Adelaide @ Milkies

Adelaide has been playing the Buffalo scene for the past few years as mostly a solo artist, however, this Thursday will be a special one as the project expands into a full band. With backing musicians, expect Adelaide’s powerful vocals to be complimented by a lusher sound. Fans of Diet Cig, The Beths, or Snail Mail would be into the expansion of the Adelaide team.

Also on the bill is introspective singer/songwriter Ian McCuen who will be playing in support of their latest album As the Oceans Rise and the Empire Falls, which came out at the tail end of November. Orange Dog Club, the original act announced on the lineup, had to sit this one out. Taking their place will be mystic solo outfit Amanda Bridges. $10 gets you VIP seating.

Friday, January 24th @ 9pm

Looms @ Hot Mama’s Canteen

Things seem to be heating up over at Hot Mama’s Canteen with the recent partnership with local music promotion company Gulf of Mexico Productions. With the scene seemingly hemorrhaging viable small venues to play, it’s a great to see Hot Mama’s Canteen opening their doors with more opportunities for music and art.

Brooklyn’s Looms will be passing through Black Rock with a solo stripped-down gig. Looms has been a regular on the New York City scene fore the past decade, gaining cred for their brand of accessible indie folk. Fans of Wilco, My Morning Jacket, or Courtney Barnett would dig this one.

Sharing the bill is pop-punk sole proprietor akloh., the very promising Prairie Pavement, and new SUNY kids on the block, Stratosphere. 9pm doors with a $13 cover.

Saturday, January 25th @ 7pm

STRANGELOVE – The Depeche Mode Experience @ Riviera Theatre

Let’s face it. It’ll take close to a miracle to get a Depeche Mode concert in Western New York, let alone North Tonawanda. Once we’ve come to terms with that, boy do I have good news for you – Los Angeles’ STRANGELOVE – the Depeche Mode Experience is set to showcase the legendary electro-pop’s repertoire spanning close to 40 years. STRANGELOVE is the real deal, with a multimedia production that rivals the Essex synth-pop royals.

Take Saturday afternoon and enjoy the silence because you’ll just can’t get enough live music Saturday night. Your personal Jesus (Single Version). $29.

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