Must See Shows (4/2/25-4/8/25)
Thursday, April 3rd @ 8pm
Stephen Babcock @ The Caz
Buffalo-based indie/singer-songwriter Stephen Babcock headlines a great bill at the Caz in South Buffalo Thursday evening with support from two additional bands we are excited about. The Caz (on Seneca St.) has been open to the public for just about six months now, with a variety of programming ranging from jam to jazz to cover shows. The venue has barely dipped it’s toe into the local indie scene, so Thursday’s showcase will undoubtedly be a testing ground for the genre.
Like many of the current artists we are jazzed about in Buffalo, Babcock found his footing in a post-COVID landscape, emerging into the scene in 2021 with his debut album Monroe. Babcock’s songwriting is vulnerable and has range, with the ability to channel a somber Paul Simon or James Taylor feel with indie-pop contemporaries such as Matt Pond PA or Another Michael. Babcock’s pop energy is impressive and could easily ghost-write in the current alt top 40 landscape.
Joining the bill will be indie songstress Addisyn Logan *, who you may have caught with our February buffaBLOG session. In addition, long-time scene staple Johnny & the Man Kids * will be rounding out the lineup. The band will hopefully be teasing some of their updated catalog, as they have a new release later this month.
Overall, it’s a good one so stop by and make a night of it. Swing at D.A. Eatz for some birria ramen, wash it down with a brew dog next door at Bottle Rocket, and embrace Seneca St. 2025. $12 and the venue is cashless.
Saturday, April 5th @ 7pm
Millington @ Rec Room
Capital-district brass/emo hybrid band Millington is set to return to Buffalo this weekend. The local scene has been clamoring for the return of the band since their summer 2023 ripper at Nietzsche’s.
Since forming in 2018, the band has made a name for themselves with their ska/pop-punk/skate sound coupled with a very high energy live show. Like many bands we currently cover, the band emerged with a new, invigorated energy once it was safe to play and tour again in 2021. If you are a fan of Keep Flying or CLIFFDIVER, this one’s for you.
Opening the show is throwback pop-punk act Eternal Boy who could easily have made their way on a free VANS Warped Tour compilation add-on at Zumiez in 2004. Starting the night off right are local pop-punkers Hyperview. $26.70, bring change.
Sunday, April 6th @ 7pm
The Suitcase Junket @ 9th Ward
The Suitcase Junket is the moniker for Western Massachusetts based singer/songwriter Matt Lorenz who will fight off the Sunday scaries from everyone’s favorite Delaware Ave. basement. The delicate folk musician is known to captivate audiences with his soulful delivery and stripped-down appeal. Fans of Fleet Foxes, Joe Pug, or Bendigo Fletcher will be into this one. $18 cover.
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This post was written by Michael Moretti