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Tonight: Rusko

 
Tonight, Rusko returns to Buffalo for a big show at Town Ballroom. He just released a new EP, Lift Me Up, on OWSLA, Skrillex's record label, and is currently on a large-scale production tour of North America. The tour is coming off a stop in Toronto at Sound Academy on Saturday night, and this leg of the run will feature an opening set by Drum and Bass legend Roni Size who will be joined by MC Dynamite. The two big-name producers on a bill together would sell out anywhere in the UK; this show will be well-attended. Pre-Sale tickets were going for $27.00 and may still be available HERE. Also performing tonight will be fan-favorite Hoogs and SwaggleRock.
 
Check out the tracks from the Lift Me Up EP on Rusko's Soundcloud page below.
 

 
 
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Tonight: Profile and MC Funsta


London Drum and Bass artists DJ Profile and MC Funsta will be performing tonight live at Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar. The tandem are both well respected individually in the DnB scene and together they will be one heavy hitting act. Stopping off in Buffalo by way of NYC then off to Toronto tomorrow, the duo have just two more North American shows before heading back over the Atlantic to the UK. See below what MC Fun the Funsta posted on his Facebook wall this morning about playing in Buffalo tonight.

There will be an $8 cover at the door and only 21+ will be admitted. The show will begin around 10pm and will also feature DJs FLEX, KILLSOUND, JOS3, ALLDAY, and ALPHA FLIGHT KREW of Fort Erie, who I'm fairly certain spells their name with a "K" contrary to the flier.

Post by Funsta mc.



james wild
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Tonight: The Best of Drum & Bass Tour 2013 feat. AK1200 & Dara


Tonight, two of the most prolific Drum and Bass DJs will team up for a show of epic proportions at the Town Ballroom. Thirteen years ago, AK1200 (Dave Minner) and Dara (Darragh Guilfoyle) joined forces with Dieselboy and MC Messinian to make the DnB supergroup Planet of the Drums. The idea was to earn respect for the style and to move Drum and Bass to the main stage. In 2009, Planet of the Drums went on their 10th anniversary tour, and was determined to be the longest-running annual national Electronic Dance Music tour ever. Then in 2010, they switched to one-off shows and appearances at major festivals, but the legacy of that journey lives on. AK1200 and Dara have embarked on this current tour to keep that dream alive.

The Town Ballroom is prepped for an influx of junglists and fans coming out of the woodwork to resurrect the relics of a music that has thankfully remained underground and in our hearts.

In lieu of diversity for musical preferences, tonight's party features another room focusing on a mixture of other Dance music styles. The show boasts a late cutoff time, a rarity for the Ballroom. Many other very talented artists will be playing in support including DJ Flex of Rochester, Alpha Flight Krew of Fort Erie, and Paul Kuenzi of Buffalo.

 For a full list of the artists and set times, visit the Facebook event page HERE. The event is All Ages. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. Show time is 9pm-2am. This event is presented by Buffalo DnB and La Selva in association with MNM Presents.


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Listener's Digest: Robyn - "U Should Know Better" feat. Snoop Dogg (Carli & Savage Skulls Remix)


This new remix of Robyn's excellent collaboration with Snoop Dogg gives boost to the song's relevance two years after it's original release. A days ago, Robyn briefly discussed the new take on the song on BBC's Radio One. The remix begins as if it were a hardstyle techno track, but the drop hits and the trap trunk opens right up. It's a little more intricate than that though. In the breakdown, there is clear use of the "Amen Break" as a fill, bringing a little drum and bass into the equation and making this remix a complex composition. Below, you'll find that discussion, along with the Carli & Savage Skulls remix, as well as the original song from her album Body Talk.





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Saint Patrick's Day weekend-the best excuse to get drunk that Buffalonians have. Admittedly my favorite, and only "drinking" holiday that I'll accept in context. Aside from the Irish parties there are some happenings on the dancefloor that you should know about beginning with a Drum and Bass party tonight in the heights...

thursday 3/14
10p
$8/21+ $10/18+
BROADWAY JOE'S
3051 main st. Buffalo, NY
Tonight theres a badass party going on up at Broadway Joe's. DnB and Jungle lovers will get to enjoy SKANX aka 6 B L O C C aka like 4 other names. Being of the old school Skanx prides his new ideas as being Future Jungle. In support will be local acts such as KILLSOUND, PERCEPTOR, BASS AFFILIATES, and PINJA--all hosted by the CHIEF MC.


saturday 3/16

9p-5a
$20/18+
DNIPRO UKRAINIAN CENTER
563 genesee st. Buffalo, NY
Shamrock Shakedown was one of the parties last year at Dnipro that got people more familiar with that space as a party spot. This year the party features CJ MILLI who is one of the top female DJ/Producers in the country. There's also a bunch of DJs and tandem artists on this bill that I have never heard of before, but am quite intrigued about seeing. There's four rooms and massive sound promoted, so if you're looking to party on Saturday night, this is where it will be.


Also going on this weekend is EXCISION performing live at Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls on Friday night. Excision, being as popular as he is actually has a strong following in this region. Every show he's played here has been well attended.

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It is not uncommon for an opener to upstage a headlining act. This is happening more frequently, and when it does it's always kind of funny, or pleasantly surprising! Last Saturday at Duke's, HOOGS played right before   MISTANOIZE on a Bass-centric bill. Though I'm usually impressed with HOOGS, I have to say I was blown away. The Drum and Bass he was playing transported me back to high-school. If you have never checked out his productions, I would strongly encourage you to do so, because that is one guy who by experience is creating underground music correctly.

This weekend, Buffalo will feature a big-name artist from the UK who is a local fan favorite. A little over a year ago, CASPA took the stage at Town Ballroom and showed our people why he is one of the best! After getting rave reviews from the show last year, MNM Presents is bringing him back for round number 2. Fans of dubstep will converge on the Ballroom tomorrow night for this momentous and hopefully annual occasion; let us as fans of EDM show him our appreciation for his music and the culture in general. For more information and the other events going on this weekend, carry on.

friday 3/8
8p
$20 adv. All Ages
TOWN BALLROOM
681 main st. Buffalo, NY
Heavy hitter CASPA touches down tomorrow night at the Town Ballroom. In support includes the American Dubstep duo of HULK, along with NOTIXX and STUNTMAN. Note: Ballroom's addy on the flyer/poster is incorrect (not that any of you would get lost).
10p-4a
$5/21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 main st. Buffalo, NY
Featuring: LOONEY TUNES, NECKBRACK, LOKI, SQUINTS, ALL DAY, DU DECKS

saturday 3/9
11p
21+
NEKTAR
451 elmwood ave.
Igloo music has found for the time being a new home for Igloo Music. They were forced to move when MIXology, a budding young bar/club with friendly owners, tragically burned down. Now the Igloo crew will migrate down Elmwood to a very classy place in Nektar. Still the same mature vibes and deep house sounds. this week will feature back-to-back sets from 3PO&RYAN LIDELL, BRANDON CHASE&PAUL KUENZI, and GREG HOWZE&LALKA.

Party safely and responsibly. Much Love!

james wild
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Keep feeling fascination Buffalo. Some may be wanting to look ahead to next week, but don't bat an eyelash, that ish is going on this weekend. The Drum Machine report previews where the dance party will be...

Friday 3/1
11p
21+
SAMPLE
242 Allen St. Buffalo, NY
Sample Restaurant is moving to Hertel Ave. next month, so sadly this will be the closing night of Culture which was held every first Friday. This party became a family affair; the atmosphere was welcoming and festive. The final installment will feature music from the TRAKBENDERS and individual sets from the two.

10p
21+
LUX
75 W.Chippewa St. Buffalo, NY
LA based DJ and producer DJ DAN invades Lux tomorrow night. DJ Dan is a true American hero, er DJ. Last year at this time he had 4 tracks listed on the Beatport top 100. Influenced by many arms of electronic and dance music, DJ Dan is a prodding explorer that has true experience instilling life into a dancefloor.

Saturday 3/2
10p
$5/21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 Allen St. Buffalo, NY
Wha gwan Saturday night? Classic style Drum N Bass Music featuring MISTANOIZE at Duke's.  Along with his performance skills Mistanoize is also the founder of Turntable Pimp, a customization and repair company for DJ equipment. Saturday will focus on turntablism in the world of DnB and Bass music. Most of the music I believe will be all-vinyl sets with supporting performances from some popular acts, including BIG BASHA, HOOGS, EMJAY BIGGZ and emerging artist JON ALL DAY. 

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Tonight: Bass Mountain Winter Massive

The place to be tonight will be the Bass Mountain Winter Massive presented by Loki Dnb and which features headliners TERRAVITA and SHIFTEE. The trio of Terravita is comprised of Matt Simmers, Chris Barlow and Jon Spero. They are patriots of American Dubstep and Drum & Bass, and have been flying the flag saliently for the crossover styles that combine the two. This group has helped to popularize Drumstep and Jump-up. Also featured onstage will be another exquisite artist and award winning turntablist, Shiftee. The mathematical musician mixes and makes a Grimey style of bass music and will be a surprise crowd-pleaser for the bewildered. This party is at the perfect spot for the occasional massive dance party. The Ukrainian Center is a beautiful aging edifice with surprising twists and turns and open spaces dotted with traditional iconography. This setting makes for a trippy atmosphere. Previous parties there in the past two years have been very enjoyable. 

When when you get some popular names in and learn from peoples past experiences with how to light and resonate the various spaces in the building, you’re completing the recipe for a barn-burner party. Many regional DJs, producers, and bands, yes there is a live band, will spit-up and sound out in each one of the featured rooms. Check out the Facebook event page for the full line-up and schedule details. There will be food and libations available of purchase and also some crazy features including a bounce house and a ball pit! The lights and lasers are going to pre pretty dope as well, and as always most exciting will be the deep pure sound from Tristan’s bassbins and SevenOneSixSound’s setups.

8p-5a
$25 pre $30 door All Ages
DNIPRO UKRAINIAN CENTER
562 Genesee st. Buffalo, NY


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Let’s get weird this weekend in Buffalo! There are plenty of cool parties if you wanna get your swerve on and shake tail on the dancefloor. We got rising star coming through on Friday, A slammin’ new party at a fresh venue on Saturday, and a DnB underground legend next week at B-Joe’s

Here’s a little more on what I think will be on-point this week:

friday 1/18
9p
$12 adv./18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
On the current wire is MEGALODON. He is an American dubstep producers who is some original style stuff, working a lot with guys like Hatcha. It may have been a while since you've heard dubstep at all. Soundlab is primed for some low frequencies of good quality.

saturday 1/19


10p
$2/21+
SINFUL NIGHTCLUB
334 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY
TOATS ORIG is starting a new cool peoples night at Sinful, which if you haven't checked out yet-do. Wavy dudes and purple women. Coin and clip bang bang bang bang!

wednesday 1/23

10p
$10/21+ $15/18+
BROADWAY JOE’S
3051 main st. Buffalo, NY
KENNY KEN got famous for playing clubs in London, and never really started producing music until after his notoriety spread primarily by word-of-mouth. 




For all time be safe your partying endeavors. Stupid behavior is not acceptable. Much Love

james wild
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Like the air temperature this winter, the climate of collective consciousness is constantly fluctuating in Buffalo. Us positivists are constantly shielding a barrage of bitterness and negativity grown out of many years of hardship and loss. Alas, we are the weight to balance these ideas, the youthful minds who will soon take over this city and lift it forward into the future! The work of change is never-ending, and only willing will rise up.

With the new year comes new happenings. It is a blessing to have some fresh things going on with a couple of new events happening this Friday. The Drum Machine Report focuses on what events and parties are going on that feature all styles of dance music every weekend in the Queen City. Check out what's happening now:

friday 1/11
10p
21+
NEKTAR
451 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY
The Guestbook Party is a fresh party for designed for Buffalonians who love EDM to experience something cutting-edge. The idea is to trend away from the misconstrued ideas of what dance music is currently on Chippewa. Lets face it, Buffalo nightclubs are trashy and stupid by comparison to those in big cities. But we as patrons of these venues, and aficionados of dancefloors are not oblivious to what's new and hot. DJ DSTAR and Promoter Sean Coughlin are wanting to bring a small taste of that big-city flavor to the upstate. DSTAR who is one half of the buzzworthy Solidisco is going to be playing mostly Deep House and NuDisco. Nektar is not the first place you think of for a party, but it should be interesting to see what kind of crowd is drawn in. Check out some of the Solidisco music below through their Soundcloud and hear why they are quickly gaining more attention on the national level. 



10p
$5/21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 Allen St. Buffalo, NY
Another new event happening on Friday is a monthly starting at Duke's called the Senior Discount Buffet. They're going along with the theme that these DJs are going to serve up a buffet of different EDM music for your pleasure. Featuring the styles of House, Techno, Bass, Electro, DnB, and Bass music. This night is also going to feature many new DJs that I haven't ever heard of. So it will be interesting to check this out in the coming months. New music below is from EYES EVERYWHERE, the boys formerly known as hxly.



10p-4a
$5/21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 Main St. Buffalo, NY
Installment 2 of Local Pressure. Loki has gathered a mob of local talents to fill that boxed dancefloor at OHM with some Bass music and Drum N Bass. This time around features the sets from PERCEPTOR, along with MJ BIGGZ, BETA, MIXMASTER BATES, POTENT J and other friends. Listen to the latest mix from Smitty PERCEPTOR below. Respect!


saturday 1/12
10p
21+
MIXOLOGY
443 Forest Ave. Buffalo, NY
Everybody loves Igloo Music! Such positive vibes and great House music fill the air every time this party goes down. This night will feature sets from CHUCK ABBOTT, PAUL KUENZI, BRANDON CHASE, GREG HOWZE, and LANCE UPPERCUT-who I believe is Kyle Moody's alter-ego. Guess you'll just have to go to find out!


Any submissions for The Drum Machine Report please forward to buffaBLOG, and keep those dancing shoes shinning Buffalo. Much Love.

james wild
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Perhaps the best is yet to come. 2013 will be hard pressed to top last year in the number of great shows and events happening in Buffalo.  There is a bleak outlook for what has been announced. Many spring tours that were announced already left Buffalo out of the loop. We'll see. Things seem to work out. Buffalo will continue to trend upward both musically and artistically.

This weekend getting down on the dance floor will not be difficult. Check out these two cool events going on Friday night.

friday 1/4
10p-4a
21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 Allen St. Buffalo, NY
Frosty Tone and Duke's bring you DIRECT FEED tomorrow night. Known by many aliases David Houser has channeled all of his work as a DJ/Producer into Direct Feed. He plays music like Ragga-Jungle and Electro, and he is certainly no stranger to Dubstep. Check out the mix below containing a variety of genres. Many local supporting DJs on the bill, but most notably BETA and BROTHER BEAR both making their return to a Frosty Tone bill.



11p
21+
SAMPLE
242 Allen St. Buffalo, NY
It may be a new year, but there's more of the same great stuff coming from Culture. Happening on the First Friday of every month, Culture is a party that combines the appreciation of visual art along with the entertainment of music! This week will feature the art of 464 Gallery artists, Marcus Wise and Ryan Mis. Also this is the first weekend that the show Culture will be a stop on the Greater Allentown First Fridays Gallery Walk. This installment of Culture will have music played by BFLO LYDIA, THE OWSKI, and TRAKBENDERS. All of whom will be playing on all vinyl!!! So if you'd rather be all in for some house music come and check out culture.

It helps a little that these two parties are directly across the street from each other. If you like a little flavor from both, it will be easy to hop from joint to joint. Much love.

james wild
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The music never stopped. It never will. No matter what humanity will face, music is an essential part of our being. People will carry on their musical traditions into the next age, regardless of medium. Without computers and xlr cable, dance lovers will have to get down with jaw-harps and jug bands, but as long as there is electricity we will continue to light up the night with flashy melodies and big time basslines. Let whatever future hold on to the heart driving rhythms of composed electronic music.

Music in 2012 returned to a raw emotional state. Lyrically and musically this year has been about making less, more. Personally I am enamoured with "best-of" lists because it makes one appreciate that quintessentially, music is about diversity, and to experience everyone's diverse opinions and ratings is fascinating!

This weekend in Buffalo there are several danceparties going on that are worth checking out:

friday12/14
10p-4a
21+
SINFUL
334 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY
Just the fact that BAD BOY BILL is playing in a small club in Buffalo tomorrow night is simply amazing. What's more, is that it's only 10 bones! Bad Boy Bill is one of the most well known names in Dance/Electonica music, partly because he co-founded Beatport, but more importantly because he has been one of the most influential DJ/Producers after the rave generation. Tomorrow night get ready for an amazing Electro-House dance extravaganza that is sure to make you scream. You won't want to miss it when he takes the stage tomorrow night. Local support from ANGELO PETRUCCI, NIK STYLEZ, SUNGLASSES MIKE, and BELOVED.


10p-4a
$5/21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 main st. Buffalo, NY
Proper local show with some heavy hitting talents. This show tomorrow night features BIG BASHA and LOKI doing a back-to-back set for 2 hrs. If you're any fan of one and/or the other this should be one hell of a throw down. Let's hope they get this on tape! Check out Basha's latest promo mix below. Also on the bill are POTENT J, NECKBRACE, SQUINTS, and ALLDAY.


saturday 12/15
10p-4a
21+
MIXOLOGY
443 forest ave. Buffalo, NY
This installment of Igloo Music on Saturday will feature a back-to-back set with PAUL KEUNZI and BRANDON CHASE! Head over there on Saturday for guaranteed good vibes!

Next week there will be plenty of "End-of-the-World" parties, so check back next week for information about those. Much Love.
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While the pragmatists are busy debunking the Mayan prophecy and rumors of the world ending in 15 days, NASA rover Curiosity is busy discovering organic molecules on Mars and controverting their findings as proof of life. My world already ended several months ago when the NHL and NHLPA decided to strangle the life out of fans of Ice Hockey. At the very least NASA could tell us about what they're really finding in those canyons-a Martian nightclub! No way!

Alas the world will not end on that fated approaching day, but that's not to say the world-as-we-know-it won't.

In the mean time we can anticipate and enjoy what's to come with what is really important in life, music!

friday 12/7
9p-4a
$20-25/18+
DINGEN'S BAR AND GRILL
601 dingens st. Buffalo, NY
It's goin' down at Dingen's on Friday night as Frosty Tone presents CALYX & TEBEE. These two DNB producers have been dubbed game changers and have recently been the subject of praise for their recent LP release All or Nothing which debuted last month in the US. Check out the Soundcloud widget from the RAM Records page to stream the tracks below. An advantage to all, the party tomorrow will have two rooms and feature many local and regional DJs. Most importantly the sound in the main room will be top-notch and deep. If you choose not to make the trek out to the edges of Cheektowaga, you may regret what promises to be a gnarly party.

11p-3a
21+
SAMPLE
242 allen st. Buffalo, NY
If DNB isn't your bag, and you're in the Allentown area hit up Sample for some Culture! Art and Music are in synergy at this party. This month's artists feature Scott Southerland (Photo) and The Artists of Starlight Studios (Curated by Parrish Gibbons). Music from GENE LINET, GREG HOWZE, ACTIVE8, and THE TRAKBENDERS.

saturday 12/8
10p-4a
Ladies FREE Men $5/18+
BROADWAY JOE'S
3051 main st. Buffalo, NY
Head up to the heights on Saturday night for NOTIXX and EYES EVERYWHERE along with MCNASTY and NICKY STEEZ. This will be an affordable fun night of dancing if you can get up there.

There is no end for the forerunners. Forward on to dawn ye Decemberists. Much Love.
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Well there wasn't going on much this weekend in the way of Dance and Electronic music events, but check out below what's going on now...  

thursday 9/6
9p-4a
$10/21+ $12/18+
BROADWAY JOE'S
3051 main st. Buffalo, NY
This weekend was looking pretty blasé until the announcement of APHRODITE playing tonight at Broadway Joe's. This is a pretty big announcement with such little notice in my opinion, but sometimes it just happens that way. I just saw this world-class DJ/Producers name come up when I was reading about peoples experiences at this year's burning man! Amidst playing the biggest Electronic festivals in the world and Burning Man, the world's Mecca of art festivals, he'll stop by good old B-Joe's tonight thanks to Buffalo DnB and Boat Productions. Bass heads come out of the wood-work tonight to hear everything from classic Jungle to new-style Jump-Up. Also performing will be the immensely talented  DJ FLEX from Rochester with MC SCATTER, and DJs PERCEPTOR, ALPHA FLIGHT KREW, KILLSOUND, BERETTA, and MCs BRAKA D and THE CHIEF. Check out the mix below, which I really dug upon hearing it a few months ago, and also "Ganja Man" one of his more famous recent productions. I also wanted to share a laugh with you and all bass heads, just take a look at the most popular press photos for Aphrodite and Roni Size. LOL What is it with the sunglasses?


Also going on this weekend that isn't necessarily for TDMR, but that I would recommend is CITY OF NIGHT on Saturday at Silo City. Signature Buffalo mixed media event featuring incredible Art Installations by really talented individuals in a unique location that is ingrained in our City's collective history! Pun intended.

For a night-cap on Saturday, you may want to hit up Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar at 253 allen st. where Greg Howze, the artist formerly known as Twist will be spinning along with the Night-Owls DJs that appear there every Saturday. Much Love.

james wild
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