more by Cory Perla
[ROCK] It is, I would surmise that every day, or most days, tribute band Strictly Hip plays the songs of the Tragically Hip. But it’s not every day that the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays the music of the Tragically Hip.
[ROCK] 2017 marks the 20 year anniversary of rock band Our Lady Peace’s sophomore album Clumsy.
[COMEDY] It takes balls as a stand up comedian to call yourself, simply, Talent. It’s kind of like calling yourself Madonna. But James “Talent” Harris, went there; and it’s worked for him.
[PUNK] The Jumpers, a five piece punk band from Buffalo featuring frontman Terry Sullivan are next in line for the free Live at Larkin concert series.
[POP] One of the most popular Picnic in the Parkway events each year happens when the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra sets up in a temporary amphitheater along Bidwell Parkway.
[POP] The second concert in the formerly free (now $5) Canalside Live series features the iconic pop vocalist Sheila E. For many, their introduction to the Mexican-American pop star came with Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” b-side “Erotic City.” The racy, Rick James-eqsue pop song...
[HARD ROCK] Buffalo-based hard rock band Lost Elysium are set to play a show at the Studio at the Waiting Room this Saturday, June 24.
[TECHNO] A last minute change to the next Strange Allure party bumps deep house twins Analog Soul—who canceled for undisclosed reasons—for Detroit electro DJ John FM. The 23-year-old DJ, has enjoyed a rising profile due to his releases on FXHE, the label helmed by Detroit legend Omar-S.
[INDIE] There’s been a lot of buzz about Twin Peaks recently. Fortunately for the faux-vintage garage rock band from Chicago, it’s not only about the reboot of the classic David Lynch TV series. The band, Twin Peaks, is also having a moment.