Upcoming public gigs and some of the venues where we’ve played in the recent past. We also play receptions and other private events, which are not listed here. This year’s outdoor season is blossoming nicely!


Little Theatre Cafe
Saturday, May 27, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
240 East Avenue

Fairport Canal Days
Saturday, June 3, 3:00-4:00 PM
Sunday, June 4, 12:30-1:30 PM
Village Hall Stage, 31 S. Main St., Fairport
A set each day in the middle of this huge event.

ABC Streets Neighborhood Association
Friday, June 9, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
43-45 Calumet Street
We’re excited to play in the “Music on the Lawn” series hosted by this great organization.

Jazz in the Bowl
Tuesday, June 27, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Highland Bowl, 1137 South Ave
We’ll follow the New Horizons Jazz Ensemble with a set. It’s free, and you can even reserve a spot here.

Music on the Porch
July 18, 12:00 PM
Dolomite Lodge Porch, 1628 Jackson Road
We’ll play a free mid-day concert for Penfield Rec. Indoors if it rains. There will be hot dogs!

Day of Creativity
Friday, August 18, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DEAR at Penfield Rec, 1985 Baird Road
We’ll be playing at mid-day for this day-long fundraiser and open house, which features performances, presentations, demos, activities, and a movie. Click here to register for the whole day (10-5). Your $25 donation even includes lunch!

Little Theatre Cafe
Thursday, August 31, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
240 East Avenue

Rochester Fringe Festival, 2023
Friday, September 15, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Little Theatre 1, 240 East Avenue
Back to the Fringe for opening night at RIT’s prime venue!


Brighton Farmers’ Market
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1150 Winton Road South
Rescheduled from a rainout. Mothers’ Day at the BFM with the MCMJQ!

Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
DEAR at Penfield Rec, 1985 Baird Road
We had a great time providing holiday-oriented ear candy for this this luncheon. Also had a sumptuous repast after playing!

Faircraft Brauhaus
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
25 Parce Avenue, Fairport
Fabulous local brews and German food – the perfect accompaniment for an evening of jazz!

Rochester Fringe Festival, 2022
Friday, September 16, 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Little Theatre 1, 240 East Avenue
Led off the whole festival at RIT’s prime venue!

Porch Fest, 2022
Sunday, September 11, 2022, 2-3 & 4-5
Chuck’s Porch, 288 Mulberry Street
2 sets as Porch Fest returned in all its glory. Mulberry was blocked off for this great neighborhood block party.

Park Avenue Green – Free Concert!
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Barrington & Park
A lovely evening, musically as well as meteorologically
Sponsor: Park Ave. Revitalization Committee

Faircraft Brauhaus
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
25 Parce Avenue, Fairport
A terrific evening!

Brighton Farmers’ Market
Sunday, June 19, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1150 Winton Road South
Great way to spend Fathers’ Day morning

Mardi Gras Madness FUNdraiser!
Fat Tuesday, March 1, 12:00 PM
DEAR at Penfield Rec
1985 Baird Road
We had a great time bringing the sounds of New Orleans to this special event

Little Theatre Cafe
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30
240 East Avenue
The Little’s COVID policy is that you must be vaccinated and masked to attend.

Porch Fest, 2021
Sunday, September 19, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Chuck’s Porch, 288 Mulberry Street
Porch Fest returned, kind of…

KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, 2021
Friday, September 17, 8:00 – 8:45 PM
Little Theatre 1, 240 East Avenue
We had a great time on the newly remodeled main stage in Little Theatre #1. Check out the videos!

Park Avenue Green – Free Concert!
Barrington and Park
Friday, August 27, 2021, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Sponsor: Park Avenue Revitalization Committee

Brighton Farmers Market
Sunday, August 22, 2021, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1150 Winton Road South

75 Stutson Street – Jazz Night
Thursday, July 1, 2021, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
We had a great time – The video stream might still be available on their Twitch channel.

Porch Fest, 2020
Sunday, September 13, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Flying a bit under the radar with COVID and all, we played on Chuck’s porch once again for his neighbors. One of our favorite venues…

KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, 2020
Streaming: September 15-26
Due to the COVID crisis, this year’s set was virtual, recorded on Steve’s Deck, and streamed on demand from the Fringe site. After the festival, we archived it on our videos page, which is the link above.

Boulder Coffee
100 Alexander at Clinton
Friday, December 20, 2019, 7-10 PM
Friday, November 29, 2019, 7-10 PM
First Fridays, 7-10 PM,
January through April, 2019

Starry Nites Cafe
696 University Avenue at Atlantic
Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:30-10:30 PM
Check out the videos!
Saturday, March 30, 2019, 8-11 PM

Rochester Fringe Festival
Friday, September 20, 2019, 6:00-7:00 PM
Little Cafe, 240 East Avenue
Check out the videos!

Porch Fest 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019, all afternoon on Chuck’s porch
The Fest didn’t happen, but we did.
Check out the videos!

Brue Coffee
960 Genesee Street at Brooks Avenue
Third Fridays, 6-8 PM
March through May, 2018

Back to the MCMJQ!