XRIJF News 
Wednesday June 27, 2018
Media Contacts
Dalmath Associates | 585-586-6650 
Jean Dalmath  | 585-755-6911
Amanda Antinore   | 585-729-7533
Jazz Street in the evening. Photo for XRIJF by Tom Flint.
It's Day 6!
Alison Krauss Headlines - Sold Out!

Free Youth Workshops - 1 PM

Free Shows Start at Noon at Library, 4:30 on Jazz Street

Poster Signing - Merch Tent 6-8PM

and more!

Make the Most of Your Festival Experience!
  • Street closings and parking info
  • Tickets & Info, Online and Ticket Shop, 100 East Ave & Gibbs. 10 AM - 10 PM
  • Food and beverages available at many venues, on Main Street, and East Ave
  • Brochures and Program Guides available at all venues and the Ticket Shop
  • Free Harris Beach Shuttle circulates around the fest
  • Merchandise Tent, Gibbs Street, get your official gear, posters & more! 
  • First Aid Tent by Rochester Regional Health, outside Merch Tent, Gibbs at Main
  • Musical instrument collection for City school students, Merch Tent 5-7:30 PM
Media Resources
High Energy Davina and the Vagabonds

They've created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. 2 Shows at Rochester Regional Health Big Tent, 8:30 and 10 PM Club Pass or $30 at the door.
From Australia to XRIJF, See Rai Thistlethwayte Tonight at Anthology

Rai grew up in Sydney, Australia. His mother was a classical piano teacher, and his father was a language teacher who played bass and guitar in local rock bands. Rai developed an appreciation for a wide variety of music, including classical, rock, pop and jazz. He studied jazz piano the Sydney Conservatorium of Music but before he could finish the program, he came to the attention of Columbia Records in the US, and signed his first record deal. 2 shows, 7:45 and 9:45 PM at Anthology. Club Pass or $30 at the door.
Poster Signing - Tonight from 6-8 PM

David Cowles, the creator of the official 2018 poster will greet people and sign posters. Posters are $20, at the Merchandise Tent on Jazz (Gibbs) Street.
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Shuttle 2018
Catch the Harris Beach FREE shuttle that circulates around the fest from 3:00 - 11:45 PM. Look for the shuttle stops. Accessible for wheelchairs. Free WiFi. See Shuttle Stop Map
Enter to Win 2 VIP Passes for Friday June 29 for Jill Scott and Club Pass Shows

The D&C is giving away 2 VIP passes to Jill Scott! Enter online by today Wednesday, June 27.
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