The Rochester Thaw 2025 music festival brought 30 acts to six venues in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22. The action-packed day was filled with live music, including sets by Minnesota bands Kiss The Tiger, Lamaar, Molly Brandt and many others. The festival is organized by My Town My Music, an organization whose mission is to “create a vibrant, accessible and sustainable music scene in Rochester” with the goal of invigorating the city’s culture and nightlife.
The Current sent Rochester-based photographer Rosei Skipper to cover the event; Skipper made her way up and down Broadway to cover all the artists rocking Med City.
Enjoy these photo galleries from Rochester Thaw 2025:
Festival General
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Hip-hop artist Jantzonia performing as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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The Rochester Thaw Music Festival took place in downtown Rochester on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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The Rochester Thaw Music Festival took place in downtown Rochester on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Ben Mulwana and The Village
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Justin Hall of Ben Mulwana and the Village performing at Art Heads as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Ben Mulwana and the Village performing at Art Heads as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Carlos Andrade of Ben Mulwana and the Village performing at Art Heads as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Dakotah Faye
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Dakotah Faye performing at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Dakotah Faye performing at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Dakotah Faye performing at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Descent of Man
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Descent of Man performing at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Descent of Man performing at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Descent of Man performing at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Immaculate Beings
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Martin (drums) and Christian (bass) of Immaculate Beings performing at the Chateau Theatre in Rochester, Minnesota, as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Casey and Trevor of Immaculate Beings performing at the Chateau Theatre in Rochester, Minnesota, as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Trevor of Immaculate Beings performing at the Chateau Theatre in Rochester, Minnesota, as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Kat and the Hurricane
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Drummer Alex Nelson and keyboardist Benjamin Rose of Kat and the Hurricane performing at Art Heads as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Kat and the Hurricane performing at Art Heads as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Kat Farnsworth and Benjamin Rose of Kat and the Hurricane performing at Art Heads as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Kiss The Tiger
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Alyse Emanuel of Kiss The Tiger performing at LC's Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Meghan Kreidler of Kiss The Tiger performing at LC's Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Meghan Kreidler of Kiss The Tiger performing at LC's Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Laamar
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Laamar performing at LC's Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Laamar performing at LC's Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Laamar performing at LC's Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Matt Kounniyom
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Matt Kounniyom performing at Cafe Steam as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Matt Kounniyom performing at Cafe Steam as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Matt Kounniyom performing at Cafe Steam as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Molly Brandt
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Molly Brandt performed at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Molly Brandt performed at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Molly Brandt performed at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Pullstring
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Pullstring performed at LC’s Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Pullstring performed at LC’s Venue as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Rochester Musical Theater Showcase
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The Rochester Musical Theatre Showcase took place at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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The Rochester Musical Theatre Showcase took place at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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The Rochester Musical Theatre Showcase took place at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Thomas and the Shakes
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Thomas and the Shakes performed at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Toilet Rats
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Toilet Rats performed at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Toilet Rats performed at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Toilet Rats performed at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Valors
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Valors performed at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Valors performed at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Valors performed at Treedome as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Yonder
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Yonder performed at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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Yonder performed at Bleu Duck Kitchen as part of the Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
