Intrepid Travelers have announced a residency at Nietzsche’s in their hometown of Buffalo throughout the month of September. This marks the progressive band’s debut residency at the local musical hotspot. Head down to Allentown every Thursday at 8pm to be part of the experience as Intrepid Travelers jams with the support of other local bands. […]
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Interview: Head North Discusses Band’s New Sound and the Making of Their Breakaway Album
Head North’s debut full-length album The Last Living Man Alive Ever In The History Of The World represents a new direction for the band. The Buffalo-based quartet has shed their teenage pop punk angst and emerged from last year’s break with an impressive coming-of-age indie rock venture. On The Last Living Man Alive Ever In […]
Songsmith C.K. Flach Talks about His Songwriting and What Inspires Him
Curtis “C.K.” Flach — pronounced flack — has a look and sound to him that clashes with today’s world. But, when he opens his mouth, people listen. The 25-year-old Coeymans Hollow native often takes to the stage dressed one necktie away from a job interview, with a clean white shirt and sports jacket, topped with […]
Tart Vandelay on The Art of Creating Transcendence Through Music
Tart Vandelay is as fun and feisty as their name. With bopping beats and catchy choruses, they’ve been winning the hearts of music lovers in Western NY and beyond with their live shows over the past year. Next month, they’ll be playing two sets during Rochester Fringe Festival. Charismatic couple Katie Halligan and Martin LoFaso […]
Photo Gallery: Foxygen in Buffalo
Foxygen played an intimate show at the Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo last Wednesday, July 26. The band is touring in support of their fourth album Hang. The show was heavy on the new material, with a few of their older hits mixed in throughout the set. They head to the Midwest next before going down south, […]
Drive-By Truckers: Protest Rock At The Egg
It’s been a long and inspired ride for the Athens Georgia based Drive-By Truckers. Since their debut album Gangstabilly almost 20 years ago, the band has seen numerous band lineup changes and produced multiple critically acclaimed LP’s. Co-founders of Drive-By Truckers Patterson Hood (lead vocals, guitar) and Mike Cooley (lead vocals, guitar, banjo) have been […]
Ten Bands to See at Panorama This Weekend
The masterminds at Goldenvoice have brought us innovative music festival experiences all over the country, from Firefly to Hangout Music Fest (not to mention Coachella). They graze the east coast next weekend on Randall’s Island to present their newest endeavor, Panorama Music Festival, for its second year. Despite its sophomore residency, Panorama has added some […]
Hearing Aide: Diluted ‘Never Fit In’
Jay Peak Ski Resort Welcomes Jeezum Crow Fest For Its Fourth Consecutive Year
The fourth annual Jeezum Crow Festival at Jay Peak Ski Resort began with a rainy and windy start on Friday, July 14, though many locals and out-of-towners braved the elements for a night of great music at the Stateside Amphitheater. Though construction prevented as many vendors from setting up shop as in previous years, there […]
Rochester Fringe Festival Will Feature 500+ Spectacular Events
It’s back again and better than ever. Rochester Fringe Festival has announced an unbelievable lineup for 2017. Over the course of 10 days, more than 500 events will be held, including music, art, dance, comedy, and theater. The festivities take place from September 14-23 across more than two dozen venues. Headlining this year are performances […]