Episode 31: Benjamin Joe and Max Fisher interview musicians, artists

BMP takes some time to talk to Courtney Zach about books and letters, if those letters are in fact drawings of surprisingly cute animals and if those books are written by her.

Courtney was a great guest, talking about her time in South Korea, as well as about whales in other parts of the world. She was frank about her knowledge of local music in the area (she does not know it) and Max and Ben introduced her to Stress Dolls as a gateway drug to that wonderful world.

All in all a good episode with real people, Ben and Max and Courtney, don’t get it twisted, had a great time and hope to reconvene at some later date as projects get completed for any and all spiritual animals in the spiritual zoo that occupies Courtney’s time.

Artist Corner:

Goodbye Metro

A two-bass duo who have melody and rythmn by the truckload.

March 21 at Milkie’s

April 16 at Area 54

Captain Tom

A darn good time on all occaisions, Captain Tom brings it with an accordian and several captain hats whether acoustic, in his band, or collaborating with other great artists.

March 14 The Terrace at Delaware Park pierogi Fest

March 14 Pottersfields Pub 7:30-10:30 p.m.

March 15 Buffalo Irish Center 6-8 p.m.

March 17 Buffalo Irish Center 5:30-8:30 p.m.

March 20 Banshee Irish Pub 8-11 p.m.

March 22 Variety Club Telethon 2-3 p.m.

March 26 Polka Buzz Polish Falcons 7 p.m.

March 28 Kielbasa Contest Potts Banquet 12-2 p.m.

March 28 Buffalo Irish Center with Tyler, Sally and Tom 7-10 p.m.

Justin Karcher 

poet, playwright, man about town. Justin writes. A lot. Keep up with his poetry and plays being published in many online journals, as well as local theatre.

As of January, Karcher’s work has appeared in dodoeraser.org, electric-pink.org, underscoremag.com, larotuntdereview.substack.com, somewords.boards.net, and English.many.edu/blueearth

Upcoming work to be published in bulbregion.com, theargyllitmag.com, scaffolding.com, Hawkeyes.com, thezineoffrankenstein.weebly.com.

And 

The Unauthorized Jim’s Steakout Musical Workshop at Alleyway Theatre in May 2026.

Sky Vance 

Local “kitch” artist who not only makes great art, but teaches it as well. She has been in several galleries and has a newsletter for more info of her and her work around the city.

Live on Five at Buffalo Art Studio:

Opening March 27, Auction April 18

Buffalo Creative Workshop

March 13 Zine Making Class 5:30 p.m.

March 14 Kink First Aid w/ Fabulous First Aid 2 p.m.

March 17 Flow & Glow Yoga 7 p.m.

March 18 Workshop Wednesdays: Comics 5 p.m.

March 20 Books & Brew: Hollyhocks 7 p.m.

March 24 Flow & Glow Yoga 7 p.m.

March 25 Workshop Wednesdays: Writing 5 p.m.

March 26 Fourth Thursday Poetry Open Mic 7:30 p.m.

March 27 4+1 Maricons Drag Show 7:30 p.m.

March 31 Flow & Glow Yoga 7 p.m.

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