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CORE VALUES: Radical Operations to perform at Area 54

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Area 54, hardcore, Rock

Radical Operations and Terror Babies will headline a five-band hardcore billat Area 54 tonight. Benjamin Joe has details.

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Preview Capsule: ‘On a First Name Basis’ at Desiderio’s

February 9, 2026February 8, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Desiderio's, Desiderio’s Dinner Theater

Buffalo Theater: Play from Canada’s most produced playwright features Sean Cullen, Eileen Dugan Name of Play: “On A First Name Basis” Venue: Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre at Bobby J’s, 204 Como Park […]

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Preview capsule: ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 The Editor1Tagged Alex McArthur, Cabaret

“Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” is currently on stage at Shea’s Smith Theatre. Here is the capsule 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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Buffalo Music: War Bond to play fundraiser for those affected by ICE

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, Rock

The stage is set for today at Amvets Post 13 where several hardcore bands, including Muddle, Juggernaut, Stiff Arm, Dishonored, Monomaniac, Lucky 38, Piss Guzzler, Fathom, Hostile Makeover and War Bond are set to play an all ages benefit for those affected by ICE. Doors 3 p.m.

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Preview Capsule: ‘Preservation’ at Canterbury Woods

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Canterbury Woods, First Look Buffalo, Preview Capsule

Theater Capsule Preview: “Preservation” at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center.

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New Play Reading Festival offers an early look at new works

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 The Editor0Tagged new plays, scriptwriting

First Look Buffalo’s New Play Reading Festival offers theater fans a first look at nine new plays this year … with an opportunity to give feedback before the plays go on to their fully staged versions. It kicks off on Friday night (Nov. 21).

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Preview: The original Pointless Brothers reunite

November 11, 2025November 9, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Americana, Pointless Brothers

The Pointless Brothers — some of WNY’s original Americana performers — are reuniting for a performance at the Sportsmen’s Tavern on Sunday, Nov. 16. Robert J. McLennan spoke with Judd Sunshine about the group’s first reunion of original members since 2012.

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Preview: Taylor Acorn brings pop punk edge to Rec Room

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Rec Room, Rock

Taylor Acorn went to Nashville and wrote country songs, but now she’s found her true calling rocking out. Chloe Kowalyk spoke with Acorn, who is performing at the Rec Room Monday night.

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Cody Sisters bring bluegrass and beyond to the stage

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Bluegrass, SCA, Springville Center for the Arts

The Cody Sisters are a bluegrass-and-beyond trio that seems to be poised to break out. Editor Elmer Ploetz spoke with them about their upcoming show at the Springville Center for the Arts.