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CORE VALUES: As Turnstile comes to town, local hardcore throws a pre-party

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, Jeweltone, Mausoleums, Rock, Super Flea

Turnstile is bringing its hardcore sound to the Outer Harbor on Sunday night, but earlier in the day Buffalo’s own hardcore stalwarts will be bringing their sound to the stage in a pre-party at the Buffalo Tap House. Benjamin Joe has the story in Core Vallues.

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CORE VALUES: GG Allin’s band The Murder Junkies comes to Area 54

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Core Values, hardcore, punk, Punk rock, Rock

GG Allin, the punk rocker known for his obscene, violent and vulgar performances, died 32 years ago, but his final band, the Murder Junkies, is still alive. They’ll be paying tribute to Allin in a show on Friday at Area 54, Benjamin Joe reports in his Core Values feature.

Core Values: Selfish Act comes home, honors fallen hardcore community member

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Core Values: Selfish Act comes home, honors fallen hardcore community member

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, hardcore punk, Rock

Selfish Act is returning home from tour to play the “Hardcore 2025” show at Area 54, which also honors Jack Bonafede, a member of the hardcore community who died recently. Benjamin Joe has the story.

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CORE VALUES: Why have a graduation party when you can celebrate with a hardcore show?

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged graduation, hardcore

To paraphrase a Disney movie, “Hardcore means family.” At least it does in the Buffalo hardcore scene, where one teen and her dad decided that instead of a high school graduation party, they would put on a six-band hardcore show (and maybe bring cake).

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CORE VALUES: ‘PWYC’ shows take a different approach to ticket prices

June 15, 2025June 14, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Local music, Music, NOTAFLOF, Pay What You Can, PWYC

Some local shows are taking on a new approach to ticket prices – PWYC, or “Pay What You Can.” Writer Benjamin Joe has the story.

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CORE VALUES: Science Man ‘connects the dots’ at release show

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Buffalo Hardcore, Duende, hardcore, John Toohill, Local music, punk, Science Man

Benjamin Joe talks with John Toohill of Science Man ahead of the group’s upcoming “Monarch Joy” album release show with Big Dog, Razorface and One Way Terror at Duende on May 23.

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CORE VALUES: Working Class Stiffs look to new album coming off SXSW performances

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, Niagara Falls, Rock, ska

Working Class Stiffs have been playing Ska Core out of Niagara Falls for the past five years or so, and took a big step forward with a showcase at the most recent South By Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas. Benjamin Joe spoke with them.

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CORE VALUES: ‘Guerilla Showfare’ hits year two

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, hardcore punk, punk, Rock

“Guerilla Showfare” is the name name for a series of unannounced shows at undisclosed locations: “generator shows.” The season kicked off on Saturday night, says Benjamin Joe.

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Japanese garage rock comes to Area 54

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged garage rock, hardcore, Rock

Japanese garage punks Your Pest Band will be playing Tuesday night at the Caffe at Amy’s Place/Area 54. Benjamin Joe has a preview.

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CORE VALUES: ‘Headbanging the Milkie Way’ hardcore-thrash bill features Bitchin’ Hour and more

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, Milkie’s, punk, Rock

Milkie’s on Elmwood has been perhaps the area’s most eclectic venue in recent years. This Friday, Bitchin’ Hour and three other hardcore/thrash bands will be there. Benjamin Joe has details.