Destroid (Excision, Downlink and KJ Sawka) were scheduled to perform at Rochester's Main Street Armory this Thursday, Dec. 5, until it was mysteriously cancelled. Apparently, the artists weren't informed about the reasoning. Mike Marshall, of MNM Presents, took the reins and the event has now been moved to Buffalo's very own Town Ballroom.

The artists voiced their irritation via the realm.

The promoters in Rochester have cancelled Thursday's show. No one knows why or why they didn't bother to tell us. This is complete BS
— Excision (@Excision) December 4, 2013

We'll all be flying to there along with our 10 person crew.Full Sound and Lighting rig will be there. Hopefully we can figure something out.
— Excision (@Excision) December 4, 2013

Thanks to Marshall, their resilience did not go unappreciated, and fans now may only have to take a quick Metro ride or cab downtown for the show. Rochester folks will have to make the trip.

All tickets (which were $35 online) for the Rochester event will be refunded. Flavorus Fan Club tickets will be refunded the difference and can be used at the show. Tickets purchased through other means (ie. the box office) will be refunded at some point, but a new ticket must be purchased for the Ballroom event; cover is now $20.

 

Tonight, Caspa returns to Town Ballroom for round two. Last year I was blown away by the show, you can read my full review here. An originating DJ and producer of dubstep, Caspa is OG. Reading through the article and thinking about how phenomenal the show was, I have no doubt in my mind that his performance will be incredible once again. His remix of deadmau5 and Kaskade's "I Remember" still gets me all wildly emotional; it's a classic that I'll never stop listening to. Caspa and the other DJs opening the show are bound to bring a spectacle.

Opening the night will be duo Claw and Richie August, otherwise known as HULK, in addition to local performances from the ever talented Notixx and also DJ Stuntman.  

Keep the tradition alive tonight at Soundlab as the 4th Annual Saturnalia Festival will take place tonight. Prior to the collapse of the Roman civilization, their people commemorated the winter solstice with a massive orgy and party that celebrated raucous behavior and role-reversal in the honor of the god Saturn. In contemporary Buffalo, this celebration has been a seasonal staple for the lovers of dancing. Tonight's theme features DJ battles with BACEFACE vs. NECKBRACE, MIOSI vs. BROTHER BEAR, SHOOTER MCNAPPIN vs. BUZZ TRILLINGTON, and MARIO BEE vs. STUNTMAN. Admission is just $5 and if you bring a canned food donation for the Bread of Life Food Pantry you will receive one dollar off the price. You can also get one dollar off by wearing a toga! And two dollars if you do both!

Canadian-born dubstep DJ and producer, Datsik, was here in February and is back again for round two. Earier in the year he came as a tag-along performance with Steve Aoki for the Dim Mak Deadmeat Tour, which in and of itself was a bizarre show. Tonight Datsik is on his Firepower Tour bringing Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, AFK and a performance by our beloved Buffalonian, Stuntman.

Tonight - Monday October 1, 2012
MNM Presents
Datsik: The Firepower Tour
feat. Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, AFK, Stuntman
Town Ballroom (681 Main St.)
Doors @ 8 p.m.
All ages

10p
free/18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
Its a party, Its a party, Its a party, Its a free as fuck party. Brought to you by Toats Orig. For after the Harbor, or just for Thursday night weirdness. You've got JACK TOPHT doin his freaky rap thing, and DR. OOO spittin comical truths. And for the DJs, it'll be TEENWOLF, MIOSI, MEDISON, and STUNTMAN. I think the theme of the night is fun and not giving a fuck. Wait no, its pizza, yeah, pizza and pickle brine.

Whether or not you're going to the harbor to see Arkells and Gomez or Matisyahu and the Dirty Heads at Town Ballroom, factor this into your plans. 

Toats Orig is bringing Buffalo another extravagant endeavor.  If the galactic nonsensical hilarity of the flyer or the fact that maybe the only money you'll be spending will be on party favors doesn't entice you, check out the lineup.

Tonight's the night to get real weird, for free. Keep your buzz going.
The Free As Fuck Afterparty
Soundlab (110 Pearl St)
18+
10 pm - 3 am
There will be a photo-booth to capture your inebriation. 

Check out the event page on Facebook.



@ToatsOrig
Toats Orig on Facebook
#FREEASFUCK

Do that thing, do that thing, do it! This weekend is gonna be HOT. No, literraly hot. Humans have been known to suffer from convulsions brought on by heat stroke. This can often be confused for dancing. The main solution for this ailment is water, but some times cooling adult beverages can be refreshing as well.  Pelvic thrusting may be resumed after suffering heat stroke, but only after hydration. A couple events are on the radar this weekend for the Dance and Electronica scene, including three weekly events in the Chippewa district that will tickle your fancy.

thursday 6/21
10p-4a
$3/21+ $5/18+
BIG BAD WOLF
252 allen st. Buffalo, NY.
Poppin off again at the BBW this Basscentric night will feature some basment dwellers including DA BUTCHA, SQUINTZ, POTENT J vs. NECKBRACE, MEDISON, and STUNTMAN. Stunt's been talking up his set big on the internets, he's scheduled to go on around 12am followed by Medison.
saturday 6/23
10p-4a
21+
DBGB's
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
RipRoc invades Buffalo for a mixed night of guest DJs featuring MICSEE, KETO, SKANNTRON, and PAPI CHULO. The later is one of the coolest DJs in the region right now; playing a ton of mixed up party music, and really having a grasp for how the room and party is feeling. Maybe their bringing us an alien message of collaboration from down the Interstate 90.
Also going on this Saturday are two weekly events that may be worth checking out; one thats been going on for a couple of weeks and one just starting up.

The first of which is SWAGGLEROCK on the patio (weather determined) at Social every Saturday night in the summer. Playing their own mix of House, Dubstep, PartyRock and Moombahton. Super-swaggy Social patio is always a hit. 228 franklin st. Buffalo, NY

Next is Pertucci's patio sessions starting up this Saturday at the Buffalo Tap House featuring ANGELO PETRUCCI. Not really sure where the fuck this spot is because I've never been there before. But this House night features weekly special guests, and this week will be PAUL KUENZI and CHUCK ABBOTT. No cover 85 w. chippewa st. Buffalo, NY

Stay cool and smart. The heat can raise both anxiety and apathy, so tip-toe the line and KEEP THE BALANCE. lol. Much love.

In the words of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "water, water, everywhere...," however there will be plenty to drink.  The Queen City Cartel is at it again bringing Buffalo a booze cruise on July 16th with "the QCC is gonna throw you OVERBOARD."  There will be three rounds, each an hour long, in which two DJs will go back-to-back demonstrating their skillful techniques and booming personality.  What could be better than sipping a gin and tonic and groovin' to great music on a boat?  Perhaps that pre-sale tickets are only $8.

Wavy.  Here's what you need to know.

Monday July 16th, 2012
Erie Basin Marina
329 Erie St.
Boarding the Ms. Buffalo II promptly at 5:30 pm, cruising from 6 pm - 9 pm
21+
Rain or shine- no refunds

Buy your tickets here or stop by Headspace (67 Elmwood Avenue) to scoop physical tickets.

Round 1:  D.Cal vs. Rufus Gibson
Round 2.  Stuntman vs. Mario Bee
Round 3:  Esbie vs. Medison

There will also be a free 18+ after party at The Vault (700 Main Street) from 9 pm - 2 am.

More information on the Facebook event page.

Get nautical.
@QueenCityCartel
#Overboard

Southern trap bass with deliciously hypnotic chopped and screwed vocals, Sines (Leroy Bella) has got it. Straight out of Houston, Texas, the areas cultural influences have inspired his dirty South dripping tracks released on multiple labels including Ministry of Sound, Echodub, L25, Formant (a dubstep label he established himself) and others.  His own label, Freshmore caters to a variety of bass music.  The label's blog is aesthetically pleasing for the urban eye; images of french inhales, fanned out hundos, videos, mixes and street fashion and art can be seen when scrolling through, along with the Buffalo Field Day flyer.  The feel is exactly how his tunes sound; grinding, sexy and powerful with a dark vibe.


He is also a part of the Gritsy crew.  Gritsy, Houston's popular dubstep and bass music movement, brought dubstep to the city in 2006.  Professionally produced videos of their parties with headlining artists such as Excision, Rusko and 12th Planet are exhilarating to watch.  Last summer Sines dropped our very own Stuntman's tune "Get Low" at a summertime Gritsy show; he'll also be opening for Sines on Saturday.  It's clear Houston goes hard but I'm sure Sines will be pleased with Buffalo's loving dedication to our city's music scene and our own crew, the Queen City Cartel.

Sines on Facebook and Twitter.






A Gritsy party...

Sines will be performing on Saturday May 26th, for Field Day presented by the Queen City Cartel with support from New Era and vitaminwater.  Allen Street will be closed off and Duke's, The Bend, and Sample will be participating in the day-to-night festivities.  There will be six headlining performances with support from over 30 of our local artists.  From 2pm-4am this is most definitely not an event to miss.  Keep up with our coverage, we'll be featuring a spotlight each day per headliner.

For more information check out buffalofieldday.com and the Facebook event page.

Tonight MNM Presents San Fransisco based electronic music producer and performer, Eskmo.  Under Ninja Tune, Warp Records, Amon Tobin Collaborator, he has reached great heights in his music career.  A multi-genre composer he chooses to avoid classification, and the critics notice his unique quality.  Bleep.com described his tracks as "masterfully produced...sophisticated, post-Dilla hip-hop funk."  He has been developing a genre-less approach as his music career continues.

“I want to bring that out for people, and whatever that might activate for them. If someone is in a transitional phase, going through life difficulties or in a raw space, I want to direct [that energy] to a [more] productive space.”

Openers include Papi Chulo and Stuntman.

Soundlab [110 Pearl St. Buffalo, NY]
Doors @ 9:30pm - show 10pm-3am

Check him out on Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.eskmo.com/

Watch the mind-blowing visuals and hear his creative sound mastery in the video for "Cloudlight."  

Not only was Buffalo impressed with Excision's set Monday night at Town Ballroom, but the feeling was reciprocated. "You guys know your shit, good for you!" he exclaimed into the mic as the crowd reacted to "Undah Yuh Skirt" a consistently banging track since Zeds Dead released it.

Prior to Excision was a quick set from Buffalo's own Stuntman, followed by fellow touring DJs Lucky Date and Liquid Stranger. Liquid Stranger, whom I was very much looking forward to, had a great opening set and was a perfect warm up for the intense sound to come.

The specially designed 100,000 watt PK sound system vibrated from the floor of the venue up and through to the end of your nose (no exaggeration.) Little colored ear plugs were undoubtedly in many ears that night. The "x vision" visualizer was projected upon a large geometric structure in the shape of an X, three spikes were erect on either side, the ones closest to the electric letter reached upwards like the horns of a bull. He and his decks were raised and behind at the intersection of the X.

The crowd danced without a lull and a mosh pit formed in front of the stage. When his set came to a close, everyone cheered for an encore with their arms raised and crossed to form an "x." Encouraged by an emphatic audience, he continued the show with two more tracks one of which was "Louder" by DJ Fresh. Not that the show could have gotten any louder.


If you didn't attend the after-party, you sincerely goofed. Stuntman, HXLY and SwaggleRock had phenomenal sets and the quaint underground Soundlab was jam-packed with Excision go-ers ready to rage through the night. I'm sure Tuesday morning, many were left with sore legs and ringing ears, but it was well worth it.

The "X" Tour is hitting Town Ballroom tonight with the 100,000 watt sound system specifically designed for this massive dubstep performance. MNM Presents the sounds of Excision, Liquid Stranger and Lucky Date that will be blasting through the 18'' sub-woofers while a video feature entitled "x vision", an intelligent video mapping system to enhance and escalate.

Excision has designed a show that brings memorable stories; he does not just perform but brings an experience. Canadian native and only 22 years old, this DJ and producer has quickly gained popularity in his productions and the noteworthy unique performance of drum n bass, dubstep and metal influenced sets. He is also known for his collaborative work with Datsik, another dubstep artist whom was in Buffalo about a month ago with Steve Aoki and the Deadmeat Tour.

Perhaps the artist I'm most excited for tonight is Liquid Stranger. His experimental merging of various genres has signed him to a handful of record labels and got him on stage of numerous music festivals. In 2003 he launched The Liquid Stranger Project, from which Martin Stääf developed his moniker hoping to keep it a secret alias.

Lucky Date, DJ and producer originally from San Fransisco is only 20 years old. At such a young age, he has already produced official remixes for artists such as Crystal Castles and Zedd. Among his achievements include being signed to electro label Big Fish Recordings and his synth engineering. He is known for genres such as bass aggressive electro, tech house, progressive house, dutch house and dubstep.

Doors open at 8pm and the show ends at midnight.
Here are the time slots, so plan accordingly.
8pm - 8:30 - Stuntman
8:30 - 9:30 - Liquid Stranger
9:30 - 10:30 - Lucky Date
10:30 - 12am - EXCISION

For more information check out the Facebook event page.

Not sure what to do with yourself after raging at the Ballroom?
Lucky for you there's an after-party at Soundlab.
Only $5 cover with proof of your Excision ticket.
12am-4am featuring SwaggleRock, HXLY and Stuntman.

Get through your work day and take a disco nap if necessary - it's going to be one hell of a night.

Yes, it is Valentine's Day. Depending on your current standing you're either pissed, on Cloud 9, or could care less about today.

All relationship nonsense aside, everyone should be head-over-heels about the shows going on tonight.

MNM Presents has brought three amazing DJs to help us celebrate our sexy love for music.


Rusko
8pm at Town Ballroom
openers: DJ Medison, SwaggleRock
View the event page on Facebook

Rusko, England native and world-renowned DJ and producer from the Mad Decent crew headlines the show. Well versed in music after growing up submerged in a musical environment and also graduating from Leeds University with a degree in Musical Performance, Rusko has evolved from dark dubstep to the more energy induced dubstep being played today. His first album "O.M.G.!" was released in March of 2010 and has also released a myriad of remixes and singles. In addition to this success, his productions have been remixed by big names such as Caspa, Diplo, Sub Focus and Netsky.

Tickets sold as fast as Usain Bolt in the Olympics, so if you luckily bought your ticket ahead of time, you already know that you're in for a treat tonight. The excited tension can be felt through the brisk Buffalo air.





But wait, it gets better.

The Mad Decent After Party featuring Luvstep 3 debut and Clicks & Whistles
11:30pm at Soundlab
opener: DJ Stuntman
View the event page on Facebook

Luvstep, comprised of DJs Flufftronix and Dirty South Joe debut their third mix of their project. Luvstep is released every Valentine's Day. The track selections of melodic dubstep and samples of romantic dialogue from films such as "10 Things I Hate About You" are beautifully blended to create an atmosphere that reaches great emotional depth. The female vocals and lyrics of new-found love and heartbreak will leave you with goosebumps.
Luvstep 3 is up for download on their site http://luvstep.com/
<3


Clicks & Whistles, DJ duo Petey Evans and Jorge Hernandez, are young to the scene but making big moves. Their sound has a wide range that consists of genres from Southern rap to UK funky. If you haven't already, have a listen to their "Cranberry Goose" EP. A difficult sound to describe but unique in its own is worth exploring.
Check them out on their soundcloud.