Quirky singer-songwriter Sonny Baker takes to the stage tonight in a setting that may serve as a refreshing antidote for any locals plagued by seasonal affective disorder. Crackling electric lights shine onto the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in colorful neon as part of their "Nights Lights at the Gardens" event. The aesthetically tantalizing imagery of your surroundings is intended to activate a light bulb above your head and assist you in connecting some metaphorical dots. If you aren't interested in that option, I'm sure no one will mind if you just let your jaw drop and stare at everything in dumbfounded awe.

Providing the soundtrack for your journey into the fluorescent conservatory this evening will be none other than the aforementioned Sonny Baker. The soft, warm tones of his peculiar and innovative ditties will play nicely off of the vibrant scenery, and his lyrics will stimulate your soul, imagination, or funny bone. Baker’s stripped down, minimalistic style allows every component of his music to sparkle brightly. He starts strumming around 7:30PM, so make sure to arrive early to explore the radiant gardens.

The Botanical Gardens might seem like a weird place to see a show, but it is anything but.  After last year's hugely successful Night Lights, a nightly series of music, lightshows, soundscapes, and illuminations, the Gardens decided to bring it back again in 2012.  Right from the horses mouth (i.e. the website) "The interior of the Gardens will be illuminated with theatrical and interactive lighting.  As visitors walk through the Gardens, they will encounter creative lighting displays and soundscapes that will inspire imaginations and delight the senses".  Tonight Buffalo's favorite all instrumental group, Lazlo Hollyfeld, will bring their unique brand of percussive, electronic based rock to the Gardens.  Tickets for this event (and subsequent Garden gigs) are as follows.
$10 Adults
$8 Garden Members, Seniors & Students
$5 Kids 3-12
Kids under 3 are FREE
Get there at 8pm sharp so you don't miss Lazlo.