After calamitous weather struck down their show two weeks ago, we get another crack at seeing Kingston Ontario's The Tragically Hip at Buffalo's Outer Harbor tonight. Smooshed together with the previously scheduled Lowest of the Low and Flogging Molly show, this mini festival thang with the Hip now headlining ought to be interesting not only from a musical and logistical perspective, but also in terms of being a possible vision of things to come for the Outer Harbor. Yes, it is a pain in the ass getting in and out of there, but if there's a big bill and I'm going to be there for a bunch of hours, I'm kind of cool with it... especially if it's for a day long festival ala the Grove Festival originally scheduled for Niagara-On-The-Lake (but now in Toronto). The lots open at 4, gates open at 5, and the show starts at 6:45.

Is it just me or is New Years Eve frustrating? As much as I look forward to putting the last year behind me and "starting over" I'm always overwhelmed with this day. Theres a million parties, a million shows; (just check Buffablog's list of holiday shows!) I can never make up my mind what to do. One consideration this year for all you rock-loving folks is to see Lowest of the Low at Town Ballroom. Remember them? They had a lot of success (mostly in Canada) during the 90's with their unique brand of alternative-flavored indie rock. Shakespeare My Butt even ranks as one of the top ten Canadian releases of all-time. If you want to ring in the New Years with a big concert, theres no better place than here. Tickets are a bit pricey ($42 in advance) but the show starts relatively early (8pm) so you'll still have time to sulk when that bell drops at midnight. Happy 2012!