Patrick Hosken

1 week ago | roccitymag.com | Patrick Hosken

click to enlarge Ben and Katie Morey are testing out instruments in the attic of Bookeater cafe on South Clinton Avenue. Ben strums the chords to his song "Vacuum" while Katie accompanies on drums. The sound is raw and charming, fitting of a practice space. But in this room, it's usually kids making a racket.

2 weeks ago | roccitymag.com | Patrick Hosken

[ { "name": "500x250 Ad", "insertPoint": "5", "component": "15667920", "parentWrapperClass": "", "requiredCountToDisplay": "1" } ] click to enlarge play pause stop mute unmute max volume Listen to Patrick Hosken's audio version of this story, reported for WXXI News, above.

3 weeks ago | roccitymag.com | Patrick Hosken

click to enlarge On a typically overcast day in early April, Eric Rozestraten is dreaming of tropical vibes. His second bar, the tiki-themed Easy Sailor, is set to open in June. “That porthole window literally is the first thing you see,” Rozestraten said, standing in the space at 622 Park Ave. that will soon house his creation: a watering hole that aims to be an exotic getaway. The porthole hasn’t been installed yet.

3 weeks ago | roccitymag.com | Patrick Hosken

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is set to headline the Rochester International Jazz Festival next month. But the singer faces allegations of abuse from four women who previously worked for him. Last week, the women — identified as Jane Does 1 through 4 — filed a lawsuit against the 85-year-old singer that claimed he repeatedly sexually assaulted them while they worked as housekeepers at homes he owned in California and Nevada. The four women are seeking $50 million in damages.

4 weeks ago | roccitymag.com | Patrick Hosken

[ { "name": "500x250 Ad", "insertPoint": "5", "component": "15667920", "parentWrapperClass": "", "requiredCountToDisplay": "1" } ] Music is often at its unexpected best when it requires leaning in. Anyone who’s ever turned up PJ Harvey’s “Rid of Me” only to be assaulted by drum pounds at the 2:10 mark can attest. But what happens in those two minutes can be extraordinary. In the case of “Rid of Me,” tension rises to a delicious peak.