Infrared Radiation Orchestra

April is happening. Word is that this year it will be falling right between March and May. Can you dig it? I knew you could.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

7:30 – 10:30

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at FAIRPORT B-SIDE…

whoops, I just checked their website, and even though the new owners did confirm this date with us, it seems that we have been bumped, without us being informed. So, no gig that night.

Saturday April 11

1:00 – 2:30 

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live on the indoor stage at THE HOUSE OF GUITARS 640 Titus Avenue, Rochester.

We are hosting a l’il get together celebrating the release of our new CDs, “Hey, Hugh, Get Off Of McCloud” and “Stairs.” This will be no ordinary show. Expect an entertainment extravaganza with testifying, death defying, dancing, skits, feats of strength and daring-do and even some music.

Friday, April 17

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at MOONDOG’S LOUNGE

24 State Street, Auburn, NY 8 – 11

No cover charge, but do call ahead if you want reserve seating. This show is NOT a Halloween Show, a Neil Young night, a Christmas show, or a CD Release Party. It’s only rock & roll, but we like it.

Saturday, April 18 (afternoon)

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at THE WICKED RESERVE 420 PARTY 1:00 – 4:00

1150 University Ave Building 5 Rochester, NY

Saturday, April 18 (evening)

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at LOVIN’ CUP

300 Park Point DriveRochester, NY. 7:00 – 9:00

CD Release Party Incredible guests sitting in. (McCartney? Springsteen? We’ll see.)

Saturday, April 25 KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS vending at ITHACA RECORD & CD SHOW & SALE 10 – 4

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center 116 E Green StIthaca, NY. FREE PARKING. Free Admission starts at 10am – Early Admission starting at 8am is $5 

Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26

KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS vending at ITHACON COMIC CONVENTION 10 – 4

CAMPUS CENTER, ITHACA COLLEGE, 953 DANBY RD, ITHACA, NY

…and on the evening of April 25 or April 26, INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA might be performing at ANGRY MOM RECORDS

115 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850

STAY TUNED…KREEE-GAH – kim

March madness is upon us….

…and I ain’t talkin’ no basketball, ballet, badminton, bicycling, bocce ball, baseball, or bologna!!!

Saturday, March 7

THE FALLING SPIKES live at The Bug Jar 

219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY(approximately 9:00 – 10:00)

This is a side-project honoring and re-imagining The Velvet Undergroundw/ me & Heidi from IRO + two mugs from New Math & one from Blue Envy Spikey!

Thursday, March 19

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at Buntsy’s Band Stand

2225 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580

We are up first, and we will be doing our all-Stones set

…speaking of which, our newest project, the double-CD release of “Hey, Hugh, Get Off Of McCloud” (all Rolling Stones covers) + “Stairs” (10 originals + 3 Elvis covers) is on!!!

There are fewer than 10 copies left of the signed & numbered edition of The Stones covers disc. (Regular editions, not signed and numbered and without the extensive liner notes, will be kept in print.)

There are 6 “Stairs” T-shirts left. (1 large, 4 XLs, 1 XXL) There will be no more made.

The next super-deluxe, VERY limited edition, IRO collector’s item is already in the planning stage.

kreee-gah!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday the 13th of February

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA

live @FAIRPORT B-SIDE

5 Liftbridge Lane, Fairport, New York

7:30 – 10:30

no cover (One hour of the evening will consist of our unique interpretations of a dozen Rolling Stones songs in celebration of our newest release, “Hey, Hugh, Get Off of McCloud”, an all Stones covers CD with some Rochester Rock Royalty guesting on a number of tracks.)

Sunday, Feb. 22

KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS will be set up as a vendor@ the SYRACUSE RECORD & CD SHOW & SALE

St. George Church Hall, 5083 Onondaga Rd (Route 173), Syracuse, NY

10 – 4 FREE ADMISSION

Wednesday, Feb. 25 & Friday, Feb. 27

A special two-night CD Release Party

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA

live @MOONDOG’S LOUNGE

24 State Street, Auburn, NY

7-10 FREE ADMISSION

On the 25th we will be celebrating the release of our new ALL-ROLLLING-STONES-COVERS-DISC, “Hey, Hugh, Get Off of McCloud”. It features different guests on each track, including some Auburn Rock Royalty, and will be available for purchase at the show…+ we have all-Stones-mini-sets from two A-List Rochester bands, Side Eye and Blue Envy, opening the show !!!

On Thursday, Feb 26, we suggest you rest, recuperate and prepare for…Friday, the 27th we will be celebrating the release of our new CD, “Stairs” (10 originals & 3 Elvis covers), w/ all-original opening mini-sets by Modafferi and The Eugenes.

At both shows expect t-shirt and CD giveaways, games, prizes, special guests of intriguing if somewhat questionable character, lotions, special jellies and sensuous massages in the rear parking lot after the show. (“Rear parking lot” is NOT a euphamism.) Buying both CDs automatically gets you a copy of the limited edition spoken-word CD, “Still the King”

Kreee-gah !!!!!

– kim

Didn’t get a December newsletter out.

As the kids say, my bad.

D’ya think they’re gonna let us have bands and live music in the internment camps?

Sure hope so.

Happy 2026.

One gig in January, but it’s a doozy.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th, INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA

live @ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY.

8:00 – til we’re done (10:00? 10:30? 9:55? 10:07?… somewhere in there)

This will be a sneak-peek, semi-official, CD RELEASE PARTY for 1/2 of our newest project.> We will have copies of our new ALL ROLLING STONES COVERS W/ GUESTS CD, “Hey, Hugh, Get Off of McCloud” available for purchase

> We will be playing all of the Rolling Stones songs from the CD

> We will have a bunch of top-flight musicians from Rochester – and elsewhere – sitting in on these songs

> We will be asking some Rolling Stones trivia questions. Answer correctly and you might win fabulous prizes.

> We will be giving away a few CDs, T-shirts, lotions and special jellies

> There will be sensuous massages in the parking lot after the show

The other half of the project, a new CD of original material, ain’t done yet. Look for further Release Parties in February, March and April.

Speakin’ of which…Order the SUPER DELUXE PACKAGE now. It includes:

> “Stairs”, our newest CD, 11 originals + 3 Elvis covers

> “Hey, Hugh, Get Off Of My Cloud”, our new CD of Rolling Stones covers with a dozen different guest artists

> Limited Edition liner notes (first 100 copies only)

> Limited Edition Printed Lyrics (first 100 copies only)

> Signed and numbered insert (first 100 copies only)

> Limited Edition Elvis Tribute EP (first 100 copies only)

> Very Limited Edition T-Shirt (we will only be making the number pre-ordered + maybe another dozen

> Limited Edition IRO button (first 100 copies only)

All of the above, pre-order or buy at one of our release parties for $35 Or Pre-order AND pre-pay for $30 (Bought separately would be $55)

Seriously, order now. As of this moment there are about 60 of the DELUXE PACKAGE still available. And check out the Sonic Malarkey podcast on YouTube after Tuesday, Jan. 27.

I mean, you could check it out sooner, but you wouldn’t be hearing yours truly and H-Bomb Alcott being interviewed until we get interviewed Jan. 27 at 4 PM. We will be sharing our knowledge of mysterious and arcane rites and rituals designed to imbue the willing with awesome and terrifying rock & roll powers. Kree-gah!!!

– Kim

Ain’t a lot shakin’ this month in INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA land. One gig & Kim sets up at one record show. But this is by design, you see, because IRO is working hard to make sure that they get the THREE CDs they are working on ready for a late February release. (Yes, I said THREE CDs… one full-length CD with 11 new originals + a suite of 3 Elvis covers, one full-length CD of Rolling Stones covers with different guests on each track… and a bonus EP available only with the pre-ordered Limited Edition Deluxe Package.)… Details below.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 NEIL YOUNG BIRTHDAY BASH 7-10

Moondog’s Lounge 24 State Street, Auburn, NY

All Neil, All Night

Mike MacDonald (acoustic)

Infrared Radiation Orchestra (electric)w/ special guests:

The Honky Tonk Hindus

Boomslang

Moondog’s does not charge a cover at the door, however you should contact them if you want reserved seating.

Ithaca NY LP Vinyl Records & CDs Fair – Saturday November 22nd 2025 – Free Admission… Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, 116 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 FREE PARKING Hours: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free Admission starts at 10am – Early Admission starting at 8am is $5
Parking is free on Saturday

New INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA Release(s)Coming Soon“STAIRS” our next CD, 11 originals + 3 Elvis covers“HEY, HUGH, GET OFF OF McCLOUD” a new CD of Rolling Stones covers (featuring guests from Violet Mary, Watkins & The Rapiers, Boomslang, Orange Vinyl Ottoman, Sleaze, The Copycats, East-West Blues Band, Mike Shaw Blues Band, The Eugenes) Special Limited Edition Package includes: Ø “STAIRS” (w/ Limited Edition liner notes & lyrics)Ø Stones covers disc (w/ Limited Edition signed & numbered liner notes)

Ø  Limited Edition Elvis Tribute EP

Ø      Limited Edition T-Shirt

Ø      Limited Edition IRO button

All of the above, pre-order for $35 Pre-order and pre-pay for $30 Bought separately, $55“STAIRS” & “Stones” disc will be kept in print, but there will be only 100 of the Limited Edition items. No second runs. Please leave your contact info for a call, text or e-mail when your package arrives.

Thursday, October 2nd, INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at BUNTSY’S BANDSTAND

2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 

We are opening for Side Eye and will be playing approximately 7:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, October 8th, BOOMSLANG live at RECORD ARCHIVE

33 Rockwood St, Rochester, NY 14610
6:00 – 8:00 No cover

This is my side project w/ The Jake (from Darwin) on drums + three musicians in their 20’s whom The Jake and I taught to play when they were kids in residential treatment at Hillside

Saturday, October 11th, INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA  &  BLUE ENVY present a very special & unique show at LOVIN’ CUP

300 Park Point Drive, Rochester, NY, 7:30 – 9:30.

Two bands, one stage, no break between bands. I would guess that it is very unlikely that any of you have ever seen or heard a show like what we will be presenting on this night. If you miss it you’ll miss it.

Saturday, October 18th, KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS will be setting up as a vendor at THE WONDERLAND COMICS SHOW & SALE

Penfield American Legion Hall, 1707 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 10:00 – 4:00 $1 or FREE if accompanied by a child.

Sunday, October 19th, KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS will be setting up as a vendor ROCHESTER RECORD & CD SHOW & SALE Radio Social

20 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 10:00 – 4:00 Free Admission

Saturday, October 25th, The Avant Garde.

A Clue 2 festival is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, through Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 75 Stutson Street in Rochester, NY. It is a free and all-ages creative music festival featuring performances from around the world.  

Event Details:

What: Avant Garde a Clue 2, a free and all-ages creative music festival

When: Monday, October 20 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

Where: 75 Stutson Street, Rochester, NY

BOOMSLANG will be performing on Saturday, October 25, time TBD (stay tuned)

Sunday, October 26th.

KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS will be setting up as a vendor at SYRACUSE RECORD & CD SHOW & SALE St. George’s Church Hall,

 5083 Onondaga Rd, Syracuse 10:00 – 4:00   Free Admission

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at MOONDOG’S LOUNGE

Our annual HALLOWEEN SHOW You’ve no idea what might – or has – happen(ed). Seriously. We’ve no idea. 

24 State St, Auburn, NY 8:00 – 11:00. No cover charge, but do call them in advance if you want a reserved table (315) 406-7455

KREEEEEE-GAH
kim



300 Park Point Dr, Rochester, NY
 

• Ah sweet September, thy cooling winds doth sooth the beast within me. And, Wednesday, September 3, BOOMSLANG live on The I-Square Stage (behind The House of Guitars) 645 Titus Ave. Rochester, NY 5:30 – 7:30 Free… & concurrent with The Wednesday Night Car Show at the same location(hot rods, classic cars, muscle cars, my own van held together with zip-ties and pink duct tape)
• Now why is The Infrared Radiation Orchestra pimping Boomslang in our newsletter? Let me tell yiz about Boomslang. On drums, The Jake, filled in on drums for us when IRO played The Lost Horizon. On bass, guitar and vocals, Antonia & Craig. Both have sat in with IRO numerous times. Both have co-written songs that have appeared on IRO CDs. Both will be guests on IRO’s upcoming CD of Rolling Stones covers. On 12-string and infinite-sustain-guitar, Connor, who was sitting in with IRO before I even knew the other three members of Boomslang and who administers IRO’s website. Infrared Radiation Orchestra – RIGHTEOUS VIBES – MAXIMUM PSYCHEDELIA… and lastly, me. So Boomslang is our sister band… but Boomslang does not have its own website or newsletter yet. So I will promote them here until they do.
• Friday, September 5, INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live on the front porch of The Seward House, 33 South Street, Auburn, NY 5:00 – 8:00 Free, and part of the “First Friday” series
• Saturday, September, 6 Will the Infrared Radiation Orchestra be playing at a Seneca Falls / Waterloo Car Show for free in the afternoon? As of press time it is still TBD.
• Wednesday, September 10, INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA
  live in The JCC CenterStage Theater Ballroom1200 Edgewood Ave.Rochester, NY 7:00 – 9:00 This is a FRINGE FEST performance and will be two non-stop hours of all-original material. If you’ve not experienced Fringe Fest this is your chance to rectify that situation.
• Saturday, September, 13 INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA
  live at a Semi-Private Party / Festival Camden, NY All day live music w/ food and vendors IRO will be playing, with full light show, after dark if you are in the Syracuse & north of Syracuse area and would like to come, please get in touch for details.
• Saturday, September 20, BOOMSLANG live at Heebasquabee. Treatops Festival, Glendale Farms
  4590 NY-414 Burdett, NY 
• 10:00 – 11:00 Sunday, September 21, KIM’S COMICS & RECORDS setting up as a vendor at UTICA RECORD & CD SHOW & SALE. Deerfield Fire House 5476 Trenton Rd Utica, NY 10:00 – 4:00 Free admission
• Saturday, September, 27. INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA
  live at Fairport b-Side. 5 Liftbridge Ln E Fairport, NY 7:30 – 10:30 NO COVER CHARGE
• Work is progressing steadily on IRO’s next two CD’s, “Stairs”, 11 originals + a trio of Elvis coversand”Hey, Hugh, Get Off of McCloud”, all Stones covers with a host of different guests including members of Boomslang, Orange Vinyl Ottoman, Inside Job, The East-West Blues Band, The Copycats, The Eugenes, Violet Mary, The Mike Shaw Blues Band, and Sleaze.Kree-gahkim.

Friday, August 8

performing live 6:00 – 7:45 PM at the pre-party for… The Wellsboro Comic Con

The Deane Center for The Performing Arts 104 Main Street Wellsboro, PA

FREE

Saturday, August 16

7:00 – 10:00 PM

Performing live on a dynamic double-bill with Cupid’s Boomerang @ Lovin’ Cup

300 Park Point Drive Rochester, NY. (We are on 7:00 – 8:15… on August 16th, the 48th anniversary of the death of Elvis)

Wednesday, August 20

6 – 8 PM@ The Record Archive

33 Rockwood St, Rochester, NY 14610

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA will present a seance that will both summon and honor the spirit of ELVIS PRESLEY

Honoring Elvis will be:

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA

Andy Nahas

Boomslang

The Chinchillas

Rock City Rebels

…and Elvis will be taking questions from the audience, so prepare your queries now

FREE

Thursday, August 21

7-10 PM@ Moondog’s Lounge

24 State Street, Auburn, NY

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA

will present a seance that will both summon and honor the spirit of ELVIS PRESLEY

Honoring Elvis will be:

INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA

Honky Tonk Hindus

Boomslang

and Elvis will be taking questions from the audience, so prepare your queries now

FREE

Saturday, August 30

We may or may not be performing at a festival that may or may not happen in Seneca Falls, NY. Details when we know them.

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 7:30 – 10:30 INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at FAIRPORT B-SIDE. 5 Liftbridge Ln E Fairport, NY. Phone: (585) 364-0688

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 8:00 PM. INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA live at RADIO SOCIAL

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
INFRARED RADIATION ORCHESTRA
live on THE I-SQUARE STAGE
(behind The House of Guitars)
645 Titus Ave
Rochester, NY

a rare daylight sighting of this band… we normally walk by night
the show is concurrent with a Hot Rod / Classic / Muscle Car Show at the same location
we WILL be celebrating the anniversary of “Wild Thing “, by The Troggs, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart on July 30, 1966

Prizes for anyone attending all three shows !!!