PODCAST: ThinkSoJoe Show for Feb. 8, 2017

ThinkSoJoE and Muller discuss the Super Bowl, and perhaps more importantly, the commercials. Joe gives his thoughts on the last two Die Hard films. Plus music from Pollock, Lower Town Trio, Final Decline, and DredNeks!

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PODCAST: Here's the Thing for Feb. 6, 2017

Scott discusses Donald Trump's war on the media, the judiciary, the truth and all things good. Plus a story about a guy who got executed for stealing diapers. We find out the next All WNY Award: Best Soup, and the February photo contest theme: Winter Sports. Like the show? Hate the show? Let Scott know on Twitter: @scottleffler.

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Lady Gaga tour to skip Buffalo

Fresh off the heels of her Super Bowl LI performance Sunday night, Lady Gaga announced a world tour beginning in August. But Western New Yorkers looking to catch a show will have to travel.

No Buffalo date is slated for the 48-date tour, however shows are planned for Toronto, Cleveland and New York City.

The first "local" visit will be in Cleveland on Aug. 23 at the Quicken Loans Arena, followed by Aug. 28 at New York's Citi Field and Sept. 6 at Air Canada Centre.

The "Joanne" tour will be the first major solo tour Gaga has done since 2014. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for Feb. 9 - 15

This week's featured show is Lemuria at 7 p.m. Friday at Mohawk Place.

"The Distance Is So Big" continues in the band's tradition of songs that unfold like mini-suites, hopscotching from one melodic figure or time signature to the next with a playwright's sense of structure." - NPR

Without a distinguishable understanding of the pop and intensity, a silent video of a Lemuria show would appear to be that of a blistering hardcore trio. To the viewers surprise, turning the audio on they'd find an intricate indie-pop trio.

Lemuria might not sound like they are from Buffalo, NY, but the band was proudly birthed here, following the legacy of an oddly eclectic, if not eccentric, music scene. When you loosen your ears to the sugary indie-pop, you'll discover discordant notes, odd time signatures, and brutal riffs creating menacing yet catchy music.

One of our local staples, Lemuria continue to rock the stage with a smile every here & there. It's always a treat when they announce another show, and as per usual it looks to sell out at Buffalo's legendary Mohawk Place! Get your tickets if you haven't already & join in the fun!

/// other shows ///

• Dub Affair w/ Styn & Berrix: 8 p.m. Friday at VENU
• Another Brothers Band: 8 p.m. Friday at Evening Star Concert Hall
• Delicate Steve: 10 p.m. Friday at Nietzsche's 
• Pollock & The Last Reign: 7 p.m. Saturday at Stamps
• The Venomous St Claire: 8 p.m. Saturday at Rockin' Buffalo
• Glenn's Bday Show: 8 p.m. Saturday at Mohawk Place 
• All WNY Radio's Blackened Heart Ball: 6 p.m. Sunday at Stamps
• Aesthetic Perfection: 6 p.m. Monday (Feb. 13) at Evening Star Concert Hall
• Super American & Ellsworth: 10 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 15) at BJ's Fredonia

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.

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PODCAST: ThinkSoJoe Show for Feb. 1, 2017

It's an all new ThinkSoJoE Show, with a Vengeance! Join ThinkSoJoE and Muller as they talk about whatever comes to mind in between great music from Crooked Gener8ion, Sleepfirst, Kill The Clock, and Optic Oppression! 

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PODCAST: Here's the Thing for Jan. 30, 2017

Scott discusses his appreciation for the Donald Trump administration and KellyAnne Conway, plus all the ways Trump and Conway are trying to ruin the country, Joss Whedon on Twitter, Scott's "list of exemptions," the No Fun League, and more ...

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HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for Feb. 2 - 8

This week's featured show is Monday (Feb. 6)'s Dope Knife at Mohawk Place.

Rapper / Producer / Director & Freestyle Rap Extraordinaire of Dope Sandwich Records & Tapes, Savannah, Georgia's own, Dope Knife is a multi-talented artist of Liberian decent. He uses his background as a formidable freestyle rapper, combined with his affection for off kilter beats and political satire, to form his own brand of Hip Hop, which he describes as "Dope, Dope, Dope." Dope Knife's newest EP, a four track juggernaut of dark rhymes and gritty beats named "Weekend at Brodies," released on Fake Four Records, and was described by Savannah C-Port News as "introspective" and "vicious" in its delivery. The EP is but the beginning, however, because on the heals of "Weekend at Brodies" comes "NineteenEightyFour," Dope Knife's debut album, released by Strange Famous Records featuring Sage Francis, Ceschi, and many more.

Dope Knife will be joined by a stacked line up of Buffalo's best including Chuckie Campbell & Black Den (Band), AbSalute, Rap and Destroy, Frigid Giant, Shuteyes, L Biz, G Premacy, & Mad Dukez and admission is FREE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the first 25 guests will be greeted with a complimentary promotional package including coupons to local eateries and distilleries in the Buffalo area along with an informative booklet on all of the evening's performers. You can't go wrong with no cover, $2 PBR Drafts & $4 Tito's drinks. So get to Mohawk Place this Monday, Feb. 6 and get down with your local hip hop/rap scene.

/// other shows ///

• Into The Harbor: 6 p.m. Thursday at Stamps
• Randle & The Late Night Scandals: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Armor Inn Tap Room
• Blizzard Of Hip Hop: 8 p.m. Friday at Stamps
• White Shade & Strange Standard: 8 p.m. Friday at Mohawk Place
• Nethergrave & Prepare For The Mindscan: 11:30 p.m. Friday at Mohawk Place
• Samantha Sugarman: 8 p.m. Saturday at TheGypsyParlor
• Welcome Baby Lincoln Celebration: 9 p.m. Saturday at Stamps
• Homesafe & Life Lessons: 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Studio at Waiting Room

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.

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