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Kat Horton is a former radio promotions director and radio DJ, that has spent the majority of her life writing about the music she loves. She is the owner and founder of Street Roots Management, specializing in grassroots marketing, band and merch management. Kat is also the Artist Relations Director and Merch Coordinator at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY.
Kat joined the NYS Music staff in 2015 and handles light news duties as well as album reviews and show coverage for events in the greater WNY area. She currently manages the Buffalo based rock/blues/jam fusion quintet eberwine. In her spare time, she attempts to perform stand-up comedy and writes creative fiction and poetry.
If you’re not quite ready for the summer to end, the Catskill Chill offers many music lovers one last chance to spend a weekend immersed in sights and sounds at the festival's new location. Just a mere ten miles southwest from its former…
The Werk Out Music and Arts Festival Exceeds Expectations
The 7th annual Werk Out Music and Arts Festival at Legend Valley Music Venue and Campground was stacked for success with a powerhouse line-up.
Taking place in Thornville, Ohio, August 4-6, it was more than just the music that fueled the…
The Werk Out 2016 Looks to Pack a Punch
Nestled inside the Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground, the Werk Out looks to be the sleeper festival of Summer 2016. With a jam packed lineup and the intimacy of a smaller venue, this year’s festival features a variety of musical…
Aqueous Announces New Drummer
Buffalo groove rockers Aqueous announced they have ended their search for a drummer. After months of video submissions and touring auditions, the band announced via their Facebook page that Cincinnati native Rob Houk will solidify the…
Canalside Announces Annual Summer Concert Series 2016
The free summer concert announcements are keeping music fans in Buffalo excited. The city’s popular and free Canalside series announced its Thursday night concert series this week. Canalside is hosting 12 concerts starting June 9 and…
Larkin Square Announces 2016 Summer Concert Series in Buffalo
Music lovers in Buffalo have more options for free music this summer. Larkin Square will return for a fifth summer season showcasing 38 Buffalo-bred musical acts including Aqueous and Savannah & the Kings during their weekly 2016…
Pop Icon Prince Died at 57
Pop icon and acclaimed musician Prince has died at the age of 57 at his home in Minnesota.
Police were called to his Paisley Park estate earlier today. According to several media outlets, an investigation is pending. Last week, Prince…
Jimkata Brings ‘In Motion’ to Buffalo Iron Works
Ithaca based jamtronic/indie rock trio Jimkata is currently touring in support of their latest fan funded release In Motion. The trio will roll into Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday March 26th.
After taking a brief hiatus that took the…
Funktional Flow Showcases ‘Time Will Tell’
Buffalo fusion jam rockers Funktional Flow played to a packed house at Buffalo Iron Works in honor of their latest release Time Will Tell. The Roaring Twenties-themed evening saw fans dressed to the nines and enjoying the growing attitude…
Hearing Aide: Funktional Flow ‘Time Will Tell’
Buffalo’s Funktional Flow is starting to gain momentum. The start of 2015 saw the band undergo line-up changes. By the end of the year, Flow (as they are simply called by their fans) was in the studio recording their latest release Time…