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Tonight: The Smashing Pumpkins

June 15, 2015

If there is an artist that could sell out a show at the Riviera Theatre in less than three minutes, it’s Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins. The fact that he could have done the same at Shea’s, which is three times the capacity of the Riviera, is what will make this show special. The just over 1,000 people in attendance tonight will be taken on a musical journey throughout Corgan career, most notably his monumental catalog with the legendary Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan and friends will be treating the audience to an “acoustic-electro” evening, playing reworked, minimalistic versions of solo Corgan and Pumpkins tracks. This is the kickoff for the tour and is set to be a truly special night for all in attendance. There is no listed openers, but then again, they don’t really need any. Doors for the sold-out show are set to open at 8pm.

Just Announced: The Smashing Pumpkins

April 21, 2015

In all of the “say what?” announcements I have seen in Buffalo lately, this one is near the top. The Smashing Pumpkins will be appearing at North Tonawanda’s fantastic Riviera Theatre for a gig titled “In Plainsong – An Acoustic-Electro Evening,” on Monday June 15th. According to front man Billy, I mean William, Corgan, the set will be comprised of material from the Pumpkins (including songs from the band’s 2014 album Monuments to an Elegy), Zwan, (I always liked that band!), and various solo work from over the band’s long and storied career. The 20th anniversary event will be presented by 103.3 the Edge. Tickets currently available for purchase via an online pre-sale (hint: the code is wedg) for $42.50. P.S. I would pay good money to hear “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” on the Riviera’s prized Wurlitzer. Can this happen? Mellon collie and the infinite sadness from Jozek on[...]