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Marianas Trench @ Artpark
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Marianas Trench @ Artpark

By John Baker IV

A day to celebrate and appreciate our fellow North American’s and their contributions to the good things in life. Hockey, maple syrup, moose awareness, politeness……

Yelawolf w/ Hillbilly Casino @ Town Ballroom
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Yelawolf w/ Hillbilly Casino @ Town Ballroom

By John Baker IV

Michael Wayne Atha, better known by his stage name Yelawolf, is a southern born rap, hip-hop, country, blues artist. Identifying his sound can be confusing as the artist doesn’t conform to the limitations…

Lecrae @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre
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Lecrae @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre

By John Baker IV

Why Ya’ll Scared to be Different? Grammy award winning artist Lecrae isn’t afraid. His career is an example of an unusual trajectory to fame. The Texas born hip-hop artist is the co-founder…

Modest Mouse @ Asbury Hall (Babeville)
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Modest Mouse @ Asbury Hall (Babeville)

By John Baker IV

Babeville is a renovated 19th century Gothic Revival-style church. The sanctuary, called Asbury Hall, has hosted many great music artists visiting downtown Buffalo. The beautiful stylings of the building…

Nightwish @ Townballroom
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Nightwish @ Townballroom

By John Baker IV

Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from the fair lands of Finland. Performing in front of a sold out crowd at the Town Ballroom, the group presented their gripping blend of orchestral arrangements and…

Taking Back Sunday at Town Ballroom
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Taking Back Sunday at Town Ballroom

By John Baker IV

Taking Back Sunday took to the stage under the cover of dark. Suddenly came the sharp, squeal of guitars and crash of cymbals accompanied by a wall pulsing strobes.  Opening with “Flicker,…

Pianos Become the Teeth
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Pianos Become the Teeth

By John Baker IV

Pianos Become the Teeth have been making some noise within the new wave of screamo, a genre that is frequently misunderstood and often misidentified.

Tweedy At Town Ballroom
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Tweedy At Town Ballroom

By John Baker IV

Wilco enthusiasts have long salivated over the prospect of new material and while Tweedy’s Sukierae isn’t technically a Wilco album, it has enough commonality to excite fans. Tweedy…

Matisyahu with Radical Something At Town Ballroom
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Matisyahu with Radical Something At Town Ballroom

By John Baker IV

Longtime fans of Matisyahu have seen this artist go through a transformation. At the time of his debut release, Shake Off the Dust… Arise in 2004, the Jewish musician was known for his adherence…

The Gaslight Anthem & Against Me! at Town Ballroom
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The Gaslight Anthem & Against Me! at Town Ballroom

By John Baker IV

It was a Wednesday night and excited fans lined the sidewalk leading up to the Town Ballroom. The Gaslight Anthem’s show was sold out days in advance. As I stood in line awaiting entry, dozens of…

Toronto Riot Fest Day 2
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Toronto Riot Fest Day 2

By John Baker IV

Riot Fest is a punk/alternative rock music festival that was founded in 2005 in Chicago. We spent 2 days at this year's Toronto stop of the three city event.

Toronto Riot Fest Day 1
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Toronto Riot Fest Day 1

By John Baker IV

Riot Fest is a punk/alternative rock music festival founded 2005 in Chicago. This year the festival hits three cities; Chicago, Denver, and Toronto. We went over the border to capture the action.

Goo Goo Dolls with Daughtry & Plain White T's
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Goo Goo Dolls with Daughtry & Plain White T's

By John Baker IV

View complete Photo Gallery "His Hair!"- It was the first thing I heard as Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik took to the stage alongside the band’s cofounder, bassist, and backup vocalist, Robby Takac. Indeed, John Rzeznik recently changed his hairstyle from the iconic mop to a

EdgeFest 2014 featuring Weezer
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EdgeFest 2014 featuring Weezer

By John Baker IV

See complete Photo Gallery Here EdgeFest 2014 had big shoes to fill. The long running festival has been a highlight and a staple of the Buffalo music scene for years. Located at the Buffalo Outer Harbor with no shade in sight, Buffalo experienced one of the hottest days of this (admittedly mild)

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival

By John Baker IV

On Tuesday July 29th, The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival landed in Darien, NY. The relatively new tour was founded in 2008 but it already boasts significant headlining acts as well as many, very talented, smaller groups. This year was no exception. Focused on the metal genre, the festival still

The new Foxy Shazam & the old Larry and His Flask at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom
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The new Foxy Shazam & the old Larry and His Flask at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom

By John Baker IV

See complete photo gallery here Let me elaborate on that title. I know that Foxy Shazam has not seen any significant lineup changes recently. Eric Nally is still the charismatic lead vocalist, Alex Nauth is still the backup vocalist and trumpeter, and Schuyler Vaughn White is still the crazy keyboardist

Vampire Weekend Brings the Energy to Buffalo’s Outer Harbor
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Vampire Weekend Brings the Energy to Buffalo’s Outer Harbor

By John Baker IV

See complete photo gallery here The Buffalo Outer Harbor should host more shows. I’m just sayin’. The outdoor location features interesting views no matter what direction you look. It’s right along the water where you enjoy a stunning sunset and opposite that you see the old rusted

Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Union Station at the Artpark
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Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Union Station at the Artpark

By John Baker IV

It was a beautiful night for a semi-outdoor concert. The picturesque Artpark was filled to the brim, everyone hotly anticipating the legendary Willie Hugh Nelson; The Red Headed Stranger. A man who’s stamp on American music is undisputable. Supporting Nelson was the multi Grammy winner, Allison Krauss