by Michael Moretti | Mar 27, 2015 | buffaBLOG 5th Birthday Artist Spotlight
I’ve seen a lot different ways to describe Wooden Waves. Some may consider them surf rock, others electro-pop. The band was even nominated as one of the best ska bands in all of Western New York by the highly regarded All WNY Music Awards. I’m the kind of...
by Nick Sessanna | Mar 27, 2015 | buffaBLOG 5th Birthday Artist Spotlight
You might have noticed that we’re throwing a 5th birthday party for ourselves tomorrow evening at Nietzsche’s. You might also have noticed that Applennium is one of the bands playing. The oft-revered but rarely-spotted band only plays one or two shows a...
by Ronald Walczyk | Mar 26, 2015 | buffaBLOG 5th Birthday Artist Spotlight
What would a birthday party be without some out-of-town charm? Well in the case of our fifth birthday party, it would be without Comfy, Utica’s buzzing indie-rock (and roll) sweethearts. We’ve had our ears on Comfy for a while now; their early 2014 debut...
by Dan Bauer | Mar 26, 2015 | buffaBLOG 5th Birthday Artist Spotlight
Difficult Night sits at the intersection of a handful of disparate influences. There’s the Malkmus vibe in the lyrics, the vocals and the music, but not quite so wacky. It’s a bit more conversational, if you you imagine you’re having a conversation...
by Cliff Parks | Mar 25, 2015 | buffaBLOG 5th Birthday Artist Spotlight
That Made Violent homecoming show the other week at Waiting Room was great for a variety of reasons, but one of my favorites was watching the crowd meet M.A.G.S., who played second at the show. It’s always enjoyable watching a crowd get introduced to an new act, but...
by Shauna Presto | Mar 25, 2015 | buffaBLOG 5th Birthday Artist Spotlight
Birthday parties for people are overrated. Birthday parties for music blogs guarantee a jam packed night with kick-ass bands. If you haven’t already caught wind, buffaBLOG is celebrating its 5th year this Saturday at Nietzsche’s. Kicking off the merriment is Zak Ward,...