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Turkuaz and Playonbrother kicked off their co-headlining tour together just a few weeks back with an atypical album release party for both bands in Saratoga Springs.  Turkuaz released Future 86, while Playonbrother, fresh off of a name…

Unearth may not be as widely known outside of metal's circle pits, but their impact on the scene and genre as a whole can be seen throughout.  Originally debuting back in 1998, the band rose to prominence with other New Wave of American…

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have been growing their "Flock," the name given to their fan base, at an exponential rate over the past couple of years.  The high-energy, psychedelic funk the band produces has been garnering them high-profile…

Night Lights Fall Music Festival is only venturing into their fourth year, but they packed a serious punch in terms of talent when they made their initial announcement this past week.  Also known as "The Carnival of Lights," the annual…

With the summer season approaching, the anticipation for nights spent outside listening to live music is rising almost as quickly as the temperatures.  One of Buffalo's most eagerly awaited is the announcement of Artpark Tuesday and…

AE3 to AEP.  While hard to understand at first take, it begins to make sense when you hear it straight from Alan Evans himself.  Announced the other day, the Alan Evans Trio has changed their name to Alan Evans' Playonbrother, effective…

Funk may have spent its infancy here in the U.S., but at some point it must have been stowed away in a Gulf ship destined for the shores of our British neighbors.  The New Mastersounds have been around for a while now, originating in…

Buffalo seems to be going through a revival as of late with new buildings going up downtown and old ones being restored all around the city. One in particular has made some big news this week and that is the reopening of one of Buffalo’s…

It might only be a short drive separating Buffalo from its northern neighbor Toronto, but that has proven to be a great enough divide for Protest the Hero.  The Canadian metal act's last visit was back in 2009, but thankfully that all…

Lettuce is one of those bands that just have some kind of inexplicable X factor. Whether it's their tight rhythm section, funky melodies, or combined personalities, there's just something that sets them apart from everyone else. As I waited…