by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 3, 2017 | Photos
Last Tuesday, The New Pornographers brought their tour to the historic Buffalo venue, Asbury Hall. The band recently released their first record since 2014, titled Whiteout Conditions, and while the group played a solid amount off of the new record, they also played...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 2, 2017 | Photos
This past Saturday, indie pop legends, Tegan and Sara, took to the stage at the Town Ballroom to perform a career spanning set. While their setlist focused mainly on songs of of their 2013 LP, Heartthrob, they also dug into their vast back catalog, performing fan...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 25, 2017 | Preview
Well, I think it’s safe to say that tonight is one of the busiest nights for shows of the summer. One option to make your Tuesday a special one is a rare appearance from Canadian indie vets, The New Pornographers. On tour for their new album that dropped...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 21, 2017 | Photos
In it’s 12th year, Pitchfork Music Festival continued to prove its longevity, boasting three sold out days and another jam packed, stellar lineup. Thousands flocked to Union Park in Chicago, making this year what seemed like the most crowded the festival has been in...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 20, 2017 | Photos
In it’s 12th year, Pitchfork Music Festival continued to prove its longevity, boasting three sold out days and another jam packed, stellar lineup. Thousands flocked to Union Park in Chicago, making this year what seemed like the most crowded the festival has been in...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 19, 2017 | Photos
In it’s 12th year, Pitchfork Music Festival continued to prove its longevity, boasting three sold out days and another jam packed, stellar lineup. Thousands flocked to Union Park in Chicago, making this year what seemed like the most crowded the festival has...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 14, 2017 | Photos
This past Tuesday, legendary indie act, The Shins, played a sold out show at the Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls. Even after all these years, the band still sounds incredible, Mercer’s voice sounds as great as it ever has, and they were able to absolutely pack...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 13, 2017 | Road Trip
buffaBLOG is elated to announce that we will be covering the Pitchfork Music Festival for the third year in a row. The festival takes place at Union Park in Chicago, and we are sending blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor, to capture all of the action. The festival...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 12, 2017 | Road Trip
buffaBLOG is elated to announce that we will be covering the Pitchfork Music Festival for the third year in a row. The festival takes place at Union Park in Chicago, and we are sending blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor, to capture all of the action. The...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 11, 2017 | Road Trip
buffaBLOG is elated to announce that we will be covering the Pitchfork Music Festival for the third year in a row. The festival takes place at Union Park in Chicago, and we are sending blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor, to capture all of the action. The...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jun 29, 2017 | Preview
Fresh off of the release of their new LP, Capacity, Big Thief will be making their Buffalo debut tonight. The LP, out on Saddle Creek Records (Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes, Hop Along, Cursive, many many more) has been receiving raving reviews from many major music...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jun 14, 2017 | Photos
All in attendance at the Naked and Famous show earlier this week we treated to a very special night. Since their formation, the LA based synth pop has seldom played the Buffalo area, and they brought their A game to the Town Ballroom. They played a set featuring...
by Brendan O'Connor | May 22, 2017 | Photos
Well, it was bound to happen eventually. After making their Buffalo debut at the Studio in 2014 and playing there once a year since, they finally sold it out. Following the release of their latest LP, The Dream is Over, the Toronto pop punk four piece have steadily...
by Brendan O'Connor | May 19, 2017 | Preview
Buffalo is in store for a very special treat tonight. Kevin Devine is making his way back to our city for his first show here in a couple years, but is leaving his band behind and playing a solo set in the basement of Asbury Hall, the 9th Ward. This treat of a solo...
by Brendan O'Connor | May 16, 2017 | Photos
Last week, a very sold out Town Ballroom was completely packed for NYC emo/punk act Bayside. It was packed for a good reason though, as Bayside, who are still on tour for their new 2016 LP, titled Vacancy, brought along the timeless Say Anything for the ride, along...