It's been almost six months since Marco Benevento played Nietzsche's and I couldn't be more excited for tonight's show! Being a long time fan of the Benevento Russo duo and every other band Marco has been a part of, I would be happy to watch him every single weekend. Marco is on tour supporting his newest release, Tigerface, which was a new refreshing sound for Benevento, including a few tracks that featured vocals. If you have never heard of him then tonight is the perfect opportunity to witness a true talent in the jazz and experimental genres. The genius behind his sound is in his ability to twist the sounds of a real live piano to give you a range of electronic dance to a gritty piano solo. I personally can't get enough of his piano soloing, especially found on the track "Do What She Told You" off his newest album. The show starts at 10 pm tonight, with supporting local acts Family Funktion & the Sitar Jams and Universe Shark Trio, presale tickets were $12 and it looks like you can still buy some here. SEE YOU THERE! (Rochester fans he is headed your way tomorrow night)
Marco Benevento returns to Buffalo tonight for another amazing night of music. It wasn't too long ago when Marco took the stage at Nietzsches and put on one of my favorite shows all year! His newest album, Tigerface, was released earlier this month and thankfully we get the opportunity to see him perform some of these songs on his tour. Tigerface featured an amazing cast of musicians to help him create his masterpiece, including Mike Gordon of Phish who he toured with for while as part of the Benevento Russo Duo and G.R.A.B. The album also featured vocals for the first time on a few tracks with the help of Kalmia Traver of Rubblebucket. I've been a fan of Marco Benevento for at least a decade and have faithfully followed his career (including an impromptu trip to NYC to see him perform on New Years Eve with Surprise Me Mr. Davis!).... yea so I'm excited. Except some fantastic originals, as well as some inventive covers and a great night of music! Door are at 7 pm, the Mike Dillon Band opens, $15 cover.
Tonight, one of the best improvisational and inventive keyboard players in the music industry right now will be stopping by Nietzsches for an amazing show. You may know Marco Benevento from his work with the Benevento/Russo Duo, Garage e Trois or GRAB (a jamband super group featuring Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish). He has been making records and touring for the past several years, building a great reputation in the jam band and jazz community. He tours with many different bands and musicians but tonights show features Dave Dreiwitz from WEEN and Andy Borger of the Tom Waits/ Norah Jones band. I personally have seen him perform live several times and I am so excited to see him in such an intimate venue. He performs a combination of original songs, as well as inventive covers from bands from everywhere from The Knife to My Morning Jacket to Thelonious Monk.
This tour is in support of his newly released 7-inch Single titled Escape Horse and Fireworks. If you are fortunate enough to be able to attend tonight's show then you are in for an impressive display of music talent to say the least. Admission is $15, Doors at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm. Supporting Marco Benevento tonight is local funk band Logo City and the MK Groove Trio from Brooklyn. I'm getting chills right now just listening to the tracks I posted below, its going to be truly great. I hope you can make it!
ECE Presents just went crazy on our email inbox informing us about the super awesome shows they have booked for Nietzsche's in the next two months. The local promoter has brought four really great music acts into our city and one of the most intimate venues in town... so thanks ECE!
First off, Melvin Seals & the Jerry Garcia Band are performing at Nietzsche's both March 8th and 9th. Melvin Seals joined the JGB Band in 1980 and performed along side with Jerry Garcia until his death. This is one of the biggest shows I've heard of happening at Nietzsche's in a long time and the $26 ticket price proves it. Deadheads get ready, I'm sure this one will sell out (tickets available at Terrapin).
The following weekend is Texas percussionist, vibraphonist, bandleader, vocalist and songwriter extraordinaire Mike Dillon. You might not have ever heard of him but you definitely have heard of the bands he often plays with, such as Galactic, Les Claypool and Buffalo's very own Ani DiFranco. He is touring with members of the New Orlean's funk band Yojimbo. This show takes place on March 17th, tickets are $12 (at Terrapin). Members of On the Sly and Slykumu are also performing.
March 24th ece brings Zach Deputy to Nietzsche's for a show you will not want to miss. I had the pleasure of seeing Zach perform at Mountain Jam last summer with an unscheduled and unforgettable show that took place in the campgrounds. This man is unbelievably talented and puts on one hell of a one-man show. He is touring in support of his newest release "Another Day" and I hope you can make it! Tickets are $12 and will be available at the door.
Lastly but definitely not least, extremely talented pianist Marco Benevento will be performing at Nietzsche's on April 12th. I cannot express to you my excitement for this show. I've traveled to Bonnaroo and NYC to see this man play... and now he is going to be playing at Nietzsches!? If you are unfamiliar, Marco is part of the experimental jazz group, Benevento Russo Duo, Surprise Me Mr. Davis and GRAB (featuring Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish). He has several solo albums that featuring some of my favorite jazz interpretations of songs like MMJ's "Golden" and The Knife's "Heartbeats". Tickets are $15 at the door, local band Steel, Keys and Brass are also performing.
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