GURNETT: Rifts album is a strong first effort
After spending a little over a year on the Buffalo scene, The Rifts were named “Best Original Rock Band” at the 2016 Buffalo Nightlife Music Awards. Now, to kick off…
BALABAN: Maybe all of us are hypocrites?
Most of us know the phrases that deal with opinions and assumptions. Opinions are like our rears; everyone has one and they all stink. And to assume is to, well,…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: American War
American War — Omar El Akkad Knopf Publishing 352 Pages Post apocalyptic novels always fascinate me. I tend to lean towards those books if I have two books in hand,…
HEaRD in WNY: Shows for Aug. 17 – 23
This week’s featured show is Saturday’s “A Friend In Need” Fundraiser Event. MES Lounge on Franklin St in Buffalo will be hosting a great benefit event this Saturday! Originally a…
TOMMUNIST: Cellino & Barnes billboards becoming passive aggressive
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LOOKING AT MOVIES: The Dark Tower (2017)
It all started when hardcore Stephen King fans found out that The Dark Tower movie was only 95 minutes long. The cries went up to the heavens; “How can they…
HEaRD in WNY: Shows for Aug. 10 – 16
This week’s featured event is Slyfest 12, taking place from Friday through Sunday. Three days of camping at the Heron, internationally renowned world music & dance performances across three stages,…
LEFFLER: Patchwork’s ‘Trainwreck’ a delight to experience
NIAGARA FALLS — As I sat in Patchwork Theatre Friday night waiting for their adaptation of Trainwreck to begin, I had no idea what I was in for. Here’s what…
LEFFLER: Patchwork’s ‘Trainwreck’ a delight to experience
NIAGARA FALLS — As I sat in Patchwork Theatre Friday night waiting for their adaptation of Trainwreck to begin, I had no idea what I was in for. Here’s what…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Gone Without a Trace
Gone Without a Trace — Mary Torjussen Berkley Publishers 348 Pages I love psychological thrillers that keep you wondering until the end. The interesting thing about this book is that…