It’s true. It’s now the “Holiday Season.” Chanukah is happening. 9 lbs 8 oz baby Jesus is a coming. Santa’s getting his pre-game on. And Baby New Year is getting rowdy in the womb! What are you doing? Of course, spending time with your family. That’s my reason for the season. Take advantage of the opportunity to share love with family and friends. The effect of gratitude is a message best sent at the end of the year. This time of year is also best for partying with the with the ones you love. I mean come on, Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?
This weekend there are many Christmas celebrations where you can hear and see Dance music. But to highlight a few, here’s this weeks Drum Machine Report...
thursday 12/22
10p-4a
$5-7/21+
DBGB’S
233 allen st. Buffalo, NY
Live Exposure Holiday special presented by Frosty Tone along with MNM presents. Featuring THE MANHATTAN PROJECT. This Live Electronic duo from Rochester was part of Conspirator's regional tour this year including a packed show in Buffalo. They released the EP Atomic Bomb Party Vol.2 back in April, and can be checked out on their SoundCloud page. I would describe them as a jamtronica outfit; their strength being high energy performances. Also slated to play are ARMAGEDDON PARTY who I know nothing about, and BIG BASHA spinning after the bands to close.
friday 12/23
12-4
$10/18+ Free*/21+
PURE
75 w. chippewa st. Buffalo, NY
Slow Roast Records DJ/Producer CRAZE will be at Pure for a late night session on Friday night thanks to Factory Nightlife. And if you are over 21 and one of the first 200 peeps to join the event page on Facebook your name will be added to the guest list FREE. Craze is cray. I’ve seen him a few times and each show was a fantastic party. He’s one of those cats who brings the heat every time behind the decks. His experience and scratching abilities have taken him this far. One of my favorite DJs, you can hear him on the Slow Roast Hogcast deliver fresh material alongside Kill the Noise and others. BIACCO opens! Head down and enjoy four hours of club fun, a quickie.
saturday 12/24
10p-4a
21+
DBGB’S
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well except over at Duke’s where mucho Christmas cheer will be stirring. DJs MIOSI, TEE PEE, TRAKBENDERS, and PROJEX will keep the Yule Log flaming hot. The only downside is theres no fireplace for Santa to come down, at least I don’t think there is.
sunday 12/25
10p-345a
$10/21+
PEARL ST. GRILL & BREWERY
76 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
What more could I say about THE CHRISTMAS PARTY that hasn’t been said already or that you don’t already know. Let’s begin with the fact that it’s been the best annual party in Buffalo for the past several years. Compound that with the genuine heartfelt joy that all of the attendees and performers exude for each other. It sounds sappy but, the culmination of the years’ work and relationships kind of comes to a head on Christmas Day and into New Years Day. A time of joy can also mean for some a time of great reflection and sadness. But the positive force of THE CHRISTMAS PARTY can be a launchpad to greatness and good fortune into the next year. Their slogan has been “When you're done visiting your family for the day, come spend time with your "other family", we'll be here.” Ain’t that the truth. For further information and tickets check out MNM Presents.
I’ll see y’all at The Christmas Party. Don’t forget that the Wu is the next day. Pretty much means Boxing Day will be spent in bed until showtime, sorry Canada. Much Love.
