We are absolutely thrilled to be again presenting our fave…
AL OLENDER
Songwriter Al Olender tries to grasp the brief, beautiful moments that make up our lives in slow-motion but finds that the tighter she holds on, the more these frames fall into a soupy blur. Change is our only constant, but what if we wanted to steep in the now? What if we could stay right here? Olender captures the anxieties of an ever-moving world with a sweet and silly sincerity on her second full-length album The Worrier, never shying away from staring the truth right in the face. Exploring anxiety, sexuality and anarchy, both in herself and in her relationships, Olender’s acoustic, bluesy melodies point to the butterflies of first crushes, the gut-punching realities of responsibility and the eternal romance of friendship.-Sammy Maine
Since 2016, A Girl Named Genny has graced the many bars and living rooms of Rochester, NY. What started as a music hang out amongst friends transformed into a band with three self produced albums, and several extensive tours that have sent the band from coast to coast of the United States.
Armed with “folk” instruments, A Girl Named Genny has always sought to push the norm of what is expected from an Americana band. Influences draw from jazz-roots music, to bluegrass-folk genres, and even rock and roll. Fiddles solos, vocal harmonies, meaningful lyrics, high energy jams, and more are just some of the ingredients of what makes their shows work.
Now in 2026 they continue to do what they love. Use their craft to connect with their audience, and provide music that can lift the human soul. Or at least, give you a reason to sing along for an evening!
