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Below is a list of this year's CMAC Concerts.

Tentative 2009 Season fro CMAC Concerts in Canandaigua New York:

Upcoming Venues  

 
David Byrne With Special Guest Ani DiFranco
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m.
David Byrne, co-founder of the innovative group Talking Heads, brings his 'Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno' on tour this summer. Described as 'gorgeous, melodic and spiritually uplifting,' the concert had audiences dancing in the aisles. Bryne and his band perform Talking Heads classics like "Burning Down the House," "I Zimbra" and "Life During Wartime" next to songs from his collaborations with Brian Eno, including My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and their new record, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and Buffalo native, Ani DiFranco performs folk to punk and everything in between. She is a prolific artist and through her own Righteous Babe Records and foundation has backed various grass roots organizations.

An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash
Wednesday, June 10 at 8:00 p.m.
This trio of legendary singer-songwriters has been actively collaborating since 1969 bringing harmony to the forefront of popular music. Each musician created groundbreaking music with landmark bands prior to forming CSN: The Byrds (Crosby), Buffalo Springfield (Stills) and The Hollies (Nash) which led CSN to be known as music's first “supergroup.” Throughout changing times and various configurations, CSN remains an essential element of our pop culture experience. Signature hits include "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Wooden Ships," “Marrakesh Express,” "Long Time Gone,” “Teach Your Children," "Helpless," "Love the One You're With," "Our House," "Just a Song Before I Go," and "Carry On." Forty years on from their first live set at Max Yasgur's farm, they are still three together.

The Offspring
With Special Guest Dropkick Murphys
and Frank Turner
Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.
The Offspring, one of rock's most exciting and enduring bands, continue to forge new territory with members Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar), Noodles (guitar), Greg K (bass) and Pete Parada (drums) – marking its first full North American tour in four years. The Huntington Beach, California natives formed in 1984 and have since performed over 1000 shows and sold more than 34 million albums worldwide. The California punk veterans helped define modern rock radio with such songs as “Come Out and Play” “Self Esteem,” “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy),” and most recently "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid," from their eighth studio release, Rise and Fall, Rage And Grace.

Boston-based Dropkick Murphys are known for their electric blend of celtic-punk-folk-rock where everyone is encouraged to sing along with a good spirited all for one, one for all, attitudes.

Bad Company and Doobie Brothers
Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The original members of Bad Company will reunite this summer for their first tour in nearly a decade. Bad Company’s hit songs such as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” and “Rock & Roll Fantasy” helped propel the group to the forefront of the arena rock movement. Founding members - vocalist Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke--will be accompanied by bassist Lynn Sorenson from Rodgers' solo band and former Heart guitarist Howard Leese.

As one of the most popular Californian pop/rock bands, the Doobie Brothers have continually defied categorization, while maintaining their signature sound. Their string of radio hits include “Black Water,” “Takin’ it to the Street,” “Listen to the Music,” China Grove,” and “Long Train Runnin.” The Doobies are known for their high-energy shows, and are truly one of America's most loved rock and roll bands.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra with the Rochester City Ballet
Friday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Join the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester City Ballet for an amazing evening of performances and fireworks as we celebrate America! Enjoy the music of Copland, Tyzik, Sousa and other patriotic favorites.

Judas Priest
With Special Guest Whitesnake
Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m.
One of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, Judas Priest is known for such arena-rocking anthems as “Breaking the Law,” “Living After Midnight,” “Metal Gods,” and “You’ve Got Another Think Comin.” The band will perform their classic 1980 album British Steel in its entirety for the first time ever on stage in addition to fan favorites. With Rob Halford’s powerful vocals and the two-lead guitar attack of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, Judas Priest remain as popular as ever.

Fueled by legendary frontman David Coverdale, blues-based hard rock group Whitesnake conquered both UK and America with such smash songs as “Here I Go Again,” and “Is This Love,” alongside blockbuster albums, Slide it In, Whitesnake and Slip of the Tongue. Judas Priest and Whitesnake are joining forces to bring fans all the English heavy metal and hard rock they can handle.

Tim McGraw
A special concert with proceeds to benefit the Canandaigua YMCA
Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Tim McGraw is one of country music's premiere talents with a career marked by record-breaking tours and multi-platinum albums, and at least one No.1 single every year since 1994. He remains an artist unafraid of breaking new ground with chart-topping collaborations. It is his knack for connecting with his audiences, whether he is singing a classic like "Live Like You Were Dying," or making history with wife Faith Hill during one of the best-selling multi-year tours in country music history, that have made his hard-won triumphs possible. Now, McGraw carries that legacy forward to Canandaigua showcasing both his talent and charisma that make his concerts among the industry's most exciting.
 

Jackson Browne
With Special Guest Steve Earle
Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music. Fans can expect to hear songs from his newest release, Time the Conqueror, as well as career spanning favorites. Since his acclaimed 1972 self-titled debut album, Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Two of his albums, Late For the Sky and The Pretender, are on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” Among his Top 10 hits include “Running on Empty,” “The Road,” “Rosie,” “Doctor My Eyes,” and “Rock Me on the Water.”

Two-time Grammy winner, Steve Earle is best known for his heartfelt rock and country troubadour music. Earle will be touring in support of his newest CD, Townes, songs written by his friend and mentor the late Townes Van Zandt.

Jason Mraz
With Special Guest G. Love and Special Sauce
Sunday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m.
The Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter is touring in support of We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., his current CD featuring the smash hit “I’m Yours.” The song is a worldwide sensation, topping charts here in the US and across the globe. Jason Mraz’ engaging pop melodies and observant lyrics also shined through 2002’s Waiting for My Rocket to Come with breakout hit “Remedy (I Won’t Worry),” and 2005’s Mr. A-Z. The San Diego-based tunesmith is a tremendous live performer, known for “working as hard as the fabled James Brown.”

The innovative G. Love and Special Sauce will open delivering a combination of psychedelic grooves with their trademark hip-hop twist.

John Legend
With Special Guests India.Arie and Vaughn Anthony
Monday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend has come a long way since his days an in-demand session writer and musician working with Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys and Kanye West, among others. Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, the singer (born John Stephens) worked his way into the Philadelphia music scene while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. Kanye West gave Legend his first big break when he signed the artist to his production company in 2004. Since then, Legend has sold more than five million albums worldwide, garnered multiple hit singles (“Ordinary People,” “Used to Love U,” “So High,” “Save Room,” “Heaven,” "Another Again"), received five Grammy Awards and wowed rapt audiences across the globe. Critics have called him one of the most compelling and important singer/songwriters of this generation, an elegant ambassador of soul.

Blondie and Pat Benatar
With Special Guest The Donnas
Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Blondie emerged as one of the great pop icons of the late '70s new wave punk scene by defying easy categorization, writing great rock hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. Debbie Harry went from the pages of Punk magazine to being on the cover of just about every mainstream publication on the newsstands. Blondie made an indelible mark with hits including “Call Me,” “The Tide is High,” and “Heart of Glass.”

Pat Benatar has been acknowledged as one of the America’s leading female rock vocalists. She is a four-time Grammy winner with six platinum and four gold albums to her credit known for such powerhouse singles as, "I Need A Lover," "Heartbreaker," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Hell Is For Children," and "Love Is A Battlefield."

After almost 16 years together, The Donnas are still going strong with their hard-rocking live shows and ever-expanding international fan base of “Donnaholics.”

The Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic
Saturday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Rock and roll icons, the Allman Brothers Band return to Canandaigua on their 40th Anniversary celebratory U.S. tour with fellow Georgia road warriors, Widespread Panic. Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, and Marc Quinones deliver sets that vary every night, pulling from their vast catalog of iconic American rock including, “Whipping Post,” “Midnight Rider,” “Statesboro Blues,” “Mountain Jam,” and “Melissa.”

Widespread Panic formed in 1986 as a few friends picking guitars at the University of Georgia. In their 23 years together, they’ve sold over 3 million albums and perform to sell out crowds across the country. Known for never playing the same show twice, Widespread Panic has forged roots rock, blues and boogie into an aesthetic all its own. The arrival of guitarist Jimmy Herring in late 2006 signaled the dawn of a new era and has pushed Panic to new creative heights.

Counting Crows
With Special Guest Augustana
Sunday, September 6, at 8:00 p.m.
Counting Crows have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, a number that only a handful of artists can boast. They first hit the mainstream with their critically-acclaimed 1993 debut release August And Everything After and the hit single “Mr. Jones.” The group continued to soar with “A Long December," "Round Here,” Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Accidentally In Love” featured in Shrek 2 and most recently, “You Can’t Count on Me.” Counting Crow’s DIY and grass roots attitude has kept the band grounded to what’s most important to them; their music and fans.

Southern California-based Augustana will open the show with their platinum-selling melodic, piano-driven rock.

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