By: Katy Siwirski The chilliest time of the year is among us, and the monthly concerts are still flowing! Take advantage of Buffalo’s many indoor concert venues, and go out and see one of your favorites. Are you a big fan of modern alternative rock? Then get ready, Buffalo! Grammy award winners Hi...
By: Katy Siwirski
The chilliest time of the year is among us, and the monthly concerts are still flowing! Take advantage of Buffalo’s many indoor concert venues, and go out and see one of your favorites.
Are you a big fan of modern alternative rock? Then get ready, Buffalo! Grammy award winners Highly Suspect will be at Buffalo Riverworks on Monday, November 11. These gentlemen released their first studio album Mister Asylum in July 2015, and have been blowing up the scene since. Their biggest hit from the record, Lydia, was also nominated for Best Rock Song at the Grammys. It starts with a catchy guitar riff, and vocalist Johnny Stevens brings in the flow of the tune with his raw, edgy style. The next record The Boy Who Died Wolf was released just over a year later. This album has a bit more of a mellow feel to it, but gained more popularity than their previous release. Their hit My Name is Human topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Song charts, and their song Little One off the same record topped at number 2. Their most recent album dropped at the beginning of this month, so keep your ears open for some more chart-topping hits!
Have you ever wanted to enjoy the raw power of punk rock, with the fun, uprising power of brass instrumentals and catchy lyrics? Then do I have the show for you! Big D and the Kids Table will be rocking the Rec Room in Downtown Buffalo on Thursday, November 21. For those who don’t know, this band classifies as “Ska.” Ska is a music genre that originated from Jamaica in the late 1950s that helped the procession between rock and reggae. It didn’t reach the United States until the late 1980s, and reached a large uprising by the mid 90s. This was perfect timing for Big D, considering they formed in October 1995 during the band’s college years. They released their first full-length album in 1999 entitled “Good Luck.” I consider the band’s big break-through album to be their 2007 release entitled Strictly Rude. The album reached 42 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart. Whether you have heard of the band or genre, I can assure you that these dudes put on a phenomenal performance that you won’t want to miss! I hope to see some of you there towards the end of the month.
Maybe the ska music that I described to you doesn’t sound like your thing. You like older music, but you’re more into the classic rap scene. Luckily, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony will be in Buffalo this month! This appearance will also be happening on Thursday, November 21, but it will be happening at Town Ballroom in the Downtown Buffalo theatre district. This R&B hip hop group originated in Cleveland, Ohio in the early 1990s. This group has worked alongside many famous rappers during the prime of their careers, upon still being alive, of course. These include, but are not limited to, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Eazy-E, and Big Pun. This group of talented musicians have been voted #12 on the list of the “25 Best Rap Groups of All Time.” Their 2000 record “BTNHResurrection” reached platinum in one month, whereas their 2002 record “Thug World Order” went gold, and reached #3 on the Top T&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Two major members left in 2011, and returned for their reunion just a few years ago. The reunion was a success, and will, of course, be continuing this month! So come on out and observe these legends, while you still can.
Winter is almost here, but there is still plenty of opportunity to warm up inside some splendid concert venues! If you have any suggestions for upcoming shows, please contact us at submit@yourhwh.com.