Rochester Summer of Soul Music Festival lineup announced
The lineup has been announced for the Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival, happening Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19 — as has a new location: Parcel 5.
The 27th iteration of the event — previously staged at what is now called Innovative Field — will start at 5 p.m. Aug. 18 with performances by the Eastman School of Music, Anthony Dounte, NA$A Family, Jimmie Highsmith Jr. featuring Prince O and Chi the Realist, Adina Howard, Troop, and Big Daddy Kane.
It continues at 5 p.m. Aug. 19 with the Eastman School of Music, Rod Bonner, Top 5, Mambo Kings, Yo-Yo, Kid ’n Play, and SILK.
For the concert, Parcel 5 will be divided into three sections: the back half (closer to East Main Street) will be general admission ($25 for one day; $39 for two days), the middle portion will be premium admission ($99 for one day; $179 for two days), and an area in front of the stage will have VIP suites ($2,500 for one day; $4,500 for two days).
Tickets, with fees, are available at rocsummersoulfest.com or in person, without fees, at the Rochester Broadway Theatre League Box Office at 885 E. Main St.
Food, drink and merchandise vendors will line the site’s perimeter.
Leading up to the event, festival producers will host community concerts on four Saturdays to promote the event and give away tickets:
June 3: 19th Ward Square Fair at Aberdeen Square, 373 Aberdeen St.
July 22: International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave.
Aug. 5: Pan Afrikan Festival, Highland Bowl, 1137 South Ave.
Aug. 12: David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
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