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Flower City Thaw

All ages

About this event

Fear not haters of the winter cold! The Thaw is back to kick off the spring music season...

Come enjoy a live music takeover of Rochester's entertainment district with shows starting every 30 minutes across 5 venues. One ticket gives you access to all venues to see 12+ bands throughout the evening

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Music provided by:

The Honey Smugglers
A Girl Named Genny
Aaron Lipp
Other Brother
Jackson Cavalier
Ivy's Home
Candy Country
Calabash
Rissa The Righter
Banjo Juice Jazz Band
Anthony Blood
The Swooners

And more...

The Flower City Thaw is the brainchild of Ray Mahar (The Local Sound Collaborative), Geoff Dale (Three Heads Brewing) and Max Gianniny (Gianniny Brothers). A big thanks to all who came out for the first Thaw last year. See you April 11 for round 2.

FAQ:

Q. Was last year fun?
A. Hell ya.
 
Q. Can I purchase a ticket for just one venue or show?
A. Nope, you need to buy a wristband
 
Q. Can I pick up my wristband early?
A. No. Only on the day of at Anthology
 
Q. Can I see all of the shows if I am not 21?
A. Yes! All of the venues will allow access to underage patrons
 
Q. Do kids need a ticket?
A. Kids 12 and under are free
 
Q. What's the deal with parking?
A. There are a few paid lots within a block of the venues as well as street parking on East, Alexander and Union.
 
Q. Is there seating at the venues?
A. All of the venues have some seating but it might be in limited supply, so no guarantees

Organizer

Flower City Thaw

An East and Alexander multi-venue music festival in Rochester, NY