NYS Music 20​19

Author: Matt Shotwell

  • Marcus King Packs a Punch in Buffalo

    Marcus King is currently on tour in support of his debut solo album El Dorado, which is slated to be released in January.

    While the album may be a solo affair, Marcus King’s show in Buffalo at the Town Ballroom was a team effort with each member of the sextet having their chance to shine.

    However, the spotlight definitely shined brightest on the namesake of the group. Marcus King may only be 23 years old but he already possesses the chops and stage presence of a timeless blues master that demands your full attention.

    Marcus King – Town Ballroom, Buffalo

    Setlist: What’s Right, Virginia, How Long, Beautiful Stranger, Radio Soldier, Dyin’, One Day She’s Here, Sweet Mariona, Good Hearted Woman, Side Door, Homesick, Always / Jesus Children, Plant Your Corn Early, New Song

    Encore: Goodbye Carolina, The Well

  • In Focus: moe. Comes Home To Buffalo

    30 years ago, moe. was born in Buffalo, and over the ensuing years the local home town fanbase has only grown. So it was no surprise when nights two and three of the three-day Town Ballroom run sold out weeks in advance. Check out some photos from the second day of the run, Friday November 15th.

    moe. ~ 11/15/19 ~ Town Ballroom ~ Buffalo, NY

    I: Prestige Worldwide > It > LL3 > Bearsong, ATL > Recreational Chemistry

    II: Hi & Lo > Breathe > Kids > Down Boy > Kids > Time > Breathe reprise > Farmer Ben > Timmy Tucker

    E: The Ghost Of Ralph’s Mom

  • In Focus: Disco Biscuits Kick Off Tour In Pittsburgh

    Set break is over! With those four words Disco Biscuits fans rejoiced and prepared for the first tour from the Philly based jamtronica veterans in nearly a decade, with the first stop was at the beautiful Roxian Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA for two nights with 7 Biscuits’ originals spread out over the shows.

    They continue their tour in Richmond, VA, then head north to Burlington, VT and Syracuse, NY next weekend.

    Setlist: Disco Biscuits, Roxian Theatre in Pittsburgh – Thursday, November 14, 2019

    Set 1: Little Betty Boop-> Pimp Blue Rikki-> Little Betty Boop-> Hero*-> Little Betty Boop, Bernstein & Chasnoff-> Miracles (inverted)-> Rocket Science*-> Bernstein & Chasnoff

    Set 2: Spaga, Stars in the Sky*, Spraypaint Victory-> Anthem*-> Spraypaint Victory

    * debut

    Setlist: Disco Biscuits, Roxian Theatre in Pittsburgh – Friday, November 15, 2019

    Set 1: Morph Dusseldorf, King Of The World> We Like To Party> King Of The World, Freebis Slinky*, Above The Waves

    Set 2: Electric Slinky*, 42> The Great Abyss^> 42, Station*, House Dog Party Favor

    Encore: Portal To An Empty Head

    *debut

    ^inverted version; includes jam around Strandbar and Delorean Dynamite by Todd Terje, previously played as Tractorbeam

  • In Focus: Turkuaz Skates Into Buffalo

    The calendar may have turned to November but the Halloween spirit was strong in Buffalo with Turkuaz dressing up in celebration of our neighbors’ to the north national pastime, ice hockey! Sammi Garett and Shira Elias even dropped their gloves and staged a hockey fight that had to be broken up by referee Chris Brouwers to the delight of the packed crowd at the Town Ballroom.

    Setlist: Nightswimming, Doktor Jazz, Make You Famous, Heat Drop, If I Ever Fall Asleep, E.Y.E., Mister Man, Digitonium, Big Business > Murder Face, Take ‘Em Down, Every1’s A Winner > Superstatic, Better Get Ready > Lookin’ Tough, Feelin’ Good, Gogo Mr. Dodo, The Shape I’m In
    Encore: Monkey Fingers

  • In Focus: Explosions In The Sky Light up Asbury Hall in Buffalo

    Post-rockers Explosions In The Sky embarked on a nationwide tour which brought them to Asbury Hall in Buffalo for only the second time in their career. After 20 years of making music, the band’s only other appearance in Buffalo was at the Tralf in 2008.

    Setlist: A Song for Our Fathers, The Birth and Death of the Day, The Only Moment We Were Alone, Greet Death, Yasmin the Light, Have You Passed Through This Night?, Disintegration Anxiety, Your Hand in Mine, Magic Hours, Catastrophe and the Cure, Colors in Space.

  • Trey Tour Kicks Off in Geneva

    Trey Anastasio began his solo acoustic tour last night at the historic Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY with an evening of songs encapsulating not only the entire Phish musical catalog, but its various side projects as well. In addition to acoustic takes on songs that span the prolific songwriter’s career, these smaller, intimate shows gives the Phish front man more of an opportunity to engage the audience with stories and anecdotes that makes the evening feel more like a performance in a friend’s living room.

    After a couple of Phish staples, “Back on the Train” and “Sample in a Jar,” Trey couldn’t help but mention the festival that never was, Curveball, which was to be held just down the road in Watkins Glen. He talked about how there were to be two ways into the concert field, one being a “mime” field you’d have to cross. And don’t be surprised if the next festival is called Momball and your mom is invited.

    Trey Anastasio, Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY, October 15, 2019

    Setlist: Back on the Train, Sample in a Jar, Snowflakes in the Sand, About to Run*, Heavy Things, Turtle in the Clouds, Wolfman’s Brother, Mountains in the Mist, Strange Design, Driver, Sleep, Water in the Sky, Brian and Robert, Theme From the Bottom, Shade, We Are Come to Outlive Our Brains, Sand > The Inlaw Josie Wales, Limb by Limb > Chalk Dust Torture > Harry Hood > Chalk Dust Torture > The Wedge > Bathtub Gin

    Encore: Waste, Lifeboy, Ghosts of the Forest*, Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S 

    * – debut acoustic performance

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  • In Focus: Borderland Music + Arts Festival 2019

    Borderland Music + Arts Festival 2019 showcased some of the best roots and rock music of today on the beautiful grounds of Knox Farm State Park. In addition to the music spread out over three stages, there were art vendors, installations, ample food and beverage options, even alpacas and axe throwing. Headlining Saturday night was Warren Haynes’ Gov’t Mule. Sunday saw Greensky Bluegrass close out the festival.

  • In Focus: STS9 Rocks Buffalo

    STS9 kicked off their Apo11o Tour with a stop at Buffalo RiverWorks on Thursday, September 19. Starting off the evening was a brief dj set from Mark Farina which set the mood for sonic exploration to come. STS9 came out with with an intensity that was well received by the crowd who were eager to dance the night away. Over the course of two jam filled sets the energy never let up as high fives, hugs and dance moves filled the floor.

  • In Focus: Night Lights Music Festival 2019

    Night Lights Music Festival 2019 once again warmed the souls of music lovers with a diverse lineup on the Heron Farm and Event Center in Sherman, NY. Patrons from Western New York and far beyond descended upon the beautiful grounds for three nights of revelry and artistic expression. Topping the bill this year was Night Lights staples Aqueous along with !!!, Big Something, and mash-up DJ extraordinaire Girl Talk. Check out some of the action at the gallery bellow by strawberry island dweller.

  • Papadosio Content Coma in Buffalo

    Papadosio‘s Content Coma spring tour was comprised of several stops in New York, including a show in Buffalo on April 19 to a packed house at the Town Ballroom. Opening up the evening was Colorado’s Cycles. Then, after a quick changeover, the Asheville, NC-based rockers took to the stage for the one set main event. Playing tracks from throughout their catalog including a few cuts from last fall’s Content Coma release, Papadosio enthralled the crowd with their unique blend of analog-rooted electronica.