12.18.2019
‘Tid The Season Night Two at Riverworks (12/14/19)
It’s difficult to think of a band that puts on for their city harder than Every Time I Die. Over the years, ETID’s holiday shows have become bigger and bigger, and have evolved into a city wide phenomenon that can’t be ignored. The holiday shows have grown into a two day affair at Buffalo Riverworks, featuring 12 out of town…
12.17.2019
‘Tid The Season Night One at Riverworks (12/13/19)
It’s difficult to think of a band that puts on for their city harder than Every Time I Die. Over the years, ETID’s holiday shows have become bigger and bigger, and have evolved into a city wide phenomenon that can’t be ignored. The holiday shows have grown into a two day affair at Buffalo Riverworks, featuring 12 out of town…
07.08.2019
Third Eye Blind at Artpark (7/3/19)
Last Wednesday, Third Eye Blind brought their Summer Gods 2019 tour to Artpark in Lewiston. The heat did not deter the eager crowd, as the outdoor amphitheater seriously filled filled out over the course of the blistering day. Around 6pm, Ra Ra Riot set things into motion with a short, solid set which definitely got…
06.17.2019
Aqueous at Disc Jam (06/06/19)
June 6th the 9th annual Disc Jam kicked off in the bucolic surroundings of Stephentown, NY. Thursday had a decidedly Buffalo vibe seeing how, among 30+ bands and DJs, Cypher’s electro rock stylings graced the tent stage and 716 jam stallions Aqueous headlined the night with two lengthy sets. Both sets featured a surprise cover…
05.23.2019
Passion Pit at The Rapids Theatre (5/20/19)
Michael Angelakos brought Passion Pit, his beloved indietronica passion project, back to Western New York to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the band’s acclaimed debut, Manners, with a stunningly euphoric show at The Rapids Theatre on May 20th. An exuberant collection of magnificent pop hooks and gossamer synthesizers, Manners unflinchingly chronicled Angelakos’ struggles with mental…
05.21.2019
Basement at Rec Room (05/17/19)
This past Friday, UK indie/pop punk outfit, Basement, made their return to Buffalo. Following their appearance a little over a year ago opening for The Front Bottoms at Riverworks, they now have a new album under their belt, titled Beside Myself. Though the group’s sound has slightly drifted from their original roots, it seemed to have work…
05.16.2019
Wild Once at Mohawk Place (5/10/19)
Fans of local music were treated to a superb showcase of the quality and diversity of Buffalo’s rock scene with Wild Once’s EP Release at Mohawk Place this past Friday, May 10th. Equal parts heartfelt and headstrong, Wild Once’s debut EP, Perennials (Admirable Traits Records), taps into the emotional ambivalence and messy uncertainty that define our lives…
05.07.2019
Ryan Luce at The Tabernacle (5/4/19)
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Ryan Luce returned home to Buffalo to commemorate the release of his newest EP, California Gold, at the resplendent altar of The Tabernacle at Sweet_ness 7 Cafe on May 4th, with fellow Brooklynite and California native DM Salsberg as his supporting act. Drawing upon the rich musical tradition of folk, Americana, country, and…
04.30.2019
Younger Then at Mr. Goodbar (4/27/19)
Buffalo’s Younger Then ended a five-year hot streak with their final show at Mr. Goodbar on Friday, April 27th. Channeling their love of outsized alternative rock––U2, Arkells, Cage The Elephant, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, among others––the band combined richly-textured riffs with propulsive grooves, soaring vocals, and hooks as massive as the Grand Canyon. Playing…
03.05.2019
Lesionread at Mohawk Place (3/2/19)
Audio-visual manipulator Shawn E. Lewis resurrected his Lesionread project for a night of mind-warping mayhem at Mohawk Place, having shifted his artistic focus to his on-going production/percussion duties for Space Cubs. Kicking off his set with “2019,” a frantic, stream-of-consciousness spoken word released as a video back in January, Lewis swan-dove deep into his psyche while simultaneously excoriating…
