"The Real News band's energy matched the afternoon's bright sunshine at Jackson Square."
-Batavia Daily
"In case you missed it, The Real News performed early in the afternoon and completely blew everyone's minds with their version of "Dream On" that their singer Amanda Stone absolutely crushed!"
- Ramble Festival
See Us Live
*NOVEMBER*
3rd Private Event
14th TF Brown's TRIO Batavia, NY 5-8pm
24th Peacemaker Brewing Canandaigua, NY 2-5pm
29th The Little Easy, Naples 8-11pm
*DECEMBER*
6th Lizard's Tailgator Lounge Waterloo, NY 9pm-12am
10th Private Event
26th TF Brown's TRIO Batavia, NY 5-8pm
27th Russell Station Rochester, NY 8pm-11pm
28th Lock Stock Bar & Grill Canandaigua, NY 9pm-12am
2025
*JANUARY*
3rd Twisted Rail DUO Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
4th 34 Rush, Batavia Downs Gaming, Batavia, NY 9pm-12am
11th Private Event
18th Peacemaker Brewing Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
*FEBRUARY*
8th Watershed Brewing Geneva, NY 5-8pm
22nd Peacemaker Brewing Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
*MARCH*
8th Watershed Brewing Geneva, NY 5-8pm
15th Avon Park Theatre TBD
22nd Peacemaker Brewing Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
*APRIL*
5th 34 Rush, Batavia Downs Gaming, Batavia, NY 9pm-12am
26th Smokin' Eagle LeRoy, NY 9pm-1am
*JUNE*
7th Private Event
20th Star Cider Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
*JULY*
11th Twisted Rail Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
*AUGUST*
29th Twisted Rail Canandaigua, NY 6-9pm
*OCTOBER*
17th Showboat Hotel Himrod, NY 7:30-10:30pm
AMANDA STONE
Amanda is a world class vocalist who is classically trained from teachers at the Eastman School of Music and SUNY Geneseo. She ultimately obtained her BA in vocal performance.
Amanda had worked for several years with many well-known Rochester bands such as Nik Entertainment, East Coast Connection and Brass Taxi before traveling, playing her original music out West.
After returning to the Rochester area, she began delving into the local music scene performing again with Brass Taxi as well as her original band, Blonde Over Blue. She has been performing in the Rochester music scene for over 20 years. She is currently the female vocalist for The Real News, Twilight and Your American Jukebox, and fills in for many other local bands as well.
COREY BATES
Corey has spent almost his entire life making and performing music. After spending 10 years in Los Angeles playing and recording music with some well-known names in the industry, he returned to the Western NY area to form Cruelty Free, an all original alternative rock band. After Cruelty Free’s song Alternate Lifestyle was licensed for Dane Cook’s Tourgasm HBO series and the soundtrack released by Warner Bros., the band went on to play locally and abroad in the North Eastern US. The band has had singles chart on College AAA radio and has played colleges and clubs; sometimes opening for legendary rock acts.
Surviving as a songwriter-for-hire throughout the 2000’s, Corey wrote and licensed music for tv, commercials and corporate training/promos. In addition, he spent many years teaching guitar with some of the area’s best guitar players.
After starting a family, Corey has enjoyed plugging into the Rochester and Finger Lakes area cover music scene, often filling in for bands, playing weddings, events and clubs.
Most recently, Corey has played the Monsters of Rock Cruise.
JEFFREY HAND
Jeff is a multi-talented keyboardist and vocalist, and has been involved in the Rochester music scene for over 25 years. He has been a member of popular local bands like East Coast Connection, Rochester Brass & Electric and The Night Owls and fills in with many others on occasion.
Over his career, he has had the pleasure of opening for The Platters and Grand Funk Railroad. Jeff also toured the NE United States with The Fleetwood Mac Experience and Japan with Elvis Presley, Jr.
JOSH ROSE
Josh was a touring drummer before he was old enough to drink at the bar, usually the youngest member playing in a variety of bands.
When none of his original groups hit the big time, he became a touring technician for other artists, traveling the world on crews with Yes, Journey, Gypsy Kings, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Asia and Carl Palmer, among many others.
He later got off the road and became management at Audio Images, a concert production company handling many large-scale events in the area.
He now spends as much free time as possible at home, recording songs and playing out in the local scene.
GARY CUMMINGS
Bass Guitar