late night edition

The scene’s stirred up like a rum and coke as of late with lots of news coming down the wire. Firstly the announcement of the AVICII show in Buffalo at the First Niagara Center created quite a hubbub. Obviously the 18,500+ is NOT going to happen. I imagine only the floor level will be open for us Buffalonians. But it’s quite a conundrum as to why is it here in Buffalo. One might assume they would just stick to the arenas in NYC, Miami, Vegas, etc. Alas, is anyone really upset about it? Maybe just foggily intrigued like myself. The guy, the Swede has taken over the Dance music world. And probably rightly so. He makes poppy EDM music. And he’s selling out arenas, well not ours. Not to mention it helps to be signed to probably the most powerful record label, Universal. Many people will go, including myself, because we enjoy music. He probably got lost in translation to what Madonna was haphazardly promoting when the EDM scandal of the century was happening. Ooh, Perez, where you at? Fuck em all.

The massive outdoor music events that were in the works for the Outer Harbor were NOT approved by the City of Buffalo. The decision was punctuated by the sentiment that they’ve got enough going on already with TATS, Rocks the Harbor, Rock the Knox. They do, but I don’t think Buffalo Place deserves a monopoly over the market. There is no purpose in detaining the private sector from holding such events. The promoters who involved in pushing for the permissions are right. There should be an outdoor venue in between the sizes of Darien and Artpark. What better place than the waterfront? Duh, look at Molson Amphitheater in Toronto or the Susquehanna Bank center in Philadelphia (Camden, NJ). Everyone has clamored for an new Stadium to be built downtown, on the waterfront, but why not build a 15-20,000 seat venue right on the water? Then you can have public AND private events there. Let us return to our rudimentary need for a public forum, where entertainment can happen. It wouldn’t be too difficult. Although they appear to be permanently retaining the stage and sub-building they erected at Commercial Slip for the Buffalo Place events. All that said I just hope this doesn’t mean the worst for other outdoor events being planned for this Summer, including the one you may have heard in the works from the Queen City Cartel. But that’s not announced yet, so no further will we go. Just wait patiently.

Just announced was RONI SIZE at Town Ballroom on Friday May, 25th.

Here are the upcoming events for this week:

friday 3/30

::FIASCO::

10p-4a

$3/21+ $5/18+

BAYOU

79 w. chippewa st.

Featuring: PAUL KUENZI, MEDISON, PURE TRANCE, and TEAM WHITE GIRL DRUNK (sgm&justdubbs)

Queen City Cartel and B.A.D.ass DJs present FIASCO at Bayou on Chippewa. Good luck if you can see them though, the DJ booth is so out of reach now (at last visit) which is good for dumb ass bitches making requests, but it seems it would be difficult for the DJs to “feel out” the crowd and atmosphere. Team White Girl Drunk is a tremendous name for a DJ tandem. But good luck copping that Twitter handle, it belongs to Sister Mary Sherman and Sister Anne Queef of the St. Augustine Convent of the Blessed Bloody Cross in Gary, Indiana.

saturday 3/31

IGLOO MUSIC

10p-4a

21+

DBGB’S

253 allen st. Buffalo, NY

Featuring: PAUL KUENZI, BRANDON CHASE, PETER PIZZUTELLI, RY DIGGS, NATE HOWELL, and MEDISON

Cool house music at Duke’s on Saturday night. Likely to be energetic performances from the above named DJs.

brandon chase nu year mix by get brandon chase

sunday 4/1

mnm and qcc present:

TEEBS with SONNYMOON and TIME WHARP

10p

21+

DBGB’S

253 allen st. Buffalo, NY

Featuring: TEEBS, SONNYMOON, and TIME WHARP

In keeping with the cooled down vibes on Sunday night at DBGB’s, Queen City Cartel and MNM presents have teamed up to bring you a special night of music this week’s end. Teebs is of the Brainfeeder record label. Check out the sounds below.

Latest tracks by teebsio

monday 4/2

mnm presents:

The X Tour featuring EXCISION

8p-12a

$20/All Ages

TOWN BALROOM

681 main st. Buffalo, NY

Featuring: EXCISION, LIQUID STRANGER, LUCKY DATE, and STUNTMAN

The poster looks like its for some Snowboarder event sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks. It just screams of youngsters caught up in the grungy glitchy loud sound they think is called Dubstep. But alas, its so tempting. All creeping aside its interesting to see what some of the girls wear at these things! Ah, who am I kidding? I’m a young neon at heart. And I will go, for a bit, in the beginning. The tour features the PK sound system, boasting 100,000 watts! Last time this system was in the Ballroom, I could feel the ground vibrating walking down Main st. The reverberation was quaking the foundation of the Police station. The richness of the sound is uncanny. ‘Tis a shame all that distortion will be in full effect. Dubstep has been gone through the wood-chipper, and the kiddos love it. Good for them. Don’t hold back, Stuntman.

Stay hungry Buffalo. Now is no time to be stagnant. Work hard and work well, and you will enjoy playing so much more. The arts are flourishing, and the old guard is on the way out. Much Love.

Happy New Year. Buffalo is still reeling from the long drawn out Holiday season. People are downright fatigued from over indulging and partying to the max. There’s a general “blah” setting in over the city. And it doesn’t help that the cold is finally hear to stay! It’s a good hurt though; more like soreness from working out rather than an achey hangover. Everyone seems anxious to find themselves anew in this fresh era, and now is just that time for those in need of change. Buffalo’s Electronic and Dance music scene went through a resurgence in the past 2 years and has been growing incrementally. This year let us push it further, and show the world who we are as a community of artists!

This weekend there’s a handful of events where you can get fresh and nasty:

friday 1/6

igloo music

11p-4a

21+

EMPIRE GRILL

1435 hertel ave. Buffalo, NY

Brandon Chase and Paul K’s night Friday night party continues into 2012 uptown at Empire Grill on Hertel. This week features BRANDON CHASE and PAUL KUENZI along with NATE HOWELL and AREHOUSE. With Arehouse in that upscale vibe, perhaps some classy and sexy Moombahsoul type stuff. And of course some well selected House from the whole crew.

Latest tracks by AreHouse

friday night riot

10p-4a

$5 men, ladies 18+, FREE ladies 21+

BAYOU

79 w chippewa st. Buffalo, NY

NYC Riot this week featuring Buffalo native, now based in New York City, GREG MONTE. He is a House DJ/Producer who got his start during his college days in Ithaca. He is playing with SUNGLASSES MIKE at Bayou on Friday night while he is in town for a minute. You can check his sleek website HERE. Or head down to Chippewa on Friday night to the Riot at Bayou, which is always pretty fucking wild.

Earth Wind & Fire - September (Greg Monte Remix) by Greg Monte

saturday 1/7

frosty tone

10p-4a

21+

DBGB’S

253 allen st. Buffalo, NY

Saturday night at Duke’s, you can get the Frosty Tone fix of dubstep plus. Meaning not just shmubshtep. In order of appearance you’ve got DROP D, JOLLY WAILER, THE VERDICT, LOKI, and BIG BASHA on the ones and twos all night.

sunday 1/8

silk

9p-2a

21+

DBGB’S or streaming live on www.waxmuseumradio.com

253 allen st. Buffalo, NY

If you need a cure for the Sunday night blues, as I tend to from time to time, you have the option of checking out more good music at DBGB’S. A good mix of styles in this lineup featuring COLIN BOARDWAY, RUFUS GIBSON, TWIST, OONA SLIM, and MEDISON. If you get there early, sample some of the updated food menu. The chef is a friend of mine and is very talented!

Take out the Holiday trash and get back on that grind Buffalo. It’s time to work hard for what you got. Much Love.

A new year approaching means a clean slate for all. It is an opportunity to reflect on what has transpired, and consequently what the future may hold. This coming year of 2012 feels somehow different. Amidst the “end-of-the-world” prophecies and looming financial crisis of the West, 2012 has an murmured energy now that is quickly becoming louder. Perhaps we have reached the end of a great cycle, that remains to be seen. But 2012 will be whatever you make of it. May the new year bring good health and good fortune to everyone.

The Christmas Party again proved to be a classy affair full of debauchery. Almost too crowded, the party pushed you onto your friends in a way that you almost couldn't not give someone a big old hug! That’s a good thing. To feel the love in the air sounds like a dumb description but was truly indicative of last Sunday night. An unbelievable set from Medison was the highlight of the night. He had ladies taking turns dancing on the subs. And the night’s end with Steve Kream ripping out “Niggaz in Paris,” and ripping off his shirt in the process was simply the tits!

New Year’s Eve in Buffalo is always a little lame. I’ll say it. I prefer to do it up NYC or Toronto or Philly; to live the “cafe-society” life on such an important night. Alas this year, I fucked up, I will remain. But it seems as though Buffalo is kinda stepping it up this year. You have the re-opening of the Statler Tower Ballroom for a sold out New Year’s celebration. Tux and Pucks is back for the Sabres (insert negative Buffalo sports fan comment here). And there are a few other joints where you can boogie down to some dance music. Here’s where it’s at:

friday 12/30

10p-4a

$3/21+ $5/18+

BAYOU

79 w chippewa st. Buffalo, NY

The night before New Year’s Eve shouldn’t go by the wayside. At this Fiasco you’ve got MEDISON, SUNGLASSES MIKE, and MARIO BEE, add in POTENT J for a rare appearance on Chippewa.

saturday 12/31

9p-4a

21+

DBGB’S

253 allen st. Buffalo, NY

Duke’s New Year’s Eve party will unfortunately not go until 9am a la last year. which was fucking crazy. Regardless this will not be anything to neglect as a great line up of DJs will be in the house including AREHOUSE ringing in the new year. Also you can’t beat the complimentary Hors D'oeuvres and Champagne fountain.

Besame Ahora O Nunca (Moombahton) Ft On Generation Bass Presents: The New Wave Of Moombahton Vol 1 by AreHouse

10p-4a

select 18+

PURE

75 w chippewa st. Buffalo, NY

Gala at Pure, which includes DJ D-STAR in the main room, and SUNGLASSES MIKE. If you’re going to be there check out Mike; last set of his I saw at the “Get Down” Solstice was fire. Really. Also this is a launch party for Lunar clothing brand.

Outasight - Tonight is the Night (Benzi & Dstar Remix) by djdstar

sunday 1/1

9p-2a

www.waxmuseumradio.com or live

DBGB’S 253 allen st. Buffalo, NY 21+

The first day of 2012:SIGMA:TEMPERS ROUGE:MIXMASTER BATES:EMJAY BIGGZ:MEDISON. For an archive of all Wax Museum Radio broadcasts, visit their homepage HERE.

Happy Trails 2011, you were a beauty. This baby new year is a child of a different kind. Remember your mortality. Much Love.