Ska music is a music genre that originated from Jamaica in the late 1950s, combining the musical power of rock and reggae. It has developed and modernized into a variety of sub-categories and generations for many listeners to enjoy. One of the most well-known modern ska punk bands, Reel Big Fish, will be at Town Ballroom on Tuesday, March 3. These guys gained mainstream attention during the third wave of ska music in the mid-to-late 1990s. They have been signed to an independent label since 2006, and only has one remaining founding member of the band. Fortunately, this music rock out hard enough to enjoy through the years! Two of the bands biggest hits are recognized heavily, included Beer and the classic A-ha song, Take on Me. The song Beer is featuring, as well as many other hits by the band, in South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s movie Baseketball, released in the late 1990s. The song gives the overall goofy, party vibe to the movie that Parker and Stone intended to get across to its audience. But now, let’s not forget about A-ha’s classic song, interpreted into a modernized upbeat

rendition. Most young adults recognize the music video on YouTube, approaching 1 billion views since its release 10 years ago. The classic video is represented in a sketchy drawing format, combined with a real-life perspective, surely going ahead of its time for this type of music video. Thankfully, Reel Big Fish “takes on” a fun perception of this classic, hitting nearly 20 million views on YouTube. If this has won your heart over, be sure to catch these funny dudes at Town Ballroom! Tickets start at $25 before taxes and fees. As someone who has seen the band live several times, it is an experience that you sure won’t want to miss.

House music is a popular genre nowadays, livening up the mood of its listeners. Another Town Ballroom event this month will bring energized listeners to its venue to enjoy the glory of French record producer and DJ, Tchami. Simply known as Martin Joseph Leonard Bresso, this talented individual will be making his way to Buffalo on Wednesday, March 11 for his Elevation Tour. As an initial heads-ups, this is strictly an 18+ show, and tickets start at $25 before taxes and fees. Tchami is most known to produce future house music. He has also done many successful tours, alongside other famous electronic artists, such as Skrillex, Diplo, and DJ Snake. His distinct “future house” style was used on his SoundCloud account, ultimately getting popularly recognized in the electronic music industry. Tchami has been recognized on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs list, reaching number 62 in 2015 as his highest peak. Spotify listeners can enjoy several of his songs and collaborations, many reaching over 1 million listens. After giving this DJ a good listen, it is certainly a performance I could see myself enjoying. If your looking for an elevating experience at a popular Buffalo venue, this is one that will certainly be worth the experience.

Pop punk music is a sub-genre of music that is an ever-growing stream of popularity for a variety of listeners. Pop punk music

includes fast tempos, distorted guitar sounds, and power chords, alongside a vocal styling of pop-influenced melodies inspired

by teenage romance and rebellion. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then you are in luck! The Wonder Years will also be at

the Town Ballroom on Wednesday, March 18, along with Free Throw, Spanish Love Songs, and Poor Kids. The Wonder Years

originated from Pennsylvania and completed their first tour in the United Kingdom in 2007. Their once-small fan base grew

substantially, upon the release of their first full-length album, Get Stoked On It! By 2010, the band had released their second

full-length album, which helped them land on the Billboard charts in many categories. The band has remained mainly consistent throughout, member-wise, but has changed in terms of sub-genre categories. The Wonder Years are mainly described as pop punk, but some albums are described as emo pop, alternative rock, indie rock, and post-hardcore. Some members, primarily lead singer Dan Campbell, have released side projects for other listeners to enjoy. The most popular one would be Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties, pushing Campbell “to make a piece of fiction feel just as raw and personal as longs about my life.” If this variety of sounds peaks your interest, be sure to catch Campbell and his team on their tour! Tickets start at $23.50 before taxes and fees, and can be purchased in-person or online.