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MoChester

[ROCK] Rochester’s MoChester fuses rock and reggae. Performing at Buffalo Iron Works this Thursday, the four piece collective combines the arrangements of island melodies with a west coast rock foundation, similar to bands like Sublime and Incubus. Their band name, a dedication to their hometown and admiration for the Motown sound, is just want they want to showcase. Originally forming in 2001, the band solidified its roster in late 2011 with the joining of bass guitarist Ben Overmyer.

GreenWatch Sunday TV- Springing into Spring

Do not be a gloomy Giuseppe! Sure its been raining for days on end, with low clouds, rising waters and temperatures that may bring a bit of slushy snow today-BUT- As sure as the sun travels around the earth, and as sure as the world holds democratic elections, and as sure as the climate remains stteaddy- Spring is here!  Summer will be here soon also. Believe me. We are already weiners. This will be the best summer ever. Together will make summer great again.

Todays Sunday TV is about birds. What do you expect from me?

The Public Record: Bernie or Bust?

On Tuesday night, Bernie Tolbert made it official: He’s running this fall for Erie County Sheriff, the office that many thought Tolbert should have pursued several years ago, when he retired to his hometown of Buffalo after an impressive career in public law enforcement (FBI agent in charge of the Buffalo office) and private security (for the NBA, Coca-Cola, HSBC). 

Seen & Heard: People’s Climate March Buffalo

On Saturday, April 29, the 100th day of Trump’s presidency, millions of people across the country gathered in their towns and cities to protest the president’s climate change policies. The event was dubbed The People’s Climate March and hundreds of people showed up to Niagara Square to participate. Protestors marched from the Square to the marina and back holding signs and demanding change. 

JJ Quintet

[JAZZ] JJ Quintet is a jazz band headed by trumpet player Jacob Jay—and presumably also where their namesake comes from. Joined by sax player Dalton Sharp, piano player Jake Malone-Brancato, bassist Ed Croft, and drummer Stephen Lattimore, Jay and company play original songs as well as jazz standards. They’ll be joined for their show on Thursday, May 4 at the 9th Ward by award winning vocalist Shaun Doyle, who will sing original arrangements from the Great American Songbook.

Pop-Up Craft Fair

[CRAFT FAIR] Ok, don’t panic, but Mother’s Day is coming up quickly. You’ve still got some of time to find a gift, however, and we suggest you take that time and head over to this awesome little craft fair at Sugar City this weekend. The pop-up craft fair is actually not that little—it features 15 artist/vendors peddling everything from arts and crafts, photography, jewelry, candles, and a bunch of other things that most moms like. It’s not just a Mother’s Day event, there should be something for everyone.

AIDS Walk Buffalo

[5K] “Keep Talking, Keep Walking” is the theme of this year’s AIDS Walk Buffalo. The event, this Saturday, May 6, presented by Quest Diagnostics is a 5k walk to bring awareness of “impact HIV/AIDS continues to have on our community by honoring those living with the disease and memorializing those who have passed on.” This is the 25th annual edition of this event, and not only does it bring awareness to the plight of those living with AIDS, but it also raises funds for Evergreen Health Services, which is a leading provider of HIV testing and treatment in the area.

Manafest

[ROCK] Canadian artist Manafest, a.k.a. Chris Greenwood will make a stop at the Evening Star Concert Hall for a show this Saturday, May 6. The hard rock act will be joined by Missouri-based rock band Famous Last Words, along with Lily Among Thorns, Diceros, Beneath Me, and Anchor.

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