more by Christopher John Treacy
[HARDCORE] Fans of L.A.-based hardcore quintet The Bronx and its traditional alter-ego Mariachi El Bronx got disruptive news this past summer when it was announced in late June that drummer Jorma Vik would be leaving both bands.
[ROCK] Longtime Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals is often attributed with giving Garcia’s solo band its soulful tint, and he continues carrying the JGB torch, which lights upon Buffalo Iron Works with a gig on Tuesday, October 4.
[ELECTRONIC/DANCE] What began as an electronic Australian duo with producer/musician Flume is now all in the hands of Emoh Instead (a.k.a. Chris Emerson).
[JAM] It’s hard to believe that the seeds of Moe. were planted over 25 years ago now at UB. Lest we forget, the band returns to the scene of the crime each year to remind us.
[FUNK] Lettuce itself is often thought of as superfluous, leafy filler that adds an annoying crunch to your sandwich or buys time between the cukes and tomatoes in your salad.
[ROCK] It may not take much talent to get played on commercial hit radio these days, but getting booked to play Telluride Bluegrass Festival on the sole basis of your demo tape is another matter entirely.
[INDIE] It’s a showcase of local fem-talent, featuring four of Western New York’s finest folkie up-and-comers, including Grace Stumberg (perhaps best known for her ongoing gig singing backup for Joan Baez and working as her personal assistant) and Dirty Smile’s
[INDIE] On their third full length, Plaza, out late last winter on Mexican Summer, Bostonian quartet Quilt trimmed the fat.