News Release – “Bands on the Bricks” Concert Series Returns to the City of Rochester Public Market on Friday, July 21

City of Rochester

News Release

(Wednesday, July 19, 2023) – The community favorite, free-admission “Bands on the Bricks” summer concert series, presented by the IDE Family of Dealerships, returns 6–10 p.m., Friday, July 21 at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. This popular series features local and national bands with a wide selection of local food and beverages, and general merchandise vendors at each concert. July 21 will feature headliner Magic Beans with opener Litz.

Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs since seating is limited at the Public Market. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $17. To purchase VIP tickets, visit: www.bandsonthebricksroc.com/vip.html

The 2023 “Bands on the Bricks” lineup includes:

July 21

  • Headliner: Magic Beans (Funk, R&B, rock, soul; Denver, CO)
  • Opener: Litz (Funk, electronica; Frederick, MD)

July 28

  • Headliner: 22K Magic (Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars tribute band) 
  • Opener: Uptown Groove (Jazz, Motown, top 40; Rochester, NY)

Aug. 4 – First Annual Bands on the Bricks Art, Craft, and Music Fest

  • Headliner: Into the Now (Grateful Dead tribute band; Rochester, NY) 
  • Opener: The Dawg’s (Rock, blues; Rochester, NY)

Aug. 11

  • Headliner: Donna the Buffalo
  • Opener: Kidbess & the Magic Ring (Upstate NY)

For more details and event rules visit: https://www.cityofrochester.gov/bandsonbricks/. For updates, follow the Public Market on Instagram and Facebook (@CityofRochesterPublicMarket).

The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester.  



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