more by Jeremiah Shea
[JAM] Pigeons Playing Ping Pong might be a pretty tough visual to picture, but the music is easy for anyone’s ears to enjoy.
[JAZZ FUSION] The steel drums can conjure up images of the Caribbean and sounds of a similar origin. The instrument has leant itself to jazz over the years in small pockets, but has been largely pigeonholed and typecasted throughout history.
[ROCK] Railroad Earth is a band some may not be familiar with, but the group has been steadily gaining popularity with the rise of bluegrass and its many dedicated festivals that have been cropping up in recent years.
[FUNK] Funk is making its way back into the mainstream with artists like Bruno Mars and others bringing that feel-good vibe to the forefront.
[FUNK] Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan are making their way to Buffalo this weekend for a free show on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14
[METAL] It’s rare that a metal act hits the road on their own these days, but this Thursday, February 5, Buffalo will get an evening all to themselves with the almighty Machine Head at Town Ballro
[ROCK] Sportsmen’s Tavern has been one of Buffalo’s best kept secrets, always booking quality acts in the rock, blues, jazz, and more.
[FUNK] Upstate New York has long-been a hotbed for talent across all genres, and the blended nature of jam is no different. From Buffalo to Albany, there are many bands that play in this space and excel at live improvisations and touching on various tones.
[ROCK] It can be tough to find quality musicianship and honest songs that harken back to the roots of what define American music these days. The radio is over saturated with manufactured songs that are rife with a marketing appeal and the goal of mass popularity.
[COMEDY] There aren’t many people who don’t know the name Wayne Brady.