Category: Buffalo

Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew Announce Tour, Stops in Buffalo, Albany, NYC

Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew of Talking Heads have announced additional dates on their upcoming tour, with shows in Albany, Buffalo, and New York City in February and March.

Photo credit: Michael Weintrob

Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison and noted touring member Adrian Belew will be bringing their popular Remain In Light concert on the road this winter. The album is coming up on its 40 anniversary, and Harrison commented on its significance in his life.

Remain In Light is a high point in my career. Adrian and I had often discussed the magic of the 1980 tour and the sheer joy it brought to audiences. It is such a delight to see that joy once again in the audiences on the current tour.
Jerry Harrison

Belew says the tour will leave you “with a happy smile on your face.” Harrison and Belew first reunited to perform material from Remain In Light at the 2021 Peach Music Festival with Turkuaz. It marked Harrison’s first live performance since 1996.

The band then reunited at LA’s The Wiltern last month for a celebrated performance which began with a podcast conversation with Tawny Newsome. Harrison and Belew spoke about about the Talking Heads’ incredible rise to fame and the impact they had on music and pop culture.

The 2023 “Remain In Light” tour will include an opening set by Cool Cool Cool, featuring former members of Turkuaz. A special pre-sale, including a very limited amount of “Once In A Lifetime” Meet & Greet VIP Experiences are onsale here.

Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew “Remain in Light” Tour Dates

Thu, February 16 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *
Friday, February 17 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater *
Sat, February 18 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center (Auditorium) *
Tuesday, February 21 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre *
Wednesday, February 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory *
Thursday, February 24 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
Saturday, February 25 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre *
Sunday, February 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room *
Monday, February 27 – Akron, OH – Goodyear Theater *
Tuesday, February 28 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *
Thursday, March 2 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall *
Friday, March 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre *
Saturday, March 4 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live! *
Sunday, March 5 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom *
Tuesday, March 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre *
Wednesday, March 8 – Albany, NY – Empire Live *
Thursday, March 9 – New York, NY – Sony Hall *
Friday, March 10 – Boston, MA – HOB Boston *
Sat, March 11 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall *
Saturday, May 13 – Placerville, CA – Golden Road Music Festival
Sunday, May 14 – Mill Valley, CA – Mill Valley Music Festival
Tuesday, May 16 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater *
Wednesday, May 17 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom*
Friday, June 2 – Chattanooga, TN – Riverbend Music Festival
Saturday, June 3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall *
Sunday, June 4 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic *
Tuesday, June 6 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live! ^
Wed, June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium ^
Friday, June 9 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit ^
Saturday, June 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern ^
Sunday, June 11 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium ^
Tuesday, June 13 – Austin, TX – ACL Live @ The Moody Theater ^
Thursday, June 15 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park ^
Friday, June 16 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center ^
Saturday, June 17 – New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras World ^
Monday, June 19 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre ^
Tuesday, June 20 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
* w/ Cool Cool Cool
^ w/ Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

January 31, 2023
KIDZ BOP Announce 2023 Tour with 4 Shows Across NYS

KIDZ BOP have announced the Never Stop tour, with stops four stops in New York State, including Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Darien Lake Amphitheater, and St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse.

The KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live tour will introduce four new talented performers with concert-goers having a chance to see Jackson, Kiya, Shila, and Tyler perform today’s biggest hits live on stage. Besides the terrific announcement of the tour, KIDZ BOP also released their biggest album of the year titled, ‘KIDZ BOP 2023’. The album includes pop hits such as “Anti-Hero,” “About That Time,” “Sunroof,” and “Late Night Talking.” Fans can expect to hear songs from ‘KIDZ BOP 2023’ and other pop hits performed by the KIDZ BOP Kids.

The family friendly tour will showcase new songs, choreography, special effects, and the return of the Daddy Dance Off. In other words, the dance competition gives fathers the opportunity to broadcast their best moves on stage. KIDZ BOP has sold more than 23 million albums and generated over 8 billion streams globally since 2001. Additional fall tour dates will be announced later this year.

Whether you’re a KIDZ BOP superfan or first timer, KIDZ BOP VIP Packages are the perfect way to enhance your concert experience. Four different KIDZ BOP VIP Packages such as, premium tickets, exclusive merchandise, a pre-show dance party and post-show Meet & Greet with the KIDZ BOP Kids, are available here.

KIDZ BOP has decided to introduce their very first “The Ultimate KIDZ BOP Party Experience” with limited availability. This is excellent for birthdays and other special occasions. This fantastic experience includes 16 premium tickets, a private pre-show party with the KIDZ BOP Kids, an autographed guitar, party treats, and much more. For more information about tickets and tour dates, visit here. Tickets will be available for purchase on January 27.

KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour Dates

Saturday, June 24, 2023 Stamford, CT The Palace Theatre*

Sunday, June 25, 2023 Stamford, CT The Palace Theatre*

Friday, June 30, 2023 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Saturday, July 1, 2023 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sunday, July 2, 2023 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion

Friday, July 7, 2023 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Saturday, July 8, 2023 Boston, MA Leader Bank Pavilion

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Friday, July 14, 2023 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater

Saturday, July 15, 2023 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Sunday, July 16, 2023 Syracuse, NY St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Friday, July 21, 2023 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

Saturday, July 22, 2023 Bangor, ME Maine Savings Amphitheater

Sunday, July 23, 2023 Gilford, NH Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Columbus, OH Ohio State Fair*

Friday, July 28, 2023 Franklin, TN FirstBank Amphitheater

Saturday, July 29, 2023 Huber Heights, OH Rose Music Center at the Heights

Sunday, July 30, 2023 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap*

Wednesday, August 02, 2023 Toledo, OH Toledo Zoo Amphitheater

Friday, August 04, 2023 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center

Saturday, August 05, 2023 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre

Tuesday, August 08, 2023 West Allis, WI Wisconsin State Fair*

Friday, August 11, 2023 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

Saturday, August 12, 2023 Hershey, PA GIANT Center

Sunday, August 13, 2023 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage

Friday, August 18, 2023 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP

Sunday, August 20, 2023 Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Friday, August 25, 2023 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

Saturday, August 26, 2023 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Sunday, August 27, 2023 Austin, TX ACL Live

Friday, September 1, 2023 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater

Saturday, September 2, 2023 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre

Sunday, September 3, 2023 San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Friday, September 8, 2023 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Saturday, September 9, 2023 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sunday, September 10, 2023 Irvine, CA FivePoint Amphitheatre

Thursday, September 14, 2023 Puyallup, WA Washington State Fair*

January 24, 2023
Brooks & Dunn Bring ‘Reboot Tour’ to KeyBank Center in May

Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo of all time, have announced their 2023 return to arenas with the 2023 REBOOT Tour stopping at 17 cities, including Buffalo at KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 13. The duo will be joined by opener Scott McCreery.

With 20 Number 1 hits stretching back to 1991, as well as two GRAMMY awards, dozens of ACM and CMA honors and a discography counting more album sales than any duo in any genre in history, Brooks & Dunn’s influence on today’s country has never been in question.

Hits like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “My Maria” and “Believe” have propelled the duo to more than 30 million albums sold, with the New York Times heralding “together they helped drive the power-country era of the early-to-mid 1990s and continued to benefit from the sea change in the genre they helped initiate right through their most recent albums.” Their original “Merle Haggard meets The Rolling Stones” vibe made them progressive stars in their own right. The duo’s recently released collaboration project REBOOT debuted at No. One on Billboard’s Top Country Albums. The impressive feat marks the first time the duo has topped the album charts since 2009 while simultaneously earning the duo their 10th Billboard 200 Top 10 album, the most of any country duo or group in the chart’s history.

In 2019 the duo was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the “Modern Era Artist” category. In 2021 Brooks & Dunn undertook their first nationwide tour in ten years with their anticipated The REBOOT 2021 TOUR, as well as wrapped their hugely successful and the longest-running country residency in Las Vegas, “REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: Together in Vegas.”

“Last year, you all reminded us just how much fun it is to walk out on that stage and share the night with ya! We love what we do, but we’re just surfing your wave …can’t wait!!” said Kix Brooks. “The Brooks and Dunn posse rides again,” said Ronnie Dunn. “More excited to hit the big stage as we ever have been! Unbelievable band of friends.…annnnnd YOU! Together, let’s rock the house!!”

After achieving five consecutive No. 1 hits during the last few years, Scotty McCreery is currently rising up the country charts with his single “It Matters to Her,” which he wrote with Rhett Akins and Lee Thomas Miller. The song can be found on his current project Same Truck: The Deluxe Album, which also features his three week No.1 hit “Damn Strait” as well as his No.1 hit “You Time” (both RIAA Gold-certified).

Opener Scott McCreery says “Having been a huge fan of their music all my life, going out on the road with Kix and Ronnie is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait for this tour to begin!”

Tickets On Sale Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.brooks-dunn.com.

REBOOT 2023 TOUR Official Dates

Thu May 04 – Kansas City, MO – T- Mobile Center

Fri May 05 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Sat May 06 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Thu May 11 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Fri May 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Sat May 13 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Thu May 18 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC

Fri May 19 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Sat May 20 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

Thu Jun 01 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Fri Jun 02 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Sat Jun 03 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Thu Jun 08 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena+

Sat Jun 10 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

Thu June 15 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Fri Jun 16 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Sat Jun 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

+On Sale Friday, February 3

January 23, 2023
First Show: The Disco Biscuits and Karina Rykman at Town Ballroom in Buffalo

On Thursday, January 19, The Disco Biscuits and Karina Rykman took over the Town Ballroom in Buffalo for nearly five hours of incredible and energetic music.

I have been eagerly awaiting my first opportunity to see both acts and was incredibly excited when Karina was added to the bill at the Buffalo Biscuits show.

photo by Brian Ferguson

Taking the stage at 7:30 and performing an unrelenting 45-minute set, Rykman filled the room with her deep and punchy bass tone as drummer Chris Corsico and guitarist Adam November backed her up with tight beats and screaming leads. November in particular has a pedalboard capable of making crazy sounds as he tweaked knobs like a mad scientist throughout their set.

Rykman also demonstrated her contagious and joyous energy as she bounced around the stage while shredding. Standout tracks included the unreleased “Joyride” and the upbeat and driving “City Kids.” Do NOT miss her shows if she plays in your area!

When the lights dropped in Buffalo for the first set of the Disco Biscuits and the band jumped into “Bazaar Escape,” I was immediately struck by how cleanly they executed the wild and proggy twists and turns of the song. Very much a newcomer to the band’s material, I had naturally assumed that there were many simpler song structures to act as launchpads for long and dance-y jams, so “Bazaar” was a pleasant surprise as its arpeggios bounced around the packed venue.

photo by Brian Ferguson

Moving into “The Bridge” next, the music became incredibly euphoric as guitarist Jon “Barber” Gutwillig’s leads reached for the sky. The fabled “untz” began to set in as the Biscuits smashed through an inverted “Home Again” into “The Wormhole.”

As a keyboardist, I am naturally very curious and dialed in to Aron Magner on his side of the stage as he bounced from one board to another, looping on the fly and generally having a ball.

“Spacebirdmatingcall” continued the strong untz jamming and seemed to be closing the set, but bassist Marc Brownstein called for another tune as Gutwillig was in the process of removing his guitar. The funky “Morph Dusseldorf” closed out the set with lots of wah guitar and an anchoring beat from drummer Allen Aucoin.

The energy in the Town Ballroom did not abate in the slightest during setbreak, and the band was met with raucous cheers as they took the stage for the second set. “Jigsaw Earth” was a huge Magner moment as he continued to loop sounds and show off his dexterity on the keys. Aucoin began laying into a propulsive four-on-the-floor dance beat that would dominate the unrelenting and nonstop second set as the Biscuits drove into “Anthem.”

While Brownstein had been sticking out to me all night, this was the moment where he truly blew my mind. While I had previously had a difficult time zeroing in on his playing in the videos I had watched of the Biscuits online, his tone carried through loud and clear last night, locking in with Aucoin to form an incredible rhythm section and groove throughout the second set.

photo by Brian Ferguson

“Times Square” was tapped next and continued to amp up the crowd even more as smiles on band and audience alike grew wider. Moving into “I-Man,” a clear crowd favourite that elicited loud and energetic singing from those in attendance, Gutwillig shredded the song to pieces as the catchy chorus came around again.

Dipping into an inverted “Naeba” before finishing the set with “I-Man,” the Biscuits left a thoroughly torched Buffalo venue with a concise “Helicopters” encore, once again bringing energy to new heights.

My first Disco Biscuits experience was an absolutely incredible night – two sets of nonstop dance party and energy from a very talented band. I look forward to seeing them again soon!

Biscuits tour continues tonight with a two-night stand at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. Webcasts are available via Couchtour.TV. Karina Rykman joins them again next week for a two nights at Higher Ground in Burlington. Don’t miss it!

This review was initially featured on Storm Sound

Setlist via Discobiscuits.net

Disco Biscuits – The Town Ballroom, Buffalo – Thursday, January 19, 2023

Set 1: Bazaar Escape, The Bridge > Home Again^ > The Wormhole > Spacebirdmatingcall, Morph Dusseldorf
Set 2: Jigsaw Earth > Anthem > Times Square > I-Man > Naeba* > I-Man
Encore: Helicopters

^ first time inverted
* inverted

Photos by Brian Ferguson

January 21, 2023
Pink Talking Fish Announce NYC And Buffalo Shows

Hybrid/fusion act Pink Talking Fish have announced their 2023 spring tour, celebrating the 50 Year Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side Of The Moon.

Pink Talking Fish

A musical tribute fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, the band will celebrate by performing the album in its entirety for every show of the tour. The incredible two set show will be dedicated to first to Dark Side Of The Moon, while the second set will be classic Pink Talking Fish combinations of their namesakes.

New York City’s stop will be held March 24, 2023 at Manhattan’s Sony Hall, located in Times Square. Known as Midtown’s Premier event hall, Sony Hall is equipped with Sony’s latest technologies throughout to provide an enhanced experience.

Pink Talking Fish will also be making a stop in Buffalo on April 13. The show will take place at Buffalo Iron Works, a live music venue & bar built into an early 1900s factory space.

The tour begins with an epic concept show on March 11 in Beverly MA which is being called “The Anniversary Show”. This performance will not only include Dark Side Of The Moon, but also have a full rendition of the Talking Heads album Stop Making Sense.

Tickets are available now at www.pinktalkingfish.com/tour

January 21, 2023
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness Announces Shows in Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo and NYC

Indie-pop singer-songwriter-pianist Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness has announced a string of New York tour dates, in conjunction with the release of new studio album Tilt At The Wind No More.

Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness

The new album, which will release March 31^st via Nettwerk. Celebrating the release of this new studio album, McMahon has scheduled intimate album release shows across the country including an Albany stop at Empire Live on May 16. This year also marks and is set to their debut at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 17.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness features McMahon (lead vocals, piano), Bobby Anderson (guitar), Jay McMillan (drums), Mikey Wagner (bass) and Zac Clark (keys). Tilt At The Wind No More will mark the fourth full-length studio album for McMahon under his Wilderness moniker and his first collection for Nettwerk. The forthcoming album, produced by Tommy English (Kacey Musgraves, K.Flay, Børns) and Jeremy Hatcher (Harry Styles, Maggie Rogers, Lizzo), features his jubilant radio hit “Stars,” which peaked at #34 on the Alternative Radio chart, and recent singles “Skywriting,” co-written with K.Flay, the synth-pop “VHS,” and romantic ballad “Built To Last.”

For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30005E26A07D15AC.

January 20, 2023
8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll Winners Announced

The JazzBuffalo community has weighed in on their favorite Jazz acts for 2022. The 8^th Annual JazzBuffalo poll saw nearly 1900 ballots submitted in 36 categories, including voters favorite jazz artists, groups, performances, and supporters.

Winners Of The 2022 JazzBuffalo Poll

Celebrating the Buffalo Jazz Community

“The JazzBuffalo Poll allows the community to be engaged with jazz in a unique way. Strengthening the bond between audiences and jazz performers,” said the founder of JazzBuffalo Tony Zambito. “The poll is reflective of how the jazz community continues to evolve as an integral part of the city’s growing arts and cultural scene.“

This years awards include the John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year Award, which recognizes an individual that has made a substantial contribution to jazz in Greater Buffalo and contributions to the Greater Buffalo community. This years winner is George Caldwell. “Since moving to Buffalo more than a decade ago, George has made a measurable impact on the jazz community as a performer, bandleader, mentor, educator, community supporter, and advocate for jazz” says Zambito.

Other notable accolades include Jazz Crusader of the Year, won by Jack Zuff for his photography skills, which captured the most memorable performances in 2022. Dave Schiavone is the winner in both the tenor and alto saxophone categories for the first time since the poll began. Ed Croft returns as the winner not only in the bass categories but also as this year’s Rising Star of the Year. Alex McArthur repreats once again as a favorite and winner of Jazz Female Vocalist of the Year. As did Zach Carr for Jazz Male Vocalist of the Year. Donny Frauenhofer and his trio, DF3, made an impact in the genres of fusion and funk, winning in both categories. Dozo My Lady featuring Carolyn Lansom became a first-time winner in the Jazz-Pop category.

Donny is determined, so talented, and so inspiring. Every time I have seen Donny and any project he is in, it has been truly amazing. He is so so good, and strives to make the Buffalo music scene a better place!
JazzBuffalo Voter

Full List Of Winners and Runner Ups

Jazz Tenor Saxophone – Dave Schiavone

Runner-up: Nelson Rivera

Jazz Alto Saxophone – Dave Schiavone

Runner up: Bobby Militello

Jazz Baritone Saxophone – Laura Anderson

Runner-up: Ken Kuriscak

Jazz Trumpet – Tim Clarke

Runner up: Griffith “Kaz” Kazmierczak

Jazz Trombone – Brendan Lanighan

Runner up: John Hasselback, Jr.

Jazz Guitar – Jared Tinkham

Runner up: Rick Strauss

Jared Tinkham is an amazing educator and musician and has inspired multiple students like me, I got into my dream arts college and will be moving to New York City, If it weren’t for Jared Tinkham’s passion for music I would have never discovered the same emotion in my artistry, he is highly respected and definitely my favorite teacher through my years of middle and high school.
JazzBuffalo Voter

Jazz Piano – George Caldwell

Runner up: Jim Beishline

Jazz Organ – Doug “Trigger” Gaston

Runner up: Jim Beishline

Jazz Upright Bass – Ed Croft

Runner up: Stephen Parisi

Jazz Electric Bass – Ed Croft

Runner up: Jack Kulp

Jazz Vibes – Alec Dube

Runner up: Jamie Sunshine

Jazz Drums – John Bacon, Jr.

Runner up: John Anderson

Jazz Percussion – Wendell Rivera

Runner up: Joey Gonzalez

Jazz Female Vocalist – Alex McArthur

Runner up: Cheryl Ferris

Jazz Male Vocalist – Zach Carr

Runner up: Dalton Sharp

Zach is a quintessential artist who takes vocal performance, preparation, and health very seriously and treats every performance like the most important one, whether he’s addressing a few people or a packed audience. He is wildly talented and yet humble and kind, supporting other artists and performers.
JazzBuffalo Voter

Jazz Classic Group – Bobby Militello Quartet

Runner up: My Cousin Toné

Jazz World – Hot Club of Buffalo

Runner up: The Paper Rose Band

Jazz Trad/NOLA/Swing – Buffalo Dolls

Runner up: Back Room Jazz Band

Jazz Fusion – Donny Frauenhofer Trio (DF3)

Runner up: Damone Jackson Outcome

Latin Jazz – Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble

Runner up: The Joey Gonzalez Collective

Jazz Big Band – Anderson Big Band

Runner up: East Street Big Band

Jazz Large Ensemble – Brendan Lanighan Octet

Runner up: My Cousin Toné

Jazz Soul/Funk – Donny Frauenhofer Trio (DF3)

Runner up: Universal Phunk

Jazz Pop – Dozo My Lady

Runner up: Miller and The Other Sinners

Jazz Venue – Pausa Art House

Runner up: Sportsmen Tavern

Jazz Major Performing Arts Center – Kleinhans Music Hall

Runner up: UB Center for the Performing Arts

Most Memorable Jazz Performance – A Charlie Brown Christmas: Ed Croft Trio – Seneca One Auditorium

Runner up: Summer Wind: Zach Carr Tribute To Frank Sinatra – Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY

Most Memorable International Jazz Performance – Herbie Hancock at Kleinhans Music Hall

Runner up: Emmet Cohen, Mark Whitfield, Troy Roberts, Kyle Poole – Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco at the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY

Jazz CD/EP Release – The Mark Filsinger Chamber Big Band – “Groovin’ High”

Runner up: Jay/Sharp-tet – “For You My Love”

Middle School/High School Educator – Brendan Lanighan

Runner up: Jared Tinkham

College/University Educator – John Bacon, Jr.

Runner up: Bobby Militello

Jazz Rising Star – Ed Croft

Runner up: Brendan Lanighan

Jazz Ex-Pat – Chris Ziemba

Runner up: Don Menza

Jazz Crusader – Jack Zuff – Photographer / JazzBuffalo Contributor

Runner up: Linda Appleby – Historic Colored Musicians Club

John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year – George Caldwell

Runner up: Elliot Scozzaro

January 18, 2023
Aqueous Announce Hiatus Following Spring Shows

After a light 2022, Aqueous announced this past week that they would be going on hiatus, with only 7 performances remaining for the time being.

Earlier last summer, guitarist David Loss took time off the road from Aqueous, as he had just become a father and wanted to dedicate time to his family. At the time, Loss said: “When my son is born it’s going to be such a life changing experience that I want to fully be there for all of it. I don’t want to miss a thing! A lot of first time things and time you just can’t get back later.”

On Friday, January 13th, Aqueous shared the following message with fans:

An important message from Dave concerning the band’s future tickets to the remaining shows before we go on hiatus are on-sale now

‘These past 16 years with the band have been nothing short of incredible. It has been a journey that has shaped my life in more ways than I even know. I’ve traveled to so many amazing places and met so many incredible people along the way. Making friends that will last a lifetime and meeting musical heroes that I can now call peers. The 18 year old me wouldn’t believe some of things Aqueous was able to do. And not to mention, doing all this with your best friends?! Pretty damn cool if you ask me.

Music and this band have been the priority in my life for a very long time, but with the birth of my son that started to change. My wife and I love our son more than anything in this world and want nothing but to be the best parents possible. I want to be there for as much as I can and I don’t want to miss a thing. That being said, touring and being away from my family is just not something I can do right now.

I have decided that it is time for me to step away from the band to be home with my family. Although it was a very difficult decision, I know it is the right one for me. There will still be some music for me to play going forward, but the full-time touring musician gig is just not one that fits my life at the moment.

I would also just like to say that Aqueous has always had the most amazing and passionate fans. It seems like every other day I’m learning about someone else being a huge AQ fan. It fills my heart with such joy to know that our music has meant (and continues to mean) so much to so many people. That has been the greatest part of this experience hands down. So thank you, thank you to all of you for being here supporting us, and sending us friendly messages letting us know what our music means to you.

The band will be playing a handful of shows in 2023 that are listed here, but after that we will go on hiatus. It makes me sad to say it, but I do find comfort in knowing we are certainly not closing the door on Aqueous, but rather just taking some time away. We’re not entirely sure were the future will take us, but wherever that is we know there will be music.

Love you all more than you know. Let’s make these last few shows ones to remember!

Bandmate Mike Gantzer offered support for Loss, saying “Life can be unpredictable and beautiful, challenging and rewarding, and so many other wonderfully contrasting things, but I’m genuinely happy and excited for all of us on our current/respective paths in life. Embracing change has been one of the great lessons of my life (that i’m still learning) and I look forward to everything to come as I reflect on everything that has been with gratitude and love ♥️ ♥️♥️ thank you to everyone who has contributed to making our literal dreams come true, and know that every step I take in music moving forward seeks to honor that “

Aqueous got their start in 2009 in Buffalo and quickly rose to prominence in Western New York, gaining a fanbase well into the Midwest. As this era of Aqueous comes to a close, be sure to catch one of the final seven shows, with the first weekend of March the last chance to catch Aqueous in Albany and Syracuse, before hiatus.

2/03/23 Tuscon, AZ Gem & Jam Festival
3/03/23 Albany, NY The Hollow (with Litz)
3/04/23 Syracuse, NY Westcott Theater (with Litz)
3/11/23 Erie, PA King’s Rook Club
4/07/23 Baltimore, MD 8×10
4/08/23 Philadelphia, PA Ardmore Music Hall
5/27/23 Chillicothe, IL Summer Camp Music Festival

January 17, 2023