Crack that whip. Give the past a slip. Move on to the next one. In Buffalo, there is always a party going on. That’s what we do. Work hard and play harder.
Though I was not in attendance at AOKI and DATSIK, my sources said it was a blast. And to those who discredit particularly AOKI’s DJ skills (including myself) can suck it, because although it is a commercial blast of noise, they’re getting paid! Sometimes people who suck in life, make it in life. Deal with it.
I CAN attest to the Big Bad Wolf being a topic amongst the new venue chatter, even more so than Rendezvous at the Statler. That may change in the next few weeks as Rendezvous will be injected with some popular shows. BBW, although they have a stupid name, and a stupid sign, it actually sounds pretty good in there! Not great, but the big dark dancefloor and sound system give it significant potential.
This weekend kicks off a March that will be intense. Lest we forget how much Buffalo Loves St. Patrick’s Day. It’s on a damn Saturday this year. Not good. Plenty of great shows and events for you to get out there and dance while you’re young. And it all culminates with our very own buffaBLOG Birthday celebration on March 31st at Nietzsche’s which always features a variety of musical genres here in our rusty city. But for now, here’s what you have to look forward to if you’re a lover of Electronic and Dance living in the 716.
friday 3/2
green velvet
10p-4a
$10 or FREE/21+
RENDEZVOUS AT STATLER CITY
107 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY
GREEN VELVET is iconic. Thank you to Factory Nightlife in putting this show on. Everyone has heard “La La Land” or some version thereof. It’s one of the most well-known EDM songs ever. Try and make it to this for a few, you’ll seldom get to see a DJ of this caliber. Remember this one?
shigeto-mux mool
9p-130a
$10/18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
Ghostly International artists SHIGETO and MUX MOOL hit up Soundlab on their East Coast swing thanks to MNM presents. Both artists are growing in popularity in the Intelligent Dance Music culture (IDM). In the same vain as ESKMO or TYCHO, these guys specialize in the downtempo and glitchy areas. Check out the SHIGETO teaser below. Also on the bill will be Rochester DJs PAPI CHULO and AY FAST.
saturday 3/3
NuSkool Pirates & BDNB
10p-4a
$5/18+
BIG BAD WOLF
252 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY
Drum and Bass in the place at BBW featuring: DJ VAST, ALPHA FLIGHT CREW, KILLSOUND, BETA, MIX MASTER BATES, and BOXYGEN with MCs TRIGGS, CHIEF, and BRAKA D.
Fire & Ice 3
10p-4a
21+
DBGB’S
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
The rare Fire and Ice party is back. Doses of Drum and Bass and doses of Dubstep from LUSH, JAWBONE, BIG BASHA, EMJAY BIGGZ, ILL BILLY, and SNORRZ
Let’s hold together dear cousins. Our March will continue with full vigor. Much Love.
silk too