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Studio Kalam

[DISCUSSION] With all the chaos happening in the Middle East, WNY Muslims, a non-profit organization, understands the need to remedy the misconceptions of Muslims. With a small team and much devotion, they plan to do just that at their second ever Studio Kalam. There will be a free ice cream social, henna tattoos starting at $5, a bazaar, jeopardy, and open mic. Meet new people and share your thoughts at the Boys & Girls Club, 4110 Bailey Ave this Thursday.

Spotlight: Tiny Rhymes

If the members of Buffalo indie-folk band Tiny Rhymes were to get band tattoos, they’d all get watermelons and they’d do it today. It’s their one year band anniversary, or “bandiversary” as they like to call it, but don’t worry parents of Sharon Mok and Katie Weissman—the primary members of Tiny Rhymes—they don’t actually intend on getting matching band tattoos.

Widespread Panic

[ROCK] For anyone that ventured out last summer to catch Widespread Panic, there was some unfortunate weather that prohibited the band from playing a full set. Normally the band plays two sets, but the lightning that day stopped the show dead in its tracks before they took the stage a second time. This Tuesday, June 16 Widespread Panic will be back for a makeup at Artpark. There is no opener, so get there early to enjoy a full night of Panic.

The Soul Rebels

[FUNK] The Soul Rebels are an explorative brass band straight out of New Orleans who touch on a wide array of styles. Incorporating everything from jazz to hip hop, the band has in parallel shared the stage with a healthy mix of musicians – from Kanye West to the Allman Brothers. Next Wednesday, June 17, the Soul Rebels will take the stage at Buffalo Iron Works.

Benjamin Booker

[ROCK] A scrappy, garage-blues aesthetic informs New Orleans singer-songwriter Benjamin Booker’s 2014 ATO Records debut. His live gig takes that edginess a few steps further, making him a captivating and impassioned performer that’s known to pack an unexpected wallop on stage.

Chris O'Leary

[ROCK] If you followed Levon Helm’s work post-the Band, you’re probably familiar with Chris O’Leary. O’Leary’s bluesy pipes and harp-blowing prowess served as the lead in Helm’s band the Barnburners. With an upright bass and a pair of brass-men, O’Leary’s own band oozes old-timey swagger with bits of jump-blues and edgy shuffles that’ll keep you on your feet and moving, this Wednesday at the Sportsmen’s Tavern.

White Lung

[PUNK] Vancouver punk powerhouse White Lung has consistently wowed fans and critics alike with a trio of fantastic albums, including last year’s Deep Fantasy, the band’s first disc for the Domino label. With a hard-driving, no bullshit rhythmic foundation, front-gal Mish Way leads with the sort of detached indifference that recalls early Blondie—spandex animal prints included—further aided by a dismissive snarl.

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