Actors Anonymous Theatre Company

More Info at: http://www.actorsanonymous.com/

Ani DiFranco, Asbury Hall, Babeville, Buffalo, NY

Ani DiFranco was recently featured in Guitar Player magazine, the Jimi Hendrix 70th birthday tribute issue no less, how cool is that? ...very. Ani DiFranco is an inspirational sensation, in other words I dig her music.

Some CD insert photos of Ani which I think are really cool!

                                                                          Intense!

Colorized version of the talent and beauty that is Ani DiFranco.

The Great Train Robbery "Not Until The Spaceships Come"

The Great Train Robbery was/still is...? a Great Local band (Somebody Please ! tell me if they are still gigging!) who were part of a Great local original music scene that seemed to be thriving in the early 90s in Buffalo along w/Gods Children, RULE!, Jive Injection, Aceifer, Cheshire Cat, George Puleo, The Need etc. etc. ...just as the Goo Goo Dolls were getting a big push from the big boys the Buffalo Original music scene seemed to be inspired and thrived on a few big venues and some strong local radio support, namely Jessie Galante and The Fox (see Jessies blogs)...the scene was very exciting and seemed to be leading to a beneficial outcome for all the bands involved before it sorta fizzled out toward the late 90s.

My good friend Dan loaned me this CD which has all the lyrics for every song on the insert (cool!)

Musician credits are as follows...

Vincent Fossitt saxophone vocals percussion

Gregory Horn trumpet vocals percussion

David Malia lead guitar

John Caruso bass baritone guitar

Rodney Chamberlain drums

David Watts vocals guitar

Jon Mathias recorded and mixed the CD

David Watts produced and takes all the writing credits

For Contact and Information: The Great Train Robbery, P.O. Box 0506, Buffalo, NY 14205

www.myspace.com/thegreattrainrobberybuffalo

This blog post is dedicated to the Memory of Mike Piazza.

Thank You Dan & Cheryl Manzella.

Jessie Galante

Check out the awesome flyer for Jessies new upcoming show.
The flyer contains complete Tralf locale & ticket info, click on it to take a closer look.

Flyer courtesy of Jessies Facebook pg.
Thank You Jessie.

Goto http://www.jessiegalante.com/ to find out more about this show and all upcoming tour scheduling information on Jessie Galante.

Visit http://www.tralfmusichall.com/ to learn more about this show and all the upcoming Tralf Music Hall shows.

Beat the rush and Order your tickets online, goto http://www.ticketmaster.com/.



Very nice B&W photo of Jessie Galante "Buffalos First Lady Of Rock 'n Roll" courtesy of Jessies Facebook page.

Jessies New Album is called 'Spitfire' featuring the songs "Spitfire" and "No Fool No More".
Pick up your copy on iTunes or visit http://www.jessiegalante.com/ to pick up your copy today.
Jessie Galante is also on Myspace & Facebook, please goto her pages and tell her JoTell sent ya!
Thank You Very Much Jessie!

The Vincent James Explosion - Blown

2/12/2010 Flyer, Thank you Vince!

Blown CD art.

Photo by Joe Tell from the Central Park Grill.

Blown CD Review by Joe Tell.

On Track 1 Blown both the Guitar and Bass make their presence instantly known, I really dig the bass sound and the guitar sweeps and fast blues/metal lead breaks. The psychedelic middle pt. is great and the bass/drums stacatto fills @ the end, blew me away.

Big Poppi has some Awesum! Jeff Beck inspired soundz.

Merrimac St. is a pure Jazz/Sex groovefest.

Love Is The Word starts off mellow 'n jazzy then, The VJX turn it in and out into a rock inspired throw down with some blazing rock solos and a bass solo thrown in @ the end for good measure.
Track 6 is a funky rocker thru 'n thru with some interesting sounding sample trax which add to the track rather than detract from it.

Naurel strikes me as a Jeff Beck, melancholy Guitar instrumental, which I really, really enjoyed being a big, big J.B. fan myself. The title name may be an interesting take on someones name?...

City Slicker has some inspired Stevie Ray Vaughan type soloing exposing yet another skill Vincent James has mastered and obviously enjoys playing.

Any serious fan/student of the Guitar should check out this CD. Funk, Blues and Rock fans will not be disappointed by this CD.

All The Vincent James Explosion releases are available Music City, tell 'em JoTell sent ya!

Glenn Colton, 2009 Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee

The Glenn Colton Christmas Album is a great holiday CD for the entire family. This highly entertaining CD is full of all the holiday favorites that we all grew up with. Kiddies will be able to learn these songs easily while having fun and I think parents will like the CD too! I liked his reading of "The Night Before Christmas" - it adds a special touch to the CD. Included on this CD is a version of "Must Be Santa" which was also covered on Bob Dylan's new Christmas CD, both versions are "hip" and enjoyable to listen to. There's even some songs that I haven't heard since I was a wee little kid myself, like "Up On The Rooftop". I highly recommend this for your children.
I recently had the pleasure of witnessing Glenn Colton working his magic live and in color, he puts on a highly entertaining family show, all the kids in attendance had a great time.

Glenn has been performing for Buffalo audiences for a long time and he has perfected his craft and sharpened his skills over the years. Glenn's performance was a professional, seemless presentation of singing, guitar playing and entertaining, knowing exactly what to say and what to play to keep the audience interested and entertained the entire show.

Glenn's music, performace schedule and booking information are all available on his website, goto www.glenncolton.com for all his information.

Thank You, Glenn! You Rock!

Queen City Bookstore - Buffalo NY

All interior photos provided by Emil Novak. Thank You, Emil!!!!

Established in 1969 Queen City Bookstore is one of, if not, the most popular comic book stores in all of Buffalo.

In terms of the volume of new and back issue comic quantities available Queen City is certainly the best.

Queen City's main focus is comics and they also carry many comic collectibles, specialty toys and action figures for all ages to enjoy and collect.

Queen City's knowledgeable, friendly, outgoing staff will be glad to help you with any special orders you have and they also have a subscription department to fulfill any monthly orders you need.

So whether you're an avid collector looking for that rare back issue to round out your collection or just a casual reader stop by Queen City Bookstore, 3184 Main St., Buffalo N.Y. 14214 and get your comic fix today.

Email Queen City @: info@banshee-movie.com or enovak3178@aol.com

Phone 716-833-6220

Fax 716-833-1781

http://www.queencitycomics.com/

Thank You, Emil!

BM Linx "The Portable Genius"

The Portable Genius, BM Linx's 2006 debut release is best described, in my humble opinion, as a New wave version of N.I.N.s with a good dose of Punk/Metal Angst throw in for good measure.
Track 4 "Some Girl" has a really nice, melancholy keyboard intro.
"The Guest List" has a sweet, distorted guitar intro and some special punk/rap like lyrics.
I really enjoy the light and airy, spacy retro feel of "Freezing".
"The Chance" has some great upfront bass playing, rebel/punk/metal lyrics and some awesome psuedo metal guitar solos.
My favorite U.O. remix is UO vs. Jason Tyler.
Overall my fave Understanding Orange version is the version on "Black Entertainment" having heard that version first.
Good Job guys, hope to see you back in Buffalo soon.


Tony Diodore and Andrew Griffiths.


http://www.bmlinx.com/


www.myspace.com/bmlinx


www.facebook.com/bmlinx


www.twitter.com/bmlinx

The Vincent James Explosion

Vincent James, Master Guitar Player. Pick up VJXs latest CD, Blown at Music City.
http://www.musiccitybuffalo.com/
Visit www.myspace.com/thevincentjamesexplosion for additional info on The Vincent James Explosion.

Righteous R&B Bassist and '09 BMA award winner, Jerry Sampson.

Jim Linsner, drummer extraordinaire and multiple BMA award winner.

Visit Jims website http://www.jimlinsner.com/.

For some displaced paradiddle licks by Jim goto http://www.buffalodrumoutlet.com/.

Revelation by The Vincent James Explosion

The Vincent James Explosion is an innovative, explosive, outstanding, accomplished & polished trio of musicians who mix Rock/Jazz/Jazz Fusion/Blues/Funk/Acid Jazz Blues styles with a little bit of vocals thrown in for good measure. I ask you how can you go wrong when mixing these styles? You can't, these guys stir the pot up resulting in a very interesting and unique sonic brew which is highly palatable to even to the most discerning of eardrums.
The Vincent James Explosion is compromised of Vincent James - Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals, Jerry Sampson - Bass, Vocals & Jim Linsner - Drums, Percussion, this CD is significant because it marked the inclusion of Award Winning bassist Jerry Sampson into The Vincent James Explosion replacing former bassist Tom Zielinski.
This CD features also features some excellent saxophone playing by Eric Crittenden on Track 3, JB's Bounce.
The Vincent James Explosion sound can best be compared to Jeff Beck Jazz/Fusion era, Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughn to name a few.
Track #4 Jialu is a Must Listen to...for any serious guitarists out there, way cool effects going on throughout the instrumental.
Track #2 Into The Light has some impressive tremolo bar/fuzz work.
If you're looking for something new & exciting to listen to pick up a copy of this CD today @ http://www.musiccitybuffalo.com/