[FOLK] As an offshoot of Medeski, Martin, and Wood, one would expect the Wood Brothers to let loose a bit from their contained rootsy folk, and with last year’s Paradise, which brings the lauded group to Town Ballroom on Friday, November 11 they’ve done it. At least a little.
[INDIE] Yellow House, a new band comprising notable local musicians including Matt DiStasio, Quinn Moore, and Jesse Kaufman, will release a new tape at a show at Dreamland on Wednesday, November 16, presented by Scumbag Booking. The record, Songs from Limbo, features their debut single, “Human Error,” which was released earlier this month.
[LIT] Laila Lalami is coming to town Wednesday, November 9 on the strength of her 2014 book, The Moor’s Account, the imagined memoir of the very real explorer Estebanico, a man considered to be one the first Africans to set foot on North America in 1527. Part of an expedition that had included over 300 souls, Estebanico’s status as explorer was solidified when he found himself one of only four survivors in the first year, and went on to traverse the Southwest and “discover” New Mexico.
[FAIR] “Printed media is not dead!” seems to be a tagline of the Buffalo Zine Fair (and for the record, we think they’re right). Presented by Sugar City and Gutter Pop Comics, the Buffalo Zine Fair takes place this Saturday, November 12 at Sugar City on Niagara Street. The event focuses on self-published zines and DIY craft culture.
[FOLK] After the success of their recent JazzFest, Nietzsche’s has announced their inaugural FolkFest, that begins this Wednesday, November 9 and runs through Sunday, November 13. Dozens of acts are lined up for the five day festival. Highlights for day one include Tyler Westcott, the Nickel City String Band, and Folkfaces. Thursday night is a singer/songwriter showcase featuring 15 acts including Whirlin’ Jac Dervy, Jeff Goldstein and more.
I began blogging in September 2003 to promote the local effort of Democratic Presidential candidate General Wesley Clark. At the time, I was still a registered Republican. I was always a moderate Republican — I had moved here from Massachusetts, and I think Bill Weld made a Great governor. In 2000, I had campaigned for John McCain. The beginning of the end of my time as a Republican came during a debate in 1999 when the candidates were asked,
With assistance from allies of Pigeon,
pursuing a straightforward mission,
and fulfilling a plan,
Michael Flaherty ran,
but then failed to retain his position.
Earlier this week, during the newly re-constituted “Bauerle and Bellavia” afternoon drive-time show, the hosts accused the owner of Chobani yogurt (and, naturally, by extension, Senator Charles Schumer), of aiding terrorism or something equally outrageous, false, and stupid.
Dan Jones, a political footsoldier with a decade’s worth of experience, and who enjoyed close ties to former Cheektowaga Democratic Committee Chairman Frank Max and Democratic gadfly/indictee Steve Pigeon, alleges that Max owes him and members of his team of petition gatherers hundreds of dollars, and refuses to pay. On top of this, Jones alleges that Max is attempting to assert influence over the post-Max Cheektowaga Democratic Committee by pushing for Deputy Town Attorney Jeff Whiting to become chairman.