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Tonight: The Ifs & Inlite at Party for the Parks



The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is having its annual Party for the Parks this evening at Delaware Park. This is the 9th party the conservatory has hosted and all the proceeds benefit the Olmsted park and parkway system. The tickets are $25 dollars at the door and the party begins at 6:30pm. The party includes food, drinks, auctions, and of course music. This years party theme is the British invasion. The bands performing on the floating stage in Hoyt Lake are Inlite and The Ifs. Inlite is a Brit-pop/rock group based out of Grand Island. These local rockers combine an 80s music vibe to a synth-pop/rock sound from across the pond. The bands EP For Future Reference is available right now and should be listened to as soon as possible. The Ifs are a jazz-rock band established in the late 1960s in Britain. They have shared the stage with the likes of Muddy Waters, Cream, and Kiss and have released 8 studio albums. The Ifs are one of the few jazz-rock groups to feature solos by all members, not just by the lead instruments.

With Jugglers, fire dancers, a British car show this evening sounds alright. With fireworks, an appearance from the Queen City Roller Girls, and some great music this evening sounds amazing. If you get the chance, get out there tonight and have an awesome time while supporting and helping preserve our Buffalo parks. Happy concert going.



Find more INLITE songs at Myspace Music

Mike Fitzgerald
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Tonight: Billy Drease Williams



University at Buffalo hosts an outdoor family friendly event including activities, workshops and music called UB on the Green. Today UB is hosting a staple on the hip hop scene for 20 + years, Billy Drease Williams. This native of Western New York has made his name in the music industry rapping and producing. Getting his start in the group The Elements, which included the brothers Alan and Neal Evans of soulive (one of my favs), the group was short lived but Billy's talent was apparent. After a couple of his songs were featured in the video game ESPN NFL2k5, he made the move from mainstream to indie. He signed with the local record label DTR45, and since has released three albums with the label. Williams has been praised for his unique style and positive message in his songs and lyrics. Aside from positive lyrics, he also is the executive director of The Art of Hip Hop, a not for profit organization dedicated to educating the future and celebrating culture. This man can not only perform but he is also a positive light in an industry clouded by negative messages. This show begins at 6pm tonight and is sure to open your eyes to the talents of one of buffalo's favorite hip hop artists. Happy concert going.





Mike Fitzgerald
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Tonight: Melissa Ferrick


Tonight Melissa Ferrick is live at Nietzsche's. She brings with her twenty years of performing and songwriting to the stage. Started in 1993, this Boston product has gained a loyal and devoted following. Known for her impassioned delivery and passionate fan base, the singer/songwriter has had no difficulty impressing the masses. Real life inspired lyrics combined with skillful acoustic playing has extended her mark on the industry with 16 released albums. With this many CDs its obvious she has no problem with longevity. The newest album, Still Right Here, is her first in five years and is being released today. This acoustic talent is only here for one night so get your tickets because this should be a great feel good show. Happy concert going.

Melissa Ferrick - "Still Right Here" by performermag

Mike Fitzgerald
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Tonight - The Zombies




The living dead will be infesting the Seneca Niagara Casino? No silly doomsdayer, the Casino will be hosting The Zombies. Formed across the pond in England in 1961, The Zombies were part of the British Invasion in the better part of the 1960s. In 1964 after the release of their first single "She's Not There", The Zombies were sent to the Untied States to begin touring and promoting their album. The state side success, however, was short lived. After a few less popular releases, the band broke up in 1968, but not before they released the album Odessey and Oracle with the single "Time of the Season". Although the album did not do well in England, the single made its way back over to the US and became a hit. Their newest album, Breathe Out Breathe In, was released this year with two of the original members of the group. This band has stood the test of time and should be a rocking, groovy experience this weekend. Happy concert going.



Mike Fitzgerald
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New music video from Son of the Sun



Buffalo's own Son of the Sun have just released a new music video. "My Best Mistake" is the new single off of the June 2011, 6 song EP release Almost Not There. The video, shot in Los Angeles, shows off beautiful landscapes, pretty women and a little bit of kaleidoscope vision. Directed by Jeremiah Hammerling and Rita Baghdadi, the pair does a great job capturing the songs story and message. This well crafted song is a bold example of this home grown 5 pieces' ability to think,write, and play "outside the box" and blaze their own trail. Combination's of retro jams with alternative, blues, rock creates a melting pot of thoughtfully crafted sounds. This song will 110% get you interested in this band. After watching the video below, go to their website, where you can get all of their CDs.


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New Blakroc album in the works





What do you get when you mix a cat and a dog? Catdog. What do you get when you mix a rhino and a horse? A unicorn (duh). What do you get when you mix The Black Keys with some of hip hops best talent? Blakroc. Blakroc is a rock/rap group that guest hosts a multitude of different rappers over The Black Keys funky, blues/jam sounds. The brainchild of Roc-a-fella C.E.O Damon Dash, he contacted the Keys at first because he was a fan of their sound. Dash got them in the studio with 11 artists, and 11 days later the first CD was recorded. Their first album, Blakroc, released in November of 2009, included appearances from Raekwon, RZA, Ludacris and Mos Def. The CD was well received by the public and got to number seven on billboards' rap albums list. The newest CD has been confirmed, but for now holds the dreaded "COMING SOON" release date. Artists on the new CD, simply titled Blakroc 2, include Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, Talib Kweli, Jim Jones, and the Cool Kids. This preview video has a great feel to it and I'm excited to see what all this talent is capable of. I don't know when coming soon is, but I'm hoping its sooner than later.




Mike Fitzgerald
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Tonight: The Machine performs Pink Floyd

For the last show of the year, Artpark's Tuesday in the Park series features The Machine performs Pink Floyd.  Pink Floyd set a standard for music in the late 60s all the way to the 1980s. Influencing some of the very music you hear today including Mars Volta, Radiohead and Primus, they have touched the ears of many. The Machine taps into this 16 album catalogue well by playing classic hits mixed with lesser known album favorites. Incorporating amazing theatrics and laser light shows into its act, The Machine has given the full blown floyd experience for over 20 years. Covering one of the most influencal bands of all time has also helping extend the legacy that is Pink Floyd, the New York born group has wowed fans across the earth from Buffalo to as far as Germany. The strong stage presence fueled by flawless musicianship paired with their unparalleled passion helps them re-create a one of a kind show that will capture your ears, eyes and soul. The show this evening is free of charge and is set to start at 7pm. Note that there is no opener per Artparks website, so I suggest getting there early to experience the whole show. Happy concert going.



Mike Fitzgerald
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Album Review: Curren$y - Verde Terrace


Spitta Andretti aka Curren$y has done it again with his latest release Verde Terrace. Hosted by DJ Drama, this mixtape marks the fourth CD this year for Curren$y. This release has put him one shy of his amazing goal of five albums for 2011. The 30 year old New Orleans native seems to be as dedicated to song writing as he is to weed smoking. Staying true to form, this album blends well thought out refer inspired rhymes with his signature laid back beats. From the first listen, I was again impressed by the variety of each verse and his ability to take each track and put his mark on it. His choice to work with different DJs on each CD brings a refreshing change to each album and a genre that can become repititive quickly. Although the DJs change per CD, Curren$y’s intelligent lyrical style seems to flow effortlessly over each track. The smooth delivery and crafty wordplay are two of the many reasons this man has had gotten to where he is today. The only down side to this very good, very free mixtape is the 39 minute playing time. The nasally voice mixed with the spacey beats makes for a solid listen and is another great mixtape to add to your collection from one of the industries exciting up and coming rappers.


Curren$y - Verde Terrace by Thissongissick.com


Mike Fitzgerald
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