[ROCK] “It’s just as hard as I thought it would be, but we’ve wanted to do this for a long time,” says Scott Molloy of Lazlo Hollyfeld. Molloy has taken time away from an open-bar celebration to chat about performing Radiohead’s In Rainbows in all its iridescent splendor this Friday, May 20 at
[COUNTRY] Carrie Underwood rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
[COMEDY] Jamie Lissow’s career in stand-up began when he placed fifth in a comedy contest in Toronto – there were only three contestants, but the rush was enough for him. He went on to appear on The Tonight Show with Leno, Last Comic Standing and Star Search. He now writes and stars in the Netflix series, Real Rob alongside SNL alum, Rob Schneider, and is a frequent guest on news programs like Fox News Redeye.
[ROCK] In keeping with the recent renaissance of classic rock revival acts, British Invasion group, The Zombies are on a world tour that stops at the Seneca Niagara Casino on Friday, May 20. Since spontaneously reforming in 1998, they’ve revived their classic sound, recorded new albums and toured relentlessly, playing to fan-base comprised of Zombie-lovers, both old and young from around the world.
[ROCK] Through the magic of electronic sounding rock and heavy guitar strumming, punk-rock band Hit the Lights strikes a vein with their albums sprinkled with a dash of honesty that bring back the nostalgic, yet feel-good days. The band from Lima, Ohio has endured since their first debut EP in 2003 Until We Get Caught, gaining a loyal fan base, releasing several albums, and refusing to get “caught” and held back even though the transition of lead vocalists from Colin Ross to Nick Thompson in 2008.
[PUNK] Starting in 1991 as a dream between kindergarteners and formally born in 2007 under their current label, the So So Glos have cut their own sweeping path in the punk scene with personality-drenched and energetic tunes that do not hesitate to offer a satirical critique of society. With well received albums such as Tourism / Terrorism hitting high reviews, and co-founders of now-popular DIY venues The Market Hotel and Shea Stadium, they have matured from their garage beginnings. But one thing that hasn’t waned with age is their enthusiasm.
[WRESTLING] We’ve got two words for ya—live wrestling! Western New York’s own homegrown pro wrestling league Empire State Wrestling is having one of their biggest shows of the year this Saturday, May 21 at the Kenan Center Arena in Lockport, and in addition to all of their home grown talents like Chris Cooper and Will Calrissian, they’re bringing out the legends too.
[CLASSICAL] One of Western New York’s finest vocal ensembles is celebrating the close of their tenth season with a major concert and a commissioned work by American composer Steven Sametz. Known for “engaging the audience with a broad spectrum of choral works,” Harmonia’s concert will cover everything from new commissions to rarities from their previous seasons. Several guest musicians will also be welcomed including David Schmude, cellist in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. A $10 donation will be accepted at the door, and the show starts at 7pm.
[REGGAE ROCK] Rock band Big Sugar comes to the Rapids Theatre on Saturday, May 21. Big Sugar is a versatile band, that performs all genre’s of music, including reggae, gospel-inspired rock, and electric blues to name a few. They’ve headlined many concerts and festivals across Canada, and have opened up for acts such as the Rolling Stones, the Allman Brothers, and AC/DC.