It's a trap goin' ham weekend here in the 716 as we prepare for Infringement to wrap up the festivities on Sunday night. Lots of cool stuff going down if you want to dance, in and out of the city limits. I am of course referring to the Bass Mountain music festival, which technically isn't in Buffalo, but is put together by the true crew. For a wrap-up of what to check out read below.
thursday 8/2
9p
$7/21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
The hottest type of EDM on the block right now is the Trap stylings. The marriage of Hip-Hop beats with EDM to form the reinvention of Trap music has swept up everyone and everything that is cool. Some have even blamed me for this union, but that's simply not true. You can thank T.I.,Three6Mafia, Nas, and every Indie loving hipster who decided to morph those beats into their own. Well what does this have to do with Toronto artists KEYS N KRATES playing tonight at Duke's? Well not much other than that their doing a great job of picking up the trend with some of the releases on their Soundcloud page. But Keys and Krates are way more than that. Please don't allow me to pigeon hole these versatile artists who explore all over the map of Dance music styles and pride themselves on performing live. They often remix songs in real-time live. Definitely worth the $7 to check out these phenomenal talents. What's more? A LOW PRIME CUT SENSATION will be opening. That's CUTLER, LOPRO, OPTIMUS PRIME, and CAMACIAN SENSATION as a quartet DJ group mixing on 6 decks and 4 mixers. This party is primed to pop off. Check it out.
friday 8/3
8/3-8/5
$30-40/21+
CLOUD 9 CAMPGROUND
9547 stady road West Valley, NY
The days have finally arrived for those psyched to go to this intimate Bass centric music festival in West Valley at the C9C. Anticipation has been mounting since it was announced that DIESELBOY would be the headliner for this special occasion. There are definitely some stipulations that go along with the camping so please make sure to visit their event page to iron out those details, HERE. Also there you can find the full schedule for what is a great regional lineup! Some highlights include a 10 minute 4:20 set by BIG BASHA on Friday evening, Rochester's PAPI CHULO that same night, and HOOGS ushering in DIESELBOY on Saturday. The emphasis for the weekend is vibes. Thanks to LokiDNB, Frosty Tone, Petsheads, and Cloud 9 Campground for facilitating these festivities. Stay safe, everyone going.
saturday 8/4
12p-4a
Free/21+
BUFFALO TAP HOUSE
85 w. chippewa st. Buffalo, NY
If going the country thing ain't your bag, but hair gel is...head over to the Buffalo Tap House on Friday for an all-day House and Club music event called Shades of Summer. Twelve different acts will perform on the patio from noon on. And the best part is that there's no cover for all this great music! Check out the Facebook event page HERE for a schedule of the performances. But with this crew you pretty much know what your gonna get: tight mixing, professional acting and sounding DJs from your fair city. Get sloppy, but NO REQUESTS, thank you.
Until next week. Much Love.

You only live once. So they say on Twitter, the Page 6 news of the world. That's not true, I'm coming back as big fat cat after I die. Then it will be accepted practice to continually complain about "genre nomenclature" and "copycat artists." When will it be enough? People need to shut up and enjoy their own tastes in music. Whining and bickering about music is topically in vain. Art is subjective.

Rolling Stone launches another javelin into my brain with this most recent issue's cover featuring Deadmau5 and the headline: "The Clubs! The Festivals! The Drugs! And the DJs who Rule the World!" referring to Deadmau5, Skrillex, and Swedish House Mafia. Now despite the issues you and I may have with that titling, it's kinda crazy to see on the cover of RS. I jokingly said to Mario Bee "They're ruining all of our (secret) fun." to which he laughingly concurred. But I was later reminded by someone else, that Electronic and Dance music has continuously come in and out of the fringe of popularity. That is true; however, it is becoming a scintillating topic being volleyed between the critics, fans, and artists. My opinion is that it's all a product of the Music and Entertainment business. What's popular right now, is what's making money right now. Simple business. Becoming fresh with what's or remaining alluringly illusive is entirely up to you. Tastes are personal.

Party lovers rejoiced with the announcement of the Bass Mountain Music Festival featuring DIESELBOY at the Cloud 9 campground in West Valley, NY. The two day festival will run August 3-5 and is another addition to the already fun Summer here in WNY. This weekend is a little light as far as events go but here's whats worth checking out:

friday 6/29
9p
$12 presale/18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
This incredible diva first caught my attention in the first episode Diplo's shorts series entitled 'No One is Safe.' The pilot is about New Orleans Bounce music, the associated booty dance, and the sub-genre of Sissy-Bounce spearheaded by Sissy Noby and Big Freedia. The party and the gals will flock to Soundlab. Ass-clappin gonna happen. Also on the bill are Buffalo kooky rapper JACK TOFT and DJ MARIO BEE.



10p-4a
21+
DBGB'S
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
Who doesn't love Disco House? People without a heart. Just kidding. Duke's has put together this lineup that is making the chicks cream prematurely. Sexy beats and strong beverages are on the docket. And with DJs BEARSKIN RUG,  THE OWSKI,  RY DIGGS, and RUFUS GIBSON playing to your fancy. I've been crushing over Ry Diggs' sets lately and Rufus Gibson has really been bringing the   Funk back into the house. You won't want to miss out on this party.