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Hosted by Kate Rogers · music · EN
Conversations and connections surrounding the growth and evolution of Rochester's music scene. We talk to musicians, venue owners, fans, and changemakers in our local music community and keep listeners up to date on what's happening and connected to the scene. (a very indie/underground vibe - really organic conversation, not necessarily 'big' news but meaningful news and conversations, thoughts from the fans, etc.)
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Contact path
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchConversations and connections surrounding the growth and evolution of Rochester's music scene. We talk to musicians, venue owners, fans, and changemakers in our local music community and keep listeners up to date on what's happening and connected to the scene.
Nights & Weekends is hosted by Kate Rogers. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Rochester Fringe Festival Preview - Silver Rein - Just Can't Not" (1 September 2025, 30 minutes), "Talent Buyer Doug Kelley On The Evolution of the Bug Jar" (25 June 2025, 39 minutes), and "Clara Reidlinger on Why Old Time Music is Punk" (11 June 2025, 36 minutes).
Nights & Weekends publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 12 episodes.
Booking probability for Nights & Weekends is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nights & Weekends requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nights & Weekends's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Nights & Weekends are Artists, Writers & Performers and Event & Concert Promoters. Nights & Weekends has a music audience.
Kate Rogers hosts Nights & Weekends, a music podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Nights & Weekends
<p>This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!</p><p>Guest: Silver Rein (@silverreinmusic)</p><p>Venue: The...
<p>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...
<p>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...
<p>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...
<p>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...
<p>In this episode, I talk with Pete Holmström from The Dandy Warhols ahead of the band’s May 11 show at Anthology in Rochester. We get into the importance of local music scenes and why they still matter, even in a...
<p>This week, we talk with Dave Drago — talent buyer for the fest and owner of 1809 Studios — about the Lilac Festival and its long-overdue focus on local artists. we discuss why he’s pushing to book more original music...
<p>This week on Nights and Weekends, we talk with Nate and Jake, the duo behind Raincoated Records—a DIY label that’s quietly growing into a recording studio (Lilypad Underground), video production shop, and creative...
<p>Join us as we chat with Fred McCoy, the owner of newly updated bar and venue, Bad Ending. We dive into his personal history with music photography, how that led to buying and restoring one of his favorite places in...
<p>Our conversation with Scar Markham and his journey within the Rochester music scene. He highlights the importance of representation and inclusivity in this vibrant community. Scar also shares his experience moving...
<p>This week, we’re talking with Katie Morey—musician, DIY veteran, and co-owner of Submarine School of Music—about what it takes to build something real in Rochester’s music scene. From booking basement shows to...
<p>Rochester, New York has a vibrant music scene. The Sound Rochester was started to amplify this scene and create awareness of our musicians, foster connections, and promote live music events. </p><p>We started this...
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The Dandy Warhols
Submarine School of Music
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