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  • Aqueous and Funktional Flow go Back to the Future and Over the Rainbow this Halloween

    Groove rock quartet Aqueous returns home from a three-week southeastern tour to host tribute to two classic American films this weekend at Buffalo Iron Works. The two night hometown Halloween run kicks off with Back to the Future on Friday night Oct. 30. Saturday night, Oct. 31 will lean more Technicolor with a Wizard of Oz themed evening. Buffalo is preparing for a monster party as fellow Buffalo based rock/funk/reggae fusion jam band Funktional Flow opens in support on both nights.

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    For Buffalo music fans looking for a hometown option this weekend, the two night engagement offers an incredible option. Both bands are staying tight-lipped about exactly what to expect. Aqueous guitarist Mike Gantzer noted that ”you’ll be getting something unprecedented from us for sure,” but neither band are giving away many details. However, the promise of an Aqueous/Funktional Flow collaboration seems promising.

    “Halloween carries such a specific vibe in terms of atmosphere, people are ready to get weird and silly and strange, and those three things might just be a cornerstone of what our band enjoys the most about each other and our music. The element of surprise is certainly one of my favorite aspects of live performance, and I’m excited about several things that are happening over this two night run.” — Mike Gantzer

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    According to Funktional Flow bassist Ben Whelan, Halloween offers both the band and the fans a unique opportunity.

    “Halloween is always a fun time to play shows because you can really do whatever you want for the most part and ‘get away with it’. It’s always fun when you’re in that element and can step outside the box for crazy cover ideas or different spins on originals. We really try to maximize that in a live setting and it seems to be ideal on Halloween.” — Ben Whelan

    In addition to the two nights of costumes, music and cinematic nostalgia, both bands are utilizing the event as a way to give back to the community. A drive has been set up to benefit The Friends of Night People, a Buffalo based organization that provides food, clothing, medical care, counseling and hope to those in need. Canned food items, warm clothing and blankets are high on the organizations need list and will be collected on site both nights.

    Both nights are expected to sell out. Tickets are still available at Ticketfly.com

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  • Aqueous and Funktional Flow Close out a very Successful 2014

    It was so fitting that the two Buffalo based bands got together for New Years Eve this past week at Buffalo Iron Works. Aqueous and Funktional Flow had a very successful 2014 and celebrating it together was just a great sign on how each band supports one another. Funktional Flow opened the show and by the second set the sold out room was rocking. Flow which has gone through a change in their band in the latter part of the year seemed to be better now than ever. They were joined on stage by local guitarist Joey Lewis and a horn section with Matthew Lester (saxophone) and Oliver Chezliak (trombone). The horns gave the band a much fuller sound and allow some really good solos to be brought on. The band played several originals and mixing in some interesting covers, closing the night out with Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” which saw both of Aqueous‘ Mike Gantzer (guitar) and Dave Loss (keyboards) join the group.

    Set 1: Attention Span, Strong Feeling, Seven Nation Army*, Moonlight, I wish

    Set 2: Dumber, Leaving Town, Ambush, Ophelia**, Shape, Talk Dirty***>Immigrant Song****, Ben’s Beach, Mulligans>Get Lucky*****>Mulligans

    Encore: Comfortably Numb ******1

    Notes
    * White Stripes cover
    ** The Band cover
    *** Jason Derulo cover
    **** Led Zeppelin cover
    ***** Daft Punk cover
    ****** Pink Floyd cover W/ Aqueous’ Mike Gantzer (guitar) & Dave Loss (keys)

    Funktional Flow Gallery

    Aqueous came on the stage a little after 11:30 and to a thunderous applause. The group has had such an incredible year and 2014 was one of huge celebration. Capping the year with their incredible cd, Cycles which was NYS Music’s Album of the year as well. The band has played many dates throughout the east and continues to be a force throughout the music scene. Its going to be interesting to see what 2015 brings to the 4 piece. The guys also have gone through some adversity with Ryan Nogle assuming the role behind the kit and he’s done an amazing job to say the least, the group is posed to have an even better year come 2015.

    Set 1: Mosquito Valley Pt- 1>Warren in the Window>Auld Lang Syne> Warren in the Window, All In, Eon Don>Aldehyde>Stickshifts and Safety Belts-2>Aldehyde, King for a Day-3, Underlier>Skyway>Under Pressure-4

    Encore: What’s the Connection-5> Dave’s Song-6

    Notes
    1 Alternate version
    2 Cake cover – debut
    3 Included parts of Eric Johnson’s Cliff’s of Dover
    4 Queen cover – debut
    5 Performed as Reservoir Tip: Mike on drums, Evan and Ryan on guitars, Dave on Bass
    6 w/ Jeff from Funktional Flow on guitar, Dave on keys

    setlist provided by aqueousband.com

    Aqueous Gallery