Must See Shows (4/16/25-4/22/25)
Wednesday, April 16th @ 7pm
TV Star @ Area 54
Wednesday night has a certified ripper headlined by touring alt/psych act TV Star. Since forming in 2020, the band has been compared to The Jesus and Mary Chain and Mazzy Star, leading to much buzz in the Washington music scene. TV Star even managed some face time with famed KEXP DJ Cherlyl Waters and recorded a live session and interview with the outlet in 2023.
The lineup also features two Ontario power-pop acts with Windsor’s Heavenly Sweetheart and Welland’s Big School. Fun fact, I had no idea Welland was so close to Buffalo until maybe a month ago. I had never even heard of the city, which is only 36 minutes from downtown Buffalo. After spending a weekend in Toronto recently, I discovered that many creatives have been moving to that area which seems quite promising for southern Ontario’s music scene. Perhaps Buffalo could see an influx of more Canadian acts in the coming years. For reference, Lockport is 38 minutes away.
Rounding out the bill will be post-punk locals Deluxxe and the mysterious Just Platinum. $10 cover.
Saturday, April 19th @ 8pm
Johnny and the Man Kids @ Mr. Goodbar (The Attic)
Well most everything I wanted to tell you is already on this poster, and this is the most apt image for this event. Long stay local indie act Johnny & the Man Kids * (who at this point may be teetering into the Johnny and the Man Adults territory) celebrate the release of their new EP Everything is From Now On this Saturday in Mr. Goodbar’s Attic. Through numerous releases over the past near-decade, the band has consistently pumped out quality blog-worthy singles and continuously gained a following as one of the best and tightest indie bands in Buffalo. Expect nothing less of their latest effort.
Joining them will be local dreamos Cooler * and lo-fi bedroom folk project Wylie Something *. All three of these bands are much recommended by the blog and if you want a sample of the local scene, this is one you should grab a ticket for. $15.
Monday, April 21st @ 6pm
Townies @ Milkies
Touring Southern California-by-way-of-New-England act Townies make a Dyngus Day stop in the Queen City Monday. The band had a major breakthrough with their 2024 album Of This I Am Certain, which has been highly praised by the internet’s pop-punk community. Fans of anything from late ’90s emo all the way to JAPANDROIDS should b-line it from Broadway Ave after the parade.
Also on the bill is a slew of some of the best local pop-punk acts, with slots reserved for Previous Love, Amateur Hockey Club, and We Were Blank. $10 gets you upstairs. Bring a pussy willow.
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This post was written by Michael Moretti