with Dee. An experienced and accomplished musician, Bob is a familiar face at Finger Lakes wineries and bistros.

Together Dee and Bob create tons of music for a duo, big harmonies, and enchanting melodies, quickly becoming favorites in the Finger Lakes region. Dee’s lovely voice and imaginative violin solos meet up with Bob’s airy and exuberant rhythms and vocal harmonies. Their eclectic song list takes you effortlessly from genre to genre.

https://bobwalpole.webs.com/bobdeepage.htm

Tenzin Chopak is known for composing and performing music across the genres of roots and progressive chamber folk, world beat influenced rock, and experimental and improvisational music including analog electronica (Moog) and trance mixed with instruments such as cello, piano, double bass, acoustic/electric guitars and voice. Most commonly, he performs with guitar and voice.

https://tenzinchopak.com/

Join us for our monthly Irish Music Session!

Hosted by Kit Fallon, Geneva's star professional fiddle player, and teacher.

This session is for musicians of all levels who want to learn to play Irish tunes on their instruments or want to jam on the ones they know already. There is no cost to be involved.

Format:
2-3 pm: Beginner session ($10 suggested donation to Kit Fallon)
3-5 pm: Open session

Spots are limited. To participate, please email Kit at ckfallon@hotmail.com in advance to secure your spot and for more info.

More info coming soon. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music!

Our second annual Holiday party with jazz, food and more!

Music (from 5pm - 8pm)
“Straight Laced Jazz” performs standards by the book with flair. Accomplished musicians, Lizzie Lipker (vocals), Rick Hoyt (guitar), Doug Henrie (bass), and Janelle Bradshaw (trumpet) will come together for this special event to warm us up for the holidays!

More info coming soon!

Hanna’s a solid pianist, soulful vocalist, and vibrant performer who channels a wide variety of the blues & swing, old school folk and boogie-woogie but with her own contemporary realness whether she’s performing her story-telling originals, breathing new life into songs that may 100 years old, or anything in-between. She's currently working on her debut album on the Booga Music label of internationally-known bluesman, Kenny Neal. Though Kenny had met her in Memphis during the International blues Challenge which Hanna’s duo finished as a semi-finalist, and during his tour in upstate New York, what got his attention to sign her to his label was a video of Hanna's performance that she's recorded in her U-Haul storage room.

https://hannapk.com/

Isaiah returns to Big Alice Brewing!

Isaiah, (born February 1, 2001) in Rochester, NY, to a large family of 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Isaiah started playing piano before he could walk with a musical gift that was apparent at a very young age. In early 2017 he picked up his brother’s guitar and began to teach himself how to play. Driven by his love for music and ability to captivate an audience it was not long before Isaiah was performing across the region. His debut album “Transparent”, released August 2019 and he continues to release new songs every few months.

https://www.facebook.com/musicbyisaiah

Smooth Groovy, rooted in the heart of the Finger Lakes has a sound all its own. Their music is written collectively and contains a dominant bass sound that blends enjoyably into their distinct funk. Tonight will feature a stripped down acoustic version of Smooth Groovy!

www.facebook.com/SmoothGroovyMusic

Join us for our monthly Irish Music Session!

Hosted by Kit Fallon, Geneva's star professional fiddle player, and teacher.

This session is for musicians of all levels who want to learn to play Irish tunes on their instruments or want to jam on the ones they know already. There is no cost to be involved.

Format:
2-3 pm: Beginner session ($10 suggested donation to Kit Fallon)
3-5 pm: Open session

Spots are limited. To participate, please email Kit at ckfallon@hotmail.com in advance to secure your spot and for more info.

More info coming soon. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music!

The Local Hang-Ups, project of Abbey Sitterley and Katy Martin, are an indie duo with an oldies flair based in Rochester, NY. Both influenced from a young age by 60s groups and eclectic musical styles, they instantly enjoyed working together on producing their own sound. They're passionate about weaving tight harmonies and writing meaningful music that works to bring people together in these times of isolation and division. The Local Hang-Ups self-produced an EP called "Dialtone" and will release more music later this summer.
https://www.facebook.com/localhangups

Three hours of music by one of our favorites, Big J Blues!
Featuring Bratwurst by Chef Shawn Favia and Bostrum Butchers, made with Big aLICe Brewing Beer!
AND, football with the Buffalo Bills!

About Big J Blues:
With his custom Mississippi Drum Machine underfoot Big J plays the blues the way they were meant to be played....from the gut!

https://www.facebook.com/BigJBlues

Originally from Boston, Jerry Martin moved to upstate NY in 2003, consistently playing music and becoming a favorite in the Finger Lakes region.

In addition to playing as a solo act, in 2014 he joined forces with Joe Calabrese on percussion providing an eclectic mix of songs from a wide variety of genres that is sure to entertain everyone in the room.

https://www.facebook.com/Jerry-Martins-Music-100554801756195

Three hours of music by one of our favorites, Big J Blues!
Featuring Bratwurst by Chef Shawn Favia and Bostrum Butchers, made with Big aLICe Brewing Beer!
AND, football with the Buffalo Bills!

About Big J Blues:
With his custom Mississippi Drum Machine underfoot Big J plays the blues the way they were meant to be played....from the gut!

https://www.facebook.com/BigJBlues

Teagan Ward‘s words lament perspectives and stories of which each of us can relate regardless of age or circumstance. With her free-spirited attitude combined with her soul-tingling vocals, she would fit well with the likes of Janis or Stevie with lyrics rooted with inspirations from Mitchell and Taylor. Ward, pays homage to these influences by bringing their spirit and sound to this generation.

https://teaganward.com/home

Cousins Trio is a wonderful and critically acclaimed jazz trio consisting of Marc Cousins (Leader and Bass), Jim Gardner (Piano) and Abdul-Raman Qadir (percussionist).

Marc Cousins was born in Paris and started his musical studies in Brussels, Belgium. He received his Bachelor degree in Jazz Performance from Arizona State University and attended North Texas State University for graduate work in music. He has toured the US and Europe with a variety of musical groups and has lived in Orlando, Dallas and NYC. He currently resides in Buffalo, where he has performed with a variety of local ensembles such as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the French ConeXion and many others.

Jim Gardner was born into a family of musicians, Jim Gardner studied classical and jazz piano and music theory at the Westchester Conservatory of Music, before going on to study with Johnny Morris, long-time pianist for Buddy Rich and later house pianist at Jimmy Ryan’s in NYC. In college, Jim was a member of the Yale Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Willie Ruff, a former member of the Miles Davis Orchestra. For the last dozen years, Jim has performed around Western New York, often with Marc.

Abdul-Raman Qadir has a career spanning forty-plus years, Abdul has had the honor and privilege of working with national and a majority of area musicians in a variety of venues. Musical luminaries he’s worked with include: Dizzy Gillepsie, Freddie Cole, Regina Carter, Dakota Staton, Dodo Greene, the legendary Al Tinney and many others. He has taught and performed in the Buffalo Public Schools and the Catholic Diocese as well as the Arts in Education Institute of WNY as a teaching artist. Abdul also had the honor of appearing in the movie Marshall as a member of the band. Known for his distinctive swing style of jazz drumming, he has also performed in musical theater, opera productions, and with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. His belief is that Music has no boundaries.

A fixture on Long Island's folk and acoustic scene since the mid-1990s, Stuart Markus has been writing songs since middle school and has played professionally for over 28 years.

Stuart is perhaps best known outside of Long Island as a member of the folk-rock/Americana harmony trio Gathering Time (www.gathering-time.com). Described alternately as a rocked-up Peter, Paul & Mary or a co-ed Crosby, Stills & Nash, the trio has been touring throughout the northeast and internationally, turning heads with their stunning vocal blend, strong songwriting, and creative yet faithful interpretations of traditional folk, '60s classics and songs by other local songwriters.

Stuart also has a repertoire of hundreds of popular songs from the 1940s to the present day, which he performs regularly, along with his originals, sea chanteys, and parodies.

Opera singer turned singer-songwriter, Sally Louise holds her audience in awestruck wonder with her powerful vocals and 70s sun soaked guitar melodies. A self-taught recording artist, she has written, recorded, and published six singles, two EPs, and a full-length studio album. Since her debut single, Milky Blue - which was released in July 2020 - she has opened for the legendary Chris Isaak, toured solo in Nashville, New York, and Connecticut, been featured in Floated Magazine and Adventures in Americana, and performed on air on WXNA Nashville and WXXI Rochester.

https://www.sallylouisesings.com/

Hanna’s a solid pianist, soulful vocalist, and vibrant performer who channels a wide variety of the blues & swing, old school folk and boogie-woogie but with her own contemporary realness whether she’s performing her story-telling originals, breathing new life into songs that may 100 years old, or anything in-between. She's currently working on her debut album on the Booga Music label of internationally-known bluesman, Kenny Neal. Though Kenny had met her in Memphis during the International blues Challenge which Hanna’s duo finished as a semi-finalist, and during his tour in upstate New York, what got his attention to sign her to his label was a video of Hanna's performance that she's recorded in her U-Haul storage room.

https://hannapk.com/

Join us for our monthly Irish Music Session!

Hosted by Kit Fallon, Geneva's star professional fiddle player, and teacher.

This session is for musicians of all levels who want to learn to play Irish tunes on their instruments or want to jam on the ones they know already. There is no cost to be involved.

Format:
2-3 pm: Beginner session ($10 suggested donation to Kit Fallon)
3-5 pm: Open session

Spots are limited. To participate, please email Kit at ckfallon@hotmail.com in advance to secure your spot and for more info.

More info coming soon. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music!

Join us for our annual BAutumns Up! event featuring our Autumnal Artisan Market, food & live music.
Event starts at 4 pm.

Featuring live music by Fabi (5-8 pm)
A world music experience blending world beat-rootsy-grooves.
https://www.facebook.com/fabiworldmusic/

More info coming soon!

Wren Cove

Serendipity​ is the best way to describe how Melissa Davies and Andrew Cloninger began their music collaboration. Andrew was recording his first EP in 10 years when Melissa came into the studio to record the cello parts. This session was the beginning of an interesting musical journey. You can read about their new EP in the Rochester City Newspaper here.

Melissa Davies lives in Rochester, NY, with her husband and two children. She is the cellist in the indie rock group Cottage Street Band and enjoys creating art installations and murals.

Andrew Cloninger resides in Canandaigua, NY, with his wife and son. He was the primary singer/songwriter in various Americana roots bands as well as the founding guitarist in the Daniel Bennett Group. Over the years Andrew has shared the stage with such acts as Father John Misty, Unwed Sailor, Joy Electric, and jazz great Charlie Hunter.

www.wrencovemusic.com

Bobby Henrie is a local guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist { Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo} band leader. Skilled in vintage genres and styles, he plays vintage guitar jazz, bebop, boogie and rarefied swing songs. With the fabulous Harry Aceto- standup bass.

https://www.facebook.com/Bobby-Henrie-983048425105203

Isaiah returns to Big Alice Brewing!

Isaiah, (born February 1, 2001) in Rochester, NY, to a large family of 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Isaiah started playing piano before he could walk with a musical gift that was apparent at a very young age. In early 2017 he picked up his brother’s guitar and began to teach himself how to play. Driven by his love for music and ability to captivate an audience it was not long before Isaiah was performing across the region. His debut album “Transparent”, released August 2019 and he continues to release new songs every few months.

https://www.facebook.com/musicbyisaiah

Michael George delivers a fresh sound with a classic quality that demonstrates the rich legacy of American music. His sultry voice and prolific guitar playing engage the ear with creative phrasing and thoughtful dynamics.

His music draws influence from jazz, roots, blues, afro-Caribbean, Brazilian, funk, rock, soul, and more. He fuses these styles with his experience and creativity to weave innovative sounds.

https://www.facebook.com/LoneGonzo/

London Mcdaniel is an award-winning American Jazz-guitarist and Multi-instrumentalist. He will be playing solo guitar instrumental music, putting his masterful and unique spin on music covering a wide variety of artists and genres, from Louis Armstrong to Led Zepplin to Aretha Franklin. He was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and is a recent recipient of a 2021 Syracuse Area Music Award (The SAMMY's) in the category of "Best Jazz." He has taught at Cornell University, collaborated with platinum-selling hip-hop artists (Sex Mob, John Medeski, Chris Potter), and has worked with Nile Rodgers, Duff McKagen, Wes Arkeen (Guns n Roses) & Lenny Kravitz. You won't want to miss him!

https://www.facebook.com/london.mcdaniel.1

Ryan Sutherland is a Songwriter & Guitarist From Rochester, NY. His Music combines Folk, Jazz, Classic country, Early Rock & Roll and Psychedelic Rock. Ryan utilizes harmonica, guitar effects, and slide to bring an unpredictable experience to the stage. You can catch him from his band The Revelators in the Rochester area.

https://www.facebook.com/sutherlandmoosic

Naomi & Rick perform a tasteful blend of Naomi’s original songs and Rick’s original tunes along with a variety of traditional songs and covers.

Naomi Sommers is a talented singer-songwriter, guitar, banjo, mandolin, and flute player. Over the years Naomi has sung and played on more than 20 records and has recorded three albums under her own name, as well as one with the slow-grass duo Gray Sky Girls. Naomi’s album, “Gentle As The Sun”, was recorded in Nashville and produced by the acclaimed musician/producer Jim Rooney (John Prine, Iris Dement, Nanci Griffith, Bonnie Raitt). Gentle As the Sun is a testament to Naomi’s years of devotion to the craft of songwriting and a moving expression of contemporary bluegrass roots music. Naomi performs solo, with the Sommers-Rosenthal Band (her family band), with Lisa Bastioni and is releasing a new EP of original songs with Jefferson Hamer.

http://www.naomisommers.com/

Rick Manning plays fiddle and mandolin and has performed with Paris Texas, the Falling Waters Trio (Grietzer-Hodgson-Manning), the Contradictions and Cornerstone in the Ithaca and Finger Lakes area. Rick has recorded five CD’s – three in Nashville with Cornerstone in the 1990’s and most recently two with the Falling Waters Trio. He is also the founder and director of both the Winter Village and Falling Waters Music Camps, both held during January at La Tourelle in Ithaca, NY.

Tim Britt, of Buffalo, NY is a self-taught musician who got his start playing as a teen in the local clubs of his hometown of Whitesboro, NY. With an engaging personality and vocals that range from a soft vibrato to a raspy rocker, from an operatic falsetto to a mellow baritone, this solo acoustic act continually proves he can entertain a vast audience, and never fails to impress. His original songs have an appealing style of honesty with bluesy undertones and range from love songs, to contagious crowd sing-alongs.

https://timbrittlive.com/

Big aLICe’s monthly Listening Series features live performances by local and regional songwriters. Join us for a quiet evening of original music.

The featured artist this month is Matt Venuti:
MATT VENUTI is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer/performer and music video artist who is known for introducing rare and expressive acoustic and electronic instruments to the world through his concerts and videos. Matt’s innovative music career was launched and cultivated in San Francisco and he’s toured the country for many years as a solo artist.

In 2019 Matt was Artist in Residence in both the Everglades and Shenandoah National Park and has been the featured performer at multiple TED and TEDx Conferences. Two of Matt’s albums charted in the top 10 of the College Media Journal and Zone Music Reporter. A diverse live performer, Matt offers electro-acoustic “sound and groove immersion” concerts but is also known as a singer-songwriter and band-leader that has played on numerous national stages and high-profile events.

www.mattvenuti.com

Join us for our monthly Irish Music Session!

Hosted by Kit Fallon, Geneva's star professional fiddle player, and teacher.

This session is for musicians of all levels who want to learn to play Irish tunes on their instruments or want to jam on the ones they know already. There is no cost to be involved.

Format:
2-3 pm: Beginner session ($10 suggested donation to Kit Fallon)
3-5 pm: Open session

Spots are limited. To participate, please email Kit at ckfallon@hotmail.com in advance to secure your spot and for more info.

More info coming soon. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music!