Local music wanted for airplay

All WNY Radio is always on the lookout for music tracks from musicians in the Western New York area. Whether you're a Cheektowaga country band, a Rochester Reggae group, a Jamestown jazz trio, or a Buffalo blues band, we'll play your tracks.

All WNY Radio has been all-local for 24 hours a day, seven days a week for over 10 years now, airing thousands and thousands of musicians, live concerts, talk shows, the news and more.

The advent of All WNY News has lead to significant growth in listenership for All WNY Radio, but we're always looking for more -- listeners and artists alike. The current All WNY Radio playlist is comprised of 199 tracks from 72 different artists of all genres.

So bands (and solo artists), submit your latest MP3s and we'll get them on air -- not one hour a week on Sunday, but all day every day. It's what we do. And we're going to keep doing it for another 10 years.

If you have any questions, contact All WNY Radio program director Scott Leffler at scott.leffler@allwnyradio.com.

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LOCAL SPIN: The Rifts storm onto Buffalo music scene with new demo

Hailing from Buffalo, The Rifts are one of the newest bands on the local music scene.

Emulating the sounds of classic rock, newer alternative rock and modern funk, the Rifts have exploded onto the Buffalo music scene with their new four-song demo.

The first song on the demo is titled Killing Time. The track is highlighted by a powerful chorus and short yet effective guitar solo by lead guitarist Cory Clancy.

The best song and lead single on the demo is entitled Make No Mistake. The verses have a very Strokes-esque effect on them with a very heavy, muffled sound. Throughout the first verses and chorus the song is catchy while not having any pop-like implications. The song then picks up into a very fast tempo in which there is another guitar solo by Clancy ending the song.

The third song on the track is called Balladia. This song, cleverly enough is the only ballad on the album. The soft verses in the song bring to life the chorus of the song in which front-man Brendan Hoare’s voice is projected through your speakers.

The final track on the album is entitled Rush. Nothing about this song stands out compared to the others, the chorus is good, not great but the instrumentals behind the song are some of the most interesting to dive into.

Overall this demo shows The Rifts are still getting used to each other. While there is a lack of chemistry that other bands show after years of playing together, this band shows potential when it comes to reaching that peak. This band is good and they will probably be really good in about a year. If you haven’t seen this band play live then do it. The growth of the Rifts will be something that the Buffalo music scene cannot hide from.

James Burns reviews local music for All WNY News. Catch his column every Monday. And contact him at james.burns@allwnyradio.com. 

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HEaRD IN WNY: Top shows for the week of June 20 - 26

The top pick this week is EXPOSURE Concert 7.

Suzy Suchan is an empowering woman. After going through a very abusive marriage, the worst of bosses, and more, she has now started her own companies and operates OP Music House/Love Shouldn't Hurt TV as a non profit, public service to educate and prevent domestic violence and abuse. She's also a friend to the local music scene, showcasing bands on Suzapalooza's Spotlight and organizing the EXPOSURE Concert every year at The Cove through which she also spreads her message of education and empowerment.

EXPOSURE is completely free to attend. From Friday to Sunday, expect some of WNY's best musicians performing on two stages as raffles take place to benefit Child & Family Services and over 30 local merchants showcasing their unique goods that are available to buy. It's always a wonderful, impactful time.

Other shows to catch this week include:

• The Spark : 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mohawk Place
• Erica Wolfling & Annasun : 9 p.m. Wednesday at Nietzsche's 
• Turnover : 6 p.m. Thursday at the Waiting Room
• Sewercide : 7 p.m. Friday at the Lair
• Kevlar : 8 p.m. Friday at Rockin' Buffalo
• Secret Stuff & I Love Your Lifestyle : 6 p.m. Saturday at Sugar City
• Taste of Diversity Festival : 7 p.m. Saturday at 205 Grant St.
• Mustard Plug : 8 p.m. Saturday at Mohawk Place
• The 2nd Time Around Fandom Expo : 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday at Sikora Post

Greg Burt is a Concert Promoter/Sound Guy/Music Supporter/Keyboardist/etc. He can be reached at Greg@FTMPEvents.com. For the full FTMP show calendar, visit www.FTMPEvents.com. For more on Greg's electronic rock band, visit www.OpticOppression.com.

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HEaRD IN WNY: Top shows for the week of June 13 - 19

The main event this week is Herd Fest.

BuffaBlog is back at it, bigger than ever! It's time for this year's Herd Fest. Four days, 14 shows, Buffalo's best, weirdest, awesomest, wildest bands spread across some of our best downtown venues.

Tickets are $5 each, or $20 for an All-Access Pass to go to as many as you'd like! Plenty to choose from, but don't let that get you discouraged. Every single line up is legendary and every Event Page has some perfect blurbs explaining what you should be ready to experience when they take the stage.

Go out & join the Herd! Catch your favorites at it again, & find some of the best new up & comers!

But wait! There's more. Other highlights this week include:

• Rosedale : 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Evening Star Concert Hall - $7
• The Great Iscape Tour : 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gypsy Parlor
• Electronic BBQ Silent Disco : 6 p.m. Thursday at Tonawanda Volunteer Fireman's Park - $5/$8
• BBQ & Blues Bash : 5 p.m. Friday at Buffalo Iron Works - $20/$25
• Punk and Metal Night : 8 p.m. Friday at Stamps - $5 
• End of the World Yard Sale : 4 p.m. Saturday at MaddTat2
• Live Alive Punk Prom 3 : 6 p.m. Saturday at Sugar City - $8
• Have Mercy : 6 p.m. Saturday at The Waiting Room - $13/$15
• Punk Rock at The Tudor : 8 p.m. Saturday at Tudor Lounge

Greg Burt is a Concert Promoter/Sound Guy/Music Supporter/Keyboardist/etc. He can be reached at Greg@FTMPEvents.com. For the full FTMP show calendar, visit www.FTMPEvents.com. For more on Greg's electronic rock band, visit www.OpticOppression.com.

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