by Candace Camuglia | Jun 23, 2015 | Photos
This past Thursday night, local haunt Mohawk Place hosted the opening ceremonies to Herd Fest 2015, featuring performances from Bryan Johnson & Family, Attic Abasement, Pleistocene, and DJ sets from Mohawk regulars, Transmission Dance Party. Herd Fest...
by Mac McGuire | Jun 21, 2015 | Herd Fest
Ease into your Herd Fest comedown today as Sugar City is set to close out the festival with a pair of much needed relaxing events. Those looking for that last minute Father’s Day gift should head down to the Niagara St. space’s record fair starting at 1pm...
by Nick Sessanna | Jun 20, 2015 | Herd Fest
For the second year in a row, our buddies over at Quiet Country Audio have curated a wonderful showcase for our Herd Fest festivities… They have handpicked a collection of acts that have worked in or recorded with QCA. Tonight’s show will feature the...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jun 20, 2015 | Herd Fest
Continuing with this weekend’s Herd Fest festivities, local record shop Black Dots will be hosting another rooftop show this evening. The show will feature all local acts. Kicking off the showcase will be fem punk outfit Boy Scouts, followed by fresh local act Alien...
by Mike Torsell | Jun 20, 2015 | Preview
You know what’s boring? Talking to Real Estate agents. You know what’s not boring? Going to see the band Real Estate at the Tralf tonight! The New Jersey band’s easy going guitar driven music is the perfect vibey accompaniment to the eve of the...
by Shauna Presto | Jun 20, 2015 | Herd Fest
The Herd Fest-ivities continue on this glorious Saturday! Make sure you’re ready to rally by noon today, so you can head over to Record Theatre on Main Street for the Steak & Cake Records showcase. Steak & Cake Records is a DIY indie-rock label founded...
by Ronald Walczyk | Jun 19, 2015 | Herd Fest
Today is going to be a busy Saturday. If you’re looking to get the most out of your all-access Herd Fest bracelet, your itinerary will take you to Record Theatre in the afternoon, Black Dots in the evening, and the Buffalo bustle of Allen Street to cap off your fat...
by Steven Knapp | Jun 19, 2015 | Herd Fest
Buffalo-based independent hip-hop label Deep Thinka Records has been a leading local institution since 1997 for discovering forward-thinking, inspiring MC’s dedicated to furthering the eclectic, socially conscious tradition of the genre. The label’s...
by Mac McGuire | Jun 19, 2015 | Herd Fest
For the second year in a row, Nietzsche’s will be the site for a Harvest Sum reunion as the widely influential collective of musicians and friends will come together for the label’s Herd Fest showcase. Since forming in 2004, HS has featured some of...
by Alicia Greco | Jun 19, 2015 | Herd Fest
The Cool Dad Records crew takes over Allen Street Hardware tonight for Herd Fest, uniting and presenting as the punny and well-played Rave Matthews Band. Members of Cool Dad Records gather as a collective of friends, music fiends, and artists. Comprised by Eyes...
by Admin | Jun 19, 2015 | Herd Fest
Quintessential Brooklyn band A Place to Bury Strangers descends upon Mohawk Place tonight. The noise rock trio is on tour promoting its new album Transfixiation and the band is still not afraid to take any chances. The album comes off the heels of the closure of...
by Mac McGuire | Jun 19, 2015 | Herd Fest
With night one of Herd Fest 2015 in the books, we next turn out attention to Niagara Street, where Sugar City will host the opening of Michel Mulley’s “People That Rock” exhibit. For the last 25 years, he has been shooting everywhere from festivals...
by Mac McGuire | Jun 18, 2015 | Herd Fest
Even before last year’s inaugural Herd Fest was complete, we were already starting to think about what we wanted to do differently for year two. Shuffling up some showcases and venues were near the top of the list, but the first priority was to expand. And...
by Mac McGuire | Jun 15, 2015 | Interview
Last week, we had the chance to grab a pint with Buffalo Beer Mug Co. founder Michael Tripi at one of his old watering holes, Mohawk Place, to talk music and beer. Tripi’s company creates custom branded barware for local businesses and breweries. In addition to...
by Mac McGuire | Jun 2, 2015 | Buffalo
The ever restless pop artist Lesionread has unveiled a summer tour itinerary that is frankly ridiculous. The nearly 50 city, 10,000 mile cross-country tour (see route map here) begins next Monday, June 8th, and will feature fellow local (and formally local) musician...