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Review/Profile: WNY Blues 716 Series — Son Henry and the Revelators

Son Henry has been bringing a distinctive style of blues to Buffalo, and he’ll be back in May as part of the Blues Society of WNY/Buffalo Hive Great American Music Showcase event at Nietzsche’s. Ida Goeckel caught at recent show at the Sportsmen’s Tavern and spoke with the guitarist.

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Author Talks: Pizza, pain, and peer pressure – Chris Hebert takes on the anxieties of youth and part-time jobs in “Delivery”

This Syracuse-native author and professor explores themes of toxic masculinity, societal expectations and self-worth in his main character’s Odyssey-inspired journey. Read more in this month’s Author Talks with P.A. Kane.

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Jane’s Walks to be held in Buffalo in May

The Jane’s Walk phenomenon began in Toronto in memory of Jane Jacobs, a writer and activist whose lifetime encompassed much of the twentieth century, and who wrote “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” Between Friday and Sunday, there will be six Jane’s Walks in Buffalo. Benjamin Joe has the story.

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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Hittin’ the Note with Todd Eberwine

From Jeff Miers: Today’s guest is a long over-due one. I’ve known Todd Eberwine for a couple decades by this point, and during that time, I’ve been witness to some purely transcendent moments in concert clubs and bars and outdoor venues, courtesy of his guitar playing and skills as both band-leader and lightning rod for face-melting, dynamic jams. … Welcome to Why Music Matters, Todd Eberwine…