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Best Shows in September 2024

in Rochester

October 2024

Jay Pharoah at Comedy at The Carlson

Jay Pharoah

Actor, comedian and regular Saturday Night Live contributor Jay Pharoah has performed stand-up in clubs in his native Virginia since the tender age of 15, citing his love of impressions, and more specifically Gilbert Gottfried's portrayal of Iago in Disney's 1991 movie Aladdin. Joining SNL in 2010, his impressions of fellow black actors Jay-Z, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Lil Wayne, and Denzel Washington received critical acclaim, following his rise to Youtube fame for his impression of Barack Obama.

X The Band at Water Street Music Hall

X The Band

You might be forgiven for getting them confused with a certain rebranded social media platform, but a place to shout into the void they are not. Punk rockers X are on tour this summer and are ready to tear it up! Returning once more as the original lineup, expect to hear their biggest hits including Los Angeles' and Poor Girl.' Some dates are already sold out, so get your tickets while you can.

Elle King at Kodak Center

Elle King

Having finally stepped out from her father's shadow (comedian/actor Rob Schneider), the irrepressible party animal, and country/folk singer King has taken the music scene by storm. Scoring two Grammy nominations with her hit 2015 single "Ex's & Oh's" King is a larger-than life part Amy Winehouse cum Anna Nicole Smith, with a 2016 a veritable whirlwind touring extravaganza; when not supporting the newly reunited Dixie Chicks she is touring solo, and bringing her eclectic cross-genre music and party energy to fans everywhere.

Beth Hart at Kodak Center

Beth Hart

The 2014 Grammy-nominated blues singer heads back out on tour! Springing to fame in 1999 with the hit moody blues single "LA Song", Beth's music is featured in various television shows such as Californication and the remake of Beverly Hills 90210. Don't miss your chance to see Beth live on stage as she heads to your town.

Colin Jost at Eastman Theatre

Colin Jost

Comedian, head writer and co-anchor of Saturday Night Live's hilarious Weekend Update will be exercising your funny bones this summer as he heads out on a series of live dates this year. Expect to hear side-splitting musings on a range of topics - the stand-up and clean cup comedic actor's skills from a 14-year comedy career are honed to perfection in his live show!

Preacher Lawson at Comedy at The Carlson

Preacher Lawson

Comedian Preacher Lawson is heading out on the Best Day Ever! tour across North America this spring. He might not be judging the world's most amazing dogs with Lisa Vanderpump anymore, but he sure is bringing the laughs to the nation. Join him as he entertains with stories of his life, family, and maybe even his own amazing (but mischievous) dog. Will he make you laugh so hard you cry like the Spice Girl's Mel B? Only one way to find out, get your tickets now!

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