Archive for December, 2007

Amanda Wachob’s Other Canvas

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Most residents of Buffalo are already familiar with Amanda Wachob as it relates to her experimental style of tattooing. But how many can really say that they are familiar with her style of painting, the subjects that she plays off of and the sheer amount of traveling she does to promote her work?

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New Year’s Festivities

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Apparently, it is not policy to send out press releases regarding New Year’s Eve festivities – the venues would like to see the public do their own grunt work. Well, we went ahead did the work for you and the restaurateurs are kind enough to fill in any blanks if you just go ahead and give a call. These are some suggestions on how to spend your New Year’s Eve, drink ‘er down!

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Dillinger Escape Plan at Infinity

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Saturday night, we drove out to Williamsville’s Club Infinity to see our favorite mathcore band rip the stage. The Dillinger Escape Plan convened the night with heavy fog and techno–esque lighting at the former country sap and line-dancing venue.

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Mark Adam(usik)

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Mark Adam (in real life Adamusik) first caught my attention as I was searching for content for Friday’s article, a trip to Lockport. He is currently exhibiting his senior thesis project, Ridicula Animilia, at The Market Street Art Gallery.

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Christmas Joy at Mohawk Place

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This Saturday, Mohawk Place is hosting a Holiday Party equipped with creeps, peeps and sweeps. Mr. Perrone was kind enough to think of all the jobless souls here in Buffalo this Holiday season, and deemed the event free of charge.

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Rob Lynch


He has the sort of personality that begs to be questioned and the type of art that holds its own conversations between the characters.

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The Sleeping Kings of Iona Shake, Rattle and Clatter!

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“We like the sound of things clattering. We like what bumps and what beep beeps. We’ve released music independently, under the watch and care of friends.” – The Sleeping Kings Of Iona

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Thomas Stender: We’ve Got Wood!

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I believe Thomas Stender to be one of those people that do not need other people, but need the element of creation to survive. He designs provocative and humorous furniture that also functions on a level of comfort and personal aesthetic. Each piece is formed out of the way the wood itself is dimensioned.

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Rebecca Ryskalczyk

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“I’m classically trained on violin. I like to dabble in anything i can get my hands on: piano, bass, percussion. No wind instruments though. They make me dizzy!”

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Hertel’s OddBall

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This past weekend, we took our Cleveland friends exploring on Hertel Avenue, a treat for us as well. We become easily trapped in the small corner of the world called Elmwood Avenue and don’t often realize that there is a whole world full of AFFORDABLE things only a few miles north.

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Besnyo Releases New EP

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We attended Besnyo’s EP release party on Friday night at Soundlab and were delighted with the sounds that they seem to be perfecting with every show.

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Diane Baker Plays With Garbage

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Dianne Baker’s work speaks on forgotten pasts and discarded mediums. She utilizes things that others call garbage… and displays the urban litter in and around her Victorian home.

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Blood Gore & Film at Hallwalls

A venue abundant with smooth transition and promiscouscuity, Hallwalls, will be hosting an evening filled with underground film projects. Expected in crowd, are delinquents, creeps and anyone else out there with a bone or two to pick.

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Scott Bye


“When working with alternative mediums, you’re not really held by tradition or basic techniques. You are open to the “anything goes” technique… “

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Qualia is Music to Our Ears

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This jam-psychadelia band was home brewed in our own backyard and I am quite sure that they are a well-kept secret.

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Justin Lowe Is Dead On

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Hailing from the South towns and now a fixture here in the city, photographer friend, Justin Lowe has decided to also grace our site with his presence.

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