[POP PUNK] After a debilitating bout of writer’s block, the Wonder Years front man Dan Campbell finally got his creative juices flowing well enough to make the new No Closer to Heaven, which came out on the Hopeless label last fall. The Pennsylvania-born punk-pop mainstays push at the confines of their template a bit on the new disc, at times going for a less abrasive alt-rock feel.
[ROCK] Now on their own label, Robot Farming Records, Los Angeles by way of Utah art-rock quartet TMTF has just released the new full length they’ve been working on the last few years with producers Peter Katis (Interpol, The National), Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), and Nate Pyfer (Parlor Hawk, Fictionist), as well as string arranger Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens).
[FOLK] Marian McLaughlin’s ornate brand of progressive folk pairs the preciousness of Joanna Newsom’s free-form style with sturdier elements of classic, nylon-string folkies like Joan Baez. With her musical partner in crime, double bassist and arranger, Ethan Foote, McLaughlin has created a surprisingly versatile cycle of tunes for her second release, Spirit House, moving well beyond the chamber motif of her debut into much more experimental territory.
[INDIE] The music of Banners rests somewhere between The Shins and Bon Iver – heart-hugging balladry where melodies flow without urgency and a pleading croon sweeps you off your feet. Mike Nelson, the Liverpool-based artist who performs as Banners, has a velvety falsetto and writes music that’s as emotional as it is haunting. His debut single, “Shine A Light,” has a heavy sound, but gentle instrumentation. It’s powerful, and a beautiful representation of what this artist can do.
[COMEDY] Friday Night Laughs returns to the Tralf Music Hall on Friday, March 4 with a brand new line-up.
[COMEDY] John Witherspoon’s career has spanned four decades, in which time he has coined such catchphrases, as “You gotta co-ordinate!” and appeared in blockbuster movies, hit-television shows, commercials and music videos.
[PRESENTATION] Bring on the noise! Scientists and artists scattered around the Buffalo area are ready to debate the meaning of noise at Signal:Noise, the theme of the next Science & Art Cabaret. A diverse group of scientists, musicians, engineers and composers will analyze noise and sound in a very entertaining way for all to enjoy. The free event will take place at the Ninth Ward at Babeville on Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm. Be sure to check it out, it’s going to be lots of fun!
[HIP HOP] Berkely, California rapper MC Lars brings his unique punk, hip hop, comedy, nerdcore hybrid to the Studio at Waiting Room this Wednesday, March 9. Touring in support of his new release, The Zombie Dinosaur LP, MC Lars has played and/or toured with a wide variety of artists ranging from Snoop Dogg to “Weird” Al to Simple Plan. MC Lars will be accompanied by Philadelphia rapper/chiptune DJ, Mega Ran, as well as Buffalo musicians Brian Gonser and Conscious.
[ART] The ¡Buen Vivir! Gallery presents a thought provoking look at some of today’s most troubling issues in Climate Change, System Change, Personal Change.
Thunder of Niagara Air Show
This mornings video is a little different than what we usually post here.
Last summer the Thunder Over Niagara Air Show was held at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on July 18-19. This short video captures some of the aerial performances on display there, and frankly, witnessing some of the technology of these incredible airships is stunning.
Coming soon: Time-Out Tuesday.
Courtesy of Marquil at EmpireWire.com