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Deconstructing The Beatles' White Album

[LECTURE] Orson Welles famously described his first experience of working in a Hollywood studio as “ ‘the biggest electric-train set any boy ever had.” The Beatles certainly felt that way about the recording studio, and their quest to explore every kind of sound possible reached its peak with the double album The Beatles, commonly known as “The White Album.” With the aid of studio pro George Martin, the musicians indulged their every curiosity, bending forms from the blues and country to chamber music, ska and the experimental collages of Karlheinz Stockhausen to their own ends.

Hal Sparks

[COMEDY] You probably recognize Hal Sparks from pretty much every early 2000s VH1 talk show, such as I Love the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He was cast on those shows because of the quick wit he initially displayed on the E! Network show Talk Soup, on which he shared the hosting spotlight with guest stars such as Jon Hamm, Roseanne Barr, and even Jerry Springer.

Hip Hop Night II

[HIP HOP] Allentown could use a regular hip hop night, and it looks like the second iteration of Hip Hop Night at Nietzsche’s means just such a thing has come to fruition. This edition will feature a solid lineup of well known and new local hip hop acts. The lineup includes Rodagues, the Little Cake Show, Jack Topht, I Am Tru Starr, Blacke and the Bad Motherfuckers, and Prime Example. Doors open at 9pm, Wednesday, December 14.

Shana Falana

[INDIE] Nietzsche’s should satisfy your new music craving with a solid lineup of fresh local and regional acts this Friday, December 9. The show, presented by Yace Booking, features the New York City-based experimental dream-pop band Shana Falana. The artsy pop duo recently released a new album titled Here Comes the Wave. They’ll be joined by local indie rock staples the Tins, art-pop propagators dreambeaches, and solo indie rock act Matt Script. 

John Cleese

[LECTURE] Actor, comedian, writer John Cleese is that special combination of both distinguished (as the namesake of this speaker series would imply) and goofballish.

Jauntee and Imperial Brown

[JAM] This jam band two-fer features Boston quartet the Jauntee, supporting their 2015 release Excelsior. And while we’d never want to overstate it, jam band’s from Boston come with the bar set rather high. Why, you might ask? Well, Boston is the home of Berklee College of Music, which, despite a progressive trend in the school’s programming, is basically a jazz-nerd paradise.

Albert Cummings

[BLUES] A longtime Stevie Ray Vaughn fan, blues guitarist Albert Cummings was paid the ultimate compliment when the remaining members of Vaughn’s Double Trouble stepped up to back him and produce his debut solo disc, From the Heart (2003). It was the band’s first formal recording project since Vaughn’s passing and landed him a multi-release deal with renowned indie blues imprint Blind Pig Records.

(un)doing Balance Benefit Concert

[DANCE] Nancy Hughes and the Buffalo Contact Improvisation Community are hosting the (un)doing Balance benefit concert for the Mission Improvable Contact Improvisation Series. The collection of pieces throughout the night will showcase an array of modern dance styles and choreography, “ranging from an exploration of how life will take one down unexpected paths to the apprehension of one’s identity and role in society.” Dancers featured in the event include Naila Ansari, Heather Roffe, Elyssa Bourke, Rachel Keane, and Vivek Patel.

Pizza Party with the PizzAvengers

[HOLIDAY] Apologies in advance, but here is a joke from the PizzAvengers Facebook page: “What kind of pizza do you order on Christmas? CHEESUS CRUST! “ If you’re ready for an entire night of unbearable jokes but delicious pizza, then the PizzAvengers Pizza Party is the party for you. And all of that cheese and grease and those cheesy jokes won’t be for naught; All door and raffle proceeds collected at the party will be used to purchase items off the Women’s and Children’s Hospital wish list.

Arkells

[ROCK] Arkells will take over the Town Ballroom this Friday and Saturday, December 9-10, for two shows. The boys from Hamilton, Ontario released their fourth studio album, Morning Report, in August. Their latest release opens with the track “Drake’s Dad,” which offers up humorous lines, a bouncy pop vibe, and a choir backing up lead singer Max Kerman’s vocals.

Kenny G

[HOLIDAY] Known for his smooth jazz and signature instrumentals, Grammy award-winning saxophonist Kenny G will be at the Riviera Theatre on Tuesday, December 13. With a music career spanning over three decades, Kenny G holds a special place in Buffalo’s heart. Sparking a fire in our own performing arts community with two iconic performances back in the summer of 2015, it only makes the night even more special that he performs in the historic Riviera Theatre.

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