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Minus the Bear at the Town Ballroom (03/30/17)

April 3, 2017

This past Thursday, legendary indie/math rock group Minus the Bear played an awesome show at the Town Ballroom.  They played a career spanning set, touching on most of the past albums, as well as playing multiple cuts from the solid new release, VOIDS.   Bayonne and Beach Slang were featured as openers on the tour.  While all bands differed sonically, the eclectic lineup came together for a super memorable show.  Check out some photos from the awesome night below. Bayonne Beach Slang Minus the Bear    

Tonight: Minus the Bear

March 30, 2017

Three fantastic acts will be swinging through the Town Ballroom tonight.  The first act to take the stage will be ambient / electronica / indie fusion act, Bayonne.  The solo act creates totally ethereal soundscapes in a live setting, using a super minimal setup.  Following Bayonne will be boisterous rock act, Beach Slang.  The notorious nostalgia fueled four piece played Buffalo once before, and their return will surely be nothing short off fantastic.  Even with some recent lineup changes, from what I’ve seen, the band still kills it live. Closing it all out will be the legendary indie / math rock act Minus the Bear.  Following some anniversary tours, the band finally got back together to record new material after five years, and it payed off.  They’re sure to be playing through multiple new songs off VOIDS, as well as material off of their older records. Tickets are still available for the[...]

Local Natives at the Town Ballroom (03/17/17)

March 21, 2017

This past Friday, Local Natives brought their lofty indie sounds to the Town Ballroom.  This was the second date on the tour for their new album, Sunlight, but the Californian five piece worked like a well oiled machine, sounding completely ethereal. The near perfect, lofty, vocal harmonies sounded incredible throughout the venue, and emotions ran high throughout the crowd. The band played a spanning set list featuring tracks from all three of their studio albums, making for memorable night. Check out some photos below, and click here for a full gallery. Little Scream Local Natives

Tonight: Local Natives

March 17, 2017

With the Spring season fast approaching, Buffalo’s concert season begins to ramp up right alongside the nice weather. And what better way to help melt the remnants of Stella than a performance by SoCal indie heroes Local Natives? The band has made more than a name for themselves over the past seven years, having chiseled their own eclectic sound into the all-encompassing megalith that is ‘indie rock’. And to help celebrate the evolution of that sound and the release of their newest album–2016’s Sunlit Youth–the quintet will perform tonight at Town Ballroom. Now with three albums under their belt, it should be safe to say that the band is here to stay for a while. From the angular guitarwork of their debut Gorilla Manor to the cathartic transformation into their soulful, electronic-tinged new album, Local Natives have covered a lot of ground, sonically. The show tonight should display some of[...]

Tonight: Cherub

February 14, 2017

Couples rejoice as Nashville electro-pop tag team Cherub are set to play Town Ballroom this evening for Valentine’s Day. Composed of songwriters Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber, the duo formed in 2010 making synth-bangers for the not overtly romantic. In 2014, Cherub found mainstream success with their breakout single ” Doses and Mimosas.” Currently the duo is on a national tour in support of October 2016’s release, Bleed Gold, Piss Excellence. Openers are experimental electrojam act, The Floozies, and glitch-hoppers Probcause. Doors are at 7pm with a $25 cover.

Tory Lanez at the Town Ballroom (12/4/16)

December 9, 2016

Canadian hip hop artist, Tory Lanez, packed a sold out Town Ballroom for an electric show on Sunday.  Lanez kept the crowd on their feet throughout the whole show,  playing some old songs, as well as tracks off of his major label debut, I Told You So.   His set was nothing short of insanity from start to finish. We were also able to snag some pictures of Tory’s tour mate Jacquees as well, which you can check out below.  For more photos, click HERE for a full gallery. Jacquees Tory Lanez

Tonight: Danny Brown

November 3, 2016

Raucous Detroit rapper Danny Brown has consistently pushed genre boundaries with the release of his last three albums, balancing experimental, club-ready tracks with more introspective lyrical cuts. His latest record, Atrocity Exhibition, was released via influential electronic label Warp Records and features the artist’s typically boisterous drums paired with cold, industrial instrumentals. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Earl Sweatshirt, Kelela, and Petite Noir make appearances making for yet another imaginative work from the rapper who has carved out one of hip-hop’s most distinct sounds. Catch the rapper perform tonight at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom along with fellow Brusier Brigade artist Zeelooperz and Maxo Kream. Tickets are $27. Doors open at 7pm.

Metric at the Town Ballroom (9/23/16)

September 27, 2016

Metric is no stranger to Buffalo. Hailing from Toronto, the indie pop act has played plenty of shows in our area, but none quite as special as the show this past Friday.  Following a venue change from Artpark in Lewiston, the band played a rare and intimate club show at the Town Ballroom.  The band brought their full stage production with them as well, adding their own lighting rig to the mix, making the show that much more special.  Local act, Humble Braggers, had the opportunity to open up the show as well, and they killed it.  Check out some shots from the night below, and click HERE for a full gallery. Humble Braggers Metric

Tonight: Metric

September 23, 2016

Tonight Buffalo will be treated to a night of blissful indie pop by way of scene veterans, Metric. Originally slated for a show at Artpark, the location of the gig was moved to Town Ballroom earlier this week. The famed Canadian band has been pumping out jams for close to two decades, evolving from a grittier indie rock sound/minimalist approach, to a more lush synth-heavy sound with their latest album, Pagans in Vegas. Openers are Buffalo-based three-piece, Humble Braggers, who will be playing the venue for the first time in their bandlife. Doors are at 7pm and tickets are $48.

Motion City Soundtrack at the Town Ballroom (08/01/16)

August 4, 2016

Monday night, Motion City Soundtrack bid farewell to Buffalo on their final tour.   The band’s final tour spans the United States, and we were lucky enough to get a stop at the Town Ballroom to send them off right.  They played a career spanning set list containing all the hits and even a request or two.  What made this show extra special was the opening acts MCS brought along on the tour, Rozwell Kid and A Great Big Pile of Leaves, who both played totally incredible sets.  While it sucks to see them go, the show served as a perfect Buffalo sendoff.   Check out our photos from the night below, and click HERE for a full gallery. Rozwell Kid A Great Big Pile of Leaves Motion City Soundtrack  

Tonight: Catfish and the Bottlemen

June 2, 2016

There’s a few styles of music that I hold a certain soft spot for, but perhaps none are as near and dear to my heart as British indie rock, whether it’s the pop-infused satirical musings of bands like Blur and Pulp or the working class rock of bands like Oasis or the Libertines. Catfish and the Bottlemen are definitely a band born out of the tradition of the latter; a capital-R rock band who’s anthems of being young, drunk, and in-and-out of love are custom built to sing along to at football stadiums and summer music festivals. Tonight, the Welsh lad rockers arrive in Buffalo fresh off the release of their impressive sophomore record, The Ride. An album which demonstrates the band continuing to grow their sound and ambition. Catfish and the Bottlemen are know for their dynamic and energetic live show which was the talk of Glastonbury when I[...]

Know Your Opener: Savoir Adore

May 3, 2016

Savoir Adore is every bit as dreamy sounding as their name suggests. The Brooklyn duo’s last full length release, Our Nature, is a delicate mix of quite a few genres — picture a whimsical take on dream pop with a disco feel, the occasional fuzzy backing guitar line, and laden with almost theatrical vocal parts. Sounds like a lot to digest, but the music itself is as light and listenable as can be. The band’s upcoming release, from which they’ve only released the single “Giants”, seems to promise more of their signature upbeat, uplifting sound. Savoir Adore will play a sold out show with X Ambassadors at Town Ballroom tonight. If you snagged yourself some tickets, be sure to catch their set, and bring your dancin’ shoes.

The Front Bottoms at Town Ballroom (4/6/16)

April 11, 2016

If I were to choose one word to describe The Front Bottoms’ show at Town Ballroom on April 6th, it would be fun.  Love them or hate them,  the New Jersey four piece known as The Front Bottoms have been packing venues across the world since their 2013 breakout release, Talon of the Hawk.  With the release of their 2015 record, titled Back on Top, the band has found more mainstream indie success, while their live shows still remain the same.  One big push pit, kids attempting to get as close to lead singer Brian Sella as possible, pointed fingers in the air.  All cheesiness and pop punk stereotypes aside, this band never ceases to put on some of the most fun live shows that I have ever attended, and the show at the Town Ballroom was no different.  On their first show of their tour, The Front Bottoms brought along up and coming[...]

Tonight: The Front Bottoms

April 6, 2016

For a band with humble beginnings as an acoustic dance-punk duo in New Jersey’s basement show circuit, The Front Bottoms have had an abundantly successful run thus far. In the past year alone, the duo-turned-quartet have experienced gain in the form of signing  to Fueled By Ramen and releasing Back On Top, which has certainly catapulted them much further than the basement scene. The band even has summer tour dates lined up at Coachella, Shaky Knees Music Festival and the inaugural Panorama Festival (playfully dubbed “East Coast Coachella”) in NYC. From what I’ve observed among friends, TFB tend to be a band that either doesn’t entirely click with you, or you’re wholly invested in on a few different levels. If there’s any one defining characteristic of their music, it’s the immense amount of personal sentiment they pour into it, but they do so through the guise of clever hooks, contagious lyricism, tastefully unrefined[...]

Tonight: Dr. Dog

March 9, 2016

Ten years ago Buffalo’s music scene got a righteous kick up the pants when the Town Ballroom opened in the heart of the Theater District. With an emphasis on contemporary acts and one of the best rooms for live music you can go to, Buffalo finally had a place for indie bands too big for the Mohawk like TV On The Radio, Beach House, St. Vincent, Santigold and M83, and our music scene has never been the same. To celebrate this glorious milestone, the pride of West Grove, Pennsylvania return to the Queen City when psychedelic indie rockers Dr. Dog hit up the Town Ballroom with The Districts. Buffalo definitely seems to be “Dr. Dog Country,” with this show their third in three years at the Town Ballroom and sixth in Western New York since 2009, and that means their true believers will be jumping and ready to worship their[...]