• Local jazz favorite, the Bill Tiberio Band, has just released a new one, Brothers. The live recording was made at Finger Lakes Community College last fall in front of a studio audience. (www.billtiberio band.com)

•Rochester’s Death Metal group, Soma Slumber, will celebrate their first ever 6 song self-titled release on July 3rd with a CD Release Party at the Club at Water Street, 204 N. Water St. Heavy Lies the Crown join them. ( www.myspace.com/somaslumbermetal )

•Rochester-based artist, Menice (aka Timothy Dollinger), has just seen his single, “Sweet Like Candy,” grab a top ten spot on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop charts. (www.myspace.com/menice2)

•Clarissa’s at 293 Clarissa Street, is hosting the Rapier Open Mic Talent Showcase every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m.. Bands, poets, singers, comedians and dancers are welcome. (585-802-4660)

•The Wyoming County Idol Singing Contest will be hosted by Letchworth Pines, Rt. 19A in Portageville, on six consecutive Fridays from July 9 thru August 13. (www.letchworth pines. com)

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