Buds are popping this weekend as Spring fever is gripping Buffalo. There are numerous stoner philosophies on the origins of 420, such as law enforcement call codes, Hitler’s birthday, or the day that Jerry Garcia first contacted aliens. It’s actually none of that bullshit. But the date April 20th has turned into a counter culture quasi-holiday. To the regular potsmokers of the world, it just ends up being a day where they accidentally smoke at 4:20 pm. And needless to say it becomes a pretty good excuse to throw parties, if you can get out of the beanbag chair and/or food coma.
It should be noted that the Queen City Cartel’s monthly FRICTION party was particularly good last Saturday. The vibe of Frictions past returned. The dancefloor was crowded with people enjoying themselves and the music. This was exemplified most during RY DIGGS’ set! Props to him for a well thought-out and more importantly well executed set of sexy and hip electro-house that transported me to the Parisian hipster nightclub of my dreams! The whole atmosphere in there was absolutely positive on Saturday. Thank you.
Similarly to a growing plant, the city is coming alive with the seasonal changes. And with the “holiday” being this weekend, there are some pretty cool danceparties and shows for you to attend! Check some out yo.
thursday 4/19
TOKiMONSTA
10p-3a
$12-15/18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
Jennifer Lee is truly a talented gem in the electronic and dance music world. Known as TOKiMONSTA and signed to Brainfeeder Records, she has been making eloquent and interesting music for a long time. TOKi brings a certain coolness to her live performance that exudes an air of certainty towards her own music which she is presenting to the audience. Sometimes its arty and sometimes its party. She tiptoes this line as gracefully as you may imagine her to. Wink-wink. Also on the bill will be PERCEPTOR and MARK KLOUD b2b, and a Live performance from Buffalo electronica artist, AY FAST. Tickets can be found HERE.
friday 4/20
❉fresh bowls❉
10p-4a
$3/21+ $5/18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
This party kind of popped up on short notice, but Toats Orig has put together what looks to be a dandy way to celebrate 4/20. A fairly obvious message with the title, and more so with the poster pic. LOL! I’m still pretty certain that the day doesn't give anybody the the free reign to toke in a bar/venue at any and all of the 420 parties here in Buffalo. Although I did see someone with a portable vaporizer in last Friday night in a bar that shall go un-named! Just sayin, they DO make blunt cases. On the bill is a super-fresh lineup. The veteran DJ UNIVERSAL, of WBNY infamy will headline. I have been listening to this guy teach me about Reggae and Dancehall on most Sundays for the past 8-10 years over the airwaves of 91.3. Steppin out sound. Incredible depth of Reggae, Dancehall, and Tropical music. STUNTMAN will also play. So hot right now, Stuntman. BONES, trappin’ up the building. And MIOSI charging up the party with the Moobahton etc. Totally Original.
saturday 4/21
IGLOO MUSIC
10p-4a
21+
DBGB’S
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
Cool and sexy house music is the plan as always for the Igloo crew as they bring in Toronto house DJ PAUL REVERED. Check out his sound below. Also on the bill are PAUL KUENZI, BRANDON CHASE, BOBBY ODDO, and GENE LINET. I’m hoping for last Saturday’s vibe to kind of carry over. It is past high time to climb off of dubstep’s dick and let some other dance music penetrate your ears. How bout some house?
Other events that you might want to check out this weekend are:
_4/19 STRAPPED at Big Bad Wolf 252 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY Featuring: Kate!Rush b2b w Beretta, Loki, Potent J, and Neckbrace
_4/20 DJ HARDWARE at Big Bad Wolf 252 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY Featuring: Hardware, Skoobie, and Short Circuit.
Sometimes at the end of the Drum Machine Report, I like to give some friendly reminder about not drinking and driving or some other phony sounding life advice. This weekend’s words of wisdom: DON’T SMOKE SHWAGG! Or middies. Much Love.
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