•D Drive has a new CD being released this month, featuring the entire D Drive gang – Phil Naro, Don Mancuso, John Taylor, Andy Knoll, Bobby Bond and their latest member, John Naro. (Billy Sheehan and Dave Dansen also appear on the new album.) This, however, is no ordinary CD. It’s titled 3D, and it’s packaged in 3D artwork! It even comes with a pair of 3D glasses! The 3D-CD Release Show will be on Sunday, June 27 at Nola’s, 4775 Lake Avenue, on the outside concert stage. Jeff & Cindy (Jeff Cosco & Cindy Sams) open. (www.ddrive.com)
•Singer/songwriter Tommy Brunett has a new one to celebrate, too. He describes his sound as a perverted mix of old school country mixed with rock; and he’s captured it on it in this new release, Hell or High Water. In celebration, the Record Archive at 33 1/3 Rockwood St. will provide fans with a free concert by Tommy on Friday, June 25 at 6 p.m.; and the following day, on June 26, they will host a CD Release/BBQ Party at The Barrel of Dolls, 173 Anderson Ave. (tommybrunett.com)
•Hotel Reverie, featuring Jen and John Graney, are releasing their second full-length album this month as well. In its honor, they’re throwing a double album CD Release Party on Saturday, June 26 at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. Joining them in celebration of their own new CD is the Syracuse band, Gracious Sakes Alive. Son of the Sun is also on the bill. ( www.myspace.com/hotelreverie )
•After years of living elsewhere and touring Miche Fambro (formerly of Miche and the Anglos) has returned to Rochester and will present his Miche Fambro Show – modeled after the classic music/variety shows of the ‘60s and ‘70s – on Wednesday, June 23, at Tango Café, 395 Gregory Street. In addition to the multiple talents of Miche (vocals, guitar, actor, story-teller, etc.), the evening will also feature Latin jazz vocalist Sally Ramirez and conceptual artist John Borek. (www.miche.com)
•And, the band Walri, hometown rockers, will perform on Saturday, June 19 at the House of Guitars, 645 Titus Avenue. Walri incorporates a bit of everything into their sound - 60’s retro pop, 70’s funk, jazz, Brazilian bossa nova, and modern rock ‘n roll. The free concert starts at 5 p.m. (www.houseofguitars.com )
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