Tempest

Name: Tempest
Start: 2026-04-15T20:00:00+0000
Location: Lovin' Cup

April 15, 2026 8:00 pm

Lovin' Cup
300 Park Point Dr. Suite 101, Rochester, NY 14623

Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 30-plus years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area-based act release eighteen critically acclaimed albums, and play more than 2,500 gigs.

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Why We Like It

Tempest is regularly featured at prestigious festivals such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival, and has also appeared at Denmark's Skagen Festival, Britain's Cropredy Festival and The Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada.
The band is a mainstay at countless American Celtic festivals, delivering a high-energy performance that sparks vitality and energy.
The current line-up of the band features all the original members, performing a variety of selections from the band's extensive repertoire.

Who Should Attend

Folk rock and world music enthusiasts, as well as fans of Celtic and British Isles traditional music, will enjoy this energetic performance by Tempest.

In the Spotlight

Lief Sorbye

The founder and lead singer/electric mandolinist of Tempest, recognized as a driving force in the modern folk-rock movement.

Rob Wullenjohn

The Bay Area native guitarist who rejoined the band after an impromptu reunion concert in Berkeley, California.

Ian Butler

The San Diego-based bassist who also rejoined the band after the Berkeley reunion concert.

Jon Berger

The Vermont-born fiddler who first joined the band in 1993, bringing his passion for Celtic and British Isles traditional music.

Adolfo Lazo

The Cuban-born drummer who has been a mainstay of Tempest for more than three decades, thickening the band's sound with inventive rhythms and rock-steady drumming.