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Buffalo Music Players podcast: John Toohill of Science Man

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Benjamin Joe, hardcore, John Toohill, Max Fisher

A little longer episode for Buffalo Music Players listeners this time: John Toohill of Science Man came on the pod and talked about his latest album, “Monarch Joy,” and the three-part visual accompaniment that can be seen YouTube under the same name.

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Author Talks: Tim Joyce adding novel to his credits

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Dogears Books, P.A. Kane, Tim Joyce

This month’s featured local author is long-time, multi-dimensional Buffalo artist Tim Joyce. Joyce is a writer, actor and comedian … and P.A. Kane’s guest in Author Talks this month.

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Podcast: Dave Schmeidler joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Dave Schmeidler, Gamalon, Rock, Rockabilly Greg, Waildogs

From scoring sci-fi films with blenders and hair dryers to shredding with the Hall of Fame jazz group Gamalon, guitarist Dave Schmeidler has spent a lifetime coloring outside the lines. This week he joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge.

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Film Focus: ‘Send Help,’ ”Moses the Black,’ John Waters in theaters

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Faust, film releases

New films from Sam Raimi, Jodie Foster, Wiz Khalifa and a set of older films from John Waters. They’re all in the theaters, and M. Faust has where you can find them.

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Miers on Music: Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News

January 30, 2026January 29, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Local music, Miers on Music

Tori, Goose, Talking Dead Heads and more, Jeff Miers has your scoop on upcoming concerts in Buffalo and new announcements you won’t want to miss!

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Film review: Qu’est-ce que c’est?: ‘A Private Life’

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Editor1Tagged Daniel Auteuil, M. Faust, Rebecca Zlotowski

Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski and starring Jodie Foster, “A Private Life” is the perfect movie for a winter’s day when you just want to get out of your house and sit in a nice warm theater for a few hours. M. Faust has the review.

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Gatto Black to headline Mohawk Saturday in last show before pause

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Del Paxton, Mohawk, Rock, Sostre!, Thought Trials

The Mohawk Place has announced that it will go on pause, but the music will go on Saturday night. The last show for now is the Buffalo CD release party of “Sky is Blue” by Gatto Black, a local hardcore band fronted by Sal Mastrocola, with support from Del Paxon, Sostre! and Thought Trials.

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Four Bites: 50 great restaurants in Buffalo, a city of immigrants

January 28, 2026January 27, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalo Food, Four Bites, Immigrant-Owned

Andrew Galarneau highlights 50 immigrant-owned restaurants in Buffalo in a special edition of Four Bites.

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Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (week of Jan. 26 to Feb. 1)

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 RD Pohl0Tagged Literature, Performance, Poetry

Burning Books’s heARTburn Civic Arts meet-up returns and Em Tea Coffeecup Café and Pure Ink Poetry celebrate a joint anniversary event this week. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. to 8:45 […]

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Public art projects up for a county hearing

January 26, 2026January 25, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Erie County, public art, public hearing

Erie County is ready to spend $135,735 on public art in 2026, and the public will have its say on how that is spent with a forum Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Mike Desmond has the story.