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Tonight: MAGS and The Slums Double Release Show

September 8, 2017

You might want to clear up your schedule and head down to Mohawk Place tonight.  Two great local acts, MAGS and the Slums, are both dropping new projects today, and are having one big party to celebrate.  MAGS are dropping their first full length on Admitrable Traits Records, titled M.A.G.S., and the Slums are putting out their final(??) EP, titled Bloodsucker. If I were you, I’d show up early because this one will probably be packed. Buffalo’s own Humble Braggers will be kicking things off, and Albany’s Jouska will also be returning to Buffalo to perform. Doors open at the Mohawk at 8PM, and it is $12 at the door.  Admission comes with one free MAGS CD, and the first 50 people though the door get a free “mystery swag bag” via The Slums. Photo by Brendan O’Connor

Tailor Made Festival at Canalside (09/02/17)

September 5, 2017

This past Saturday, Fanbassador threw it’s inaugural Tailor Made Festival at Canalside.   The festival featured local acts Bill $aber and Dolo Chillin, as well as countless touring acts, including Smokepurpp, Waka Flocka Flame, Keys N Krates, DVBBS, 2 Chainz, and Travis Scott.  Even with the unfortunate cancellation of one act, PNB Rock, as well as a temporary loss of power on stage, stellar sets from all of the acts made the festival one of the more memorable shows at Canalside this year.  Check out some photos from the day below, shot by blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor. Smokepurpp Waka Flocka Flame Keys N Krates DVBBS 2 Chainz Travis Scott

Green Day at Darien Lake PAC (08/26/17)

August 29, 2017

Pop punk fans and radio listeners alike came out in droves to the Green Day show at Darien Lake this past Saturday.  The band’s explosive show featured songs spanning their entire career as a band, and they did not disappoint.  There was never a dull moment from start to finish, kicking the show off with their 2009 hit, “Know Your Enemy,” and closing their 26 song set with an acoustic performance of “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).”  They also didn’t skip out on their signature live show antics, pulling multiple young fans out of the crowd to perform parts of songs, having them stage dive into the crowd afterward.  The show was kicked off with a great set by British indie act, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and while it seemed like an odd pairing at first, the four piece did a great job of warming up the crowd. Check out some photos from[...]

Tonight: Rick Maguire from Pile

August 23, 2017

Head down to Sugar City tonight to catch a short and sweet showcase featuring some stellar songwriters. Over the years, Rick Maguire has made numerous stops in Buffalo, mainly with his main project, Pile. While Rick is the front man of Pile, he has also been writing solo tracks since the late 2000’s, around the time when Pile formed. Tonight would be a great night to catch the amazing songwriter perform some of the more low key Pile tracks, along with some of his deep solo cuts. New Hampshire indie folk act, Footings, are also featured on the bill as well. Fresh off of the release of a fantastic new LP, the three piece’s set is not to be missed. The show will be opened with two sets from two Buffalo artists, David Adamczyk, a violinist/composer, along with folk songstress Laura Buckley. The show kicks off at Sugar City at 7pm, and its $7[...]

Tonight: New Swears

August 8, 2017

Head down to Mohawk Place tonight to make your Tuesday night a fun one, as New Swears will be rolling down all the way from Ottawa to grace us with their presence. The boisterous four piece will have the crowd moving with their infections blend of power pop and garage rock. Their new LP that came out in June,  And The Magic Of Horses, is a blast from front to back.  Opening up the show will be two local acts, The Gennies and Super-Tugger. Doors are set to open for the show at 8pm, and there is an $8 cover at the door.  This is one you won’t want to miss.

The New Pornographers at Asbury Hall (7/25/17)

August 3, 2017

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 songs spanning their entire career.  With a boisterous opening set from, Cloud Nothings, the show did not disappoint.  Check out some photos from the night below, shot by blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor. Cloud Nothings The New Pornographers

Tegan and Sara at the Town Ballroom (07/29/17)

August 2, 2017

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 favorites such as “Back In Your Head” and “Walking With a Ghost.” With an incredible opening set from Japanese Breakfast, there wasn’t a dull moment all night.  Check out some photos from the show below. Japanese Breakfast Tegan and Sara

Tonight: Tegan and Sara

July 29, 2017

Tegan and Sara are undeniably one of the most important modern indie pop bands. Their influence spans multiple genres and have effected innumerable bands, and you’ve got a chance to see them live tonight at the Town Ballroom.  While they are technically still on tour in support of their latest album, Love You To Death, the duo is gearing up for a string of shows celebrating the ten year anniversary of the legendary record, The Con, so I’m sure you’ll be hearing multiple tracks off of that record, as well as many tracks spanning their entire catalog. Opening the show will be the incredible Japanese Breakfast, and if you caught their recent show at Mohawk Place, you know their set is not to be missed. Their new LP, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, just came out on Dead Oceans, and it is killer from front to back. Doors open at the[...]

Tonight: The New Pornographers

July 25, 2017

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 earlier this year, titled Whiteout Conditions, the legacy act is rolling through Buffalo with a stellar opener as well.  While you should expect to hear some cuts off of the new album, you’re sure to hear a good amount from their extensive, hit filled back catalog as well. The thing that makes this lineup so stacked is the touring opener for the show, Cloud Nothings.  While they have played in Buffalo a few times over the past couple years, the noisy indie outfit still brings the heat every show.  Doors open for the show at 7pm, and tickets are available at[...]

Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park (7/16/17)

July 21, 2017

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 our three years of coverage. With another incredible year filled with countless memorable moments in the books, we take a look back at the weekend through the lens of our blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor. Take a look at some photos from Sunday below, featuring Kilo Kish, Derrick Carter, NE-HI, Isaiah Rashad, Joey Purp, Pinegrove, Jamila Woods, American Football, and Solange.   Take a look at our photo gallery from Friday HERE, and our gallery from Saturday HERE. Kilo Kish Derrick Carter NE-HI Isaiah Rashad Joey Purp P Jamila Woods American Football Solange  

Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park (7/15/17)

July 20, 2017

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 our three years of coverage. With another incredible year filled with countless memorable moments in the books, we take a look back at the weekend through the lens of our blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor. Take a look at some photos from Saturday below, featuring Vagabon, Jeff Rosenstock, Weyes Blood, Cherry Glazerr, Mitski, Francis and the Lights, Angel Olsen, S U R V I V E, and A Tribe Called Quest.  Take a look at our photo gallery from Friday HERE. Vagabon Jeff Rosenstock Weyes Blood Cherry Glazerr Mitski Francis and the Lights Angel Olsen S U R V I V E A Tribe Called Quest

Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park (7/14/17)

July 19, 2017

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 our three years of coverage. With another incredible year filled with countless memorable moments in the books, we take a look back at the weekend through the lens of our blog photographer, Brendan O’Connor. Take a look at some photos from Friday below, featuring Priests, Dawn Richard, Hiss Golden Messenger, Vince Staples, Frankie Cosmos, Danny Brown, Kamaiyah, Dirty Projectors, and LCD Soundsystem. Stay tuned for more photos from the weekend throughout the week. Priests Dawn Richard Hiss Golden Messenger Vince Staples Frankie Cosmos Danny Brown Kamiayah  Dirty Projectors LCD Soundsystem

The Shins at the Rapids Theatre (7/11/17)

July 14, 2017

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 the Rapid’s to the brim on a Tuesday. Check out some photos from their career spanning set below, as well as a setlist. Setlist: Caring Is Creepy Australia Name for You Mine’s Not a High Horse Girl Inform Me Gone for Good Mildenhall Saint Simon Kissing the Lipless So Now What Painting a Hole The Rifle’s Spiral Half a Million Phantom Limb Simple Song Encore: The Fear New Slang Sleeping Lessons

Five Most Anticipated Acts of Pitchfork Festival: Sunday

July 13, 2017

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 will take place July 14th through July 16th and will be headlined by LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest, and Solange, with dozens of other amazing performers sprinkled across the weekend.  In anticipation of the festival, here are the five acts we are most excited to see on Sunday.  You can check out Brendan’s photos from last year HERE, HERE, and HERE. Pinegrove @ the Blue Stage, 5:15pm While I’m really upset about the overlap with RIDE, I’m gonna have to pick Pinegrove. Over the past years, this bands popularity level has blasted off, due to their newest LP, Cardinal. They have a wildly unique sound, something really special.[...]

Five Most Anticipated Acts of Pitchfork Festival: Saturday

July 12, 2017

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 will take place July 14th through July 16th and will be headlined by LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest, and Solange, with dozens of other amazing performers sprinkled across the weekend.  In anticipation of the festival, here are the five acts we are most excited to see on Saturday.  You can check out Brendan’s photos from last year HERE, HERE, and HERE. Jeff Rosenstock @ the Red Stage, 1:45pm God damn this band is fun. While I am honestly a little surprised that they are playing Pitchfork Fest, I am still super excited. I’ve seen Jeff a few times in the past, and his live shows are always exceedingly energetic.[...]