Upcoming [ SKA ] Streetlight Manifesto Thursday, June 20. Water Street Music Hall. 204 N. Water St. $17.50-$20. 8 p.m. 352-5600. waterstreetmusic.com [ POP/ROCK ] Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth Saturday, July 27. CMAC. 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. $20-$39.50. 7 p.m. 7585330 [ POP/ROCK ] John Mayer w/Phillip Phillips Tuesday, August 13. Darien Lake PAC. 9993 Allegheny Rd., Darien Center. $36-$75. 7:30 p.m. 599-4641. darienlake.com
Hank & Cupcakes
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVE. 9 P.M. | $10-$12 | 454-2966, BUGJAR.COM [ ELECTROPOP ] I’ve been digging Hank & Cupcakes
for a couple of years now. The married musical couple — Hank (bass) and Cupcakes (vocals, drums) — used to shake butts on the Israeli music scene prior to moving to Cuba and eventually Brooklyn. With a publishing deal from BMG Germany and fans all across the globe, something tells me that these two are destined for world domination. Hank suspends reality with effects that make the duo sound more like a trio or quartet. Cupcakes bangs on the drums and sings like a bird. The pair’s shows are an edgy, high-energy experience honed by tons of gigs that will leave you wanting for more. With KOPPS, Buckets, and Well Worn Boot. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
Women in Music Festival 2013 THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 30 VARIOUS VENUES ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU/WMF [ CLASSICAL ] Approximately half of the world carries two
X chromosomes, but when you look at the world of classical music, it’s the Y-based composers that hog the spotlight. Now in its eight year, Eastman School of Music’s Women in Music Festival helps shed light on female contributions to classical music. This year’s guest composer-in-residence is Philadelphia’s Melinda Wagner, and the festival includes various performances through the weekend. Check the festival’s website for full information. — BY WILLIE CLARK
10 CITY MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2013
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