by Brendan O'Connor | Dec 17, 2019 | Photos
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...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 8, 2019 | Photos
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...
by Brendan O'Connor | May 21, 2019 | Photos
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...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 28, 2018 | Photos, Uncategorized
Last Friday, Darien Lake was treated to a packed hip hop show filled with both superstars and up and coming artists. Over the course of the night, the amphitheater filled up to capacity, while P-Lo, YBN Nahmir, Murda Beatz, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Uzi Vert, and G-Eazy all...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 15, 2018 | Photos
Ahead of the release of their new album due out later this month, Alkaline Trio made their long awaited return to Buffalo on Saturday. The iconic pop punk act absolutely packed the Town Ballroom, selling out the show months in advance. They played a whopping 22 song...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 3, 2018 | Photos
Last week, Artpark served as the perfect backdrop for Fleet Foxes show in WNY in quite some time. The night was kicked off with a short but sweet set by Nilüfer Yanya and her band. She began her set solo, but eventually brought her band mates out to finish out her...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 30, 2018 | Best of 2015, Photos
Three years after his last appearance at the Town Ballroom, Father John Misty made his triumphant return to Buffalo. Since his last appearance in 2015, Mr. Tillman and crew have released two critically acclaimed full length records, 2017’s Pure Comedy, and...
by Brendan O'Connor | Apr 27, 2018 | Photos
Earlier this week, Built to Spill and the Afghan Whigs both returned to Buffalo for an awesome co-headlining show. Both bands played career spanning sets, making up for lost time since their last shows in Buffalo. The Afghan Whigs offered a high energy set, focusing...
by Brendan O'Connor | Apr 20, 2018 | Photos
Earlier this week, UK pop punk four piece, Moose Blood, made their way back to Buffalo. They seemed to make the best of Tuesday’s mediocre weather, drawing a sizable crowd. They played a pretty even split of songs between all three of their major records,...
by Brendan O'Connor | Apr 2, 2018 | Photos
Last week, Sylvan Esso thrilled a sold out Town Ballroom. The electronic/synth pop duo finally made their way to Buffalo, selling out the venue months in advance. A few songs into their set, they explained they had no idea that so many people in Buffalo wanted to...
by Brendan O'Connor | Mar 27, 2018 | Photos
Last week, Atmosphere made their triumphant return to Buffalo for a near sold out show at the Town Ballroom. The producer/rap duo were not on tour for any specific record, but played material from their extremely extensive back catalog, including a bunch of tracks...
by Brendan O'Connor | Mar 12, 2018 | Photos
This past Wednesday, our neighbors down the 90, Joywave, finished up a very lengthy full US tour with a stacked show at the Town Ballroom. Buffalo’s own Humble Braggers opened things up, followed by Joywave collaborators and boisterous Rochester natives Kopps. ...
by Brendan O'Connor | Mar 9, 2018 | Photos
Earlier this week, Lights played her first show in Buffalo in over five years. The packed house at the Town Ballroom didn’t seem to mind the wait though, singing along to all of her songs, both old and new. Her live show not only looked great due to her intense...
by Brendan O'Connor | Feb 28, 2018 | Photos, Road Trip
Last week, Vince Staples and Tyler, the Creator rolled through Rochester for an unforgettable show. Energy levels were maxed out from start to finish, with a quick DJ set to kick things off by Odd Future affiliate, Taco. Vince Staples’ high octane set touched on...
by Brendan O'Connor | Dec 19, 2017 | Photos
Tid the season! The Every Time I Die annual Christmas shows have turned into a sort of local legend, and this year, the local metalcore legends went all out. They invited an insane assortment of touring acts to open the all day event, including Vein, Knocked Loose,...