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Tonight: Taking Meds

May 13, 2017

Sewing Souls is set to be a real rager with a stacked bill this evening. Coming out from Rochester will be math-rock/pop-punk outfit, Taking Meds. The band released their full-length debut record, My Life as a Bro recently and are an intoxicating cocktail mixture of math-rock elements with just a bit of punk/pop sound to keep things groovy. Filling out the night’s roster are Alleys, a punk/emo group that showcase solid guitar compositions and a high octane energy, Passed Out, who just released their newest single, “the inverse is true,” and Slow Cooker, who always bring it with fast, solid tunes that mash up surfer rock that sounds like it’s been dragged through the mud and back. The night’s tunes start at 8pm. Cover is $3. My Life as a Bro by Taking Meds

Tonight: Wildhoney

May 4, 2017

After multiple nights of awesome shows over the past week or so, Mohawk Place continues it’s streak with a show from Baltimore’s Wildhoney.  The dream pop tinged shoegaze act has not put out any new music for quite some time, but what they have in their catalog so far is stellar.  Their last LP, Your Face Sideways, came out on Topshelf records in 2015, and is filled with catchy hooks and dreamy undertones from front to back.  As heard in their Audiotree session, I’m sure the band’s massive sound will translate fantastic in a live setting. Buffalo’s own honey and the Good Neighbors will open the show, alongside Albany’s Cannon the Brave.  Tickets are available at the door for $10, and doors are set to open at 8.

Tonight: Of Montreal

April 26, 2017

of Montreal will be making their what seems to be their yearly stop in Buffalo tonight.  Since their inception, of Montreal has basically been dropping a project a year, all having their own unique feel.  The band is currently on tour for their 2016 full length, Innocence Reaches, and gracing the stage tonight at Buffalo’s Asbury Hall.  Most of the band’s performances in Buffalo have been at the Town Ballroom, and a change of scenery for this show should be something to look forward to.  If you’ve ever been to an of Montreal show before, you should know that this will a show you won’t want to miss.  Set lists spanning their entire discography, insane stage antics, as well as the band’s ability to make every place they play feel like a stadium, all come together to create some of the most interesting live shows I’ve ever seen. The show will[...]

Tonight: Passed Out

April 15, 2017

Another Saturday night, another stacked lineup.  Head down to Mohawk Place tonight to catch four solid acts, Bryan Johnson and Family, Marquee Grand, Wren Williams & The Sons of Luther, and Passed Out.  Most of the acts sharing the stage tonight are all fresh off the releases of new material or about to put out some new stuff, so if you haven’t caught any of them before, now is the time. The show is set to kick off at Mohawk Place at 8pm, and with a cover of only five bucks, how could you go wrong?

Tonight: Green Slime

December 10, 2016

Tonight, Milkies on Elmwood will be hosting a short, sweet show showcasing three local acts.  Freshly formed fuzzed out rock two piece, Green Slime, are on the bill, and are sure to rip through plenty of tracks of their great Self Titled release, which came out this September.  Also featured on the bill are lo fi punk two piece, Space is Haunted, fresh off of the release of a new album, titled Contact.   The show will be rounded out by indie psych act Chevron Bloom. Doors open at 8pm and admission is only $5.  Small price to pay for a stacked gig.

Tonight: Candy Ambulance

November 22, 2016

Well, you made it through Monday.  What better way to celebrate than with a super stacked Tuesday night gig?  Grunge-y alt rock act Candy Ambulance from Saratoga Springs will be making the trek to Dreamland in Buffalo tonight, playing along side some key Buffalo acts.  Tight indie-emo band,Passed Out, will be kicking the show off, with raucous rock act, M.A.G.S., and  new Buffalo slowcore act Honey Coma closing out. The Facebook event has no price for the show listed, but bring at least 5 bucks for the touring band to be safe.  Things are set to kick off at 8pm and will be over by 11pm.

Tonight: Basement

September 9, 2016

You might want to get down to the Studio at Waiting room tonight.  UK pop punk / alt /emo act Basement is making their triumphant return to our fine city tonight, fresh off the release of a new record, titled Promise Everything.  On tour with Basement is New York indie act, Eskimeaux, and the recently reunited Ovlov. If you caught Eskimeaux at Sugar City last year, you should know that Eskimeaux alone is worth the price of a ticket.  This is a gig you’re not going to want to miss. Doors open for the show at 6:30pm, with a showtime of 7:30pm. Tickets are $19 at the door, which is a small price to pay for this stacked bill.

Tonight: Alpha Hopper LP Release Show

August 27, 2016

Dreamland is most defintely going to be the place to be tonight.   Everyone’s favorite post punk freakers, Alpha Hopper, are finally releasing their LP tonight, and to celebrate, are having a stacked release show at Dreamland.  It is pretty tough to describe Alpha Hoppers unique sound, so you’re probably better off getting to the show and seeing for yourself.  The new full length, Last Chance Power Drive, is getting a physical vinyl release as well, which should be for sale at the show. The show will feature support from local heavy hitters, Space is Haunted, Trinkt, and Gun Candy. Doors open at Dreamland at 7pm, and with only a $5 cover, I can’t find a a better reason for you to go and celebrate what is sure to be one of the best Buffalo releases this year.

Tonight: Fucko

April 27, 2016

Another Wednesday, another solidly stacked gig at the Glitterbox.  Fucko from Boston will be rolling through town as the touring act this time around, which you’d probably be into if you ever wanted to hear a slightly darker version of Potty Mouth.  Locals on the gig include the new(ish), rip roaring band Kimmy (band), the equally as fresh hardcore act Uniform OPR, and Glitterbox staples Hot Tip. According to the facebook event, this will be one of the last shows at the Glitterbox, so if you’ve ever wanted to check out a show there, now’s your chance.  Doors open at 6pm, and the show is $6 at the door, or free/pay what you want if you’re under 18. Head to said facebook event to inquire about the address.

Tonight: Palberta

April 19, 2016

Head down to Milkies on Elmwood tonight for a nice little freaky Tuesday night treat.  This will be your final chance to catch Buffalo act Jamie and the Debt, as one member will shortly be moving to the land down under.  Other locals on the bill include Slow Mutants and Much Band.  The bill will also feature the undefinable Palberta from NYC.  There’s no doubt in my mind that things are sure to get a little freaky tonight. The show is set to kick off at 8pm at Milkies, with a small cover charge of only 3 bucks. Head out to see some great live acts and send off Jamie and the Debt the right way.

Tonight: Tomoreaux

April 16, 2016

There are just too many jokes I could make about the title of this post, so I’m just going to leave it alone. All jokes aside, Allentown house venue Little Baltimore is hosting a stacked lineup of bands tonight for your listening pleasure that is just straight up dreamy. The all local bill consists of dream pop act Coral Collapse, folkgaze act The Leones, post jammers Lazlo Hollyfield, and the return of Buffalo post rock / shoegazers, Tomoreaux. Doors open at 8pm, with a music starting some time around 9pm. For only 3 bucks at the door, how could you possibly have a better Saturday night? Check out the facebook event HERE for the address and more info.

Tonight: Failures’ Union

April 9, 2016

Tonight, the Mohawk Place will be hosting a once in a lifetime gig.  In celebration of Buffalonian Tim Turcott’s 40th birthday, he will be reviving a few of his bands for a rare night of music.  The show will feature The Exit Strategy, who will be playing their first show in seven years, as well as Gathering Ground, who will be playing their second show in 17 years.  In addition to these two rare performances, Buffalo staple Failures’ Union will be kicking the show off.  Even if you have never heard of these three bands, you have without a doubt seen their influence on the Buffalo music scene in one way or another, with members of not only that band, but all three, playing in various other bands in Buffalo over the years. Doors open at the Mohawk Place at 8pm, with music starting at 9pm.  For a cover of only 5[...]

Tonight: Titus Andronicus

March 21, 2016

In what seems to be their bi-annual trek to Buffalo,  New Jersey punk Titus Andronicus will be bringing their show to the Tralf Music Hall tonight.  This will be the first stop in Buffalo on tour for their recent punk epic, titled The Most Lamentable Tragedy.  The triple LP, released on Merge Records in July of last year, is a collection that spans all eras and sounds of the band’s history.  Hugely personal ambitious in nature, the 90 minute rock opera will no doubt translate into an intense live experience. Those who get to the gig early will be in for an extra treat as well, as Craig Finn of The Hold Steady will be kicking the night off.  Doors open at 7pm with a showtime of 8pm, and tickets are still available at the door for $17.  If you have found yourself at one of the Titus Andronicus live shows in Buffalo over[...]

Tonight: The Wonder Years

March 5, 2016

Tonight, one of the biggest pop punk bands around right now will be rolling through the Town Ballroom.  After dropping a new full length last year, pop-punk veterans The Wonder Years, are bringing a crew of bands with that are sure to make all the sad boy attendees happy, if only for a night. Sharing the stage with the Wonder Years will be post hardcore act Letlive., indie / post rock act Microwave, and Buffalo favorites Tiny Moving Parts. This week Tiny Moving Parts announced the release of a new album, Celebrate, out 5/20.  The trio, boasting the perfect mix of emo, math rock, and indie, are sure to put on one of the most enjoyable sets of the night. Expect to hear the new single off of celbrate, titled “Happy Birthday,” tonight. Doors open at the Ballroom at 6:30pm, with tickets still available at the door for $23.

Tonight: PUP

February 11, 2016

The Studio at the Waiting Room is about to have one of the most insane live shows of 2016 in early February.  Since the release of their self-titled debut in 2014,  the band has played both headlining and supporting sets in Buffalo multiple times.  Even at their first show, I was surprised by the amount of audience participation. By the end of the set the lead singer of PUP even crowd surfing while covering “Sabatoge” by the Beastie Boys. Last December,  PUP played a set in their hometown of Toronto that I will never forget. It was easily one of my favorite sets I saw ANY band play that year.  The energy that this band is able to play within the crowd they play for is unlike anything I’ve seen. I’m crossing my fingers that tonight will be no different. Kicking the night off will be local indie tinged post hardcore[...]