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Saturday night at the Bug Jar with four bands on the bill for under fifteen bucks. That is the kind of math that makes Rochester’s DIY scene one of the best in Upstate New York. On March 28, 2026, Megan From Work, Stress Dolls, Faith to Fear, and The Deadnames are turning this little room on Monroe Avenue into a war zone of sound, and your Saturday night just found its purpose.
About the Lineup
Four bands on one bill means variety, and this lineup delivers it in spades. Megan From Work headlines a card that runs the spectrum of underground rock and punk, with each act bringing something different to the table. Stress Dolls bring the noise, Faith to Fear brings the intensity, and The Deadnames round out the bottom of the bill with their own brand of energy. When you stack four acts into a room this small, the energy compounds with every set change. By the time the headliner hits, the room is already electric from three bands worth of accumulated momentum. The crowd is loose, the bar is busy, and the walls are practically vibrating.
The Venue
The Bug Jar was made for Saturday night shows like this. The 120-capacity room in Rochester has hosted some of the best underground bills in Upstate New York history, and it earns that reputation one packed Saturday at a time. The stage is low, the ceiling is lower, and the sound fills every corner with a force that bigger venues cannot replicate. Four bands in this room means a long night, and the Bug Jar delivers on stamina. The bar stays stocked, the sound stays loud, and the energy stays high from first band to last call. If you have been here before, you know the drill. If you have not, this is a great night to find out what you have been missing.
Tickets & Details
Doors open at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Tickets are $12 to $14, which breaks down to roughly three dollars per band. Get tickets right now. Twelve dollars for four bands on a Saturday night is the kind of deal that simply does not exist at bigger venues. Take advantage of it while you can.
Four bands. Saturday night. The Bug Jar. Under fifteen bucks. You do not need me to tell you this is worth it. You already know. Just show up, bring cash for the bar, wear shoes you do not care about, and let the music do the talking. Rochester Saturday nights do not get better than this.