Ansley Court - Buffalo, NY

Thank You Mike! Now I have Bakers Dozen to listen to...
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Ansley Court was a cool, rockin' alternative band from Buffalo that was gigging and recording in the 90's. I had the pleasure of seeing them play live a couple of times and also had the pleasure of working w/Joe (JOFO 70) while he recorded his solo album in the old Sidway building. Last I heard Joe moved to NYC. Ansley Court was an extremely talented bunch of original songwriters, their sound could be called alternative rock but it is a unique, eclectic blend of many genres. The overall sound of "jade heart bleeder" is very cool. Lots of interesting sounds going on to entertain the ears. I think A.S. was way ahead of the curve and not your average, ordinary band by any means.

After all this time I still enjoy listening to "jade heart bleeder".

JiBmaster - Buffalo, NY

JiBmaster - Happy Flapjacks

Happy Flapjacks was released by the members of JiBmaster as a tribute to the JiBmaster himself, Jeff Borycki after he passed away unexpectedly. Go to www.jibmaster.net to hear the music.

JiBmaster - School Pizza

 Who is JiBmaster?

For those who don't know, JiBmaster is a Buffalo-based original rock band.  With a particular, nearly-retro guitar-based sound, distinctive, catchy songwriting, and "not-your-usual" subject matter, you'll soon come to know when you are hearing a JiBmaster tune.  If there is a category for the music, I'd have to call it "Novelty Stoner Folk(ish) Rock".  The music was written entirely by the band, and recorded in a basement studio.  I produced the album - for the first time in my career acting solely as producer/engineer, and not performing :)

Perhaps best of all, School Pizza features the performances of many other great musicians from the WNY area: guitar solos, viola, trumpet, & more ear candy is scattered all over the album.

Visit JiBmaster.net

The JiBmaster website is up and functional!  You can:

See the full album artwork and credits

Download all the songs (free!)

Leave a message for JiBmaster

Even give a donation to help the cause

There are more features to come, including live photos, videos, exclusive JiBmaster merchandise, and who knows what else... 

Purchase or Preview the Album at CDBaby

The CD is also available at CDBaby.com!  You can preview the entire album for free, and buy only what you like ($0.99 per song, or $5.00 for the whole album).  Old Timers: You can even order a real live physical CD!

Even if you're too cheap for that (like me), you can at least go to CD Baby and download the single "Spread it Around" for free.  It will help put JiBmaster on the digital charts!

Spread it Around!

If you like the album, please tell your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, chiropractors, mistresses, drug suppliers, and mortal enemies!  We hope you enjoy it, and thanks for your support!

-Mike Boncaldo & JiBmaster

Thank You, Mike!

Chunkpipe - Buffalo NY

Anybody who missed the 10/11/14 show missed a good one! Lots of people, lots of chunk debris and tons of fun! Don't miss the next Chunkathon on 3/14/15!

http://www.chunkpipe.com/

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http://www.chunkpipe.com/

This blogpost is dedicated to Jeff and his brother, Mike Borycki.

The Yvonne Schmidt Band - Buffalo, NY

Update 3/12/13: This is Turtle Blues, performed by "The Yvonne Schmidt Band". This video was recorded by Roberta Harter, Joey Tells Mom at The Sportsmen's Tavern in Buffalo, NY. I put this video up to show the band. They are really good. Maria is a member in this band and sings a few songs, and sings back up for a bunch more. Her husband, Joey Tell is the Bass player here in this video. Please enjoy.

Thank You, Bruce Markwardt

https://youtu.be/Qo8LL-0JP1I

3/1/12: BRAVO!!! A hand clapping, round of applause with a big ole BRAVO to the wonderful people that joined us for another whipped up show! A huge thanks to Richard Wicka for allowing us to invade his studio along with Yvonne Schmidt, Greg Bravo and Maria of the Yvonne Schmidt Band and of course the drop dead gorgeous Iann Miller, drummer from Almost Ready. We sure can't forget about our Poster Belly Button Child, Crystal (a.k.a. Lucy Love), for her surprise guest appearance! 

Click on the link to hear the Patsy Silver and Dottie Kenney: Variety Show podcast interview

http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/patsy-dottie/audio/120301a.mp3

The Yvonne Schmidt Band

After hearing 2 different pronunciations of Yvonne's name tonight I'm feeling a really strong need to spell out the proper pronunciation of Yvonne's full name in an attempt to correct any further mispronunciations. 

OK here we go, 

Yvonne Schmidt's first name sounded out is YEE - V - ON, 

the last e is silent, 

her last name Schmidt is pronounced SHMIT, 

the c and d are silent. 

anyway, back to the music Yvonne has produced 2 great, full length CD's.

Here's a link to her cdbaby site http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/YvonneSchmidt

...scroll down to see more famous Schmidt's and even more about The Yvonne Schmidt band...

...other famous Schmidt's, Mike Schmidt, 1980 World Series Champion and a member of The National Baseball Hall of Fame.

I'm missing Hockey in a BIG way so I'd thought I'd include Milt Schmidt as well 

(even though he played on the Boston Bruins)

As a player Milt Schmidt helped lead the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cup Championships, 1 in 1939 and the second in 1941. After retiring from the ice Schmidt was promoted to general manager of the Bruins in 1967, as general manager Schmidt led the Bruins to 2 more Stanley Cups, 1 in 1970 and the 2nd in 1972. Schmidt was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.

Left to right, Mike, Vince, Yvonne Schmidt, Maria and Joe.

Vincent James on Lead Guitar.

Joe Tell on Bass guitar.

...and Mike Boncaldo on Drums.

All photos by Studio 112 Photography except the 2nd photo of Yvonne.

AfterBurners

Thank You Mike!