Must See Shows (5/28/25-6/3/25)
Thursday, May 29th @ 7pm
Keep Flying @ Rec Room
Since 2015, high energy pop punk/ska hybrid act Keep Flying has been consistently pumping out Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater adjacent singalong anthems that have been hooking listeners throughout their tenure. The outfit may already be in your periphery as they have been regularly touring Western NY between Buffalo and Fredonia for close to a decade. If you are fan of Less Than Jake, Four Year Strong, or Millington, this one is for you.
This gig has a great undercard as well, featuring Buffalo post-hardcore act Gatto Black (who also released one of our favorite albums in 2024). Joining the lineup is local indiemos We Were Blank and alt-rockers Star Theory. $20.55 landed.
To save the bartender from repeating the same phrase over and over again, yes, Rec Room has mozzarella sticks.
Saturday, May 31st @ 6pm
Snapcase @ Rec Room
It takes someone very special to unite some of the major players in Buffalo’s music scene to join forces for a night of heavy hitters in a celebration of life for Tony Brooder, a local hardcore community staple since the 90s. This show is a doozy, headlined by Western NY punk legends Snapcase, but has a support not to be overlooked. Saturday night also features a solo set from Garrett Klahn (of Texas is the Reason fame), eclectic indie rock act Revenge Therapists, and Queen City hardcore acts Selfish Act and Buried Alive. 100% of proceeds go to the Brooder Family and it’s only $20. We suggest you bring ear plugs.
Tuesday, June 3rd @ 7pm
Hotline TNT @ Rec Room
The hot streak at Rec Room continues with Brooklyn indie shoegaze act Hotline TNT playing the Chip Strip. The band is touring in support of their upcoming full-length Raspberry Moon, due out June 20th 2025. Fans of They are Gutting a Body of Water, Wild Nothing, or DIIV would be into Hotline TNT’s vibes. Opening the night will be local shoegaze act, Deluxxe, who should be on your radar, so we recommend getting there right at doors. $21.58.
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This post was written by Michael Moretti