Wednesday Night Concert with The HeadersBuffalo, NY(2009-10-29)"High Octane Rockabilly." Those are the words that best describe the music and showmanship of The Headers.
Wednesday Night Concert with Leroy Townes and the LonestarsBuffalo, NY(2009-10-22)Leroy Townes shoots a love of American mythology through the murky, whisky-addled current of roots rock. Conceived and reared in the Genesee River valley, Leroy has been described by some as "Northern-fried rock." Currently promoting their second self-produced studio album, Leroy and the boys are currently calling Buffalo home and enjoying the warm yankee welcome.
Wednesday Night Concert with Tina CrapsiBuffalo, NY(2009-10-08)WBFO and Labatt Blue Light congratulate Tina Crapsi, the winner of the WBFO On the Border Listeners' Choice Concert!
Wednesday Night Concert with Breaking LacesBuffalo, NY(2009-10-01)The music of Breaking Laces--honest and free, earnest and pop-infused, different, yet familiar. It takes flight onstage, with infectious band chemistry and a dynamic mastery of sound.
Wednesday Night Concert with HaikuBuffalo, NY(2009-09-24)Haiku came to be in 2004 when Jim Wynne was approached by Gamalon alumnus George Puleo along with Hugh Arthur. It was a realization of a long-maintained aspiration for Jim. George Puleo is one of Jim's top influences even though they are known for playing different musical instruments. As Jim is quick to point out; It's the spirit that George projects when performing that is most inspiring.
Wednesday Night Concert with the Todd Eberwine BandBuffalo, NY(2009-09-17)Armed with the art of improv and energizing the blues with a new power, Todd Eberwine and his band continue to carve out their space in the world of blues/rock music. Buffalo Rising Magazine writes, "Todd Eberwine and his band qualify for membership in that small group of players who are helping to evolve the blues. He has a style and presence that keep audiences on their feet."
Wednesday Night Concert with Mark Norris and the BackpeddlersBuffalo, NY(2009-09-03)Fans of Mark Norris' former band, girlpope, will tell you that the band's stock and trade was brash, aggressive rock. With his new group, the Backpeddlers, Norris naturally leaned in a different direction musical subtlety and lyrical introspection.
Wednesday Night Concert with Type RelevantBuffalo, NY(2009-05-21)For nearly a decade, Type Relevant has been captivating audiences leaving them mesmerized and wanting more. Type Relevant is a powerhouse trio that can impress a wide range of crowds with a blend of jazz, funk, blues, and hip-hop, increasing revenue and patronage at any venue.
Wednesday Night Concert with the Mick Hayes BandBuffalo, NY(2009-05-11)The Mick Hayes Band formed in 2003 in Buffalo New York as a blues trio and has matured today into an original band deeply rooted in blues and R&B and is vastly known for captivating audiences across the nation. The Mick Hayes Band had a landslide victory at the 2008 Buffalo Music Awards...
David Kane is a composer, musician, and bandleader performing original music for over 30 years. He has had six releases with Them Jazzbeards, including the soundtrack for the movie Shadow Creature.
Inspired by classical, experimental, Eastern European gypsy, and klezmer music, Casperous Vine's genre-defying sound is that of a transplanted nostalgia, the chaos of distant memories and the whimsical reinterpretation of tales.
The traditional brass ensemble is made up of five players, but the Meridian Arts Ensemble is far from a traditional quintet. The Meridian Arts Ensemble plays in a style somewhere between jazz and classical, and often with a sense of humor, as in the deliciously edgy music from composer Tania Le n.
Wednesday Night Concert with Tom Stahl and the DangerfieldsBuffalo, NY(2009-03-26)Tom Stahl used to drive around in a truck full of paint saying, "Would you like paddles and strainers with that?" One day, he hurt his back. He went to the doctor and said, "Doctor! Doctor! It hurts when I do that." The doctor said, "Don't do that." Tom Stahl then started writing songs. And the rest, as they say, is the future.
Alan Whitney's guitars twang, rock and slap back echoes over smooth riding grooves that carry his sweet soulful voice. He has been compared to artists Lyle Lovett, Tom Waits, and John Hiatt, matching his sharp sense of song with his own organic blend of Americana, Blues, Classic Country, and Rock & Roll.
Son of the Sun's music is a convergence of a wide variety of styles. From rock and roll to country with a splash of soul, it all seems to come crashing together in a Phil Spector Wall of Sound.
Influenced by 60s psychedelia, shoegaze and prog, the band's distinct sound ranges from sleepy-eyed dream pop to grandiose wall-of-noise epics - both extremes often found in the same song.
May 2006, Carla MacNeil, violin in hand, and Stephen Stanley walked on stage at a low-key gig at Mitzi's Sister in downtown Toronto. In Carla's own words, the night was a "glad you missed it" affair, but the rehearsal leading up to the gig excited Stanley enough to dig into a major change of musical direction.
Free Henry! is a rock n' roll jam band that captures the spirit of pioneering and evocative jazz rhythms and melds it with their descriptive lyrics that catapults their listener into a unique experience.
Wednesday Night Concert with Peanut Brittle SatelliteBuffalo, NY(2009-01-22)Peanut Brittle Satellite's sound is hard to describe. Their influences range from head-banging metal to jazz fusion, from electronica to classical contemporaries. They conjure up an atmosphere that must be experienced to be understood. Every song is an opportunity to awaken the schizophrenic shoe gazer in us all.
Beloved Buffalo guitarist, singer and songwriter Doug Yeomans has been proud to perform or record with many of the best musicians in Buffalo, NY. He has opened shows for many great acts such as, Muddy Waters, Fleetwood Mac, The Band, and many more.
Every performance by the Outer Circle Orchestra (OCO) is a mix of structured and improvised music to which people love dancing.
Wednesday Night Concert with the Buffalo Gay Men's ChorusBuffalo, NY(2008-12-17)Incorporated in 2001, The BGMC is a membership association dedicated to producing high quality vocal music in the rich tradition of men's choral singing. Through song, the Chorus endeavors to entertain and enlighten, create harmony and celebrate personal and community pride.
Buffalo Music Award winner Dee Adams performed original and classic holiday songs for all to enjoy. Eric Crittenden, Joelle Labert, Alan Whitney, Brian Wheat, Michele Buono, and Rob Lynch joined her on stage!
Wednesday Night Concert with Bearhunter and A Hotel NourishingBuffalo, NY(2009-01-06)Bearhunter features brothers David and Mike Calos and Robert Pusateri. Comprised of just two members, Sonny Baker and Cam Rogers, A Hotel Nourishing specializes in its own unique blend of basics, managing to avoid any pretentiousness with a heady mix of styles.
Wednesday Night Concert with Neville Francis and The Riddim PosseBuffalo, NY(2008-11-19)Song-writer,singer, and guitarist, Neville Francis, was born in St Thomas, Jamaica. In 1993 Francis re-located to Buffalo, New York, and soon co-founded the band Strictly Riddim, which quickly became one of the area's most proficient reggae bands.
Wednesday Night Concert with Fresh GuacBuffalo, NY(2008-11-05)Fresh Guac is the molding of personalities and it is what creates the music and vibe you feel.