Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
Ian Fisher performing in Buffalo at Nietzsche’s 2/15
Ian Fisher - St. Louis
Info about Ian Fisher's upcoming performance in Buffalo at Nietzsche’s on February 15
These live shows are in support of his upcoming album Go Gentle (release date: February 7, 2025) which was written after the loss of his mother following her 26-year battle with cancer. Despite its heavy subject matter, Go Gentle is not a dour record. It is a cathartic album, both for artist and audience, and makes the case that death, and the grieving that follows, shouldn’t be shunned. Rather, it should inspire us to live more fully.
On tour starting February 7 (kicking off in his hometown of St. Louis and heading across the eastern U.S. and Canada before an extensive European run), Ian’s live shows are set to deliver a cathartic experience that you won’t want to miss. He’ll be joined by buzzworthy Australian singer/songwriter Anna Smyrk and other local talent along the way.
Ian Fisher & Band - "Go Gentle" North American Tour 2025
*With special guest Anna Smyrk
02/06 - Ebb & Flow - Cape Girardeau, MO (US) *
02/07 - Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO (US)♠︎*
02/08 - Watertower Winery - Ste. Genevieve, MO (US)*
02/09 - Dee’s Lounge - Nashville, TN (US)♥︎*
02/12 - Zanzabar - Louisville, KY (US)♣︎*
02/13 - The Shack at Reggie’s - Chicago, IL (US)♦︎*
*02/15 - Nietzsche’s - Buffalo, NY (US)*
02/16 - Burdock - Toronto, ON (CA)★*
02/18 - P’tit Ours - Montreal, QC (CA)Ω*
02/19 - Folk Alliance International - Montreal, QC (CA)*
Support Acts:
♠︎ = Meramec
♥︎ = Linda McRae
♣︎ = Ian Able
♦︎ = Ashlyn Sisco
★ = Sarah Hiltz
Ω = Sam Krüger
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Welk's Mice - Buffalo, NY
Welk's Mice - Buffalo, NY
Welks Mice, Buffalo’s premier vibraphone and vocal DIY pop duo, is back with their long awaited sophomore effort “BLUB BLUB”. Released 10/19/24 on Peterwalkee Records, songwriter Max Weiss (he/him) and vibraphonist Andre Welks-Fabretti (they/them) deliver an 8-song EP exploring themes of openness, positivity, and hope. The anxious and incessant edges of the duo’s debut album “Songs in C” give way to softer song forms while maintaining their signature stark and minimalist pop aesthetic that keeps Max’s lyrics central for the listener.
Aiding the band this time around is engineer/producer/patient-angel Derick Evans (he/him) who meticulously captured and refined the duo’s first ever digital recordings. Alongside a sprinkling of cello by Katie Wiessman (she/her), Derick also contributes the electric guitar and bass heard here and there.
After nearly 6 years since beginning this effort, an interim filled with pandemic and lockdown, babies and marriage, growth, turmoil, equipment malfunction, enduring friendship, and some brutal self-editing that left several fully recorded songs on the cutting room floor, Welks Mice proudly and lovingly present “BLUB BLUB”. Enjoy!
Cassette is available at www.peterwalkeerecords.com
150 Copies first pressing. Pro dubbed cobalt cassette, sticker, digital download, hand cut/printed heavy Metallic Green Slip Cover
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
WBNY 91.3 FM - Buffalo, NY
WBNY 91.3 has a new local music show called Queen City Popped Radio hosted by program director Sugar D. Lip, Al Baker (Kreepie "That Zombie Guy" Terror Technologies), Vokillz (American Idol Contestant), Molotov Mall (Hip Hop Artist) and Jesses James (Hip Hop Artist) on Tuesday nights. This music blog piece will be focusing on the show that aired on Nov. 5th, which was a welcome distraction from the political scene. I was recommended to DJ Sugar to help out with the show and recommend some musical content. (Yay!) After learning that DJ Sugar was a big fan of the local band RULE! (Yay!) I suggested she contact Angst to do a live interview on air and away we go!...
Upon initially tuning in on my phone, I heard DJ Sugar mention my band, Huffer Vermin, plugging our latest gig (Thank You Sugar!) ... (shameless plugs for past and present bands mentioned included)...
As promised straight from California, Buffalo native lead vocalist Angst (The Real Rulers, RULE!, Pimpslap the Atmosphere, Dethed 925/716 etc. etc...) called in live to do an exclusive interview with DJ Sugar. Angst talked about his musical past, present and future, thanking all his fellow musicians and telling some memorable stories about the local scene. (Thank You Bill!)
This led into a throwback song from RULE! called New Way, A song on which Angst sang on along with Carcass (Justin Kubiak) on guitar, Deep on bass and Johnny Panic on drums.
Next up was a mention of Robbie Goo from one of the best bands to ever break out of the local music scene, the Goo Goo Dolls. This led into a discussion about this year's Music Is Art 2024 show in which Dethbed 925/716 and Pimpslap the Atmosphere performed. Angst mentioned a classic Goo Goo Dolls song Don't Beat My Ass (With A Baseball Bat) from the Goo Goo Dolls first vinyl release from way back in '87. I remember going to see the Goo Goo Dolls in Buffalo with Angst and the place was packed. From what I can remember there was broken glass all over the stage and the band continued to perform.
Don't Beat My Ass was rereleased in 2013 on the Made To Be Broken release.
Youtube song link for Don't Beat My Ass https://youtu.be/2ZaFK3Zzp8Y?si=wlAqXLaAo05ClFvs
Next was a in-depth look into the history of the east/west coast connection, which is Dethbed 925/716. www.dethbedmusic.com It all began in 2018 with the return of Angst to the 716 and a visit to Loft studios. Angst brought back together the original 716 line-up of the Real Rulers (Angst, Carcass (Justin Kubiak) on guitar, Johnny Panic on drums and Cyco Joe on bass.). The end result was 2 original songs which are on Youtube. The first song is called A Great Divide, and it features Dave McManamo on drums https://youtu.be/uNBIxxgzRNs?si=04lFziVK220LUv3a.
The second song is called Chump, which features the original lineup https://youtu.be/aaElYvB_638?si=WKY1JposCHVisEqS.
It's important to note that there were no rehearsals beforehand or road map followed, all the performances were improvised and made into tangible songs by Angst upon his return to California. (Thank You Bill).
A new band was on the horizon as Angst recruited Buffalo native, Rick Andolina on drums (RIP) from California, Ace on guitar from Arizona working with David Hughes at Shine On Studios in Oakland, California to compose some new music as Medic Sun. Soundcloud music link
After finishing the vocals, drum and guitar tracks, only 1 thing was missing...electric bass. Your favorite blogger, Cyco Joe Tell was recruited to overdub bass on the songs to finish them. The bass tracks were recorded at the famed GCR Studios in Buffalo NY. The end result are the songs Ex-Communicate, Wallow, How Bout Now and Real Good Medicine. Above and beyond being powerful and heavy, these songs have some interesting sounds and unique mixes, sure to keep the listener interested and tuned in.
After the untimely passing of Rick Andolina, Dethbed 925/716 loomed large on the horizon. After reuniting with Johnny and Cyco Joe, Angst along with Ace went into improvised jam sessions with Jay Zubricky and Marc Hunt at GCR Studios. Angst and Ace brought these tracks back home to California (925) to compose and flesh out the ideas into songs.
to be continued...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Black Widow - Buffalo, NY
Here's a recent picture of Lana and a friend from the Canal Concert Series in which Black Widow performed this year. Thanks Lana!
Custom Black Widow Guitar photo courtesy of Black Widow's Facebook page...
Here's the latest and greatest line-up of Black Widow...
NINO - Bass, DUSTIN - Guitar, LANA - Vocals and Nujoe - Drums.
This is the back of the custom Black Widow guitar, Cool!
The mainstay of the 48 time Buffalo Area Music Award Winning band, Black Widow, for the past 14 yrs. has been Lana Marie. I don't think anyone else in Buffalo can even come close to claiming 15 personal BMA Awards!
See Black Widow next time they perform and you'll see why Lana and Black Widow are deserving of every award they have ever won!
Here's to many more in the future!
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Huffer Vermin, Buffalo NY
Huffer Vermin youtubes channel https://www.youtube.com/@huffer-vermin349
Ice Jam II (2024) https://youtu.be/WI3exQ0w-7s?si=jrpe9Nc2uYqCrab0
Computer Computer music video (2024)
https://youtu.be/Euve_sxawLM?si=XtBZpIJVrBFVmxrh
Ice Jam I (2022) https://youtu.be/2hzwLsFLwTs?si=SUY-pSSfp7CEGphy
Headphones On music video (2022) https://youtu.be/6Ub9bxOimSo?si=nEXqQVxCMOdq6ZDF
Joe Bonamassa - 2025 Tour
Joe Bonamassa 2/25/24 Buffalo, NY
Joe Bonamassa
10/27/18, Saturday at 8 PM
Shea's Performing Arts Center
646 Main St, Buffalo, New York 14202
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass), Reese Wynans (piano/organ), and featuring background singers and horns to bring a whole new life to the show which will feature brand new songs alongside career-spanning favorites.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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