More Better Song Search Finals

Ide Family of Dealerships presents

More BetterSong Search Finals

Six finalists. One More Better song.
Join us for a night of original music—and help choose the winner.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Doors at 6:30 p.m. · Iron Smoke Distillery · Fairport, NY

More Better Song Search Finals event poster: six finalists at Iron Smoke on November 17, 2026. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

The date2026 · Fairport, New York
The evening6:30–10 p.m.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. · Eastern time
The stageIron Smoke Distillery111 Parce Avenue, Suite 5B

The finalists are in

Rochester talent. Turned up.

These six acts are bringing their original “More Better” songs to the finals. Come hear what they created and cheer on your favorites.

  • Piranha Loco
  • Red 7
  • Taylor Lee Smith
  • Solo Rotolo
  • Some Ska Band
  • Endless Mountain Derelicts
You’re part of the judging.

The crowd joins our panel in helping choose the winner.

On the line

Cash prizes. A bigger stage.

First place$1,000

And an opportunity beyond the finals.

The winner also gets the opportunity to professionally record their original “More Better” song and work with the Ide Family of Dealerships to have it featured in an Ide marketing campaign.

Second place$300
Third place$200

Helping choose the winner

The judging panel

  • Rich IdeIde Family of Dealerships
  • Claudia Hoyser
  • Brian EbertsAppetite for Voltage / Tommy Brunett Band
  • Tommy & Jen BrunettIron Smoke Distillery
  • The crowdThat means you.

Keeping the night moving

Your special MCs

Tyler NortonM80s
Moose98 PXY

Make a night of it

See you at Iron Smoke.

Iron Smoke Distillery
111 Parce Avenue, Suite 5B
Fairport, NY 14450

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Why we’re doing this

Local music makes Rochester More Better.

We asked musicians to create an original song featuring an Ide brand and the words “More Better.” They delivered. Now it’s time to bring those songs to the stage.

The Ide Family of Dealerships is proud to support the music, arts and local talent that make our community special. Join us to celebrate the people behind the songs.