Rochester Music Mafia Turns Local Music Into Support for Kids

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Rochester, NY - The Rochester Music Mafia is bringing together local musicians, venues and supporters to create an entertainment package for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Gala.

The gala honors Bob and Barb Duffy on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

Available through the gala’s silent auction, the package includes 28 tickets to eight music and theater events, plus four Rochester Music Mafia hats. Its value is $1,230, with the value of four Artists Unlimited tickets still to be added.

The winning bidder will receive:

Four tickets to Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Dec. 18 or 19, 2026.
Two tickets to The Rascals at del Lago Resort & Casino, March 5, 2027.
Four tickets to Hello Again, a Neil Diamond tribute, at Buntsy’s, Dec. 6, 2026.
Four tickets to Morgan James’ Christmas Show at Fanatics Pub in Lima, Dec. 17, 2026.
Two tickets to Bad Sneakers’ tribute to Steely Dan at The Theater at Innovation Square, Nov. 14, 2026.
Four tickets to the Sky Coasters’ Annual Turkey Bash at Eagle Vale Country Club, Nov. 14, 2026.
Four tickets to Lyin’ Eyes, an Eagles tribute, at Avon Park Theater, Nov. 7, 2026.
Four tickets to a 2027 Artists Unlimited production, with the title and date to be announced. Artists Unlimited supports actors with developmental disabilities.

Founded by radio host Dom Genova in 2025, the Rochester Music Mafia is a private Facebook group with more than 2,700 members that connects musicians, music venues and fans.

Contributors to the auction include the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Dom Genova and Gene Cornish, John Dretto, Jim Shelly, Billy Goodness, Jerry Boone and the Sky Coasters, Ann Younger, and Ed Schram and Artists Unlimited.

The gala recognizes the Duffys’ longstanding commitment to public service, philanthropy and the Rochester community. Bob’s leadership has spanned law enforcement, government, business and civic service, while the couple has supported organizations and causes throughout the region.

For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester website at https://www.bgcrochester.org.