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The John Payton Project is a veteran Rochester-area quintet built around John Payton’s guitar and songwriting. The band’s sound centers on funk, reggae, ska, and rock, with a strong emphasis on groove and improvisation. Their live sets are constantly evolving, with songs changing from performance to performance and originals mixing naturally with unexpected covers.Featuring members with roots in bands including The Buddhahood, Mysterious Blues Band, Riff Monsters, Yolk, 3rd Rail, Blue Axis, The Electras, Great Train Robbery, and Outer Circle Orchestra, the JPP brings decades of Rochester music experience to the stage.

Things get spooky, strange, and gloriously goth at Record Archive on Tuesday, October 20th! Tragic Tuesday returns with Viva Whatever, a night of dark music, creepy curiosities, live sounds, and general Halloween-season weirdness. Goth Night is hosted by Zach of Komrads, with goth tunes spinning from 5PM, followed by a 7PM show featuring live music. Browse the bizarre wares of Frankenfinds, Stormymade, and Saturn Oddities, and soak up the graveyard atmosphere while you’re here.

Get ready to Runnin’ Down a Dream with The Petty Project, a Rochester-area tribute celebrating the music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. From classics like “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’,” “Refugee,” “The Waiting,” and “I Won’t Back Down” to deeper cuts and fan favorites, The Petty Project brings Petty’s unmistakable rock ’n’ roll spirit to the stage with an energetic, faithful live performance. THE PETTY PROJECT will be Celebrating TOM PETTY’S BIRTHDAY at The Record Archive as well as 50 Years of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Come Celebrate with Us, it’s gonna be a BLAST, “The Waiting Is The Hardest Part”.

Set sail with Yacht Club, Rochester’s own yacht-rock party crew! This 8-piece band brings the smooth sounds, big hooks, and feel-good grooves of the ’70s and ’80s to life, with a set packed full. of songs you know and love. From slick soft rock and soulful R&B to funky, dance floor ready favorites, Yacht Club is all about keeping the crowd singing along, dancing, and having a damn good time. Grab your captain’s hat and come aboard! 

Son House Blues Night returns to Record Archive on the last Thursday of every month, celebrating the timeless sounds of the blues in an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Each month features a different lineup of talented musicians and special guests, paying tribute to the legends of the genre while showcasing the incredible depth of Rochester’s blues community. Inspired by the spirit and legacy of blues pioneer Son House, this recurring series honors the roots of American music while giving today’s performers a stage to keep the tradition alive. From gritty Delta blues and Chicago classics to soulful originals and unexpected collaborations, every month offers a fresh experience and a chance to hear some of the region’s finest musicians alongside special guest performers. Enjoy an evening of exceptional live music, craft beer and wine, and the one-of-a-kind setting that only Record Archive can provide. With a new lineup every month, no two Son House Blues Nights are ever the same, making it a tradition worth returning to again and again.

We are out of the grave and have come to teach your children!! Nothing says Halloween like No Child Left Behind at Record Archive! No Child Left Behind is scary ghoulishly good- Rochester’s gravest greatest teacher band. N.C.L.B. is “Spooky” Stew from the math department on drums; “Dave Kingkong” on guitar and vocal; Tim GRAVES on bass; & Paul Ghouly on guitar & vocal. Open up your coffin… hop on your broomstick… bring your pet werewolf… and join us for Halloween with No Child Left Behind and Record Archive.